Welcome to 9to5 Work Rebels
9to5 Work Rebels is a podcast for anyone ready to rewrite the rules of work.
Hosted by PR and comms strategist, author and rebel-in-chief Ebony Gayle, the show spotlights professionals and creatives from global majority backgrounds who are pushing past outdated norms — and making work, work for them.
🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms.
📍 New series out now — featuring guests from People Like Us, Black Comms Network, and more.
🎧 Listen to the Latest Episodes
Catch the latest episodes right here. We feature honest conversations with inspiring guests from the world of comms, content, tech, education, wellness and more.
🎧 Featured Episode: Ella Darlington — Former Head of Comms @ Creative Access
“Some people’s hearts & minds will never change.”
In this powerful conversation, Ella opens up about navigating race, identity and working in creative comms — from speaking truth to power to knowing when it’s time to walk away.
📍 A must-listen for anyone doing the work and doing the soul-searching.
🧠 What We Talk About
– Breaking barriers and navigating bias in the workplace
– Entrepreneurship and escaping the 9–5
– Finding joy, purpose and success on your own terms
– Soft power, cultural sense, and community uplift
– Guests from comms, DEI, tech, content, wellness and more
💬 What Listeners Are Saying
“Powerful conversations that don’t feel like just another DEI tickbox.”
“Ebony asks the questions we *wish* we heard more often.”
📩 Want to Be a Guest or Sponsor?
We’re always on the lookout for bold voices and aligned partnerships.
📥 Email: 9to5workrebels@gmail.com
Or head to the Contact page to get in touch.