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What A Rebel!
What A Rebel!
Author: Lisa Mazur
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Welcome to “What A Rebel!”, the podcast that delves into the spirited minds and fearless hearts of creative changemakers.
In each episode, I’ll sit down with a guest who embodies the essence of a rebel. We will talk about their lives, experiences, and the transformative work they’re doing. These conversations will leave listeners inspired and motivated to embrace the rebel within themselves!
“What A Rebel!” is a front-row seat into the world of artists, entrepreneurs and visionaries who make their own rules and have chosen the road less travelled.
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Today’s guest is Jonathan Safir who I’ve known since our days at Parson School of Design back in the late ‘80s where Jonathan graduated as a photography major. He professionally took photos for over 20 yrs. His career path has followed some of his other interests - in math and hospitality. He is now the founder of No Panic Design, a web development studio that delivers projects that are clean, innovative and creative. I love working with his company because I appreciate his attention to desig...
I’m thrilled to have Randy Myers on the show. His story is one of transformation, resilience, and following your passions wherever they may lead. Randy's career journey began as a voracious reader and film enthusiast, which evolved into a successful career in journalism—covering features, sports, and reviewing films for major publications. But it was his training for the AIDS Life/Cycle ride over a decade ago that set him on a completely new path into becoming a fitness instructor and trainer...
In this episode, I talk with Suzanne Booker who is a Reiki master and burgeoning photographer. Sue was a guest a few months ago on the Healing Powers podcast with Laura Michelle Powers. After listening to her episode, I thought it would be fun to talk with Sue about what Reiki is, her practice and workshops that she’s been offering as well as her photography offerings. And I also found out she is writing a book! We talk a lot about working through our resistance to create the life we want. I ...
In this episode I speak with Asya Palatova who in my opinion is the ultimate, multi-talented, creative change maker! In the 30+ years I have known her, Asya has never been afraid to pivot and shift to follow her creative and business interests, all the while innovating her offerings based on these passions. She has had a successful graphic design career. She has a business creating handcrafted porcelain ceramics. And now she has her newest offering - Creative Path Coaching, which is project-b...
I talk with Jason Cohen who is an Academy Award®-Nominated and DGA Award-winning director and producer. He works in all formats of film and television on projects that cover a wide range of interesting topics - social justice, high school drama geeks, and prosthetic nipples among many others. I’ve known Jason for about 10 years. We are friends, neighbors and kid carpoolers so I am very excited to have a refreshing conversation with him (sans who is picking up the kids today) about all of his ...
In this episode, I talk with Mel who is a writer, dancer and Creative Accountability Coach. Her amazing platform “Create in Company” is a coaching program that supports creatives by working on mindset and confidence, helps with forming consistent, sustainable habits and along the way, builds a community of people who are all working on their own projects but together. Melissa’s goal is to help creatives keep going when times get tough, get them to stay focused, connected and remind them of wh...
Nanou Matteson takes us on a journey through her evolution from literature and film student to becoming a writing coach, script writer and film producer extraordinaire. Her unique approach has carved out spaces where creativity blooms, be it through her one-on-one coaching, her own script development and collaborations, or the bucolic charm of her writers' retreats that inspire attendees to push past their creative blocks and reach new levels of storytelling prowess. Nanou delves into...
Lisa was a guest on the Healing Powers podcast (one of Lisa's favorites!) with Laura Michelle Powers where they discuss courage, creativity, visibility and so many other good topics. For more information about Lisa and to see her art and design, check out lisamazursdesign.com Instagram: @lisamazur_art_design Facebook: facebook.com/lisa.mazur.14
In this episode, I talk with Chalkley Calderwood who creates brand and documentary films at her company, Chalkley Studios. I met Chalkley a long long long time ago when we were fresh out of design school and we worked together and became friends while at Paul Davis Studio. In her creative journey, Chalkley has worked as editorial designer/art director for many major magazines and then she transitioned to making films for brands and creating documentaries on topics she is passionate about like...
In this episode, I’m talking with the artists Laura Paladini and Lupe Muller. Laura’s solo exhibition "Seen" will be shown starting January 12, 2024 at the Alma Rise Gallery, which Lupe opened in 2023. ‘Seen‘ takes viewers on an artistic journey that will transform their understanding of figurative abstract. Laura Paladini skillfully guides you through a journey, seamlessly transitioning from the abstract to the figurative, from the realm of invisibility to unapologetic defiance. In do...
In this episode, I’m talking with Marie Bowser of Marie Bowser Acupuncture and Transformative Wellness. Marie helps people with a creative blend of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herb & supplement therapy, coaching, qigong & meditation. I met Marie through a business networking group that we belonged to and I was always drawn to her passion for what she does, as well as her route to becoming a healer, an entrepreneur and spiritual seeker. Find out more about Marie at: www.transforma...
In this episode, I speak with Fernanda Martinez of La Tinta Art on her journey as a self-taught artist and her inspiring determination to get her art out into the world. Fernanda says "It started honestly as a hobby. I started drawing things. I was very impressed when I just moved here by the nature and all the possibilities in this Bay area. And I wanted to recreate something similar to what I was seeing every day in my my views, my windows, my walks, my everyday life." You can find Fern...
Lisa talks with Jerry Beckerman about his company, Passion Spark Retreat Workshops. Jerry is a firm believer in everyone discovering what they love and finding a career that lets you do it! He works with high school and college students, mid-career professionals and also veterans. We talk about the great percentage of people (70%) that are dissatisfied with their current careers but lack the guidance to explore options and change course. Find out more at www.passionspark.org/ For more informa...
Lisa talks with Laura Michelle Powers who is a celebrity psychic, author, host, teacher and creative entrepreneur among many other expertise. Laura helps her clients make beneficial changes to transform their lives. We talk about using our intuition, the power of positive mindset, using tapping (emotional freedom technique) in our everyday routine, money abundance, and learning about crypto and NFTs. For more information about Lisa and to see her art and design, check out lisamazursdesign.com...



