
A Podcast for Women & Femmes of Color Entrepreneurs
by Gieselle Allen
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
…But It Will Be Podcasted
Throughout history, we’ve been forced to conform to standards of patriarchy, colonization, and capitalism.
It’s time we set fire to it all.
If you’re ready to redefine your version of “success” while also thriving emotionally, financially, and physically, add Revolutionary Rising to your rotation.
Revolutionary Rising is a podcast for women & femmes of color who know they deserve more and refuse to conform.
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Latest Episodes
you don’t have “first world problems”
Download a TranscriptThat’s a wrap on season 2! This episode we are chatting with the amazing Olivia Howard. If you don’t know who they are, I promise you, you will be glad you hopped on this episode. We are wrapping up all the things that were discussed in this...
no one wants you to be perfect
Download a TranscriptThis episode is perfect in all the imperfect ways. We all hold onto this thought, even a little bit whether you are a revolutionary leader or not, that to be the BEST at anything, we must be perfect in all of the ways. Not only is this complete...
you don’t need an “empire”
Download a TranscriptSize… really doesn’t matter! This episode we are talking all about size… business size! There are a whoooooole lot of people out there who will tell you if you don’t want to have a seven figure business with 20+ employees you have a mindset...
prioritizing your needs is revolutionary AF
Download a TranscriptContinuing the conversation about overgiving and boundaries This episode is a love letter to all the people pleasers, responsibility holders, and folks who love to take care of other people. We are conditioned through our formative years to...
you give too much, sib
Download a TranscriptRevolutionary leadership is NOT synonymous with overgiving! Regardless of the season, overgiving is never in. We are chatting all about the ‘why’ of overgiving. You may ask yourself, how do I regulate my giving when I want to serve and give to as...
overcoming isolation in leadership
Download a TranscriptOvercoming the lonely road of leadership After the last episode we know why revolutionary leadership can get so damn lonely, now we are digging into what the fuck to do about it! We CRAVE a community of like minded people, and seek nourishing...
why’s it “lonely at the top”?
Download a TranscriptBased on the saying that we all know, and honestly have felt intimately at some point or another as a revolutionary leader, “it’s lonely at the top”. (I’m using this phrase, recognizing that it’s flawed because revolutionary leadership is...
leaning into your power and leadership
Download a TranscriptAfter discussing the concept of leadership and power in episode two, it is time we discuss the importance of leaning into our leadership and continually seeing and expressing our power. Doing this is necessary to make the massive impact we are...
your toxic relationship w/ power
Download a TranscriptYou might not know this but as a woman or femme of color you probably have a toxic relationship with power and leadership. Don't believe me? Listen to today's episode where we're diving into the concept of power and leadership and why our...
welcome back to season 2
Download a TranscriptWelcome back to Revolutionary Rising! I am coming back loaded with all the things you loved in last season, but also going on a journey together, exploring topics from many sides. Together we are EVOLVING… We are moving on from conversations about...
I have an announcement to make
Download a TranscriptWhen I recorded the first episode of the Revolutionary Rising podcast 6 months ago (can you believe it’s actually been THAT long?!!), I never imagined, not even in my wildest dreams, that this series would go on to touch the hearts and lives of SO...
do you know how powerful your story is?
Download a TranscriptLast year, I met with so many incredible WFOC who pushed me to start my own journey towards self-love, acceptance of my culture, decolonization, revolution, rest, and pretty much everything I keep going on and on about everywhere. So, when I...
It Gets to be Easy
Download a TranscriptPeople have this notion that astrology is this wishy-washy non-science for weird white chicks. I’m curious, is that how you feel too? Well, what if I told you that the science of astrology, of mapping and following the stars, moons and seasons was...
I was in my feelings last week
Download a TranscriptEarlier this week, I spoke to y’all about values and intentionality and how important it is to reassess your relationship with them constantly. Well, what if I told you that intentionality is exactly why I was almost too in my feelings to record a...
let’s talk about intersectionality
You know me as a Black, American mindset coach for WFOC entrepreneurs. But, I’m more than that. I’m a queer, cisgender, able-bodied woman. I’m a wife, a psychic and a medium, a former reality TV producer, an avid reader, a dancer, a writer, a dog mama...the list goes...
Is it easy being intentional?
If your New Year’s resolution for 2021 was to lead your business from a place of rest and intentionality, how’s that working out for ya? If I had to take a wild guess, I’d assume, your path to intentionality could be going a lot smoother. If that’s the case, no...
how do you feel?
Download a TranscriptIn the past 24 hours, it’s probably been a struggle to feel good. You may have been triggered back into the conditioning whiteness has created for us… ...you know, the one that tells us that struggle is our only identity. Whiteness keeps us so...
my biggest f-up this year
Download a TranscriptIt’s not easy for me to admit when I make a mistake. My brain keeps telling me “Gieselle, no one’s gonna work with you if they think you’re not an expert. No one trusts people who make mistakes. Hide your flaws. You gotta be perfect and shiny all...
step 1 to mending your relationship with $$$ ASAP
Download a TranscriptWhile browsing through today’s guest’s Instagram, I came across a quote that might’ve just changed my life: Making a money mistake doesn’t make you bad at money You have NO idea how physically relieved I was to read that. Unless you do. Because as...
you’re not always right
Download a TranscriptAs entrepreneurs, change-makers, and leaders, we’re obsessed with the idea of being right. Of doing the right thing, saying the right words, committing to the right cause. It’s all we strive to be in life and in business. To be right. Perfect....
burn it all down
Download a TranscriptIf you’ve been following me for a while, you probably already know that I began my revolutionary journey earlier this year. And let’s make one thing clear: it wasn’t a walk in the park. But, in many ways, I also had it relatively easy. I had the...
your divine truth
Download a TranscriptWhen you listen to today’s episode of the Revolutionary Rising podcast, you’re gonna hear me sound all put together, articulate, and confident, feeling perfectly okay with exposing my vulnerabilities to the community... But that’s all thanks to my...
Revolutionary Leadership
Download a TranscriptLeadership sounds like a super loaded word, doesn’t it? The moment you hear it, your mind immediately jumps to the heavy-duty stuff. Y’know, the saving the world, leading board room meetings, running for President kinda thing? Let’s be honest: A...
what’s YOUR vision?
Download a TranscriptI want you to take a deep breath, look in the mirror right now and ask yourself this: What am I moving towards? That question is the springboard for all kinds of follow-up questions. And ones that are fucking difficult to answer. Earlier this...
honesty is the best policy (for your business too)
We’re all WFOC entrepreneurs who are busy conquering the world and revolutionizing our communities. But there’s one word that still gets us all jittery and weak in the knees. Transparency. There, I said it. Most of us (me included!) are still terrified of showing up...
Today isn’t going to be easy…
2020 has NOT been our year. Just like you, I’ve been deeply impacted by the energetics and the actual circumstances of the year. And the election is no different. Keeping that in mind, I wanted to do something special for you all today… and take a moment to talk about...
Do you know who you REALLY are?
Let’s do something real quick. Just close your eyes and think back to when you were a kid. What do you remember? Can you recall what your childhood was like? As kids, it’s natural for us to do the things that make us feel safe, loved and appreciated. Our choices,...
Has capitalism stripped you of your humanity?
Entrepreneurs love to romanticize the grind. This idea that you should put your whole life on hold and slog it out every single day till you reach this mythical mountaintop from where your business will flow perfectly forever after. That’s just a steaming pile of...
Bullshit with glimpses of light
We’re taught to treat ‘community’ as a dirty word. ‘Success’ in business only comes from flying solo. A community only hinders you with jealousy and sabotage. Hell, up until earlier this year, feeling comfortable in a community was one of my biggest struggles as an...
Individual vs Community: which side are you on?
Capitalism thrives on individualism, competition, and on out-doing one another. And it’s made us unlearn the value of community in our culture. Our relationships are transactional. We’re all strangers. We’re all only here for ourselves. Individualism might help us...
Are you listening to your body?
The body cannot be reasoned with, it has to be felt. Our minds are incredible places that are capable of rationalizing hurt, numbing pain, and repressing suffering. And sometimes, we get so caught up in making sure that our minds are a-okay that we forget to listen to...
Why quantum leaping sucks
“Get rich quick!” “Quadruple your income overnight!” “You aren’t successful if you’re not successful FAST!” These lines ring a bell? ‘Cause these words are the mantra of the entrepreneurship world. They’re the narratives that our ‘hustle and grind’ culture is built...
So, is hustling really worth it?
If you know anything about me, you know my #1 hustle when it comes to business is saying no to the idea of ‘the hustle.’ Entrepreneurship should be about equal energy exchange, reconnecting with your community, and marketing based on relationships, not numbers. And...
Magic is a 5-letter word. So is Trust.
Do you fold up and hide away parts of yourself in order to fit in and be valued and accepted? Because I used to. Here’s the sad truth: as women and femmes of color, we were taught to be silent, to be invisible, to fit into a tiny little boy, and stay out of the way....
Your ears aboutta be blessed 🙌
Top 3 lessons we learn as WOC in business? Deny your humanity and ignore your intuition Trust NO ONE Fit into default white culture or be the niche weirdo When you’re force-fed all of this all day long, even tipping a toe out of line is terrifying. But y’know what got...
The Fire’s Been Lit
I’m not gonna lie, hitting record on the first episode of this podcast was one of the most terrifying things I’ve done in years. And trust me y’all, doing things that scare the shit out of me is basically my modus operandi. But, I knew I had to push through, hit play,...


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