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Inner Rebel
Inner Rebel is a raw, unfiltered journey into the hearts and minds of fearless dreamers and visionaries. Hosted by Melissa Bauknight, soul business coach and founder of The Nova, and Jessica Rose, actress and human design expert, we dive deep into what it truly takes to pursue unconventional dreams and forge a path that's unapologetically yours. Through candid conversations with game-changers who have dared to defy the status quo, we dissect the grit, grace, hard-won wisdom, and radical choices that shape authentic, purpose-driven lives.
Whether you're a corporate misfit, a creative maverick, or simply feel the pull of an undefined destiny, Inner Rebel offers inspiration, soul-deep insights, and a community that celebrates the messy, beautiful journey of chasing your dreams.
Episodes
46 episodes
Season 2 Finale: Somersaults, Piercings & Other Forms of Spiritual Growth
What starts as a rapid-fire game (chaotic snacks, loud walking, haunted-house ghosts with a sense of humour) opens into a deeper conversation about growth, marriage, leadership, friendship, and the kind of self-honesty that Inner Rebel is known...
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Erin Saxton: The Courage to Stick Your Neck Out — and Dive Into Your Crap
In this wildly honest and unexpectedly hilarious episode, we sit down with four-time Emmy-nominated TV producer, PR strategist, and professional truth-teller Erin Saxton — a woman whose inner rebel is not “inner” at all.W...
Jessica Rose: Human Design & The Genius Beneath the Bullsh*t
This isn’t another Human Design 101. In this profound and provocative conversation, Melissa flips the mic toward Jessica Rose—Inner Rebel co-host, Human Design expert, and Deconditioning Coach—to explore beyond the buzzwords of Human Design and...
Carrie Montgomery: How to Be Superhuman
What if performance, health, and leadership all come down to one thing: safety in your body? In this transformative episode, nervous system specialist and founder of Lumera Leadership Lab Carrie Montgomery breaks down how regulation—not force—i...
Lynya Floyd: Stepping into Your Spotlight
What happens when the person who's spent decades getting everyone else ready for the spotlight finally steps into it herself?In this powerful and tender conversation, we sit down with journalist, bestselling ghostwriter, and media coach ...
Sue Van Raes: What You're Really Hungry For
What does your relationship with food reveal about your relationship with yourself? We sit down with functional nutritionist and food psychology specialist Sue Van Raes to explore the powerful intersection of nourishment, identity, and self-tru...
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Jeff Salzenstein: Performance, Trauma, and the Edges of Transformation
In this rare and deeply honest conversation, we sit down with Jeff Salzenstein — former top-100 tennis player turned executive performance coach — for a soulful exploration of identity, grief, resilience, and the emotional reckoning that comes ...
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Melissa Bauknight: The Power of Being Seen
In this special episode, we turn the mic toward Inner Rebel co-host Melissa Bauknight — and what unfolds is a deeply honest, powerful conversation about identity, expansion, and the kind of community that changes everything.Melissa share...
Ruthie Lindsey: How to Not Be a Basic Bitch
At 17, Ruthie Lindsey was hit by an ambulance and given a 1% chance of survival. What followed was decades of physical and emotional pain, masked by perfectionism and a desperate need to be liked. In this bold and tender episode, Ruthie shares ...
Beth Clayton: F*ck the Good Girl Rules
What if the “good girl” in you isn’t your personality—it’s a nervous system survival strategy? In this rich and revealing episode, embodiment coach Beth Clayton breaks down the “good girl” protector archetypes and how they live in the body. We ...
Lee & Christina King: Assless Chaps, Spiritual Surrender, and a Life-Changing $5 Bill
In this deeply human and unforgettable episode, Christina Miglino King returns to the show—this time joined by her partner, award-winning drag king and trans non-binary activist Lee King (aka Phantom Nips). Together, they share the story of how...
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Shazia Imam: If Money Was Your Boyfriend
Shazia Imam is back, and we’re going deep—again. Our first recurring guest brings her signature joy, wisdom, and grounded truth-telling to this long-overdue conversation about money. We explore the emotional reality behind wealth, the power of ...
Gena Chieco: Eat, Pray, Self-Love
What happens when the life you worked tirelessly to build no longer fits?In this special bonus episode, Melissa sits down with Gena Chieco—former White House attorney turned soulful leadership coach—for a conversation that travels from ...
Samantha Jo Harvey: Surrendering to Your Soul's Weird-Ass Plan
What if you didn’t have to choose between ambition and softness? Between motherhood and creative identity? In this rich and honest conversation, mindset coach and former Rockette Sam Harvey shares what it took to walk away from a picture-perfec...
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Christine Michelle Hayes: The Universe is Your Sugar Daddy
What if the Universe isn’t punishing you—it just wants to spoil you? In this vibrant, high-frequency conversation, manifestation coach and quantum embodiment guide Christine Michelle Hayes shares the bold, joy-filled practices that transformed ...
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Life on the Other Side: When Your Vision Births You Instead
We’re back!In this intimate season opener, Jess and Melissa reunite to reflect on what the past twelve months demanded of them—personally, professionally, and spiritually. What began as a short break after Season 1 turned into a deep rec...
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Season One Reflections: Birthing Dreams, Relationship Dynamics, and Coming Out of Hiding
Season 1 is a wrap! And we are so excited to celebrate with the launch of Melissa’s soul baby, The Nova — an innovative membership community designed for conscious corporate women, visionary entrepreneurs, and budding change-makers. As we refle...
Kaeley Pruitt-Hamm: Believe Your Dreams - Intuition, Inconvenient Truths, and the Rebellion of Our Bodies
"If your body is rejecting this world, if your body is rejecting the way society is treating the earth, that's a compliment. It's a compliment to be a canary. It's a compliment to be sensitive. It's a compliment to be sick in a toxic world."
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Shazia Imam: From Rock Bottom to Sky High — How Adversity Fuels Radical Self-Discovery
What if hitting rock bottom was the best thing that ever happened to you? What would you do if you lost everything that supposedly 'defined' you? Today we're chatting with the ever-inspiring Shazia Imam: Award-Winning Speaker, ICF ...
Fabienne Jacquet: Idea Orgies, Feminine Wisdom, and the Future of Innovation
In a world where conformity reigns supreme, how can we harness our inner rebel to make lasting change? We sit down with the dynamic Fabienne Jacquet, a scientist, innovator, and author, with a flair for challenging the status quo. As the ...
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Atarah Valentine: Overcoming Conditioning, Disrupting Patterns, and Conscious Transformation
How do we unlearn what we've been taught? Want to ditch your limiting beliefs and be the conscious creator of your own reality? In this must-listen episode, we're honored to sit down with the one and only
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Karna Liv Nau: The Courage to Be Seen — Values, Visibility, and Healing
We have a deep and thought-provoking conversation with Alignment Marketing & Business Strategist, Karna Liv Nau, as she leads an exploration into the realms of trauma, healing, authenticity, and the transformative power of vulnerability in ...
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Douglas Scherer: The Space Where All Possibilities Can Be — The Power of Defying the Status Quo and Embracing Discomfort
Leading isn't just about guiding others; it's also about steering our own lives, driven by purpose and passion. In this captivating episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the extraordinary Douglas Scherer -- workshop facilitator, ke...
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Shavon Woolfolk: This is My One Life - Breaking Stereotypes, Self-Expression, and Radical Freedom
Warning: the energy in this episode is super contagious. We take no responsibility for the boundless audacity and unapologetic joy you'll be experiencing from here on out.We bring you the embodiment of limitless spirit - Shavon Woolfolk...
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BONUS: Navigating Unknowns: Jess & Melissa Post-Interview Reflection
We have a special mini-sode for you! Jess and Melissa continued their conversation once Ep 18 Jill Heiman left the studio to unpack and reflect on themes that came up during the interview. This debrief touches on questions around life's unpredi...