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(Formerly The Upshot Leadership) In a world where we’re told to follow the rules and fit into neat boxes, we’re here to question everything. We’ll dig into the minds of leaders who go beyond the status quo and chart their own paths—both in leadership and life.The Rebel Mindset podcast hosts leaders across industries and generations to have a frank discussion on what shapes us. Each month we feature a different leader who is a change-maker, someone who thinks differently and brings a unique perspective to leadership and success. The rebel leader rejects passivity and accepts the responsibility of thinking differently in the pursuit of authenticity, innovation, and change, even when that means standing apart or facing resistance.Tune in for fresh perspectives and actionable insights on how to redefine success and lead with intentionality. Hosted by professional coaches Kallie Knop and Kim Spikes, we hope this podcast inspires listeners to be part of a new wave of leadership that ques
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Rebel Mindset is hosted by Kim Spikes & Kallie Knop. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Creativity Isn’t Talent. It’s Leverage." (20 April 2026, 36 minutes), "Take the Risk: Own Your Career" (10 March 2026, 40 minutes), and "Psychological Capital" (20 November 2025, 36 minutes).
Rebel Mindset publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 17 episodes.
Booking probability for Rebel Mindset is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rebel Mindset requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rebel Mindset's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Rebel Mindset are Business & Management Consulting and Business & Professional Training. Rebel Mindset has a business audience.
Kim Spikes & Kallie Knop hosts Rebel Mindset, a business podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #16
What if creativity isn’t a talent but a skill you can develop and use to move ideas forward? In this episode of The Rebel Mindset, Emmy-winning Limbert Fabian breaks down how creativity shows up far beyond art, and why...
Episode #15
What does it mean to own your career? In this episode of Rebel Mindset, Dayna Adelman, global corporate leader and author of The Youngest One in the Room, shares how risk-taking, resilience, and reinvention shaped her...
Episode #14
Former police commander Dr. Eric Murray joins Kallie and Kim to talk about the psychology of hope—and why thriving under pressure starts with building “psychological capital.” Using his HERO framework (Hope, Efficacy...
Episode #13
Kelly Hayley has finished 100+ marathons, all while building a community that refuses to leave anyone behind. In this episode, we unpack what it means to become something—not just “try” it—by embracing discomfort...
Episode #4
What if your job ended today; would you feel proud or regretful? In this episode of Rebel Mindset, we’re joined by Death Doula Ashley Bradney to explore how endings - of careers, roles, relationships, chapters and...
Episode #12
Compassion doesn’t usually show up in employee handbooks—but it should. In this episode, Kallie and Kim talk with Heather Younger—TEDx speaker, author, and workplace empathy expert—about how small moments of awareness +...
Episode #2
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Yogi Hendlin—environmental philosopher, public health scholar, and rebel for humanity—to unpack the systems that shape our lives, often without our consent. From burnout culture to...
Episode #11
Nancy Bolen was told to “just get married” after high school. Instead, she aimed higher—becoming one of the first female administrative leaders in the Navy with the Blue Angels and Top Gun. In this episode of The Rebel...
Episode #10
This week on Rebel Mindset—formerly The Upshot—we’re exploring what it takes to break free from limiting beliefs with Vania Cao, a program manager at a major Bay Area philanthropy, startup consultant, career coach, and...
Episode #9
Manifestation has become a buzzword, but is it as mystical as we think? In reality, manifestation is about bringing clear visions to life through intentional action. It’s the power of the mind to create—"Whatever your...
Episode #8
Is what you're believing beneficial? This month we have a special year-end podcast episode with Buddhist monk and leader, Gen Kelseng Menla. We hit on all aspects of mindfulness and service-based leadership. One topic...
Episode #7
Have you ever paused to ponder what makes you feel alive? And, if so, how often are you actually doing those activities? If you're anything like the vast majority of people, you are probably just trying to survive most...
Episode #6
Raise your hand if you worked in retail at some point. Our next guest is a retail management professional with over 22 years of experience, Michelle Telkes. Like many in retail, Michelle was initially drawn in by the...
Episode #5
USA USA USA!!! If you're anything like us, you've been in a haze of Olympics magic this summer. The power of sports to inspire and bring diverse cultures, countries, and beliefs together is undeniable, but what about...
Episode #3
Ah, the good, bad, and ugly of politics. It can make some people run for the hills and others run into the burning flames. So, what is it that makes someone want to put themselves in the line of fire? And what can we...
Episode #2
"What sets humans apart from AI - our intuition, unexpected flashes of inspiration, and the disobedience to think about and do things differently." Listen in as Technology Chief Growth Officer Elizabeth Kiehner explores...
Episode #1
Your first thought is shaped by society; your second thought reflects your true perspective. In this episode with Industrial Organizational Psychologist Dr. Alex Zelin, we'll explore how socialization plays a role in...
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