Rebel Poets Rising
Rebel Poets Rising isn't just another podcast. It's a spark in the darkness, a rumble of thunder before the storm of change. This isn't poetry confined to dusty books or wisdom locked in ivory towers; it's the raw, beating heart of rebellion distilled into powerful messages that expand your daily life.
Carefully crafted to light a fire in your mind and stir the rebel within, I draw inspiration from history's greatest provocateurs, contemporary thought leaders, and the timeless wisdom of those who dared to think differently. Whether you're driving to work, taking a quick break, or seeking a moment of inspiration, these short-form episodes deliver exactly what you need to challenge the status quo and reimagine what's possible.
My mission? To arm you with the intellectual and emotional resonance to face a world that often demands conformity. Through carefully curated insights, powerful narratives, and thought-provoking perspectives, Rebel Poets Rising serves as your companion in the art of conscious rebellion. This isn’t just sharing poetry and wisdom, this is meant to forge connections between ancient truths and modern challenges, helping you navigate your own path of authentic resistance.
Join host, Kate Harris - author of "The Poet’s Rebellion," brand strategist, and managing partner at Istoria - and this growing community of powerful leaders, epic creators, and gentle rebels who believe that the most powerful revolutions start with a spark. Each episode is a stepping stone toward personal liberation, a tool for seeing the world through fresh eyes, and an invitation to join a movement that values depth over superficiality, courage over comfort, and wisdom over conventional thinking.
Subscribe now and become part of a movement that's redefining what it means to live poetically and rebel wisely in today's world.
Rebel Poets Rising is brought to you by Kate Harris and is a production of Istoria Studios, and is available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop weekly, because revolution doesn't wait, and neither should you.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2025
12: Finding Your Revolution in Others’ Stories
Episode Summary
Through Emily Dickinson's poignant words about being "out with lanterns looking for myself" during a family move, Kate Harris explores how profound disruptions scatter the pieces of ou…
11: We’re All Mad Here
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Drawing parallels between Steve Jobs' famous "Think Different" campaign and Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," Kate Harris explores how both celebrate the power of seeing things d…
10: Non Sine Periculo
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Join Kate Harris as she explores the powerful concept that profound growth comes not from choosing between easy and hard, but from choosing which hard we're willing to embrace. Through…
09: Goodbye Safe-Made Spaces
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In this vulnerable episode, Kate Harris confesses to being "the queen of building walls" and explores how her self-protective barriers ultimately became a prison of her own making. Dr…
08: Fear is a Liar
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Kate Harris shares her personal journey from being paralyzed by fear to embracing a revolutionary commitment to say "yes" to things that scared her. She explains how this shift transf…
07: Not Impossible… Inevitable
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In this transformative episode, Kate Harris challenges the very concept of "impossible," revealing it as merely an opinion—a mind trick designed to protect us from difficulty, failure…
06: We are the Wake Makers
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In today's episode, Kate Harris draws inspiration from Paul Revere's historic midnight ride to explore the concept of "wakemaking" leadership. She illustrates how Revere's decisive ac…
05: Speak With an Authority That Wakes the Dead
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In this powerful episode, join Kate as she explores the ways our authentic truth manifests: the thunderous roar, and the deafening whisper. She illuminates how each voice serves its …
04: The Alchemy of Anguish
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Kate Harris explores "the alchemy of anguish" – the mysterious process through which our deepest struggles are transformed into our greatest strengths. Drawing similarities from ancie…
03: Do You Know Thyself?
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Go introspective with Kate Harris as she explores the profound journey of self-discovery, comparing it to learning to navigate a longship across both calm and turbulent waters. Drawin…
02: The Courage to be Cracked Open
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In this profound episode, Kate Harris explores the courage it takes to be "cracked open" and how our painful experiences can be woven together like Viking nail binding – an ancient te…
01: A Willful Defiance of the Status Quo
Episode Overview
In this powerful episode, Kate Harris explores how the word "should" is simply "could" covered in shame, and how this realization can transform our approach to creativity and self-exp…
00: Fire the Gatekeepers
In this powerful inaugural episode, Kate Harris challenges listeners to fire their internal gatekeepers and stop waiting for permission to lead boldly. She explores how the voices of caution—though w…