Rebel Poets Rising

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-expression. She challenges listeners to release themselves from the cage of obligation and expectation that stifles their unique voice, inviting a rebellion—whether loud or quiet—that allows us to stand in our differences and explore what truly sets our souls on fire.

Creative Prompts
  • Describe the exact moment you stopped pretending—when you chose to be yourself instead of who everyone wanted you to be. What broke first: your smile, your silence, or your fear?
  • Write about one "should" you buried today. Not "I should be successful" but rather "I should want success the way they define it." Show us how you're rewriting that rule.
  • Your authentic self is a wild thing living in a perfectly ordered garden. What's the first thing it disrupts? What unexpected beauty grows in its wake?
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Connect With Us
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.