Self-Improvement Episodes

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Caramel Lucas' story is great. She was a shy young girl, but grew up to really love the skin she is in and face her fears. She attributes the love of her family for this, and the confidence and love that she received. Caramel Lucas I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage you to share it, and I invite you to leave a 5-Star Review. It does so much for putting this podcast in the hands o...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. OVERTHINKING ABOUT YOU: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, &/or Depression By ALLISON RASKIN ALLISON RASKIN is a New York Times bestselling author. She is also the co-host of the popular podcast Just Between Us and co-creator of a YouTube channel by the same name. Allison has written and developed multiple TV shows and created the original scripted podcast Gossip. A vocal mental health advoc...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Cheryl Ilov is an incredible woman. I am so thrilled that I had the opportunity to speak with her. She shares her story with vibrance, grace and a zeal for life. In this episode she shares how a traumatic experience shaped her life, and how circumstance also forever changed it. Cheryl's Website: Cheryl has multiple health care degrees (Respiratory and Physical Therapist to name a few) and certifications and focuses...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. After reading an article in Buzzfeed about a person bringing in migrant workers into North Carolina, Author E.C. Hanes, paused… took notice and decided to learn more. As a resident of North Carolina and knowing that over 200,000 people come in each year for migrant work (from agriculture to hospitality) became curious and investigated. These essential workers are necessary for the fabric of America, and he wrote a nove...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Reneé Rodriguez helps women in custody battles against a narcissistic co-parent to go into family court and get the custody arrangement that's best for their kids. These women have suffered psychological abuse at the hands of their former partners and are working to ensure their children are protected from further cruelty. Her company is called Best Foot Forward, has been around for several years. Reneé has been a coach for y...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Aunia Kahn's work in trauma and mental health has grown over the years and has created a launching pad for the Healing Art Creatively Program. Art and trauma-related work first came together as a passion and purpose with her career’s first exhibition Voices Within Surviving Through the Arts (St. Louis Artist Guild 2005) where her art took on subjects of abuse and trauma and was awarded for her endeavors. Later, she was in...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you even a writer? I have asked this question so many times… as has (probably) every writer. Paulette Perhach's life started with financial disaster and the accidental death of her father when she was 17, she started started out with a victim mentality. Paulette admits to feeling entitled and waited for success to come to her. It wasn't until she had an experience through the Peace Corps that she lea...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. “You need a mentor!” Perhaps you have heard these words somewhere along your career path as well. But, what makes a good mentor? Most people would describe a mentor as someone who “has been there and done that,” and now is sharing their knowledge and experience. Basically a mentor is a trusted advisor or leader. But, so what exactly? Doug Lawrence, creator of TalentC has taken that “so what” and created an entire progr...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Want to be intentionally fabulous? Have you struggled through a divorce, and want to rebuild your life? My guest today is Kelli Calabrese and she has walked this walk. Kelli has been a Life Coach for most of her career, and now helps women learn to rebuild their life after a divorce. She is the best selling author of several books such as Success Habits of Super Achievers and Passionistas. Website: I invite you to...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Amanda Love is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who shares her story about Fibroymalgia both in book and podcast form. Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome that requires attention to the Immune and Digestive systems. Amanda decided to learn more about fibromyalgia to support herself and others. I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage you to share it, and I invit...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Episode Summary What causes relationships to slowly break down—even when both people genuinely love each other? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown sits down with author and relationship coach Matthew Fray, author of This Is How Your Marriage Ends. Matthew shares the painful experience that led him from divorce and regret to becoming a writer and coach helping couples understand the subtle habits that e...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. As an expert in the integration of purpose and success, Sigrid bridges ancient wisdom and modern leadership to help those who are ready to up-level their game in life, leadership and entrepreneurship, through looking at the person behind the business and aligning with a higher version of themselves. Through her online -1 on 1 and group- coaching programs; live workshops and retreats, podcast and influential online presence, ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Did you know by simply looking up at the stars, you could improve your personal growth? Astronomical Mindfulness offers fascinating insights while providing: · A new way to observe and understand our amazing skies · Mindfulness tools for living in the moment and considering your place in space · A history of how humans throughout time have connected to the cosmos · Interactive elements to enhance your observations and brin...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Feminine Energy is something we all have. It is about building connection with the flow of life and building creativity. Julie Foucht from Julie Foucht Coaching , has a weekly Podcast -The Art of Feminine Business Podcast in which she has conversations with other women in business. Julie shares how she did all the right things... better marketing plan, social media... but felt exhausted and worn out until-- she foun...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. " We all need more money in the hands of women so that women can properly advocate for themselves and because when women have more money a heap of collaborative work takes place. " Virginia's Website: The Money Project The Money Project Podcast If you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage you to share it, and I invite you to leave a 5-Star Review. It does so much for putting this podcast in the hands of those that ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Wonder how to create a successful career? EducationExperienceMore Education and ExperienceNetworking- .... ummm....what?Mark Herschberg has spent a great deal of his career teaching at MIT- about dynamic career strategy, developing a high-value network and building leadership skills. Because it is often overlooked in our education.... 1 Minute Book Summary: The Career Toolkit Leadership, networking, negotiati...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Influence, Beauty, Mission: Keke Olisemeka from Style Your Selfie shares her story on this episode. "We are all born to influence!" Keke Olisemeka has a great deal of energy. She is a social influence strategist, entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of the The Global Style Your Success Project. This is a community for multi-passionate female entrepreneurs to design their Business | Life | Relationships according to their own idea of ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Not sure how to interact or have a relationship with someone who has ADHD and/or Bipolar Disorder? My guest today is Lisa Jones, who shares her story about navigating these waters as a parent and as a partner. In her own words... " All three of my kids have either a physical or mental condition that has and will need continued treatment. My eldest, my son, in addition to diabetes, has ADHD and Bipolar disorder....

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Lisa Santiago McNeill has overcome childhood abuse and molestation, being a runaway at 13, dropping out of school at 16, using drugs and being used for her body to go on to a 20 year career at IBM, starting after-school program for children, to finally leave it all, write her book. Discovering Your Why: A Journey to Wholeness and help other women to find their inner strength and power. She is now a successful 6 figure co...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. After reading Qian Julie Wang's story in Beautiful Country, I felt as though I was there with her- a silent observer on the wall or in her classroom. Qian Julie shares her story of a girl who moves to the Beautiful Country, as it is and has been known to so many people wanting to move here. To read her story, as a born American, and as a person that had it "easier" I was awed by her resilience and embarrassed that th...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of "In the Rising Podcast," host Bettina M Brown interviews Paula Telizyn, a successful business owner, author, and consultant. Paula shares her journey of transitioning from being a solopreneur to running her own business. During the conversation, Paula talks about her experiences and the challenges she faced while building companies from scratch. She also shares valuable insights on how to overcome obstac...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this podcast episode, Nathalie Plomondon Thomas, the creator of ThinkYourself Academy, shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and negative self-talk to pursue her dreams as an entrepreneur and professional speaker. She reveals how she initially struggled with the voice in her head that told her she wasn't good enough and couldn't succeed. Despite her limited English skills at the time, she persevered and pur...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. My guest today, Alexia, spent years being abused by family members and describes her process and her process of freedom and how she began to walk from a dark place into a light. I'm excited for you to hear her story. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. It does so much to bring exposure to the podcast and helps lift others up...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Kyriaki aka Katie Elizabeth Chonacas is a Greek-American Powerhouse! She has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, acting in "Legacy", "Cold Case," and "CSI: NY, and Righteous Kill" to name a few. When you think "artist," think about Katie. She has so much to offer in this podcast, which I separated into two parts. She has maintained her sense of self, and presents with a depth of knowledge of multiple body-sou...