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What Lights Us Up#24: How to Find Your Passion to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone with Allison FleeceAre you looking for a reason to step out of your comfortzone? Tune in to hear the inspiration you need to take that step towards an adventure that can change your life. Allison Fleece is co-founder of WHOA travel, a unique combination of adventure travel and connection that has built a community of women high on adventure all around the world. Allison takes us on her life-changing trip to Kilimanjaro, a New Year goal she set for herself one year, and what that led her to build – a lifelong friendship, a career change, and a c...
2025-03-0339 min
Rebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 54: Locker Room Lessons with Matt HasselbeckIt’s SuperBowl Sunday this weekend — but no, we’re not talking about commercials or the halftime show. The NFL is filled with parallels to life and leadership lessons. On this episode, Allison Minutillo interviews one of the NFL’s most seasoned quarterbacks… Matt Hasselbeck. He reflects on lessons learned under Andy Reid & Mike Holmgren, advice in amplified pressure, locker room trust, the receipt of hard feedback, learning the lingo, and how to work on you when it matters most.Matt is an NFL Analyst on ESPN’s signature Sunday morning pregame show, Sunday NFL Countdown, and contributes to...
2023-02-1035 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 53: Daymond John and Brian Lamb Get Real On Racial Equity and Courageous LeadershipOn this episode, host Allison Minutillo had the privilege of talking with Daymond John and Brian Lamb about some of the most important topics of our time. You'll hear their raw reflection on success, failure, and the impact diversity and inclusion has on leadership today. Daymond John is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. He is the founder and CEO of FUBU, a pioneer in the fashion industry, a Shark on the 4-time Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank, a New York Times bestselling author, branding guru and highly sought-after motivational speaker. Brian Lamb is a Managing Director and S...
2023-01-1942 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 52: Own Your StrengthsBeing a leader is about discovering and owning your strengths and having the ability to lean into them in any work situation. For example, a leader hones the intellectual and rational strength to recognize patterns and can de-escalate potentially problematic situations before they erupt. They’ve learned that what may seem normal to someone else might throw up red flags for an experienced leader. As a leader, you are constantly in the driver’s seat—you need to have the strength to control the speed, the direction, and the destination of your team. On today's episode of the Rebel Leader...
2023-01-0236 min
Hacker Valley StudioA Rebel’s Heart & A Leader’s Mind with Allison MinutilloAllison Minutillo, President of Rebel Interactive Group and Host of the Rebel Leadership podcast, joins the Hacker Valley team this week to talk about her journey from individual contributor to company leader. With a leader’s mind and a rebel’s heart, Allison wants Rebel Interactive Group to break down barriers and say what needs to be said. In this episode, Allison talks about intuition vs insecurity, practitioners vs leaders, and burning out vs staying invested and engaged in the world around you.
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2022-12-2029 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 51: An Emerging Leader's Path to ResilienceResilience isn’t necessarily an inherent trait. For most of us, it’s learned. As we face challenges and problems, we often assume the worst. But if we can stop and take the time to assess the importance of an issue—is it small, medium or big?—and respond from a pragmatic place, as opposed to emotional, we can create better outcomes for our teams and our clients. Each time we practice this, we take our learnings into the next challenge. It’s not easy, but if you’re willing to learn, the more you go through the reps that build r...
2022-12-1633 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 50: Turning Workplace Negativity on Its HeadWorkplace negativity can have a snowball effect: Once it starts, it can grow until it gets past your ability to handle it. So, how can leaders effectively mitigate negativity? On today's episode of the Rebel Leadership Podcast, Allison Minutillo talks to Dr. Benjamin Finlayson (he/him), PhD, MFTC, Regis University Assistant Professor in the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy and expert on LGBTQIA identity, solution focused therapy, suicide and medical family therapy (MedFT), and Account Supervisor Sam Manz about countering negativity in the workplace. As leaders, like almost anything else, workplace negativity challenges us to build new skills...
2022-12-0949 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 48: The Power of Providing Feedback (and Overcoming the Anxiety It Causes)Overcoming the initial anxiety that providing and receiving feedback brings takes courage, trust, and accountability. In receiving feedback in particular, once you get past the potential defensiveness or taking it personally, and understand how to execute on it, you’ll find you have the opportunity to grow exponentially in your career and personal life. Being able to provide and receive feedback goes hand-in-hand with leadership. You shouldn’t be afraid to provide feedback in order to level up those around you. On today’s episode of the Rebel Leadership Podcast, Allison Minutillo talks to VP of Client Services Lora Olivie...
2022-11-1132 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 47: Building Trust From 1,000 Miles AwayWorking remotely has become the norm for a lot of people, but what about when it comes to overseeing an entire department from 22 hours away? What may feel impossible to some is thrilling for those who thrive on problem-solving. On today's episode of the Rebel Leadership Podcast, Allison Minutillo talks to Vice President of Client Delivery & Technology Solutions David Givens about the importance of trust and building that trust. For David, it’s not always about seeing an individual's impact from a personal perspective, but about how they impact an entire team from within to do more. We take a...
2022-10-1725 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 46: The Art (and Fear) of ReinventionChange is never easy, but reinvention is another subject entirely. Rebuilding yourself professionally from the ground up takes a level of commitment and belief in yourself that you may not have even known you possess. But if you take on that challenge, the rewards and opportunities can be tremendous. On today's episode of the Rebel Leadership Podcast, Allison Minutillo talks to Content Manager Jon Feld and Content Creator Kyle Wood about the risks and rewards associated with their respective reinventions. Jon came from a non-agency background and Kyle had a long-term retail management career. Both took a love of...
2022-09-3027 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 45: A Mama's DozenHow much does family come into play when developing leadership skills? What about when you’re 1 of 12 kids? Yep, you heard that right — a dozen. For Bryn Tindall, growing up in that big family helped shaped the leader he is today. On today's episode of the Rebel leadership podcast, Allison Minutillo talks to Bryn Tindall, his wife and Rebel’s Chief Legal Counsel & HR Jen Tindall, and Bryn’s mom — the one who raised 12 kids — Mama D. We explore how Mama D’s steady hand, inability to sit still, work ethic, selflessness, and constant ability to love and live in the moment...
2022-09-1921 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 44: Breaking Down the Wall of IntimidationWhat does intimidation mean? How do leaders intimidate (whether they know it or not)? And how can intimidation be overcome? On today’s episode of the Rebel leadership podcast, Allison Minutillo and Content Strategy Specialist MaryKate Caron, discuss the impacts of intimidation—of feeling inferior or “less than”—and what it takes to break down that wall. Self-awareness, authenticity, displaying self-confidence, showing belief in others, mentoring, transparency… they’re all factors in keeping intimidation in check.
2022-08-2426 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 43: The Power of BeliefLeaders need to have many things…They need resilience. They need vision. They need strength. They need confidence and conviction. But above all else, one thing has hit home hard lately… and that’s the power of belief. On today’s episode of the Rebel leadership podcast, Allison Minutillo and Bryn Tindall get real and very personal about some recent moments of doubt that led them to fully appreciate the power of believe and the role it plays in being the leaders we strive to be.
2022-08-0820 min
Growth Think TankPerpetual Optimism is a Force Multiplier with Allison Minutillo with Rebel Interactive GroupMost believe that business is won and lost on the external work like strategy and execution. I happen to think that much of success begins internally. In this interview, we look at the importance of perpetual optimism. Today's guest is Allison Minutillo, President & Owner at Rebel Interactive Group. Inc Magazine ranked her company #1842 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Rebel Interactive Group is a digital marketing agency that creates ad campaigns and website and app development for clients from major corporations to small businesses. Allison's perpetual optimism is a massive driver in company growth. We look at why it matters. Join...
2022-06-1623 min
Rebel LeadershipLeadership Is Experienced, Not TaughtOn this episode of the Rebel Leadership Podcast, the host mic is being flipped around. Following a meteoric rise within Rebel Interactive Group, Allison Minutillo will continue to help direct the cutting-edge digital marketing agency’s explosive growth as a partner in the firm.Rebel's Shannon King sits down with Allison to talk about her journey within Rebel, what co-ownership of the agency means, and why leadership can’t be taught, but can only truly be learned and experienced.
2021-09-1422 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 30: Leadership Is Experienced, Not TaughtOn this episode of the Rebel Leadership Podcast, the host mic is being flipped around. Following a meteoric rise within Rebel Interactive Group, Allison Minutillo will continue to help direct the cutting-edge digital marketing agency’s explosive growth as a partner in the firm.Rebel's Shannon King sits down with Allison to talk about her journey within Rebel, what co-ownership of the agency means, and why leadership can’t be taught, but can only truly be learned and experienced.
2021-09-1422 min
The Fastest Growing CompaniesPresident & COO at Rebel Interactive Group, Allison MinutilloToday on The Fastest Growing Companies podcast, we're talking to the President & COO at Rebel Interactive Group, Allison Minutillo.Check out the video version on YouTube.Host: Chris RonzioLearn more about Trainual, the world's top Business Playbook™ software.
2021-06-1724 min
Rebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 18: The Winning Streak: Coach Assaiante's PerspectiveYou know the feeling when you’re in the thick of a winning streak? The pressure is on. The momentum is real. The emotions run high. As the leader in that situation, it’s a complex pressure cooker to keep it all together and to make sure complacency doesn’t get in the way of success. Coach Paul Assaiante is joining Allison Minutillo on today’s episode of the Rebel Leadership Podcast. He’s the Men’s Squash and Tennis coach at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. No name school you might say to yourself? Think again — they are 17 tim...
2021-02-0822 min
Rebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 15: Rand Fishkin on the 4-Letter Dirty Word: RISKLeadership can arguably be boiled down to two things: have great ideas, make exceptional decisions. But sometimes those decisions require taking risks. Risks are often associated with a negative connotation. It seems like you’re making a bold move that hasn’t been founded in data but when you really think about risks, sometimes it’s an emotional connection or need to do something different because all of the signs are pointing in that direction. There have been compelling lies fed to us as a society when it comes to entrepreneurship and risk-taking so in the spirit of the podcas...
2020-12-1124 minRebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 12: Culture is More Than Cappuccino MachinesHere's a chicken and egg scenario for you: which drives which... culture or leadership? Culture is far more than team outings and fancy furniture. Company culture is rooted in leadership. Jeff Johnson, the Chief Operating Officer at C-4 Analytics in Boston, and Allison Minutillo, the President & COO at Rebel Interactive Group, break down tactical strategies leaders can embrace to change the trajectory of their company's culture.
2020-11-0934 min
Rebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 11: The PlaybookHow do you become a more rebellious leader? According to Francesca Gino, there are 8 Principles of Rebel Leadership which she explores in her book, Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life. Cate Clark, the Associate Dean of Adult & Graduate Admissions at Regis University and Allison Minutillo, the President & COO of Rebel Interactive Group reflect and share stories about each one in this episode.
2020-11-0124 min
Rebel's Center of CreativityEpisode 8: One 3-Letter Word That Changes EverythingOne word that changes cultures: "YES." Carly Benedetto Bova and Allison Minutillo explore why leaders are so afraid of saying yes, but the tremendous impact it can have on their organization.
2020-10-1911 min