The Rebel Mindset

Dxtr Spits is a scientist/engineer, musician, spoken word artist, entrepreneur and overall agent for change. His work on and off the mic are profound, but his outlook on life is otherworldly. It was awesome to sit down and talk about the creative process, bringing ideas to life, and rolling with the punches that life throws...DXTR Spits is the Founder of "Onli Packs", an apparel and backpack brand that utilizes art from local artists..Follow Dxtr Spits on Instagram: @dxtr_spits.www.onlipacks.comwww.dxtrspits.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

James Bartle is the Founder and CEO of the Aussie based denim company Outland Denim. James took his passion for life, and doing what's right, and applied it to making amazing jeans, and doing his part to stop the modern day slave trade. His zero exploitation company is not only focused on humanitarian efforts, but also on being environmentally responsible...Connect with James on Instagram: @bartle.james.@outlanddenimwww.outlanddenim.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Aaron Alexander is an author, fitness expert, and thought leader who is pushing boundaries on all fronts. With the release of his new book "The Align Method", I was curious to know what type of habits and practices support the man that appears to be capable of doing almost anything!***Recorded January 30, 2020..Aaron is host of the popular Align Podcast. Listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts...Connect with Aaron on Instagram: @alignpodcastwww.alignpodcast.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Sean Riley, Co-founder of Dude Wipes did everything the right way. He went to college, did well in school, and got a good job, but at some point he decided to take on a dirtier world...the world of entrepreneurship. During our time together I wanted to dig into the dude behind the wipe, and clean-up some misconceptions about entrepreneurship, success, and ambition...Follow Sean and Dude Wipes on Instagram: @dudewipeswww.dudeproducts.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

I always wondered how it was possible that James Bond could jump out of window, fight 4 dudes, roll off a cliff, land in an Aston Martin, and then show up at a cocktail party without a single wrinkle on his lapel. Aman Advani, the founder of Ministry of Supply, a company that makes scientifically better clothing (and more), may have answered that question. Aman and his team have engineered what might actually be the world's most technologically advanced clothing, but the real innovation is in how they've built and run their business...Follow Aman and Ministry of Supply on Instagram: @ministryofsupply.www.ministryofsupply.com.If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

I have spoken to a bunch of entrepreneurs in my life, but none as lively and charismatic as Marcia Kilgore. From Bliss Spas to Beauty Pie, Marcia has left nothing but a trail of lucrative businesses in her wake. With a combination of vision, hard-work, and selective listening skills, Marcia has ridden a wave of success matched by few.

How does a kid from the suburbs with no college education end up having some of the world's most influential celebs in his quick dial? By cultivating a no f$*ks given mentality. Larry Chachko, founder of Black Star Distribution and Smoke Unhappy partner, is an entrepreneur that epitomizes the American Dream, but he is not living life with his eyes closed. He knows exactly what he wants, and nothing will veer him off track.

Contemporary artist and creative producer Shala Akintunde is expanding, but the result leaves us grappling with our own abilities to lean into the unimaginable. In this episode we'll talk about the creative process, the relative state of genius, and what happens when your desire to make space for something new pushes up against what is old.

From covers of the worlds greatest hits, to crafting her own original music, vocalist and artist Hayley Richman joins me on the show to talk music, the creative process, owning your voice, and claiming your dreams.

Tanner Woodford is founder and Executive Director of the Design Museum of Chicago. He joins me on the show to talk, design, entrepreneurship, and the fundamental improvement of the human condition.

Shahd Alasaly, founder of Blue meets Blue, a humanitarian luxury fashion label, joins me on the show to talk modesty, mission driven entrepreneurship, and refugee-made luxury fashion.

I was humbled to connect with New York Times Bestselling author, and mindfulness teacher, Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Dr. Shefali has taken parenting, and more specifically the depths of which parenting reaches into our own consciousness, to new levels. Her critically acclaimed books, The Awakened Family, The Conscious Parent, and Out of Control have changed lives, and more importantly, impacted the dynamics of family life.

I love spending time with amazing human beings that have experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of life, and Lola Wright is one of those people. She has persevered, but perseverance is just the beginning. The CEO and Spiritual Director of the Bodhi Spiritual Center and I will talk growth at the hands of pain, and how transformation and fulfillment come from letting go.

World renowned expert and educator on medicinal marijuana, Dr. Dustin Sulak joins me on the show to dig deeper into the use of cannabis as a path to healing, and how he ended up taking an alternative route to treating more than the human body.

Six-time Emmy award-winning writer, producer, and director Nic DeGrazia joins me on the show to talk writing, rock and roll, and why his story is the “American Story.” Nic is co-founder and creative director of Bitter Jester Studios. He is also a James Beard Award nominee, a sketch comedian with The Comic Thread, and is the founder and producer of the Bitter Jester Music Festival, which he also co-emcees.

From practicing in the parks of Paris, to juggling with gravity on the stage with Cirque Du Soleil, world renown juggler and performer Cyril Rabbath joins me on the show to talk pressure, time in the flow, and constructing the performance of a lifetime!

On the Season 2 opener of The Rebel Mindset I sit down with serial entrepreneur and authority on cannabis Ryan Crane to talk cannabis, stigma, taking risk, and the future of wellness. Ryan is the Founder and CEO of Tukan, a line of functional wellness shots that deliver robust functionality through proprietary blends of CBD and other complementary ingredients, and Tempo, a Chicago-based company that produces naturally-caffeinated sparkling teas.

Leaders are those that inspire others to follow. Michael Zywicki (Executive Director of Emerald Place Memory Care Community) and Michael Moylan (Head of Retail Banking for a local community bank), share tips on leading from the front, standing out, and the desire to serve...If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

The Rebel Mindset welcomes founder of Vios Fertility Centers, and world renowned fertility expert Dr. Angie Beltsos on the show to talk life, culture, and exponential growth!..Dr. Angie Beltsos is host of the new podcast Vios Vibes. Listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts..Follow Angie on Instagram: @angiebeltsosmd_fertilitywww.viosfertility.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Journalist, activist, and international agent for change Noor Tagouri joins me on the show to talk, Sold In America, the sex trade, and owning who you are in the face opposition...Noor takes story telling to the max with her new podcast 'The Process with Noor Tagouri'. Listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts..Follow Noor on Instagram: @noorwww.noortagouri.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

In spite of being challenged by cancer, leg amputation, bullying, sexual assault, and homelessness, my guest Christine Jon'el tells us why it's easier to smile than to frown...If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

We've heard a lot about it, but now it's time for some serious answers. Dr. Dana Russo joins me on the show to talk testosterone, hormone optimization, and whether or not this is the new fountain of youth...Connect with Dr. Russo at www.innerbeautymed.com..@innerbeautymed..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Marketing and branding expert Steven White joins me in the pod to talk about the Five E's of Experience, and how to maximize your life without forgetting to smell the roses...Connect with Steven at www.sevenstudiollc.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Innovator, creator of the Luwi, and cancer survivor Lisa Kinsella joins me on the show to talk about the trials and tribulations of developing a product, protecting your greatest investment, and living your best life...Follow Lisa and the Luwi on Instagram: @getluwi..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Jeremy Brick, Director of Brand Development for Creative joins me on the show to talk fanny packs, Fortnite, and oh yeah, the ins and outs of building a brand on this, our lucky 13th episode of The Rebel Mindset...Follow Jeremy on Instagram: @jbrick_..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Philanthropist, cancer survivor and founder of Imerman Angels and ClozTalk, Jonny Imerman joins me on the show to talk cancer, angels, and living that start-up life after life tries to shut you down...Follow Jonny on Instagram: @imermanjonny.@imermanangels.@cloztalk..www.imermanangels.orgwww.cloztalk.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual and a person that I like to call "The Most Interesting Man In The World," Hobie Murnane joins me on the show to talk about adversity, and how discovering your inner voice can lead to growth and success...If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Linkedin executive, philanthropist, and thought leader Mike Gamson joins me in the pod for my 10th episode to talk diversity of thought, disrupting the market, and the tale of selling little donkeys...www.1871.comwww.onegoalgraduation.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

9 time Emmy Award winning journalist and dear friend Dina Bair of WGN News joined me in the pod to talk cancer, the fight against sex trafficking, and the power of the #metoo movement...Follow Dina on Instagram: @dinabairwgnwww.wgntv.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Follow Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Serial entrepreneur and visionary thinker Todd Holmes shares secrets behind how he went from a $3000 capital investment to founding brands like Beers Across America, Goose Island Brewery, Drinks.com and more...If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Sales Expert, former Linkedin rockstar, and Rebel Mindset alumni James Levin comes back to talk marketing, branding, and "holding the line" as we dig into the deeper side of making the sale...James is the creator of the Elmore Pedal. Help him create more musicians around the world by visiting www.elmorepedals.com..@elmorepedalsJames on Instagram: @jamesy312..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Illinois State Rep and Senate hopeful Laura Fine joins me on The Rebel Mindset to talk about women's rights, insurance injustice, gun violence and stimulating the birth of the new civic mind...Big congrats to Laura for moving into her new role as Illinois State Senator for the 9th district!..Laura on Instagram: @laura4illinoiswww.senatorfine.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

How can we harness the power of perseverance? Chicago original and trial lawyer Dominic Fichera shares insight from his own life, which took him from the mean streets of "the neighborhood" to the just courts of law in this episode of The Rebel Mindset...If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

How many of us have said..."I should write a book." Well this man actually wrote two, and they're good! Author of the best selling books "I Am" and "Time in a Bottle" Howard Falco joins me on the show via Skype to share his story of self discovery and tips on how you can maximize your potential by connecting with the person in the mirror. Here's a spoiler. When intention is present, time doesn't exist. Whoa!..Check out Howard's new podcast 'The Guru' wherever you listen to podcasts...Howard on Instagram: @howardfalcowww.howardfalco.com..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Are good leaders born, or are they made? Mayor of Morton Grove and father of five Dan Dimaria joins me on the show to talk about the dynamics of leadership, and why some people got it, and some people don't...Dan DiMaria on Instagram: @dpdimaria..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

Alright so sitting down with sales and networking expert James (Jimmy) Levin wasn't only awesome because he is one of my dearest friends, it was inspiring and enlightening because my man has gathered a wealth of knowledge and experience that I could never sum up with words. What was the big take away? You can't be afraid to take risk, and often that means making your own opportunities. How do we maximize the power of connecting with others? One word...giving...James is the creator of the Elmore Pedal. Help him create more musicians around the world by visiting www.elmorepedals.com..@elmorepedals..If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's hard to leave me speechless. But every time I hear yogi and spiritual bad ass Michael Fine tell his story I am at a loss for words. Michael lost is left arm in a horrific accident 8 years ago. What is the end result you ask? A man that has a new found appreciation for just how awesome this life is. He attacks existence with intention and takes experiences hostage as they come. How has this man continued to thrive in the wake of a traumatic accident...toughness. But not in the way that you think. Listen to Episode 3 of The Rebel Mindset to gain insights from a man who is living beyond the limits...If you find this podcast valuable, Rate, Review, and Share it with your friends!..Michael Fine on Instagram: @onearmedyogi..Chris Falcon on Instagram: @officialchrisfalcon..www.therebelmindset.comwww.chrisfalcon.com