What if your job finally supported the life you actually want?
In this episode, Monique sits down with remote-work expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Remote Rebellion, Michelle Coulson, to unpack what freedom really looks like beyond the office, beyond expectations, and beyond the 9–5.
Michelle has helped hundreds of people land remote jobs that align with their values. Originally from the UK, she spent seven years in recruitment before the pandemic pushed her into remote life. Instead of staying in London, she jumped on a plane to Bali, and never looked back. When her company demanded a return to office, she refused, quit, and built Remote Rebellion from the ground up.
Today, she teaches people how to build careers defined by freedom, flexibility, and clarity — not burnout or outdated workplace rules.
This conversation blends career strategy, personal branding, mindset, remote work truth-telling, and the real story of reinvention. If you’re craving more flexibility, exploring remote work, or imagining a different kind of life, this episode is your permission slip.
What You’ll Learn
→ Why remote work is not just working from home
→ The surprising truth about “freedom” and why it looks different for everyone
→ The mindset trap that kills most remote job searches
→ How to stand out in a crowded remote job market
→ What successful job seekers do differently
→ How structure can actually create more freedom
→ How to build real human connection without an office
→ Why personalization is your competitive advantage
→ How to articulate your value so companies actually notice
→ The #1 first step if you’re remote-curious
→ Michelle’s best (and worst) career advice
→ How to build a life that supports you
Timestamps
00:00 — The Dream of Remote Work
02:46 — The Birth of Remote Rebellion
05:53 — The Challenges of Entrepreneurship
08:39 — What Freedom Really Means
11:27 — Why Structure Supports Flexibility
14:19 — Common Misconceptions About Remote Work
17:09 — How to Build Community Outside the Office
22:01 — Mindset Barriers That Hold People Back
27:47 — Value, Clarity & Personal Branding
30:30 — Navigating the Remote Job Market
34:28 — First Steps for Remote-Curious Listeners
35:44 — Best & Worst Career Advice
37:27 — A Message to Your Younger Self
Don’t just work for your life — design it.
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Let’s reimagine what your work (and your life) can look like.
About Our Guest
Michelle Coulson is the CEO & Founder of Remote Rebellion, a global career platform helping people design lives filled with freedom, flexibility, and meaningful work by landing remote jobs that align with their values. Born in the UK, Michelle spent seven years as a recruiter before the 2020 lockdown pushed her into remote work — a moment that changed everything.
Instead of staying in London, she relocated to Bali, embraced the digital-nomad lifestyle, and discovered her true happy place. When the “return to office” order came in 2021, she said no, quit her job, and launched Remote Rebellion.
Since then, she has helped hundreds of professionals worldwide secure remote roles and has partnered with remote-first companies to connect them with top global talent. Her mission is simple: help people work for their lives, not the other way around.
You can follow Michelle and Remote Rebellion here:
• Instagram: @remoterebellion
• LinkedIn: Michelle Coulson
• Website: remoterebellion.com
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