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Inner Rebel

Inner Rebel

By: Melissa Bauknight & Jessica Rose
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Inner Rebel is a raw, unfiltered journey into the hearts and minds of fearless dreamers and visionaries. Hosted by Melissa Bauknight, soul business coach and founder of The Nova, and Jessica Rose, actress and human design expert, we dive deep into what it truly takes to pursue unconventional dreams and forge a path that's unapologetically yours. Through candid conversations with game-changers who have dared to defy the status quo, we dissect the grit, grace, hard-won wisdom, and radical choices that shape authentic, purpose-driven lives.

Whether you're a corporate misfit, a creative maverick, or simply feel the pull of an undefined destiny, Inner Rebel offers inspiration, soul-deep insights, and a community that celebrates the messy, beautiful journey of chasing your dreams.

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Episodes
  • Christine Michelle Hayes: The Universe is Your Sugar Daddy
    Jun 4 2025

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    What if the Universe isn’t punishing you—it just wants to spoil you? In this vibrant, high-frequency conversation, manifestation coach and quantum embodiment guide Christine Michelle Hayes shares the bold, joy-filled practices that transformed her relationship with money, time, and possibility. She shares her signature “Aligned Soul” process for collapsing timelines, embodying your future self, and attracting abundance from a place of love—not lack. From shimmying your way into overflow to singing your affirmations out loud, Christine reminds us that playfulness is power—and life wants to blow your mind, if you let it.

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    Topics:

    • Manifestation without pressure
    • Energetic alignment and play
    • Money stories and financial expansion
    • The “Aligned Soul” method
    • Collapsing timelines through joy
    • Shifting out of hustle
    • Affirmations as song + somatic anchoring
    • Radical self-permission and creativity

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    If you loved today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaways by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! We also have a free monthly community call on the first Wednesday of every month, join here!

    CONNECT WITH INNER REBEL

    Follow Inner Rebel Podcast: @innerrebelpodcast
    Follow Melissa: @therippleconnection
    Follow Jessica: @bydesignwithjess
    Visit the Inner Rebel website
    Check out The Nova Community and become a founding member https://thenovalution.com/

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    54 mins
  • Life on the Other Side: When Your Vision Births You Instead
    Jun 4 2025

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    We’re back!

    In this intimate season opener, Jess and Melissa reunite to reflect on what the past twelve months demanded of them—personally, professionally, and spiritually. What began as a short break after Season 1 turned into a deep reckoning: with ambition, burnout, the myth of “readiness,” and the humbling reality of what it takes to live your dream.

    Melissa shares the unfiltered journey of launching The Nova, a soul-centered community for women, and the hard-earned lessons of leadership that no business book prepares you for. Jess opens up about surrender, stillness, and the surprising love story that arrived on the other side of letting go.

    Together, they reflect on the growth that comes through challenge, the illusion of being “ready,” and how being a “bummer dreamer” (yes, that’s a thing) can still lead to magic—and how everything aligned with your truth eventually finds its way to you.

    This episode is a raw and hopeful reminder that even when it looks like things are falling apart, life may be quietly rearranging itself in your favor.

    Topics:

    • Burnout and rebuilding
    • Starting (and restarting) a soul business
    • The myth of “readiness”
    • Surrender and the creative void
    • Falling in love later in life
    • Trusting uncertain timing
    • Nervous system capacity and growth
    • Life not going as planned—and still unfolding beautifully

    Support the show


    If you loved today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaways by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! We also have a free monthly community call on the first Wednesday of every month, join here!

    CONNECT WITH INNER REBEL

    Follow Inner Rebel Podcast: @innerrebelpodcast
    Follow Melissa: @melissa-bauknight
    Follow Jessica: @bydesignwithjess
    Visit the Inner Rebel website
    Check out The Nova Community and become a member https://thenovaglobal.com/

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    50 mins
  • Season One Reflections: Birthing Dreams, Relationship Dynamics, and Coming Out of Hiding
    Oct 6 2023

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    Season 1 is a wrap! And we are so excited to celebrate with the launch of Melissa’s soul baby, The Nova — an innovative membership community designed for conscious corporate women, visionary entrepreneurs, and budding change-makers. As we reflect on this season and key takeaways from our guests, we also dive deep into the nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes of Melissa’s journey of finally bringing her vision to life. We talk through navigating fear, surrendering control, the courage it takes to speak our dreams out loud, and navigating the tricky terrain of personal growth with (or without) our partners. Jessica also shares her newest realizations about what she’s been hiding from the world, why she no longer has a five-year plan, and why life takes us through seismic initiations en route to our dreams…

    Life is unpredictable, and sometimes our dreams don't seamlessly unfold like we imagined. But with unwavering belief in ourselves, support from this community, and the courage to stretch beyond our comfort zones, we believe anything is possible. Our gratitude extends to you, our loyal listeners, for joining us on this incredible ride. We couldn't have done it without your support and enthusiasm.

    And if you're looking to be a founding member of The Nova Community and continue your journey of self-discovery, you can learn more and join The Nova Community membership at www.thenovalution.com.

    Support the show


    If you loved today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaways by screenshotting this episode and tagging us on Instagram! We also have a free monthly community call on the first Wednesday of every month, join here!

    CONNECT WITH INNER REBEL

    Follow Inner Rebel Podcast: @innerrebelpodcast
    Follow Melissa: @therippleconnection
    Follow Jessica: @bydesignwithjess
    Visit the Inner Rebel website
    Check out The Nova Community and become a founding member https://thenovalution.com/

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    43 mins
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