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Rise + Rebel Radio is a podcast for people who are becoming. Hosted by Aya Hoja, this space explores what it means to rise with elegance & rebel with purpose. Through intimate reflections & lived experience, Aya speaks to the quiet seasons of becoming, the fire that follows silence, & the courage it takes to stop asking for permission. This is not a podcast about perfection. It’s a place for honesty, presence, & depth. This is for people who feel deeply, live thoughtfully, & know there is more forming beneath the surface. Rise when the world is is quiet. Rebel when your soul is loud.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRise + Rebel Radio is a podcast for people who are becoming. Hosted by Aya Hoja, this space explores what it means to rise with elegance & rebel with purpose. Through intimate reflections & lived experience, Aya speaks to the quiet seasons of becoming, the fire that follows silence, & the courage it takes to stop asking for permission.
Rise + Rebel is hosted by Aya Hojadova. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Homesick for a Home That No Longer Exists with Roger Vaughn" (27 September 2026, 67 minutes), "Building the Future in Charleston: Doug Hamilton on CharlestonHacks, AI & the Power of Showing Up" (30 August 2026, 49 minutes), and "AI Did Not Replace My Creativity. It Helped Me Build What Was in My Head." (16 August 2026, 10 minutes).
Rise + Rebel publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 28 episodes.
Booking probability for Rise + Rebel is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rise + Rebel requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rise + Rebel's contact route on record: verified email.
Aya Hojadova hosts Rise + Rebel, a business podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Episode #12
What happens when the person, place, and life that once felt like home no longer exist? Roger Vaughn, known as Lightning in the Burning Man world, found himself asking that question after losing Lydia, his wife and...
Episode #11
In this episode of Rise + Rebel Podcast, Aya Hojadova sits down with Doug Hamilton, founder of CharlestonHacks, for a conversation about AI, hackathons, creative experimentation, community-building, and the future of...
Episode #10
In this solo episode of Rise + Rebel Podcast, Aya Hoja reflects on how AI has helped her organize her creativity, build faster, and turn scattered ideas into real execution across podcasting, newsletters, commercial...
Episode #9
In this episode of Rise + Rebel Podcast, Aya sits down with Woody Harris to talk about Welcome Home Burn, burn culture, integration, ritual, music, community, shadow work, play, and what it means to come back to...
Episode #8
In this episode of Rise + Rebel Podcast, Aya sits down with Michelle Doan, founder of Emani Vegan Cosmetics, for a conversation about beauty, intuition, sensitive skin, self-advocacy, and the courage it takes to build...
Episode #7
What happens when the role you were praised for is no longer the role you are meant to play? In this episode of Rise + Rebel Podcast , Aya sits down with comedian, podcaster, and creative Andrew Ginsberg — someone she...
Episode #6
What if courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to keep walking anyway? In this episode of Rise + Rebel, Aya sits down with Carol Reid — speaker, coach, educator, caregiver, model, and contributing author...
Episode #5
In this episode of Rise + Rebel, Aya sits down with Keisha Brooks, producer, actor, writer, creative, and founder of Helping Hands Productions, for a real conversation about creativity, resourcefulness, boundaries, and...
Episode #4
What if peace is not the opposite of ambition, but the strategy? In this solo episode of Rise + Rebel, Aya reflects on what her Asia trip taught her about chaos, boundaries, asking for help, visibility, and building a...
Episode #3
Before you travel to Asia, especially for business, sourcing, markets, shopping, or your first major international adventure, there are a few mistakes you want to avoid before you even land. In this episode of Rise +...
Rise + Rebel
I thought I was going to Asia to source products for Rise + Rebel. I thought the trip would be about finding beautiful pieces, meeting vendors, walking through markets, attending the Canton Fair, and bringing back...
Episode #11
What happens when life completely falls apart… and the only way forward is to finally listen to yourself? In this deeply personal solo episode of Rise + Rebel, Aya opens up about one of the darkest seasons of her life...
Episode #10
In this episode of the Rise + Rebel Podcast, Aya sits down with Jason Newhauser for a deeply honest, expansive conversation on the nature of chaos, the illusion of control, and what it really means to co-create your...
Episode #9
In Part 2 of this conversation on Rise + Rebel , Aya sits back down with hypnotist Rusty Diamond—and what starts with humor and playful banter quickly unfolds into something deeper, stranger, and unexpectedly grounding...
Episode #8
What does it really take to reinvent yourself when life forces you to slow down? In this episode of Rise + Rebel, you sit down with Rusty Diamond for a conversation that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking...
Episode #7
In this episode of Rise + Rebel, Aya Hojadova sits down with Jeff Pareja, VP and SBA Commercial Loan Officer, for a powerful conversation on SBA lending, business growth, risk, and the psychology behind financial...
Episode #6
Commercial Real Estate can feel like a locked room: Confusing terms, intimidating numbers, and no clear starting point. In this solo episode of Rise + Rebel , Aya breaks down Commercial Real Estate for beginners: what...
Episode #5
In this episode of the Rise + Rebel Podcast , Aya sits down with Haven Morningstar for a powerful conversation about finding yourself, trusting your intuition, and honoring who you truly are without doubt, judgment, or...
Episode #4
In this soulful episode of Rise + Rebel , I’m joined by my aunt, Dr. Ana Kirsta , as we explore the richness of Turkmen heritage, the power of language, her path to becoming a healer, and the sacred role intention plays...
Episode #3
What if the weight you’ve been carrying was never just physical? In this episode of Rise + Rebel , I talk about body image, shame, aging, emotional weight, nervous system stress, and what it means to reclaim your body...
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