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The RebelRebel Podcast

The RebelRebel Podcast

著者： Michael Dean Dargie
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 The RebelRebel Podcast is a regular dive into the hearts and minds of creative rebels and entrepreneurs who are making the world a better and more interesting place—it's a love letter to everyone who thinks audaciously and acts courageously in service to their passion and purpose—ikigai. 2023 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION Outstanding Business Series 2021 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION Outstanding Business Series 2020 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATION Outstanding Business Series 2019 CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINATIONS Best Host | Outstanding Business Podcast | Outstanding Title Theme | Outstanding Original Music Hosted by Michael Dean Dargie | MichaelDargie.com Produced by Make More Creative | MakeMoreCreative.comAll rights reserved, MD and A Inc. 'Make More Creative' マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Never Ask A Cat For Financial Advice with Alex Joonto

    Never Ask A Cat For Financial Advice with Alex Joonto
    2025/09/30
    “You have a moral duty to yourself to go after the thing—even if you have to go alone at first.” In this episode, writer and blogger Alex Joonto joins from the border of Spain and Portugal, where he’s about to move into a new countryside home. He shares how writing has always been both his calling and his rebellion—leaving university against the advice of his family, diving into technical writing, and now pursuing life as a full-time author. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this episode Alex talks about experimenting with AI by creating a parody of Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life. He asked ChatGPT to generate its own rules, resulting in surprising gems like, “Never ask a cat for financial advice.” The process showed him that while AI is a useful tool, what gives writing its true value is the human effort, vulnerability, and even suffering poured into it. He also discusses his debut book, Thank You President Corona, written in the heart of the pandemic. Instead of despair, Alex found growth—embracing fitness, therapy, and journalling while reframing adversity as opportunity. He shares his belief that even in the darkest times, silver linings can be found. This conversation weaves through his love of journalling as daily practice, thoughts on Medium vs. Substack, his favourite typeface (Verdana), and the family lasagna secret of adding nutmeg to the sauce. His advice for rebels-in-waiting is bold and simple: expect resistance, especially from those closest to you, but pursue your dream anyway. You have a moral duty to yourself to walk the difficult path. Quoteable Quotes “Never ask a cat for financial advice.” — Alex Joonto “A piece of art is as valuable as the suffering the artist puts in it.” — Alex Joonto “You have a moral duty to yourself to go after the thing—even if you have to go alone at first.” — Alex Joonto “It just made the vein on my head pulse a little… a wasted opportunity to actually say something that matters.” — Michael Dargie “Life can be a big joke—you don’t need to take yourself so seriously all the time.” — Alex Joonto Episode Highlights Portugal vs. Spain | Why Alex calls Portugal home but keeps returning to Spain. Becoming a Writer | From technical manuals to novels. AI Experiment | Creating “12 Rules for Life” through ChatGPT. Rule #1 | “Never ask a cat for financial advice.” Going Against the Grain | Dropping out of university to pursue work and writing. Technical Writing | Manuals nobody reads and why it mattered. Spain’s Inspiration | Its cultures, history, and lifestyles. Thank You President Corona | A rebellious pandemic book. From Push-Ups to Therapy | How pandemic habits reshaped his life. Medium vs. Substack | Pros, cons, and plans for publishing. AI and Art | Why suffering and vulnerability matter. Filling the Bucket | Journalling as mental training. Favourite Typeface | Verdana for clarity. Life Philosophy | Don’t take yourself too seriously. Food Corner | Salads, olive oil, and lasagna with nutmeg. Books to Recommend | Atomic Habits and Jurassic Park. Advice for Rebels | Go despite resistance; a moral duty to yourself. Links from Episode Alex Joonto Website (https://www.alexjoonto.com/12-rules-for-life-according-to-chatgpt) Alex on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-giuntini-85014a5a/) Alex on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alexjoonto/) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | BrandJitsu.com
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    33 分
  • Healthy, Rich, and Happy with Jacopo Iasiello

    Healthy, Rich, and Happy with Jacopo Iasiello
    2025/09/30
    “Without research you don’t start the engine of your mind, your body, your action.” In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes Jacopo Iasiello, an international real estate investor, entrepreneur, and author of Healthy, Rich, and Happy. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Born in Naples, Jacopo began life with a dream of becoming a professional soccer player. When injury cut that career short, he pivoted into entrepreneurship—launching jewellery shops, scaling multimillion-dollar companies, and eventually becoming a real estate investor across Italy, Dubai, and Miami . Jacopo shares how he built his success without experience, money, or connections, and how those challenges shaped his philosophy of growth. By 28, he had already achieved financial wealth, but he realised material success wasn’t enough. That’s when he developed his “Four Pillars”—research, growth, action, and contribution—as guiding principles for living with purpose. He opens up about journaling daily, the importance of gratitude, and why travel is essential for expanding one’s perspective. His reflections on abundance, both internal and external, bring depth to his outlook on business and life. For Jacopo, wealth is not about accumulation, but about creating value for others—whether that’s through real estate that nourishes the senses, or by supporting charitable initiatives like Hermano de la Calle in Miami . This conversation explores the balance between ambition and mindfulness, success and contribution, and how to build a life that is not only profitable but also meaningful. Whether you’re just starting out or already on your entrepreneurial path, Jacopo’s story is proof that clarity and consistent action can transform any beginning into something remarkable. Quoteable Quotes “Without research you don’t start the engine of your mind, your body, your action.” — Jacopo Iasiello “If you don’t have time to journal, you don’t have time to improve your life.” — Jacopo Iasiello “When your bank account becomes bigger, you don’t think about only yourself. You spread it out to your community.” — Jacopo Iasiello “I think when people plug in and hear a story like yours, they’re going to have an aha moment.” — Michael Dargie Episode Highlights Starting From Zero | Jacopo explains how he launched his first business without money or experience. Dreaming of Soccer | His journey toward becoming a professional athlete before injury changed his path. Building Businesses | From jewellery shops to multimillion-dollar companies in Italy. Pivot to Real Estate | How he moved to Florida and rebuilt his career in property investment. The Four Pillars | Research, growth, action, and contribution as his framework for success. Daily Gratitude | Why journaling and gratitude practices ground him. Iceland’s Beauty | How nature recharges him and why travel is vital. Healthy, Rich, and Happy | The philosophy behind his book and what it means to him. Purpose and Abundance | Why wealth with purpose fuels unstoppable growth. Journaling as a Must | How daily writing shapes focus and resilience. Italian Food Traditions | Favourite meals and Sunday pizza rituals. Diving Adventures | Exploring underwater worlds from Naples to the Bahamas. Advice for Rebels | Clarity and action as the essentials for moving forward. LINKS FROM EPISODE Website (http://www.luxuryandwealthgroup.com/) Jacopo on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacopo-iasiello-50936244/) Jacopo on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jacopoiasiellorealestate) Jacopo on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jacopoiasielloinvestorbroker/) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | BrandJitsu.com
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    32 分
  • From Lyme to Leading AI with Rachael Garnett

    From Lyme to Leading AI with Rachael Garnett
    2025/09/30
    “We’re only limited by what we can imagine.” In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with Rachael Leventhal Garnett, an AI consultant, trainer, and all-around creative force based in Fort Worth, Texas. Her story weaves together resilience, reinvention, and curiosity—qualities that shine through every chapter of her life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Rachael opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, from running a successful estate sales business to being sidelined by Lyme disease, only to reinvent herself multiple times through upholstery, nonprofit work, and eventually finding her place in the AI space. What started with experimenting in MidJourney in 2022 quickly grew into a full-blown career helping nonprofits, municipalities, and foundations harness AI for real-world impact . Her projects range from developing AI-driven literacy data tools for unhoused populations, to building educational systems for dementia care organizations, to creating Spanish-language resources that empower caregivers . She also shares her role in shaping curriculum for city-wide AI training programs—no small feat considering she’s writing and delivering more than 21 hours of material . The conversation isn’t all business, though. Rachael shares stories about her love of cats (including a daring kitten rescue that left a hole in her living room wall), her travel dreams, her favourite guilty-pleasure snacks, and her belief that “everything just turns out OK.” She also speaks candidly about what excites her most in AI, how she advises “rebels in waiting” to start small and shut out the hype, and why ancient history and cosmic energy continue to inspire her outlook on life . It’s a lively, layered conversation that touches on technology, creativity, compassion, and the quirky joys that make us human. Quoteable Quotes “We’re only limited by what we can imagine.” — Rachael Leventhal Garnett “Everything just turns out OK. We’re all just people doing our best.” — Rachael Leventhal Garnett “I’ve really got into vibe coding lately… it’s such a great way to build tech these days.” — Michael Dargie “Close out the hype. Pick one platform and start simple.” — Rachael Leventhal Garnett Episode Highlights Snapshot of Rachael’s Work | AI consulting, nonprofit projects, and government contracts DFW Women’s Club | Board member and Elevate 2025 conference workshop From Estate Sales to AI | Lyme disease forced a career pivot First Foray into AI | Discovering MidJourney and AI art Using AI in Nonprofits | ChatGPT for grants, newsletters, and events Meeting Her Mentor | Inspired by Jeff Hunter’s talk in Las Vegas What She Wishes the World Knew | “Everything turns out OK—we’re all just people doing our best” Travel Bucket List | From Morocco to Göbekli Tepe Snacks of Choice | Pretzels, cheese sticks, and popcorn AI for Social Good | Literacy studies for the unhoused in Fort Worth Dementia Care Education | Building learning systems with AI Advice for Beginners | Ignore the hype, start small with one tool Cat Rescue Story | Accidentally sealed in her attic, saved with a camera and some DIY demolition LINKS FROM EPISODE Website (https://www.eaaservice.com/) Rachael on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-garnett-eaas/) Rachael on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/leventhalgarnett?) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | BrandJitsu.com
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    35 分
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