House of Voltage ~ Where Quiet Rebels Reclaim Their Lives

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This week I sit down with Meg the Creator to dive into a calm, repeatable way to earn online without chasing followers, going live, or turning your life into content. Megan left her 9-5 job during maternity leave, paid off $60,000 in debt, and built a sustainable business by creating user‑generated content for brands—quiet work with loud results.

We unpack what UGC really is and why marketers love it: real people making authentic videos and photos that brands own and scale across ads and social. Megan breaks down how beginners get hired fast through apps like JoinBrands, Billo, Incense, and Tribe, often with scripts and shot lists provided. No portfolio? No problem. You’ll learn how to land first gigs in a day, and use simple negotiation to move from one‑offs to bundles and retainers. We dig into the psychology that sells—leading with emotion, not specs—and how to frame everyday benefits that drive clicks and conversions.

For introverts, this path feels humane. We talk boundaries that protect energy, batching to avoid burnout, and choosing brand categories that feel aligned. Meg shares candid student wins, from parents earning 5k in their first month to older creators landing paid videos without public profiles. She also reveals the edge behind her Anti‑Influencer Method: a living master list of brands, agencies, and faceless opportunities that bridges learning to paid work. If you’ve been stuck in the myth that only influence equals income, this episode hands you a blueprint that turns one content skill into multiple revenue streams.

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(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)

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Needing clarity in your rebellious midlife journey?! Book a one-and-done 90 minute coaching session and start building your momentum now...

Ready to make marketing feel simple, fast, and surprisingly fun?

This week I sit down with Hannah Isted—creator of The Best 90 Days Ever and author of the book—to unpack how 10-minute tasks, underthinking, and bold experiments can unlock momentum for small business owners. Instead of chasing perfection or waiting for motivation, Hannah shows how to set a timer, ship your work, and let consistency compound.

We dig into her “big fish energy” theme, a yearly compass that nudges her to act like the braver version of herself: pitching talks, improving public speaking, and even launching a local meet-up that went viral. Hannah shares why most of us resist letting tasks be easy, how to build lightweight systems that pay off all year, and the exact ways she reuses content without anyone noticing. From Trello boards for seasonal campaigns to saved email folders and photo libraries, she proves that repeatable processes beat starting from scratch.

You’ll learn how to restart your content habit by repurposing last year’s winners, how to scroll with curiosity to reverse-engineer hooks, and why posting more often helps you gather the data you need to actually improve. We also explore healthy boundaries for personal sharing—picking a small set of topics that reveal your personality without crossing lines—so your audience has something real to engage with. The takeaway is clear: momentum is built from tiny, focused actions, identity grows through doing, and opportunities multiply when seized!

If you’re tired of overthinking and want practical steps you can use today, this conversation will get you moving. Subscribe for more rebel-friendly strategies, share this episode with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to tell us the first 10-minute task you’ll try!

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House of Voltage is the home of quiet rebellion — where people done with ordinary come to redesign their lives on their own terms.

Hosted by Zoe, Aliveness & Identity Coach.

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→ Discover which Quiet Rebel you are: Take the Free Quiz
→ Read, listen and reflect: Join us on Substack
→ Come inside: Voltage: After Hours
→ Coaching: Book a Free Call 

Ordinary is optional.

(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)

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*FYI - this one's full of F-bombs and swear words. If this offends you, it's not going to be the episode for you....!

What happens when you stop chasing everyone and start choosing the few who truly get you? We sit down with Storm Mackay, founder of Soba Private Label, to unpack their unglossy reality of building a distinctive brand and a life designed on purpose. No hustle theatre, no yacht mythology—just the messy, honest path from wrong offers and empty pipelines to a bold identity, a ramen‑slurping mascot, and clients who pay for real thinking.

Storm shares why “splitting the room” is the most underrated growth strategy in saturated markets, and how clear positioning lives in the buyer’s mind long before a sales call. We dig into the craft of memorable assets, irreverent copy that earns attention, and the patience it takes for a message to wear in. You’ll hear why Soba chose to “win a city” instead of a country and what it looks like to do your own marketing in public so prospects trust you faster.

Beyond tactics, we go deep on identity, values, and redefining ambition. Storm’s version of success isn’t headcount—it’s five great clients, time for their garden, and work that feels aligned. We talk about handling rejection without shrinking your signal, drawing firm lines around client fit, and the radical clarity that comes from stepping away from social media comparison. If you’ve felt stuck between safe and alive, this conversation offers a map: choose your 5 percent, hold the line, and let the rest fall away.

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House of Voltage is the home of quiet rebellion — where people done with ordinary come to redesign their lives on their own terms.

Hosted by Zoe, Aliveness & Identity Coach.

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→ Discover which Quiet Rebel you are: Take the Free Quiz
→ Read, listen and reflect: Join us on Substack
→ Come inside: Voltage: After Hours
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Ordinary is optional.

(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)

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What if aliveness was the metric you designed your life and business around? We dive straight into that question this week and unpack why aliveness fades quietly whilst the “sensible voice” keeps you safe and stuck at the same time. You’ll learn a simple tradeoff test—by saying yes to this, what am I saying no to?—that exposes the hidden cost of choices that drain you. We explore elevating the ordinary in work and life, shifting your business goals from chasing perfection to designing for energy, and building a practice of tiny, rebellious experiments that restore momentum. You can’t think your way into aliveness; you act your way into it with small, honest moves that compound.

If you’ve been feeling flat, busy, or strangely disconnected from the life you built, this conversation offers both a reframe and a plan. I share how to step into the version of you who stops asking for permission, listens to desire without apology, and makes one bold move that your future self will thank you for.

And if you're ready for focused support? I am opening up 3 spaces for my Rebel Reset Sessions - a 90-minute deep dive with a simple action plan and seven days of Voxer (voice message) support. Claim you spot now by clicking this link or if you want to talk it through, book a free call with me here

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House of Voltage is the home of quiet rebellion — where people done with ordinary come to redesign their lives on their own terms.

Hosted by Zoe, Aliveness & Identity Coach.

Find your people. Go deeper.

→ Discover which Quiet Rebel you are: Take the Free Quiz
→ Read, listen and reflect: Join us on Substack
→ Come inside: Voltage: After Hours
→ Coaching: Book a Free Call 

Ordinary is optional.

(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)

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What if perimenopause isn’t a cliff but a doorway you get to walk through on your terms? I sat down with Menopause Mentor and Motivational Speaker Jo Fiddy to flip the script on midlife, swap fear for agency, and talk through the science that makes change feel less mysterious and more navigable.

Jo shares her story of stress-induced menopause in her 30s, the brain–ovary connection, and the moment she chose compassion over punishment. We dig into how language shapes the nervous system, why “it’s coming for me” spikes cortisol, and how a simple reframing—this is an invitation—creates space to support your body. You’ll learn what EFT and Rapid Tapping actually do in the brain, how they can ease anxiety fast, and why neuroplasticity matters when your hormones are fluctuating. We also explore practical pillars: boundaries that protect energy, protein-forward meals, resistance training for bones and muscle, and the underrated power of a daily walk for mood and cognition.

We move myth-busting into action by using research as preparation, not prophecy. Think symptom tracking and bringing a clear log to your GP. We talk grief for past selves, rituals that help you pivot, and the creative edge many women find as the brain refocuses from reproductive to productive priorities. Whether you’re already navigating hot flushes or you’re simply curious about the years ahead, this conversation delivers grounded tools, steady reassurance, and a rebellious reminder to own your transition...

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House of Voltage is the home of quiet rebellion — where people done with ordinary come to redesign their lives on their own terms.

Hosted by Zoe, Aliveness & Identity Coach.

Find your people. Go deeper.

→ Discover which Quiet Rebel you are: Take the Free Quiz
→ Read, listen and reflect: Join us on Substack
→ Come inside: Voltage: After Hours
→ Coaching: Book a Free Call 

Ordinary is optional.

(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)

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What if the inner-voice you were taught to distrust was actually the key to your freedom? In this episode, I sit down with Liané once again to unpack life inside a high-control religious group—where conformity wore the mask of care, questions were dangerous, and “normal” meant chaperoned dates, curfews, and the quiet policing of thought. She traces the moment one gentle question cracked her certainty, the midnight search that dismantled decades of belief, and the hardest decision she ever faced: return and pretend to keep her family, or step into the unknown and choose herself?

Across this conversation, we examine how doctrines like “don’t trust your heart” fracture identity and how the promise of living forever convinces people to defer education, goals, and joy. Liané shares how, once the shell fell away, her own ethics and preferences emerged intact—as if they’d been waiting for air. We talk about the small rebellions that kept her spirit alive and the pain of being shunned. The through line is practical and hopeful: courage compounds, and environment is leverage. Build a circle that mirrors your becoming and watch your healing accelerate.

You’ll walk away with grounded tools for any life pivot: ask questions, take micro-acts of autonomy, and design an environment that supports your next chapter. This isn’t just a story about leaving a cult; it’s a map for anyone at a crossroads, wondering if that quiet inner nudge deserves a chance. If the fear is loud but the knowing is clear, start small and move forward. Your life expands in proportion to the risks you take on your own behalf...

To find out more about Liané and her services, head to her website: https://lianeellecoaching.com

Download the ‘Made for This Moment’ Free Private Podcast for changemakers and cycle breakers who want to rise to the challenges of today and still be here, strong and resourced, for the long game: https://lianeellecoaching.com/private-podcast

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House of Voltage is the home of quiet rebellion — where people done with ordinary come to redesign their lives on their own terms.

Hosted by Zoe, Aliveness & Identity Coach.

Find your people. Go deeper.

→ Discover which Quiet Rebel you are: Take the Free Quiz
→ Read, listen and reflect: Join us on Substack
→ Come inside: Voltage: After Hours
→ Coaching: Book a Free Call 

Ordinary is optional.

(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)

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*Trigger warning* Today's episode briefly mentions sexual trauma, religious trauma and PTSD. If you have been or are affected by these topics, please listen with caution.

Have you ever been at a crossroads between leaving everything you know and stepping into an uncertain future? A life can split in two over a kitchen sink as my guest, Liané Elle, testifies when she stood in that ordinary moment but chose the unordinary path: leaving a high-control religion, navigating PTSD, and rebuilding from the ground up. What followed wasn’t a slog through endless therapy but a focused return to feeling alive, guided by the science of memory reconsolidation and practical tools for working with the unconscious mind.

We unpack the real mechanics of change—how recalling a memory can loosen its emotional grip, why “prediction errors” help the brain refile old pain with new meaning, and how this opens room for sleep, creativity, and presence. Liané’s “healing shortcut” reframes recovery as a fast lane back to living, not a permanent project. For founders, creatives, and activists, we explore the hidden costs of running on anger: jaw tension, tunnel vision, and a shut-down of the higher faculties that bold work requires. The alternative is clean energy—motivation powered by values and safety—so you can sustain momentum without burning out.

We also dive into religious trauma and purity culture, the “good girl” script many women are shedding in their 40s, and the everyday patterns that hold change makers back: perfectionism, fear of visibility, and the ache that “things should be different.” You’ll hear accessible practices—choosing a target feeling, amplifying micro-moments that match it, visualising near-term success—to harness neuroplasticity in daily life. Your brain is made to change and your story can too...

***Come back next week for a special second episode where we're diving into what it was really like growing up inside a religious cult...

To find out more about Liané and her services, head to her website: https://lianeellecoaching.com

Download Liané's ‘Made for This Moment’ Free Private Podcast for changemakers and cycle breakers who want to rise to the challenges of today and still be here, strong and resourced, for the long game: https://lianeellecoaching.com/private-podcast

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House of Voltage is the home of quiet rebellion — where people done with ordinary come to redesign their lives on their own terms.

Hosted by Zoe, Aliveness & Identity Coach.

Find your people. Go deeper.

→ Discover which Quiet Rebel you are: Take the Free Quiz
→ Read, listen and reflect: Join us on Substack
→ Come inside: Voltage: After Hours
→ Coaching: Book a Free Call 

Ordinary is optional.

(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)

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What if your most profitable idea is the one you act on today? I sit down with Bee, the creative force behind The Wandering Bee, to explore how a scrappy Google search, a pile of beer bottles, and relentless childlike confidence turned into a luxury, sustainable candle brand with real momentum. From a two-month sprint to launch, to a thriving subscription model and a three-storey space, Bee shares the unfiltered story: constraints turned into design, reviews turned into content, and content turned into community.

We go inside the early moves—testing wicks and waxes in lockdown, hand-sanding bottles when glass was scarce, and seeding the first 12 orders through local Facebook groups. Bee breaks down her simple growth stack and we also dig into branding choices that scale—choosing a name that travels beyond candles, pairing luxury design with playful product names, and keeping sustainability stylish rather than preachy.

The most moving thread is balance. Bee is candid about returning to work two weeks after birth, the guilt of splitting attention, and the pressure of paying a team while learning to lead. Therapy helped her stop moving the goalposts and bring joy back into the business—“fun weeks,” team trips, and a rhythm that balances growth with life. If you’re stuck in a bridge job, craving a pivot, or wrestling with perfectionism, you’ll leave with practical steps: launch locally, ask for reviews, build a simple Shopify site, carve out a daily content hour, and let momentum teach you the next step.

Ready to trade overthinking for action and build something with heart, humour, and staying power? Hit follow, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review so more mischief makers can find us.

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House of Voltage is the home of quiet rebellion — where people done with ordinary come to redesign their lives on their own terms.

Hosted by Zoe, Aliveness & Identity Coach.

Find your people. Go deeper.

→ Discover which Quiet Rebel you are: Take the Free Quiz
→ Read, listen and reflect: Join us on Substack
→ Come inside: Voltage: After Hours
→ Coaching: Book a Free Call 

Ordinary is optional.

(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)

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Ready is a mirage; alignment is real. This week I sit down with author and coach Nikki Chaplin to unpack what it takes to play bigger, live authentically, and design a life that feels like play without torching the practicalities that keep your world turning. After 25 years in corporate banking, Nikki didn’t just pivot—she layered writing, speaking, and coaching until a new identity took shape. Along the way she learned to swap perfection for progress, fear for curiosity, and titles for the inner compass of values.

We dig into the moments that shaped her: the mentor who believed before she did, the three words from Les Brown—“Why don’t you?”—that launched her first book, and the jolt of a merger that pushed her out of a safe role and into the work her soul had been asking for. Nikki shares a simple L and I framework: learn the basics, then invest in yourself through communities, mentors, and practice. We get practical on the difference between scattered work and intentional action, how to use journaling to name what you truly want, and why purpose isn’t a single path but many doorways you can walk through with confidence.

If you’re stuck in a job that pays the bills while your heart whispers “more,” this conversation offers a bridge. You’ll hear how to honour financial realities while building creative momentum, how to test whether you love a new path before betting the farm, and how a tribe of peers can turn scary leaps into smart steps. Expect honest stories, useful advice and a warm nudge to choose the next brave move—because impact starts when you do.

Connect with Nikki on Substack, LinkedIn or Instagram 

https://thinkbrave.net

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House of Voltage is the home of quiet rebellion — where people done with ordinary come to redesign their lives on their own terms.

Hosted by Zoe, Aliveness & Identity Coach.

Find your people. Go deeper.

→ Discover which Quiet Rebel you are: Take the Free Quiz
→ Read, listen and reflect: Join us on Substack
→ Come inside: Voltage: After Hours
→ Coaching: Book a Free Call 

Ordinary is optional.

(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)

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What leap would you take if you stopped waiting to feel ready? Because ready rarely arrives on schedule! This week we take aim at the myth that you need the full map before you move and trade it for a bolder truth: tourists follow routes, but rebels make their own roads. 

Across this short, solo episode, I unpack why action creates clarity, not the other way round, and why confidence is built mid‑stride. You’ll hear the Camp VC story, the scrappy start of this very podcast, and a practical framework to break the “waiting to be ready” loop.

If you’re craving a life that feels less like a treadmill and more like a trail you’re blazing, this conversation is your green light to act first and edit later. Subscribe for more myth‑busting mischief, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help fellow rebels find the show. Then tell us: what’s your one scrappy step today?

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House of Voltage is the home of quiet rebellion — where people done with ordinary come to redesign their lives on their own terms.

Hosted by Zoe, Aliveness & Identity Coach.

Find your people. Go deeper.

→ Discover which Quiet Rebel you are: Take the Free Quiz
→ Read, listen and reflect: Join us on Substack
→ Come inside: Voltage: After Hours
→ Coaching: Book a Free Call 

Ordinary is optional.

(*Please note these show notes have been updated retrospectively to reflect the evolution of The Mischief Movement into House of Voltage)