Whether you’re making plans for a new year or just need fresh inspiration, this episode offers actionable insights from industry insiders ready to help you do less—and achieve more!

Welcome to another episode of The Circle Sessions, where I, Brett Johnson, am joined by Izzy Dadosky and Yasmine Robles from Rebel Marketing. As a new year approaches, we reflect on the things we're ready to let go of and what deserves to be carried into the future—both in our businesses and personal growth.

In this episode, our discussion centers around identifying patterns and habits that either hold us back or help us thrive. Yasmine shares her journey of relinquishing control in her business after bringing Izzy on as a partner, and how leaning on others can boost productivity and well-being. Izzy adds her perspective on the challenge of letting go of negativity and the importance of shifting one’s mindset toward positivity and gratitude. We talk openly about burnout, fear of failure, and how comparing ourselves on social media often leads to unnecessary self-doubt.

Together, we explore the benefits of celebrating small wins, whether that’s landing a new client or simply keeping to a manageable work schedule. Izzy brings up the value of keeping things simple—adopting the "KISS" (Keep It Simple, Stupid) method—instead of overcomplicating tasks and strategies. Yasmine recalls how rebranding to Rebel Marketing unleashed their unapologetic brand voice and gave them a more authentic business identity.

We also discuss reframing setbacks as learning opportunities and the art of letting go when things don’t go as planned. Our collective goal is to encourage listeners to assess what’s worth holding onto, celebrate achievements (even with a metaphorical shot!), and move forward with clarity and purpose.

If you want hands-on support with your marketing or podcast journey, check out myrebelmarketing.com and mypodcastguy.com for resources and a way to connect with us directly.

Moments

00:00 "Planning for Growth and Change"

06:09 Manifesting Positivity in 2026

07:59 Turning Negatives Into Opportunities

11:56 Overthinking Missed Opportunities

14:45 "No Control Over Internal Changes"

17:46 Reevaluating Event-Driven Networking

19:55 "Pursuing Value and Celebrations"

24:58 "Push Your Brand Forward"

26:36 "Start Your Podcast Guilt-Free"

5 Keys You'll Learn from This Episode

How to Let Go of Control - Yasmine gets transparent about stepping back in her business and trusting her team, sharing why it’s crucial for growth and sanity.
Beating Burnout & Negativity - Izzy reveals her goal to “gaslight” herself into positivity and Brett shares tips for avoiding comparison traps in the wild world of social media.
Celebrating Both Wins & Losses - The team discusses why acknowledging proposals that didn’t pan out is just as important as ringing the bell when you land a new client.
The Power of Keeping It Simple - Find out why the classic KISS method (“Keep It Simple, Stupid”) is top of mind for Rebel Marketing in 2026—and how overcomplicating things can tank your productivity.
Leaning Into Your Brand Voice - Yasmine and Izzy talk rebranding, finding unapologetic confidence, and making your brand memorable (hint: it’s more than just your logo).

Yasmine works alongside clients to design a website that's driven by strategy, looks amazing, and that you can actually use to grow your podcast, and your business.

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Each week, one of The Circle of Experts talks about critical aspects of growing your podcast. We focus on marketing, social media, monetization, website design, and implementation of all of these to help you make the best podcast possible.

Have a question or an idea for one of our episodes? Send us an email at podcasts@circle270media.com.

The Circle of Experts are:

Yasmine Robles from Rebel Marketing

Tonnisha English-Amamoo of TJE Communications

Don The Idea Guy

Brett Johnson, My Podcast Guy®, from Circle 270 Media® Podcast Consultants

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Letting Go of Control and Celebrating Wins in Podcasting and Business