Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers

About Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers

You're never not marketing. Here, we talk about typical stuff like systems, strategies, mindset, authenticity, algorithms & marketing tips, tricks & trends but also.. We'll speak about deep philosophical matters, psychology, feminism, culture & society as it pertains to marketing, the media, the human condition & the natural consequences that follow. And.. We will also speak about lighter topics such as ice cream, wine, Fan girling, Harry Potter, T. Swift, Mr. A-Z & having fun as you navigate this weird world from the perspective that: You're never not marketing. Watch Ep.1 for more info

Publisher

Shauna Leigh Van Mourik

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2023

Latest episode

23 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

152 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Why the 24 Hour Hustle Cycle is Burning Out Women Entrepreneurs

   In this episode of Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers, we dive into the power of cycle syncing for business and uncover actionable insights for soul-led women entrepreneurs who are tired of the burnout-inducing "bro-marketing" grind. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the traditional business world isn't built for female physiology and how to stop fighting your natural rhythms. How to identify your internal Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall to optimize everything from content creation to high-stakes meetings. Why "leading with silence" during your "Winter" phase is the key to receiving the intuitive downloads that drive your best marketing strategy. Practical ways to adjust your schedule and give yourself "grace" when your cycle and your calendar don't align. Episode Highlights: Shauna and Dr. Aumatma discusses why understanding your hormones is a "superpower" for business growth and longevity. Main Point #1: Dr. Aumatma explains that we experience every season… Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, within a single month. Main Point #2: Dr. Aumatma shares how she records 30 videos during her creative "Spring" phase, tasks that would have left her "face down in the dirt" just a week prior during her "Winter" phase. Main Point #3: By speaking less during specific phases, you actually increase the weight and impact of your words when you do show up. Real-Life Example: Dr. Aumatma shares the reality of being a "badass CEO" while managing a menstrual migraine. She explains that she doesn't just "power through"; she shifts her dynamics by clearing her schedule for rest so she can show up fully when it matters most, proving that growth doesn't require self-abandonment. About the Guest: Aumatma Simmons is a double board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist and TEDx speaker who spent 20 years helping women understand their hormones, only to discover that society had it backwards. Every time a woman apologized for being "hormonal", she was actually apologizing for accessing her body's most sophisticated intelligence system. Founder of the Holistic Fertility Institute, best-selling author of "Fertility Secrets", and creator of Madre (an app that helps you decode your hormones), Dr. Aumatma has guided thousands of women to trust their body's wisdom. Now, she pioneers "Hormonal Leadership" teaching high-achieving women to stop fighting their hormones and start leading with them. She transforms "I am hormonal" from apology into power. aumatma@holisticfertilityinstitute.com (mailto:aumatma@holisticfertilityinstitute.com) holisticfertilityinstitute.com (http://holisticfertilityinstitute.com) madrefertility.com (http://madrefertility.com) instagram.com/holisticfertilitydoctor (http://instagram.com/holisticfertilitydoctor) Key Quotes from the Episode: “Hormones are not the problem but our superpower” “Growth that cannot be sustained is not success; it is deferred burnout” Recommended Resources from Shauna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠AirTable⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://airtable.com/invite/r/ufuF12cV⁠) to help you plan, create, organize & outsource your content marketing. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Restream⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://restream.io/join/pY0v3X⁠) to easily broadcast live across multiple platforms and expand your reach. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fathom⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/2e0ik6jtnx6e⁠) to easily record your calls, take notes and share with guests. ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brand Visibility Vault.⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/brandvisibilityvault⁠) Your repurposable 6-month content marketing blueprint! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dream Business, Dream Life Roadmap. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/DreamBusiness-DreamLife-Roadmap⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠⁠The AI Clarity Kit.⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/AI-Clarity-Kit⁠ ) Build a brand that actually sounds like you. 3 custom GPT tools to help you clarify who you are, what you do, & how to say it like a damn human. About Shauna Van Mourik: Shauna helps ambitious Women Coaches and Therapists build authentic, sustainable Six-Figure businesses through powerful brand identity, organic growth strategies, and streamlined content marketing. Note: This description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, it helps support this channel, though there’s no obligation to do so. Thank you for your support! Connect With Us: ⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠ (www.shaunaleigh.com⁠ ) Connect with Shauna link page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shaunaleigh.com/connect-with-shauna⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/connect-with-shauna) ⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠ (https://youtube.com/@ShaunaLeighVM) ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.tiktok.com/@sla.marketingconfidence⁠) ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ (www.instagram.com/sla.marketingconfidence⁠) ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunavanmourik-slamarketingconfidence/⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/SLAMarketingConfidence⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠Facebook profile ( ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrettyChicken/⁠)

2. 

   16 Jun 2026

   The Neuroscience of Marketing Habits and Sustainable Business Growth

   In this episode of Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers, we dive into the intersection of neuroscience, habits, and brand authority to uncover actionable insights for women entrepreneurs struggling with inconsistent income and marketing burnout. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How competency creates confidence (and why you shouldn't wait to "feel" ready before taking action). The "4 N's" framework (Notice, Normalize, Neutralize, Next Best Step) to move past mental blocks and perfectionism. The power of habit stacking and celebration in rewiring your brain for business consistency. How to transition from being an "invisible expert" to a recognized authority through strategic thought leadership. This episode was inspired by the common struggle of the "marketing hamster wheel", the cycle of feast-or-famine visibility that leads to burnout. Main Point #1: Confidence is built through "reps" not feelings. Main Point #2: To make marketing sustainable, you must move away from relying on fleeting motivation. Main Point #3: When you feel stuck or "not good enough," use this psychological tool Real-Life Example:Julie shares her experience launching the "Brave Moves" podcast. To practice what she preaches, she committed to a daily show for one year, handling all the technical aspects herself. About the Guest: Julie DeLucca-Collins is a dynamic business strategist and coach dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs to build profitable, purpose-driven businesses. As the founder of Go Confidently Services, and Casa De Confidence Productions, she combines her expertise as a successful C-level executive who has excelled in growing successful business, Tiny Habits®, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, and Holistic Life Coaching to help clients develop confidence, build profitable business, launch and grow podcasts while becoming in demand thought leaders. Julie is the #1 award-winning author of *Confident You*, a TEDx speaker, and a Top 50 Over 50 Podcaster. She has been featured on ABC, NBC, and FOX and cohosts the globally ranked Casa De Confidence podcast with her husband Dan. julie@goconfidentlycoaching.com (mailto:julie@goconfidentlycoaching.com) Website (https://goconfidentlycoaching.com/⁠) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/goconfidentlyjulie/⁠) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/julie_deluccacollins/⁠) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jdelucca⁠) Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/juliedelco/⁠) Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@juliedeluccacollins⁠) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@JulieDeLuccaCollins/streams⁠) Key Quotes from the Episode: “Confidence is not about faking it until you make it... the more that you do it, you're exercising that muscle of consistency.” “Neurons that fire together stay together... but it's about showing up, staying in that zone, and getting better every single day at least 1%.” Recommended Resources from Shauna: ⁠⁠⁠AirTable⁠⁠⁠ (https://airtable.com/invite/r/ufuF12cV⁠) to help you plan, create, organize & outsource your content marketing. ⁠⁠⁠Restream⁠⁠⁠ (https://restream.io/join/pY0v3X⁠) to easily broadcast live across multiple platforms and expand your reach. ⁠⁠⁠Fathom⁠⁠⁠ (https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/2e0ik6jtnx6e⁠) to easily record your calls, take notes and share with guests. ⁠⁠⁠The Brand Visibility Vault.⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/brandvisibilityvault⁠) Your repurposable 6-month content marketing blueprint! ⁠⁠⁠Dream Business, Dream Life Roadmap. ⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/DreamBusiness-DreamLife-Roadmap⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠The AI Clarity Kit.⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/AI-Clarity-Kit⁠ ) Build a brand that actually sounds like you. 3 custom GPT tools to help you clarify who you are, what you do, & how to say it like a damn human. About Shauna Van Mourik: Shauna helps ambitious Women Coaches and Therapists build authentic, sustainable Six-Figure businesses through powerful brand identity, organic growth strategies, and streamlined content marketing. Note: This description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, it helps support this channel, though there’s no obligation to do so. Thank you for your support! Connect With Us: ⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠ (www.shaunaleigh.com⁠ ) Connect with Shauna link page: ⁠⁠https://www.shaunaleigh.com/connect-with-shauna⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/connect-with-shauna) ⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠ (https://youtube.com/@ShaunaLeighVM) ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ (https://www.tiktok.com/@sla.marketingconfidence⁠) ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (www.instagram.com/sla.marketingconfidence⁠) ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunavanmourik-slamarketingconfidence/⁠ ) ⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/SLAMarketingConfidence⁠ ) ⁠⁠Facebook profile ( ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrettyChicken/⁠)

3. 

   9 Jun 2026

   5 Essentials of Building a Website for Your Business

   In this episode of Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers, we dive into the essential pillars of creating a high-converting website and uncover actionable insights for women coaches and therapists who want to stop the hustle and start building a sustainable "hub" for their brand. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why having a website you control is vital for long-term growth compared to relying solely on social media algorithms. How to use concise, relatable copywriting to ensure your audience immediately knows they are in the right place. Why your website visuals should focus on the transformation and outcome of your work rather than the "pain points" of where your clients are now. How to design a seamless journey from the first click to the first call to build immediate trust and safety. Introduction: This conversation was inspired by the common question: "Do I even really need a website anymore?" Shauna and Shiva explore why a digital home is the "staple" of a professional business and how a fragmented strategy, where social media and your actual services don't align, creates fragile growth. Main Point #1:The most important piece of any website is professional branding rooted in deep market research. Main Point #2:Copywriting isn't about being clever; it’s about being clear and relatable. Main Point #3:Your photos are an extension of your brand that should embody the feeling of the results you provide. Real-Life Example:Shauna shares a powerful reminder that perfection is not required to start. She recalls her early days in business when she pulled together her first testimonials, including one from her own grandmother, to begin building social proof and momentum. About the Guest: Shiva Nassiri is a strategic brand and website designer with a background in holistic nutrition. She specializes in helping wellness practitioners build elevated brands and websites that attract aligned clients and communicate their impact with clarity and confidence. Her work blends thoughtful design with an understanding of the wellness space to create brands that not only look beautiful, but also support meaningful business growth. shiva@shivanassiri.com (mailto:shiva@shivanassiri.com) https://www.shivanassiri.com/ (https://www.shivanassiri.com/) https://www.instagram.com/shiva.nassiri/ (https://www.instagram.com/shiva.nassiri/) https://www.facebook.com/shiva.nassiri (https://www.facebook.com/shiva.nassiri) https://www.pinterest.ca/shivanassiri/ (https://www.pinterest.ca/shivanassiri/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-nassiri (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-nassiri) Key Quotes from the Episode: "A website is one of the most important assets in your business that's working 24 hours a day for you." "Your messaging needs to be able to be conveyed in as little words as possible... they need to be able to know right away if you're the right person for them." Recommended Resources from Shauna: ⁠⁠AirTable⁠⁠ (https://airtable.com/invite/r/ufuF12cV⁠) to help you plan, create, organize & outsource your content marketing. ⁠⁠Restream⁠⁠ (https://restream.io/join/pY0v3X⁠) to easily broadcast live across multiple platforms and expand your reach. ⁠⁠Fathom⁠⁠ (https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/2e0ik6jtnx6e⁠) to easily record your calls, take notes and share with guests. ⁠⁠The Brand Visibility Vault.⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/brandvisibilityvault⁠) Your repurposable 6-month content marketing blueprint! ⁠⁠Dream Business, Dream Life Roadmap. ⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/DreamBusiness-DreamLife-Roadmap⁠ ) ⁠⁠The AI Clarity Kit.⁠⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/AI-Clarity-Kit⁠ ) Build a brand that actually sounds like you. 3 custom GPT tools to help you clarify who you are, what you do, & how to say it like a damn human. About Shauna Van Mourik: Shauna helps ambitious Women Coaches and Therapists build authentic, sustainable Six-Figure businesses through powerful brand identity, organic growth strategies, and streamlined content marketing. Note: This description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, it helps support this channel, though there’s no obligation to do so. Thank you for your support! Connect With Us: ⁠WEBSITE⁠ (www.shaunaleigh.com⁠ ) Connect with Shauna link page: ⁠https://www.shaunaleigh.com/connect-with-shauna⁠ (https://www.shaunaleigh.com/connect-with-shauna) ⁠YOUTUBE⁠ (https://youtube.com/@ShaunaLeighVM) ⁠TikTok⁠ (https://www.tiktok.com/@sla.marketingconfidence⁠) ⁠Instagram⁠ (www.instagram.com/sla.marketingconfidence⁠) ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunavanmourik-slamarketingconfidence/⁠ ) ⁠Facebook page⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/SLAMarketingConfidence⁠ ) ⁠Facebook profile ( ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrettyChicken/⁠)

Who has been a guest on Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sabir Semerkant
• Katie Gray
• Vance Morris
• Aya Saad
• Prerak Mehta

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

24,751

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

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Quality

89

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

71