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The Fundraising Elevator PodcastEpisode #101 | Women Leading Bold Change with Shereen ThorIn this inspiring episode, Shereen Thor—comedian turned executive coach and author of Revolutionary Woman—shares her journey from workplace drudgery to transformation through comedy and coaching. Using the Energy Leadership Index® assessment, she explains how sustainable success comes from collaborative energy rather than the competitive levels where most of corporate America operates.
Her advice for women leaders centers on building support systems, unplugging from toxic measuring sticks, and committing to healing as part of leadership development. She emphasizes that joy is a conscious choice that creates potential and encourages leaders that most people lead while scared—this off...
2026-01-0751 min
I'm A Car Chick💥 From Comedian to Coach: Shereen Thor on Humor, Power & Leading Like You Mean ItOn this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta sits down with Shereen Thor — comedian turned coach, bestselling author, and keynote speaker at this year’s Women In Automotive Conference in Nashville.Shereen’s story is raw, hilarious, and deeply empowering. From sharing the stage with icons like Serena Williams and Prince Harry to helping women and people of color completely revolutionize how they show up in life and leadership, she’s not here to play small — and neither should you.They dig into what it means to be a revolutionary leader in a world that’s...
2025-07-2940 min
A Well Cared For Human: self-love strategies for transforming your pain into powerInterview: Balancing Self-Care & Big Dreams (Guest Shereen Thor)Do you feel like it’s impossible to have it all? That you either must sacrifice yourself or your wellbeing in order to chase your dreams?
In this energetic conversation, USA TODAY bestselling author Kory M. Shrum sits down with Shereen Thor, entrepreneur, public speaker, and comedian turned coach, to explore how ambition and dream-chasing doesn’t have to come at the expense of our wellbeing. Together, they discuss:
✅ Why it’s never wrong to chase your dreams
✅ How honoring your ambition is a form of self-care
✅ Specific challenges that neuro-spicy entrepreneurs...
2025-02-1951 min
🎂 No Half Cakes - The Recipe For Real SuccessHow to Break Free from People-Pleasing with Shereen Thor | No Half Cakes PodcastDo you ever feel like you’re living your life for everyone but yourself?
In this episode of the No Half Cakes Podcast, I sit down with Shereen Thor—coach, speaker, and author—to tackle the toxic cycle of people-pleasing and how to finally break free from it.
Shereen shares her powerful story of leaving societal expectations behind, setting boundaries, and embracing the courage to live her truth. Together, we dive into what it takes to:
✔️ Reclaim your identity
✔️ Set boundaries with confidence...
2025-01-2254 min
Conversations on AlignmentFrom Suppression to Soaring: Shereen Thor’s Revolutionary Journey**Episode Overview:**
In this empowering episode of "Conversations on Alignment," host Kalyca welcomes Shereen Thor, an author, founder of the Revolutionary Woman Community, and keynote speaker. Shereen shares her transformative journey from societal expectations to authentic self-alignment. They discuss recognizing signs of misalignment, the importance of listening to one's heart and soul, and practical strategies for finding and following one's true path.
**Key Topics Discussed:**
1. **Choosing Your Hard**
- Shereen talks about the choice between enduring subjugation and harassment versus struggling and fighting for one's...
2024-06-0539 min
YES, BRAND with Hersh RephunShereen Thor: How Pain, Joy, & Laughter Birthed a "Revolutionary Woman"Shereen is a Keynote Speaker and Executive Coach with over seventeen years of experience. As a former comedian, her style uniquely inspires employees, managers, and leaders to source solutions from within and develop executive presence.
Shereen - who has shared the stage with greats like Serena Williams, Prince Harry, Pau Gasol, and Les Brown - is never at a loss for words.
“My mother was a badass bitch who left my physically abusive father, so I love to empower women all day, every day,” Shereen offers, summing up the inspiration for her book, her mission, and the root...
2024-05-1649 min
Build A Better BusinessHow to Get Consistent Coaching Clients Without Having to Do Sales Calles or Marketing with Coach Shereen ThorWould you like to know how you can make a six figure living as an independent coach without having to make sales calls or do marketing day in and day out? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, Coach Shereen Thor does exactly that. And in this episode of the Coach UP Podcast, she shares precisely how she's built this business model.
In this surprising, fun and raw interview, Shereen peels away a lot of the rose colored layers that the coaching industry is often pitched in, lays out the challenges she faced...
2023-11-281h 21
Flows4uep 546 make people laugh while changing minds with Shereen Thor
Welcome to Flows4U, where empowerment takes the spotlight! This week, our guest is Shereen Thor, a transformative professional with over 15 years of experience. From collaborating with giants like Google and Facebook to delivering a TEDx talk, Shereen's journey is awe-inspiring. We kick off with a quirky quiz, followed by an enlightening interview where Shereen shares her impactful journey. The climax? An epic freestyle rap session fusing Shereen's insights into an unforgettable performance. Join us for Flows4U, celebrating empowerment, transformation, and Shereen Thor's incredible story in a dynamic episode that flows, educates, and rhymes!
2023-09-041h 13
I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After DivorceThe Intelligence of Being Irrational with Shereen ThorComedian-turned-coach Shereen Thor knows what it feels like to be broke. She shares how this feeling, rooted in her childhood experiences, influenced her relationship with money and led to a period of being a 'very broke entrepreneur.' However, her journey doesn't end there. Shereen expertly navigates us through the complex world of investments, entrepreneurship, and self-worth. From almost going broke to commanding higher rates and larger speaking engagements, Shereen's story is sure to inspire and empower. Catch her TEDx talk here: The Intelligence of Being Irrational: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyWJHqlC9ss
2023-08-2635 min
Brilliantly ResilientEpisode 166; How to Wake Up Your Inner Rebel to Live the LIfe You Want, with Shereen Thor!Long story short, I was a disgruntled cubicle monkey who followed the rules believing they would make me happy. Spoiler alert: They did not. ~ Shereen Thor
Did you have a life plan? Most of us did. We thought if we chose an "acceptable" career path, did the "right" things and followed all of the rules, life would be grand. Except it doesn't always work out that way.
For many of us, "acceptable" career paths and life choices don't make us happy, usually because the roads are rigid and don't allow us to stretch to be...
2023-05-3042 min
EmpowerographyBirthing Your Inner Rebel with Shereen Thor S01 EPS434In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Shereen Thor. Hey! I’m Shereen and here are all my dirty secrets lol. Long story short, I was a disgruntled cubicle monkey who followed the rules believing they would make me happy. Spoiler alert: They did not. Realizing that white picket fences are sometimes made of B.S., my inner rebel got woke, broke out of the 9-5 and became a stand-up comic/entrepreneur. Finally living my truth was addicting – until I went into debt, got burnt out and fell into a depression. (That’s the thing about...
2023-03-271h 01
Awaken The Rebel#69 - How to Make MiraclesSometimes a miracle is actually just science, and when we figure that out we can create it again and again and again. Join me on the wild ride to figuring out how to do this, and also I update you on what the hell I’ve been doing with my life for the last year. You’re welcome. In this episode, you will hear: — About how our emotions effect DNA which effects the physical world — How to master the law of attraction based on science — What Shereen has been doing with her...
2022-07-2614 min
Awaken The Rebel#68 - Get Paid To Be Yourself With Mia LaMotteThis week I have image consultant, transformation coach, and personal brand strategist Mia LaMotte on the podcast to geek out about branding and her company Brand Disruptors. For years, Mia has been giving people permission to be themselves instead of trying to fit into someone else’s box. And now, she’s teaching us how to express ourselves authentically online and in real life. In this episode, you will hear: The importance of not changing yourself for the sake of having an “appropriate” or “professional” brand How your perception of yourself directly influences what other people think of you...
2021-03-2422 min
Awaken The Rebel#67 - Do You Have Skin In The Game?This week, I’m going on a rant y'all. As a coach, I occasionally work with people who say they want to change their lives but don’t do what it takes actually to make it happen. Why? Because they don’t have enough skin in the game. In this episode, you will hear: What it really means to have skin in the game Why it’s insanely necessary to have a high level of commitment to your life and your dreams The soulful, deep AF reason why coaching and personal development tools can be expensive What hap...
2021-03-1007 min
Awaken The Rebel#65 - The Plight Of The Creative TypeAs creatives, we naturally have a lot of interests — and it’s easy for us to get distracted by a shiny new one. Constantly wanting to chase multiple things at once leaves many of us feeling lost and uncertain about what the heck it is we’re supposed to do. This week I’m talking about the power of allowing change to happen and how to give yourself permission to evolve into the next phase of you. In this episode, you will hear: Why creative types so often feel lost (and why it’s not necessarily a bad thin...
2021-01-2710 min
Awaken The Rebel#63 - Is 2021 Your Hinge Year?This week, I’m checking in after a brief hiatus and a WILD start to 2021, which a lot of people are labeling a “hinge year.” Tune in to learn what that means and how you can use this collective feeling of restlessness to reignite your dreams and go after what you truly want. In this episode, you will hear: What a hinge year is (and how to use it to your advantage) How the death of a longtime client has made me shift how I play the game of life The importance of honoring your most irrati...
2021-01-2020 min
Awaken The Rebel#63 - Catapult Your Speaking Biz with Jane AtkinsonThis week I have best-selling author and coach Jane Atkinson on the podcast to reveal what it takes to succeed in the speaking industry. We discuss what she’s learned in her 30 years of representing celebrities, authors, and business experts and how she’s turned all that juicy knowledge into a coaching biz. In this episode, you will hear: Her three-step process for building a successful speaking business that her clients have used to generate over $1 million The importance of getting crystal clear on your message and what you’re selling Different strategies you can use to...
2020-12-3029 min
Awaken The Rebel#61 - Getting Back In Alignment With Melissa MachatThis week I have entrepreneur and certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner Melissa Machat on the podcast to help uncover what really prevents us from reaching our goals and living the life we desire. After spending years as a performer in L.A. and Las Vegas, Melissa traded one hustle for another and got into real estate where she sold over $100 million—and realized she was totally miserable. In this episode, you will hear: Why following other people’s rules for success doesn’t ever lead to true happiness The story of her breakdown and how it ult...
2020-12-1639 min
Awaken The Rebel#60 - Crafting A Comeback With Terrance McMahonThis week I have TEDx Talk speaker, best-selling author, and viral TikTok sensation Terrance McMahon on the podcast. Terrance has lived a LIFE ya’ll, from selling life insurance door-to-door to finding major success as a CEO to almost dying of massive organ failure to writing the comeback story of the century. And he’s here to tell us what it truly takes to transform. In this episode, you will hear: How his near-death experience set the stage for him to live a life of meaning What he did to recreate his self-image from broken to beau...
2020-12-0947 min
Awaken The Rebel#59 - Becoming the surgical master of your thoughts with Jamil FrazierThis week I have successful entrepreneur, multimillionaire real estate investor, author, speaker, and my homie from high school, Jamil Frazier joining us to talk about how chasing freedom changed his life. Jamil is a true testament to what can happen when you become the surgical master of your mind, and there’s so much we can learn from his story. In this episode, you will hear: How he went from growing up on welfare and living paycheck to paycheck to becoming a multimillionaire entrepreneur What shifts he made to pull himself out of a two-year bat...
2020-12-0236 min
Awaken The Rebel#58 - KUWTK & Standing Up To BulliesAt its core, reality TV shows are just about people fighting. While it’s great to watch when you want to decompress, series like Keeping Up With The Kardashians can actually teach us a few critical things about conflict and bullying. This week, I’m breaking down a particularly disturbing episode I watched recently and how it highlights the importance of giving yourself permission to do what you want in the face of bullies, shame, and societal pressure. In this episode, you will hear: A lesson in group dynamics (and which one the Kardashian sisters are...
2020-11-1813 min
Awaken The Rebel#55 — Conspiracy TheoriesDon’t worry — I’m not about to become another true crime podcast. Conspiracy theories and tragic news stories are almost a form of entertainment in today’s society. And in this episode, I want to dissect how giving our attention to things like conspiracy theories can impact our energy and prevent us from living a life on purpose. In this episode, you will hear: Why you should be aware of the type of information you consume and how it makes you feel How to be a good steward of your attention and energy What it means...
2020-10-2815 min
Awaken The Rebel#54 - Fighting Fair: Setting Boundaries In ConflictAs human beings with trauma and triggers, fighting is inevitable. But how you fight can be the difference between learning from a situation and just stirring up old wounds. In this short episode, I’ll teach you the art of setting conflict boundaries so you can fight fair, every time. In this episode, you will hear: How having no set rules for conflict can lead to messy, triggering situations (and how boundaries prevent fights from getting gnarly) What to do when someone crosses a boundary you’ve set in place How to honor the other person and...
2020-10-2105 min
Awaken The Rebel#53 - What To Do When Someone Pisses You OffPeople have a funny way of getting under our skin. While it can be momentarily cathartic to send that angry text or blow up on the spot, reactive actions get us nowhere — and they can even prevent us from some major opportunities. In this episode, I’ll teach you the two types of triggers we experience and how to use them to improve your life. In this episode, you will hear: The two types of triggers we face (and what they really mean) How triggers are a body response that signals us to what still needs heal...
2020-10-1417 min
The HCI Executive Edge3 - Impactful Executive Coaching for Successful Organizational Leadership, with Shereen ThorIn this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Shereen Thor about Impactful Executive Coaching for Successful Organizational Leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/D4uln2f13So. Shereen Thor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shereenthor/) is an executive coach and the founder of Awaken The Rebel. A Professional Coaching company that takes an out of the box approach to leadership. She has been featured on Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Insider, Medium, Spike TV, 97.1 AMP Radio and many other publications. Shereen is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Communication Studies, and...
2020-10-0634 min
Awaken The Rebel#52 - The #1 Mistake Women Make in the Dating GameIn relationships, it’s common for one partner (usually the woman) to take on the role of the mother. We wash dishes, do laundry, and cook dinner in an effort to serve and attract a partner. In this episode, I’m dissecting how mothering is actually masculine energy, and how it repels your partner and keeps you from the relationship you really want. In this episode, you’ll hear: What masculine (yang) and feminine (yin) energy looks like, specifically in dating, love, and relationships The key principles you need to follow to find success in love How mo...
2020-10-0609 min
Awaken The Rebel#51 – 5 Steps To Making Triggers BeautifulWhen you’re in the process of expanding and growing as a stellar human being trying to live out their purpose, you’re inevitably going to ruffle a few feathers. I’m a big believer that conflict is change just trying to come through. So Instead of rattling off an angry text message or shrinking down to make the other person feel better, listen to this episode to learn my five steps to productive conflict resolution. In this episode, you’ll hear: What it means when you trigger someone and why it’s so confusing when you do Wha...
2020-09-2912 min
Awaken The Rebel#50 – How to Win the Marriage GameToday’s episode celebrates the 7 year anniversary of when my hot hubs proposed to me. So in lieu of a celebration I will roast the hell out of him lol! Get ready for a hilarious and ridiculous story that outlines how insane marriage can be sometimes lol. This is just a peek into the quirks of a long term relationship and all that can come with partnership. Enjoy the hilarity and ridiculousness that is my love life lol. In this episode you will hear: How Kenny proposed and how super sweet it was How we ha...
2020-09-2213 min
Awaken The Rebel#49 – Tame The BeastToday’s episode is weird lol. We talk about taming your inner beast vs. Awakening your inner rebel. Historically I have needed to set myself free from the limitations placed upon me in order to live my best life. But sometimes it’s the opposite. We need to tame our inner beast in some areas of our life in order to live our best life. That’s why it’s so important for you NOT to listen to others or follow a cookie cutter approach. You are unique and ultimately only YOU know what’s best for you, so it...
2020-09-1508 min
Awaken The Rebel#48– Three Dangerous Thoughts You Should DitchWe have a lot of noise coming at us and it’s non-stop! If you are like me, you attempt to manage the noise. We already know we can take the time to unsubscribe from emails, but I want you to take it a step further and unsubscribe from ideas that don’t sit right with you. Let’s talk about dangerous thoughts. This is my Coachy hack to help you unsubscribe from the top 3 thoughts that are trippin’ you up day to day. In this episode you will hear: The top 3 thoughts you need to immediat...
2020-09-0807 min
Awaken The Rebel#47 – Growing Hurts Oh So GoodBuzz word alert: Quarantine is taking its toll as we face new challenges. Just look at our educational system with school and it’s never ending uncertainty. Will parents will have to homeschool when they weren’t planning to? Will kids be forced to have their entire education through remote schooling? How does that impact our jobs (parents) and ability to work? That is just one slice of the Covid-19 pie. Oh, the gifts of 2020. It’s tough to feel NORMAL or like we’re in control of anything let alone our own PERSONAL REVOLUTION. Whether it’s 2020 or n...
2020-09-0108 min
Awaken The Rebel#46 – “Hey Queen, What if You Were KING OF YOUR LIFE?”Hey Rebels! The $h#t is about to get real. You know you are living your life’s most true purpose when you are running hard after the things that keep you up at night. So here I am, writing the very book that in its unwritten form haunted me late at night to write it, called “Revolutionary Woman” and a thought came to mind about you, and us, as women, choosing to live life as a KING. (pause) Wait what?! In ancient Egypt, believe it or not, women had EQUAL RIGHTS and far more rights than even mod...
2020-08-2506 min
Awaken The Rebel#45 – 6 Ways to Lead Remote Teams in Quarantine with Bonnie FahyI recently sat down with Bonnie Fahy, hiring expert and creator behind Source It, the world’s leading program on hiring and managing remote teams according to Forbes. We talked about finding opportunity in disaster, how to manage yourself, and the importance of creating rules in a world where the only rule is to stay home. Bonnie is funny, wise, smart and deeply insightful – you don’t want to miss this. Quarantine has forced many of us to work remotely and that can come with a lot of challenges. There are many tools a leader and team can us...
2020-08-1838 min
Awaken The Rebel#44 – Should I lead with my head or my heart?Today’s episode is all about being a risk taker verses being cautious. Being in your heart rather than in your head. I’ve been watching the musical Hamilton incessantly lately and it’s been inspiring me tons. The characters Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr are so different and it’s got me thinking about you, me and what style of life we choose to live. One leads with his head and one leads with his heart. Regardless of which character type you lean towards this podcast will support you in moving closer to who you want to be, stretchi...
2020-08-1107 min
Awaken The Rebel#43 – I exploded at my husbandToday’s episode is all about how much we are all going through as a collective right now. I had my own little civil war with my husband and realized how tough this must be for everyone to be enduring. Luckily he is a man of steel, so we will be okay lol. But there are big topics on everyone’s minds lately, and navigating those conversations when differing opinions are present - can be really difficult. We’re all on edge from having to experience the trauma of a pandemic, the chaos is getting to us, and I wanted...
2020-08-0411 min
Awaken The Rebel#42 - How to Win at the Dating GameToday we explore masculine and feminine energy in the dating game. I secretly have an obsession with helping people have healthier relationships and when it comes to the dating phase this is the key to getting to “I do.” I share some pointers from my personal experience, as well as some insights I gleaned from watching Rudy and Matt crash and burn on the show Listen To Your Heart. The bottom-line is that you must feel confident, empowered and secure in your star power when it comes to matters of the heart. Our insecurities can ruin our potential for love...
2020-07-2816 min
Awaken The Rebel#41 - Do Women Get to be Selfish?Let me prep you for the insane rant you are about to witness (and hopefully enjoy lol). In this week’s episode I discuss the Martyr Archetype. Women (especially after they become mothers) are viewed as selfish when they prioritize themselves and it’s disgusting. Today I get kind of wild with my cuss words after hearing a friend refer to herself as a C word for establishing and holding her boundaries. She had a coffee date planned with a friend and wouldn’t cancel it when her partner expressed last minute distress (a woman with b...
2020-07-2110 min
Awaken The Rebel#40 – Don't Allow Trash Energy in Your LifeIn today’s episode I outline what happens when we don’t truly resolve conflicts. I got in a conflict with my mom and some weirdness goes down before I finally grab my lady balls (ovaries) and tell her how I really feel. Definitely don’t miss the point and judge my mom, if you listen to the whole thing you will see that a lot of it was made up in my head. It’s funny, and ridiculous so prepare to laugh, but I also hope you learn from this comedic story that resolving conflict is actually your friend.
2020-07-1418 min
Awaken The Rebel# 39 – Is Conflict Your Friend?Today’s episode is all about Conflict. We typically avoid it, but it can be amazing for us if we have the courage to face it. I was born into a world of conflict, and eventually went on to get certified in Conflict Mediation and mediate small and civil claims in court - so I’ve learned to love this subject. Let me invite you into my world where conflict is actually your friend. It’s not the most easy-going friend, nor the most fun friend, but it’s a powerful friend who will lead you to where your soul is...
2020-07-0713 min
Awaken The Rebel#38 - Social Justice with Angela Johnson PetersThis week’s rebel spotlight is Angela Johnson Peters, a longtime community activist, associate director of a social justice learning institute, and one of my clients (who could definitely school me in coaching haha). She dives into what’s going on currently with the Black Lives Matter Movement/Protests and how the past feeds into today’s moments of injustice and systematic racism. Sharing her own personal story of awakening and pursuing a career with social justice, Angela dives into ways a person can self-educate and how they can lend a hand towards change. In the episode you wi...
2020-06-3046 min
EmpowerographyBirthing Your Inner Rebel with Shereen Thor S01 EPS434In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Shereen Thor. Hey! I’m Shereen and here are all my dirty secrets lol. Long story short, I was a disgruntled cubicle monkey who followed the rules believing they would make me happy. Spoiler alert: They did not. Realizing that white picket fences are sometimes made of B.S., my inner rebel got woke, broke out of the 9-5 and became a stand-up comic/entrepreneur. Finally living my truth was addicting – until I went into debt, got burnt out and fell into a depression. (That’s the thing about...
2020-06-171h 01
EmpowerographyBirthing Your Inner Rebel with Shereen Thor S01 EPS434In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Shereen Thor. Hey! I’m Shereen and here are all my dirty secrets lol. Long story short, I was a disgruntled cubicle monkey who followed the rules believing they would make me happy. Spoiler alert: They did not. Realizing that white picket fences are sometimes made of B.S., my inner rebel got woke, broke out of the 9-5 and became a stand-up comic/entrepreneur. Finally living my truth was addicting – until I went into debt, got burnt out and fell into a depression. (That’s the thing about life...
2020-06-171h 01Awaken The Rebel#37 - How do we process this Coronavirus madness?!Shereen asks Christina Dunbar how in the hell we can process what is going on right now with the coronavirus because she is truly confused and overwhelmed like we all are lol. Enjoy.
2020-04-0632 min
Awaken The Rebel#36 - Don’t forgive, just ignoreToday’s show is all about graduating from forgiveness to not even paying any mind to BS. What you give energy to grows...so the question is, what are you giving your energy to? The amount of time we spend dwelling or “trying to forgive” can sometimes just be a waste of time and precious energy that may be better used fulfilling your life’s purpose. Make room in your mind and heart for the ones that are helping you grow, who have your back and who really get you. This is a lesson I am continuing to learn as I zer...
2019-10-0206 min
Awaken The Rebel#35 - Rebel Pageant Queen – Dr. Corinne DevinThis week I want to introduce you to a rebel renaissance woman Dr. Corinne Devin. She is not only a doctor and a naval officer, but she is also Ms. United States! Talk about dynamic! I love it when a woman refuses to be one thing and expresses all sides of herself. She has lived in over 30 countries and does tons of service work mentoring and investing in youth. She lives a life full of adventure, service, discipline and fulfillment. She is beautiful, inspiring & bad ass. She has served our United States Navy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom...
2019-09-2523 min
Awaken The Rebel#34 - Spotlight on Rebel Writer – Kristin GieseThis week I have the absolute pleasure of introducing you to Kristin Giese. Holy Poop buckets she is funny! What I was so pleasantly surprised by during this episode was her super sage wisdom and all the chills I got listening to her. I felt like I was in the studio with Brene Brown! Join us as we laugh about the weird and let our freak flags fly. Kristin started her career as a publicist and grew into a talent manager. She hails from the lifestyle space and owns her own business launching products for high profile clients. She m...
2019-09-1839 min
Awaken The Rebel#33 - Are you a “Wanter?”This week we bring back my bestie Christina Dunbar. Please join us as we wax poetic on the philosophies of life in the creative entrepreneur grind. In this episode, we talk shop about our hearts competing desires for goals surrounding art and family and how that can drain us over time if we are not careful. The part of us that wants more vs. choosing to be content with what we currently have. I know this is something a lot of us struggle with so I hope this episode supports you today. In this episode you will...
2019-09-1134 minAwaken The Rebel#32 - How to Cultivate Mastery In Your LifeToday’s episode is all about something that will support you tremendously in making progress. We often see two options in black or white and feel stuck trying to choose between the lesser of two evils. But if you cultivate a Growth Mindset, we can often see solutions that are outside the box and move our lives forward. This episode is about how you can cultivate a growth mindset to experience more mastery in your life. In this episode you will hear: How to have better outcomes and results. How you can become stuck in...
2019-09-0405 min
Awaken The Rebel#31 - Storytelling and why it matters w/ Richard ReyesToday’s show is with my friend and client Richard Reyes who is the Founder of one of my favorite nonprofits - The Plus Me Project. It is a story telling nonprofit that builds self-esteem in young folks by helping them write and share their personal story. Richard Reyes is an inspirational paver of roads less traveled and has set out to do something no one else was doing in schools. In the last six years since he opened the doors to his nonprofit, The Plus Me Project has impacted thousands. He gets the rebel life, the creative life, thin...
2019-08-2831 minAwaken The Rebel#30 - Irreverence or Compliance?Today’s show is all about the energy of irreverence and how it can affect your personal development if you choose to use it. Sometimes we choose compliance for the greater good and it can be at our own expense. So we explore irreverence and how it can sometimes set you free. In this episode you will hear: How irreverence can be a good thing. The magic of finding the freedom to tell all of your story and not holding on to secrets for others. How asking yourself a very important question can potentially save you fr...
2019-08-2105 min
Awaken The Rebel#29 - Living That Rebel Life with Ronnie Jr.Today’s show is with my homie Ronnie Jr. I met him when we were both hosting at Afterbuzz TV, and we stayed in touch ever since. He gets the rebel life, the creative life, thinking outside the box, and thinking for yourself in a way that is truly unique. Ronnie has a long notable career in radio and broadcasting and discusses the polarizing uprising of social media and the hustle hard mentality. He’s an independent thinker who is watching and learning from the inside churn of the media industry. Today’s show brings his valuable experience and advice...
2019-08-141h 05Awaken The Rebel#28 - How to Get More of What You Want in Your Life with EaseToday’s show is all about the unconscious mind and one key lesson that comes from the field of Neuro Linguistic Programming. The unconscious mind is not as woo woo unconscious as you may believe. There are mechanisms that are at work and if you learn and apply them to your life, you will be able to have mastery over areas of your life that might currently feel stale, inauthentic or draining. The more integration we find in ditching the limiting beliefs of our conscious mind and integrate our deep soul and heart truths, the more we are able to...
2019-08-0707 min
Awaken The Rebel#27 - Creative Career Paths with Brian MooteI am so excited to share my longtime friend and accidental career mentor Brian Moote. He was the one who first inspired me to do stand-up comedy and over a decade later he is helping my tired momming ass get into radio lol. He’s basically a saint and my creative hero. You may recognize him from The Morning Show on 97.1 Amp Radio in Los Angeles. Leave it to this dude to find a way to have a super cool creative career that also provides stability. What an ahole lol. Jkjk. In this episode you will get a glimpse in...
2019-07-2446 minAwaken The Rebel#26 - Irrational Impulses are Good for your SoulToday’s show is all about how there is genius in your irrational or nonsensical impulses. Sometimes you know you want something, but you don’t know how it will benefit your life, so these desires go easily ignored. This episode is all about how your subconscious speaks to you. We have all been trained to follow cookie cutter paths that make tons of sense, but a life worth living isn’t always the logical one. What are some of your random desires? If one is to have a podcast of your own, we would love to support you with t...
2019-07-1707 min
Awaken The Rebel#25 - Happiness from The Inside Out with Rob MackToday I get to jam with the infamous Rob Mack. This dude is SO legit. He has an Ivy League Degree in Positive Psychology and has been endorsed by Oprah. Enough Said. Now go listen and you’re welcome. Okay just kidding, but for real though this dude is a friggin’ Sage. I am not even kidding, when I am around him his presence calms me & if you listen to this episode you will see how he calls me out (in his sage ass manner) on how I sometimes don’t even listen to myself and that can be the ca...
2019-07-1041 minAwaken The Rebel#24 - Can I be a mom and still enjoy freedom?Today’s show is all about how motherhood is a marathon and sometimes we can feel trapped inside of it. I once had a mom client say, “it’s relentless” and even though it’s not popular to express negative feelings about motherhood I can say that I agree. We explore how self judgement can get in the way of you getting what you need and how self-care is NOT selfish. How giving yourself what you need actually supports you in BEING what your family needs. Enjoy. In this episode you will hear:...
2019-07-0307 min
Awaken The Rebel#23 - The Art of Creative EntrepreneurshipToday’s show is a rebel spotlight with my bad ass client, colleague and friend Carlo Moss. He is literally the coolest (which makes me cool by association mwahahaha). The majority of people would recognize him from a YouTube show that he started called “Most Popular Girls in School” which is basically South Park meets Mean Girls with stop motion barbies. It was one of THE biggest scripted series’ on YouTube and has 150 million views and counting wtf?! That’s insane. Get a glimpse into how Carlo has carved a path for himself in the creative world busting against the 9 to 5...
2019-06-2653 min
Awaken The Rebel#22 - The True Definition of SoulmatesToday’s show is all about why your soulmate sometimes feels like your adversary. I get honest about sticky fights with my hot hubs and my own codependent tendencies within my marriage. Conflict is just change trying to happen, and our true healing coming through. Stick with it boo, it’s worth it.I don’t love the Gary Vee philosophy on grinding it out in my career, I tend to succeed when I take a more feminine magnetic approach. But I LOVE the philosophy of grinding it out in regard to my marriage, and I believe the divorce rate w...
2019-06-1906 min
Awaken The Rebel#21 - Wild Soul Movement w/ Elizabeth DialtoToday’s show is a blast because we get to jam with Dialto! She is one of the ONLY people I know personally who is a coach and comedian at the same damn time lol. So as you can imagine this episode will be filled with insight and entertainment (my two favorite things). I am not much for the gram, but I love hers. I feel she does a great job of adding nuance to our very obnoxious meme magazine life on the internet. So check her out for sure. In this episode we talk about tuning in...
2019-06-1245 min
Awaken The Rebel#20 - Give Me the F#*ing BallToday’s show is all about Abby Wambach, a US Olympic Gold Medalist and her #1 New York Times Bestseller book titled, “Wolfpack.” She is a beast (in all the right ways) and has much to say about women taking the lead and empowering each other. In this episode you will hear: How Abbey’s insights into taking the f#*ing ball as a woman and what that means for you Why you should not be afraid to say, “Give me the F#*ing Ball” at the top of your proverbial lungs How having your own...
2019-06-0507 minAwaken The Rebel#19 - Life & Death Talk with Sharzad KiadehToday’s show is all about the taboo conversation of what it’s like to deal with losing a loved one. My dad died when I was 17 and I’ve been wanting to talk about that experience ever since. So, when Sharzad started to share on social media that her mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer I knew we had to talk. I am SO geeked out excited to have her on the show! You will hear about my creepy girl crush in the episode lol, but my stalker ass aside she is really such a gem. Truly...
2019-05-2942 minAwaken The Rebel#18 - Does Having A Relationship Make You Happy?Today’s show is all about relationships in the context of living an extraordinary life. Do they make you happier or is that just a myth? We talk about some researched based information about what makes people happy, healthy and have longevity. As well as how the relationship itself needs the most honest version of yourself to truly thrive. In this episode you will hear: -Research based information on if relationships make you happy or not -How being honest can support you carving out an extraordinary life -How honesty is paramount wh...
2019-05-2206 minAwaken The Rebel#17 - How Do You Translate Your Passion into Money w/ Laurel HouseToday’s show is all about how my friend Laurel House did just that. She went from obsessing over boys in the third grade to becoming a full-fledged dating coach. We get a peek into her journey from being an entertainment professional, to a publicist, to realizing she just didn’t like to be told what to do lol (sounds like us rebels haha) so she naturally decided to work for herself. She is a total treat to listen to from love advice to blow jobs, this is one you won’t want to miss. In this episod...
2019-05-1534 minAwaken The Rebel#16 - Is Creativity Silly?Today’s show is all about creativity and how it lights you up. We live in an “adult” culture where we don’t allow creativity to have much of a place because it doesn’t necessarily produce a “result.” We explore how creativity can breathe life into your LIFE and therefore it can in fact create tangible results. In this episode you will hear: -How creativity can breathe life and energy into your soul -How creativity can help you decompress without a screen -How a sense of play can do wonders for your hot b...
2019-05-0804 minAwaken The Rebel#15 - What To Do With Dissatisfaction In Your LifeToday’s show is all about how to live a non-traditional life. Sometimes if we don’t fulfill American Dream we can feel like we are a failure, but what if that’s not the path for us? What do we do when we have dissatisfaction with the norm? What do we do to resolve that dissatisfaction? In this episode you will hear: -How Cindy did not trust my rebel ass for a while in the beginning lol -How do you create the right definition of success for YOU -What does it mea...
2019-05-0149 minAwaken The Rebel#14 - How Avoiding Emotions Effects Your HappinessToday’s show is about the top 3 tactics people use to avoid emotion in today’s day and age. It’s natural to want to avoid pain, but joy and pain are two sides of the same coin, so how does that effect your life when you choose to avoid one side of that coin? In this episode you will hear: - How avoiding emotions actually effects our ability to experience joy. -How writing can help you cultivate honesty with yourself that will support you in sifting through emotions you typically avoid. -How...
2019-04-2405 min
Awaken The Rebel#13 - My Stripper Sage Bestie Christina Dunbar Our guest for today is one of my best friends, and I am so excited to share her with you! She is so special in so many ways and when you listen, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. We discuss her story of going from dancer to spiritual mentor to storytelling specialist. She is an expert at taking off the mask, getting out of your head and getting into your heart. We discuss the breakdown of the patriarchy & how women are coming into themselves more to be the actual truth of themselves rath...
2019-04-1729 minAwaken The Rebel#12 - Can You Set Boundaries and Still Be Liked? Today’s show is all about setting boundaries and how that relates to empowerment personally and professionally. Leadership requires boundary setting which can be hard when you like to be liked. So, we explore what this means and how it can affect us when we don’t stand in our truth. In this episode you will hear: -About Shereen’s super anonymous top secret executive coaching client who is dealing with frustrating politics within an organization - A discussion on stepping into your power and how that can be uncomfortable at times
2019-04-1004 min
Awaken The Rebel#11 - Bold Without Apology: Get Real About Life, Love and Everything in Between with Kevin HansfordYou are gonna thank me today for introducing you to one of my favorite rebels, Kevin Hansford, the founder of Bold Without Apology coaching. Kevin is real and raw and challenges clients with “in your face” truth. This cop turned coach loves to break it down and get real about life, love, and everything in between. Sometimes it takes the pain to understand what it really means to be connected to someone. - Kevin Hansford What you’ll hear in this episode: How Kevin heard and responded to the rebel call A snapshot...
2018-02-0734 min
Run Your Money ShowEP59: Awaken The Rebel and Be A Badass with Shereen ThorGet ready to fall in love with Shereen Thor. Part comedian, part life coach, part bad ass. Today, we had an important conversation how to effectively communicate with men, how to be yourself even if it pisses off other people, and finding your version of an extraordinary life. And no, you don’t have to sell all your possessions and sail around the world. (But you can if you want to!) Here’s what you’ll learn: -How to communicate with men effectively -How to be yourself and live your life without pissing others...
2017-03-021h 03Awaken The RebelBONUS - Spoken Word PerformanceHave you ever felt guilty for just being you? Unfortunately we've all been there. This bonus podcast is a performance piece written by Shereen as she moves through her guilt of feeling like the villain for choosing truth. This is her debut as a spoken word artist so enjoy this messy moment. The piece is entitled "Rebel Love." www.awakentherebel.com
2016-12-1608 minAwaken The Rebel#10 - Election Chaos Hurts, Literally.Shereen discusses the collective experience we are all having as a result of this election, and how it is physiologically hurting us. Find out how you can move towards positive progress in this challenging time. www.awakentherebel.com
2016-11-1427 minAwaken The Rebel#9 - Is it Irresponsible to Follow Your FeelingsYou may not have a linear path and THAT'S OKAY. More self actualizations equates to more clarity on your path, and self actualization can take time and experience. "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with the song still in them." What is your song? www.awakentherebel.com
2016-11-1116 minAwaken The Rebel#8 - Idealism is CrapIdealism is a bitch, and it puts black and white blinders on you. This podcast helps you flourish in your life by playing in the gray and letting go of how you think life SHOULD look. It's okay for your process to look imperfect and ugly. You're welcome. www.awakentherebel.com
2016-11-1108 minAwaken The Rebel#7 - What Makes You Feel Alive?What gets you excited in life? Many people get so stuck in certainty and lose the spark of feeling alive. In this podcast Shereen encourages you to really look within to make sure you aren't robbing yourself of what makes you feel happy and alive. www.awakentherebel.com
2016-11-1013 min
Awaken The Rebel#6 - Being Truly Seen is Deeply FulfillingShereen tells a ridiculously geeky story about how she learned she was faster than any other girl on the planet. We need situations, people, scenarios and community to really SEE our gifts and talents so that we further know and understand ourselves better. Plus some thought provoking questions to support you in self discovery on your journey. www.awakentherebel.com
2016-11-0908 min
Awaken The Rebel#5 - Stop Abusing YourselfYour creative process is like a wave in the ocean - it has its ups and downs. In our culture we often feel bad or "lazy" when we aren't taking massive action. Don't fool yourself into thinking that this quiet time is a waste, it is highly valuable. So stop abusing your creative process. www.awakentherebel.com
2016-11-0810 minAwaken The Rebel#4 - Fame & Money Won’t Make You HappyWhat is your definition of success? Is it truly yours or was it inherited from somewhere else. Many people think fame and money will make you feel happy and successful, but the longest study on happiness begs to differ. Listen in for more details on what actually makes people happy and how you can define your OWN definition of success.
2016-11-0810 min
Awaken The Rebel#3 - Your Unconscious TruthHow to truly know what is unconsciously important to you by measuring your progress based on results. www.awakentherebel.com
2016-11-0103 min
Awaken The Rebel#2 - Uplevel Your Life with Compassionate RebellionGet the back story on why AWAKEN THE REBEL was created, and get a glimpse into Shereen’s personal process of growth and how to up level your game. You’ll learn about breaking out of old norms and expectations, and how to release judgement on yourself in the process. www.awakentherebel.com
2016-11-0110 min
Awaken The Rebel#1 - Let's get to know each otherShereen takes you out on a coffee date to take this relationship to the next level. Find out if this podcast and movement is relevant for you to go on a second date. www.awakentherebel.com
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