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In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Manuel Prinz, a co-founder of the AI e-commerce startup Keep Converting, calling in from a sunny Friday in California. Manuel spends his days between product management, opening new markets, and pointing cutting-edge AI at the sort of thorny problems that keep e-commerce brands up at night. But the conversation quickly leaves the boardroom and heads…
In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes Susie deVille — entrepreneur, coach, artist, and self-described "concrete chiseler in chief" — who joins from a mountain plateau at 4,118 feet in Highlands, North Carolina. Susie works with entrepreneurs, creators, and visionary leaders who feel stuck and riddled with self-doubt, helping them reconnect with their innate creativity and unlock who they truly…
"Let the ego shrivel up and die on the vine." In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Vancouver-based independent author and publisher Corey Croft for a candid conversation about writing, depression, ego, and the strange compulsion to finish terrible books. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Corey shares how…
"Awesome hides on the other side of fear." In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with Robert Schmidt—brand strategist, educator, and senior skydiving instructor based in Calgary, Alberta. Robert runs a national brand strategy firm called Box, where he helps organizations figure out who they are, what they stand for, and how to connect with the people that matter most. This episode is sponsored by…
In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with India Hayes, founder of Bikers Hangout—a grassroots global movement for motorcycle riders. Broadcasting from Warrington, England, India shares how her idea to connect riders around the world began in a hospital while recovering from pneumonia. Frustrated by the lack of an international biker network, she started a Facebook group. That seed grew into…
"Sometimes just doing more is not the solution." In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with David Mendes, a bilingual podcaster, medical writer, and creator of Papa PhD. Originally from Portugal, raised in Belgium, and now based in Montreal, David shares his journey through academia, translation, and eventually podcasting as a form of rebellion and reinvention. This episode is sponsored by my new…
"Curiosity is what keeps me moving forward." What happens when a former scientist becomes Canada's first pro blogger, publishes four books, and now builds custom AI marketing tools for fun? In this episode, I talk with Tris Hussey about curiosity, content, and building a life around technology that empowers people. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and…
In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with Rebecca Prejean, an artist, instructional designer, and fierce advocate for neurodivergent people in corporate learning. Based just outside Austin, Texas, Rebecca brings her lived experience as a mother of an autistic child into her work—designing training that's inclusive, accessible, and actually usable by everyone, especially folks with ADHD, autism,…
"You don't need to know how—just know that it lights you up." What happens when a creative rebel says yes to a fluke invite to Antarctica? In this episode, I talk with Heather Thorkelson about wild pivots, polar travel, and building a business with impact. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this episode, Michael…
"I help people stop working in their business and start working on their business." In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with hospitality veteran and industry provocateur Shawn Soole . With a career spanning nearly three decades, Shawn has seen—and done—it all. From washing dishes at 13 in Australia to building bar programs, authoring books, consulting internationally, and running a podcast, his…
"Create the things you wish existed." What happens when a little girl obsessed with animals grows up, faces down fear, and builds a vet clinic on a dream? In this episode, Beth Barrett shares her story of grit, independence, and what it really means to live in alignment with your values. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the…
"Weight loss isn't controversial in science, only on social media." What happens when a former smoker and self-described non-athlete turns into one of Canada's most refreshing voices in fitness and habit formation? In this episode, I talk with Oonagh Duncan about Gen X women, body neutrality, the power of pleasure, and her dream of fronting an 80s hair band at brunch. This episode is sponsored by…
"It's never going to be as hard as you think it is." What happens when a theater nerd from Appalachia drops out of college, moves to Hong Kong with $200, and discovers people will actually pay her to write? In this episode, I talk with Rachel Allen about words, travel, and building a business from scratch. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share…
"You have a finite number of heartbeats. There are infinite possibilities." What happens when a seven-time founder who once built a company around landing on the moon steps into the arena as herself? In this episode, I talk with Mary McCorvey about moonshots, stand-up comedy, and living life on your own terms. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share…
"Kindness is never wasted—it expands into greatness." What happens when a broadcaster-turned-salesman discovers that giving is the fastest path to success? In this episode, I talk with Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver, about kindness, influence, and building a life around service. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.…
" "You shouldn't use words to burn. They should be for light and for warmth. " Richard has spent the last 19 years running a near-shore bilingual contact center that thrives on empathy, communication, and human connection in an era dominated by automation. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this episode, Michael…
"Entrepreneurship is the craziest, scariest roller coaster ever." What happens when selling RVs leads to buying dental scrap, melting it down for precious metals, and then launching a startup with a mission to bless lives? In this episode, I talk with Brandon Sherwood about entrepreneurship, family, and why it's just not that serious. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping…
In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Jodi Krangle, a professional voice actor, singer, and host of the Audio Branding podcast. Based just north of Toronto, Jodi has been a full-time voice actor for nearly two decades, lending her voice to clients around the world while exploring the psychology and power of sound . Jodi shares how her journey started in the mid-90s when she volunteered at…
"Speed reading doesn't work. Speed learning works." What happens when a kid from Brooklyn grows up to become the world's fastest reader and teaches others to learn 100% faster in just four hours? In this episode, I talk with Howard Berg about speed learning, knowledge, and why smarter decisions could change the world. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape,…
"Your value proposition is the reason people choose you." What happens when Michael Dargie hands over the mic to branding legend JP Lacroix? In this takeover episode, they unpack the lessons behind BrandJitsu and why truth and clarity are the foundation of every brand story. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this…
"Question everything and see it from every perspective." What happens when a high school math teacher and a computer programmer leave the corporate grind, write books inspired by Ted Lasso, and create a personal leadership app? In this episode, I talk with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio about building businesses, books, and better leaders. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU ,…
"Sometimes you just have to create your own creative circle." What happens when a kid from Oshawa who loved Dungeons & Dragons grows up to write the Avengers, Conan the Barbarian, and create new canon for D&D itself? In this episode, I catch up with my longtime friend Jim Zub, a comic writer, teacher, and storyteller who proves that staying in the game is the game. This episode is sponsored by my…
"So many people are waiting for permission. A decision is the permission." In this episode, Dr. Apollo Emeka joins the conversation from Panama City, Panama, where he and his family relocated after wildfires forced them from their home in California. What began as an evacuation turned into a bold life decision—one that exemplifies the very work Apollo now does with leaders and entrepreneurs:…
"You don't know what you don't know—until you travel." Today's guest is Rob Truscott—retired Canadian Forces navigator, brewer, and motorcycle enthusiast. From flying in Sea Kings and responding to Swissair 111 to surviving cancer and brewing in Nova Scotia, he's living proof that memento mori is less about dying—and more about living. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping…
"I'm someone who's building life one day at a time—and loving it." In this episode, coach, facilitator, TEDx speaker, and podcast host Utkarsh Narang checks in from Melbourne—"in the future," as he jokes—and lays out a life stitched together by courage, curiosity, and conscious impact. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the…
"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,…
"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…
"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,…
"Your brain is not fixed. It's as trainable as your body." In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes George Haymaker, a neuroscience educator and brain performance coach, who helps people understand and train their brains for lasting change. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. George's path to neuroscience wasn't…
"Biodiversity is the key to making you a lazy gardener." In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with landscape architect, permaculture expert, and entrepreneur Matthieu Mehuys . From a childhood on a Belgian farm to a home base in the Azores, Matthieu's story is rooted in a lifelong fascination with how tiny seeds become thriving ecosystems. His journey weaves through entrepreneurial…
"Don't come and say 'I'm good' if what you really mean is you're settling" Today on the RebelRebel you get to meet Mike Radoor — an Entrepreneur and coach who shares his story about building a $400 million dollar company and losing himself to excess. But this show isn't that. Its how Mike found purpose as a father and helping men live with discipline, honesty and self-respect. This episode is…
"I'm hoping to use my life as an experiment and model what it means to take a risk." From high school teacher to actor, musician, and risk-taking coach, Adam LaSalle shares how courage, belief, and creativity can change your life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael talks with…
"Be a sponge in life. Don't be a rock." From farm life to global brand transformation, Jean-Pierre Lacroix shares how emotional connection, travel, and persistence fuel his 35-year journey in business. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael talks with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, president…
"No man can succeed on their own if they're by themselves." From accidental author to award-nominated actor, Jennifer "Panda" MacLean shares how a snarky cat, a love of theatre, and pure self-awareness shaped her creative journey. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael talks with…
"Be sure that what you are doing is rooted in truth and rooted in you." From Jamaican roots to Texas living, Carrolee Moore shares how loss, resilience, and truth fuel her mission to help overlooked voices be heard. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael chats with Carrolee…
"Nobody ever comes from nowhere." Award-winning director and producer Jaze Bordeaux shares his journey from finance to filmmaking, his rebel philosophy for creating outside the system, and his mission to bring big-scale sci-fi to life from Toronto. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode,…
"Be afraid, but go anyway." Texas polymath Chris Doelle shares how curiosity, creativity, and persistence took him from cinnamon toothpicks to podcasting's earliest days, AI strategy, and even board games that bring legendary football teams to life. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode,…
"There's never going to be the perfect time to take a leap." AI strategist and global HR leader Dan Friker shares how curiosity, culture, and tech are reshaping the world of work—and why small businesses can now play big. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael chats with Dan…
"Why hit the bottom? Just go up from where you are." A laughter leader. A worm advocate. A wellness warrior. Cathy Nesbitt is transforming stress into joy—one giggle and compost bin at a time. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode Cathy Nesbitt joins Michael Dargie for a one-of-a-kind conversation about…
"I wish people would just know that their fear is what is stopping them" A misfit. A filmmaker. A disruptor for good. Guillermo Barraza is building a future where creators know their power—and how to use it responsibly. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode Michael Dargie welcomes Guillermo Barraza to the…
"People don't belong in boxes" A disruptor. A costumer. A soul stylist. Stacey Gonder fuses fashion and mindset to help people stop hiding—and start showing up as themselves. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Stacey Gonder—a creative rebel,…
"There's always going to be problems—but now you can build your way out of them faster than ever before." An engineer. A founder. A fan-first futurist. Michael Dodsworth is building smarter launch systems and reminding us all to focus on the next boulder. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this…
"Authenticity is your superpower on video." Michael Dargie chats with Logan Mulligan, co-founder of Digital Sonder and certified creative rebel, for a conversation that covers everything from the art of storytelling to the terror of open water. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Logan shares the journey from confused…
"Don't give up. The world needs what you're building." Michael Dargie connects with Jeremy LaDuke, founder of Epic Nine and author of Climb, for a conversation about marketing, reinvention, and what it means to find purpose after leaving everything behind. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Jeremy opens up about…
"You don't kill your inner critic. You just tell her to wait her turn." Michael Dargie speaks with Terry Tucker, a man who's lived many lives: Division I basketball player, SWAT hostage negotiator, undercover cop, cancer warrior, author, and motivational speaker. Terry's journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and redefining what it means to live with purpose—even when the odds are against you.…
"The people who support you will be louder than the ones who don't." Michael Dargie welcomes Kevin Palmieri, co-founder and host of Next Level University and Podcast Growth University, for a raw and inspiring conversation about rebuilding your life with intention. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Kevin opens up…
"Weird isn't weird if you own it. It's your superpower." Michael Dargie catches up with novelist and writing coach April Dávila for a conversation full of unexpected turns, from evacuating wildfires in L.A. to fondling caramel tubes at Starbucks (it's a writer thing). This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. April shares…
"All we have is what we leave behind." Michael Dargie reconnects with Ian Harrison—artist, futurist, founder of SneakAR—for a freewheeling conversation about authenticity, immersive fashion, and making impact one step at a time. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Ian shares the origin story of SneakAR, a tech-driven…
"Life keeps going. If not now, when?" Michael Dargie sits down with Jeanne Omlor, an international business strategist who went from broke single mom to building a thriving coaching business helping others succeed—without paid ads. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Jeanne shares her rollercoaster life journey through…
"If pain is unavoidable, I'd rather suffer doing something I love." Michael Dargie reconnects with creative rebel and longtime friend David Schmeikal for a raw and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, permission, and building a life that feels right—not just looks right. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.…
