storytelling

Copywriting Without Borders with Rachel Allen

“It’s never going to be as hard as you think it is.” What happens when a theater nerd from Appalachia drops out of college, moves to Hong Kong with $200, and discovers people will actually pay her to write? In this episode, I talk with Rachel Allen about words, [...]

The Call Center Rebel with Richard Blank

““You shouldn’t use words to burn. They should be for light and for warmth.” Richard has spent the last 19 years running a near-shore bilingual contact center that thrives on empathy, communication, and human connection in an era dominated by automation. This episode is sponsored by my new book [...]

The Sound of Success with Jodi Krangle

“Speed reading doesn’t work. Speed learning works.” What happens when a former SEO and internet marketer trades it all in to become a full-time voice actor, singer, and podcaster? In this episode, I talk with Jodi Krangle about finding her voice, building a career in audio branding, and why [...]

RebelRebel Takeover Episode: BrandJitsu Uncovered

“Your value proposition is the reason people choose you.” What happens when Michael Dargie hands over the mic to branding legend JP Lacroix? In this takeover episode, they unpack the lessons behind BrandJitsu and why truth and clarity are the foundation of every brand story. This episode is sponsored [...]

Lead It Like Lasso with Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio

“Question everything and see it from every perspective.” What happens when a high school math teacher and a computer programmer leave the corporate grind, write books inspired by Ted Lasso, and create a personal leadership app? In this episode, I talk with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio about building [...]

Rebels, Rogues, and Roleplaying with Jim Zub

BrandJitsu™ Book “Sometimes you just have to create your own creative circle.” What happens when a kid from Oshawa who loved Dungeons & Dragons grows up to write the Avengers, Conan the Barbarian, and create new canon for D&D itself? In this [...]

Jamaican Roots, Global Perspective with Carrolee Moore

BrandJitsu™ Book “Be sure that what you are doing is rooted in truth and rooted in you.” From Jamaican roots to Texas living, Carrolee Moore shares how loss, resilience, and truth fuel her mission to help overlooked voices be heard. This episode [...]

Making Media That Matters with Guillermo Barraza

BrandJitsu™ Book “I wish people would just know that their fear is what is stopping them” A misfit. A filmmaker. A disruptor for good. Guillermo Barraza is building a future where creators know their power—and how to use it responsibly. This episode [...]

Slow Trains and Big Ideas

BrandJitsu™ Book “You have to be an advocate for curiosity.” In this episode of The RebelRebel Podcast, host Michael Dargie welcomes back Lou Maxon, a creative powerhouse whose journey spans branding, architecture, and the fascinating world of trains. Lou shares insights from [...]

From Archaeology To Voiceovers

BrandJitsu™ Book “You make your own luck by saying yes to opportunities.” Liz Drury’s journey from an academic career in archaeology to becoming a successful voiceover artist is a masterclass in embracing unexpected opportunities. During this episode, Liz shares how a passion [...]

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