Rebel Poets Rising

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 well-meaning—can prevent meaningful change and impact, emphasizing that leadership isn’t a request but a declaration. This episode sets the foundation for the podcast’s mission: inspiring leaders to defy the status quo and unleash their full potential without apology.

Creative Prompts
  • Write a letter to those cautionary voices that have held you back. Start with ‘Dear Not Yet’ - what do they need to understand about your readiness to lead?
  • Describe a moment when you chose to ‘shake mountains’ instead of counting pebbles. What shifted inside you? What happened next?
  • Create a manifesto titled “Safe Never Changed the World” - what would you tell someone who’s standing at the edge of their own leadership journey?
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Join The Rising
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Rebel Poets Rising is produced by the Istoria Studio. To learn more, visit https://istoria.com/studio/

Creators and Guests

Host
Kate Harris
Managing Partner at Istoria and Author of "The Poet's Rebellion" (releasing April 2025)

What is 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.

They whisper, "Not yet. Wait your turn. Play it safe." But safe never changed the world.
And I was born to shake mountains, not count the pebbles at their feet.
Welcome to the Rebel Poets Rising podcast.

Dearest Rebel, ever notice how the voices around you get louder or negative right
before you're about to do something bold? You know the ones those voices demanding
you ask nicely. Wait your turn. Prove you're ready. The ones who've appointed
themselves judges of your leadership journey. See, they mean well these voices of
caution, but here's what they don't understand. The world doesn't change while you're
waiting for the perfect moment. It changes because someone. Maybe it's you decided
that safe wasn't good enough anymore. Every second spent seeking permission is a
moment of impact lost. Every time you wait for approval, you silence the very voice
the world needs to hear. Think about it. Every leader you admire started before they
felt ready. Every moment and movement began because someone stepped forward as others
stepped back.
It's likely your instincts are telling you something right now, a nudge to lead,
to speak up, maybe to start. Here's the thing, it's not misguided. It's not wrong
and it is absolutely not waiting for a permission slip.
This means firing the gatekeepers holding you back is imperative. Your leadership
isn't a request. It is not up for review. It is not waiting for a green light
from the powers that be. It's a declaration. So Today,
I'm declaring for myself no more permission slips, no more polite waiting,
no more dimming the flame because it makes others uncomfortable.
Here's my question for you. What would you do today if you finally fired your
gatekeepers? Because let's be clear, safe, never change the world.
This is the heart of why the rebel poets rising exists.
It's for you, the leader standing at the edge of your next bold move. For those
feeling the all too familiar push and pull between staying safe and unleashing their
full impact. More than just poetry, this is a spontaneous overflow of powerful
feelings. Every week, I'll be bringing the rising to you with creative prompts,
a little bit of rebel wisdom, and stories that remind you why Define the status quo
is needed now, more than ever. I am your not -so -subtle voice that says,
"Yes, to Define it all, will you unleash that passion from inside of you,
while others continue to tell you to wait, steady the boat, and get back in line.
The Rebel Poets are rising because your passion isn't possible. It's inevitable.
So rise now. I'm your host, Kate Harris, and this is Rebel Poets Rising.
The Rebel Poets Rising podcast is a production of Istoria. To learn more about
Astoria and the Istoria Studio, visit Istoria.com. For more Rebel Poet resources,
visit RebelPoetsRising.com.