In this heartfelt episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, host Janice Becker explores the intersection of adversity and leadership within the journey of autistic adults transitioning from high school to adulthood. Joined by autism advocate April Ratchford, they delve into the challenges faced not only by autistic individuals but also by families navigating this critical life phase.

Through candid conversations, Janice shares her experience parenting a child with autism while April reflects on her personal journey as a neurodivergent mother newly diagnosed in adulthood. Their discussion highlights the importance of building a resilient business mindset and leadership skills in the face of adversity, offering valuable insights for women entrepreneurs and leaders managing unique challenges.

This episode sheds light on gaps in support systems, emphasizes self-advocacy, and encourages listeners to embrace strength and understanding in entrepreneurship and leadership. Ideal for anyone interested in neurodiversity, entrepreneurship, and navigating life's transitions with empathy and courage.

Sometimes we go through things in life without realizing how they lead us to our next journey.

List in to our guest this week, Divorce Recovery Coach, Leah Mazur, on how her divorce led her to her knew career path and tune into the full episode for life-changing advice and strategies to help you navigate life after divorce.

Dating after divorce can feel like the wild west, especially for women in their 40s. Our guest this week, Leah Mazur, shares how healing and self-worth are the real keys to finding love again. New episode drops Tuesday.

Our guest this week is Betsy Pepine, author of Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us, to explore the power of failure, reinvention, and resilience. Mentored by icons like Barbara Corcoran, Dave Ramsey, and Glenn Beck, Betsy shares how embracing failure and fear helped her rebuild her life and career, and how you can do the same.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a box that no longer serves you, this episode will inspire you to break free, redefine success, and move boldly toward your purpose.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction: Mentored by Barbara Corcoran & Dave Ramsey

01:00 – Betsy’s Journey from Pharma to Real Estate

02:30 – Learning to Pivot After Setbacks

04:00 – How Mentorship Changed Her Career

05:15 – Lessons from Barbara Corcoran on Reinvention

06:45 – Ageism and Redefining Success at Any Age

07:30 – Finding the Right Mentor When You Don’t Have Connections

09:00 – Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt

11:00 – Why Failure Isn’t Final: Lessons in Resilience

13:00 – Managing Fear of Financial Insecurity

15:00 – Redefining Failure and the Power of Perspective

16:00 – The Value of Journaling and Self-Awareness

17:30 – Breaking Out of Boxes That No Longer Serve You

19:00 – Betsy’s Toolkit: How to Identify and Dismantle Your Boxes

20:00 – Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Betsy’s Book

KEY TAKEAWAYS

– Failure is a stepping stone, not an ending.

– Mentorship can accelerate personal and professional growth.

– Fear often keeps us boxed in—breakthroughs start when you face it.

– It’s never too late to redefine success or start over.

– Journaling and self-reflection build clarity and confidence.

– Every setback prepares you for your next success.

Guest Links:

Book: Breaking Boxes – http://bit.ly/4389e3C

Website & Toolkit: betsypepine.com

Follow Betsy: @BetsyPepine

Host:

Janice Becker – Founder & CEO of Media Rebel

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New Pod is out tomorrow! Tune in to hear Julia Rock drop some knowledge about how failure is often building us to our success and we don't even see it!Subscribe now so you don't miss this episode!Guest InformationGuest: Julia RockFounder of: Rock Career DevelopmentConnect with Julia:LinkedIn: Julia RockInstagram & Threads: @thejuliarockTikTok: @thejuliarock_Email: hello@rockcareer.comWebsite: www.rockcareer.comConnect with us!🌐 Website: media-rebel.net 📸 Instagram: @mediarebeldigital 📘 Facebook: @mediarebelnet 🎥 YouTube: @mediarebelunplugged 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicembecker/💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-rebel-unplugged/id1794827623🟢 Leave a rating on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7rIWuspkWxxAAbLZxy4D3ALooking to start your own podcast? We recommend Riverside for all of your recording, editing, and soon to be, hosting needs. https://riverside.sjv.io/jeLKya

Burnout and imposter syndrome are common challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and leaders, and in this compelling episode of Media Rebel Unplugged, host Janice Becker speaks with Julia Rock, founder of Rock Career Development. Together, they dive into cultivating a healthy business mindset, overcoming perfectionism, and redefining success through leadership with confidence and clarity.

Whether you are a woman entrepreneur working to prevent burnout or a leader seeking strategies to delegate effectively, Julia shares actionable insights from her career transition and coaching experience. Discover how embracing growth, setting boundaries, and practicing rest are essential parts of entrepreneurship and leadership.

If you've ever felt like you're "faking it till you make it," this episode offers encouragement and practical advice to empower you to trust yourself and lead authentically on your business journey.

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Media Rebel Unplugged with Janice Becker

00:40 – Meet Julia Rock: From finance to leadership coaching

02:00 – The perfectionism trap and recovering from burnout

03:00 – Why delegating is essential to leadership

05:45 – How perfectionism fuels burnout and imposter syndrome

07:30 – Redefining success and the power of small audiences

10:10 – Pushing through discouragement: Finding your “why”

13:50 – When your goals no longer align with your true self

15:45 – Giving yourself permission to change your definition of success

18:00 – Listening to your calling and trusting the leap

20:00 – The first step to clarity and building a new direction

22:30 – The power of pivoting and reframing failure

25:30 – How to connect with Julia Rock

27:00 – Final thoughts on reflection, clarity, and LinkedIn opportunities

Guest Information

Guest: Julia Rock

Founder of: Rock Career Development

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Email: hello@rockcareer.com

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How High Achievers Find Their Purpose Fast and Break Free From Self Doubt Now. Life coach Zerina Derveni joins Janice Becker, to share strategies for self-discovery, emotional intelligence, and overcoming self-doubt.

Zerina shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to creating her boutique coaching practice, guiding women through the four stages of self-discovery: awareness, discovery, self-love, and mastery. Together, we discuss how to prioritize self-care without guilt, why clarity comes from action instead of overthinking, and how emotional intelligence (EQ) and adaptability (AQ) transform leadership and relationships.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or held back by self-doubt, this episode will give you the strategies and encouragement to break free and step into your highest potential.

Topics we cover in this episode:

The awakening that shifted Zerina’s career path

Overcoming fear and limiting beliefs

Journaling, gratitude, and self-care as daily tools

Building a value system as your compass

The power of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership and relationships

Moving beyond IQ into adaptability (AQ)

Episode Timeline

00:00 – Welcome + Janice introduces Zerina

01:00 – Zerina’s background and corporate career journey

03:00 – The inner voice that sparked her awakening

05:00 – How coaching and self-discovery shifted her life

07:00 – Overcoming fear and limiting beliefs

09:30 – Journaling and gratitude as tools for clarity

12:00 – Priorities vs. tasks: how to stay grounded

16:00 – Self-care and removing guilt

19:30 – Building a value system as your life compass

22:00 – From IQ to EQ: why emotional intelligence matters

25:00 – How to begin building EQ in daily life

28:00 – Vulnerability, leadership, and communication

32:00 – The power of expressing needs with self-respect

34:00 – Closing thoughts + where to connect with Zerina

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