Videos

Sam Thiara is a TEDxSFU speaker and created the phrase ‘Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary’. That resonated with me- there are so many extraordinary events, and we can miss them if we see them just as ordinary. Taking each event of life and creating a story to share with…

Arushi Nigam- Fitness Revolutionary Encourages Women to Be in Sync with their Body In this episode of the In the Rising podcast, (https://www.intherisingpodcast.com/) host Bettina Brown welcomes Arushi Nigam (https://fitafterbreastcancer.com/about/) , a fitness revolutionary who emphasizes the importance of being in sync with our bodies. The conversation begins with a…

In this episode of "In the Rising Podcast," (https://www.intherisingpodcast.com/) host Bettina M Brown (https://fitafterbreastcancer.com/about/) 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…

In this episode of "Darlene Morant's Guide to Navigating Motherhood as a New Mom, (https://darlenemorant.com/) " host Bettina M. Brown (https://fitafterbreastcancer.com/about/) is joined by Darlene Morant, a newborn care specialist and a mom of four children. Darlene shares her expertise and insights into supporting new moms and helping them identify…

In a year when racism has made headline news over and over again – how can we break down the walls to understand the life experiences of others who are not like us? Friendships. In her new book - THESE WALLS BETWEEN US - author Wendy Sanford, (https://www.wendysanford-thesewallsbetweenus.com/book) a white…

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…

Domestic Violence. This is a term that pulls up images of pain, bruises, sadness. The thing is domestic violence is more than that. It can be emotional and psychological in nature, not just physical. When we feel safe at home, we can go out and realize that we can be…

In this episode of the "In the Rising" podcast, (https://www.intherisingpodcast.com/) host Bettina M. Brown (https://fitafterbreastcancer.com/about/) welcomes Rena Romano, an author, advocate, TEDx speaker, and survivor of sexual abuse (https://renaromano.com/) . Rena shares her powerful testimony and discusses her journey to healing and transformation. She emphasizes the importance of breaking the…

In this episode of the podcast "How Miranda Oh Invites You to Hold Your Chin Up and Embrace Self-Confidence," Miranda Oh shares her personal journey of overcoming divorce and rebuilding her life. She reflects on the challenges she faced both financially and emotionally, and how she ultimately found healing through…

Balm Box Founder Liz Benditt named a #WomanOfAction by Susan G. Komen Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri!! Liz created The Balm Box (https://thebalmbox.com/) - which features functional self-care and gifts for cancer patients. Liz tells her story in this podcast, and provides excellent perspective for those going through cancer,…

The podcast episode titled "Reclaiming Your Sanity: Lindsay Dunlap's Strategies for Stressed Moms" discusses Lindsay Dunlap's personal journey and the strategies she has developed for stressed moms. The episode begins with Lindsay sharing the catalyst for her rise - her husband's accident. Lindsay describes herself as a farm wife and…

In this episode, Ashley Michelle shares her powerful journey of triumph over trauma. Titled "Finding Strength Through Tragedy," the book focuses on the healing process after experiencing horrific traumas. Ashley opens up about the various layers of trauma she has encountered throughout her life, starting from witnessing her biological dad's…

Martha Bodyfelt's Tips for Successful Women on Thriving Post-Divorce through Coaching In this podcast episode, our guest Martha Bodyfelt (https://marthabodyfelt.com/) , a divorce relationship coach, shares invaluable insights on how to navigate life after the trauma of divorce. We explore the importance of learning to negotiate and thrive in this…

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…

Martial Arts has long shown that it helps increase concentration, relaxation, focus and self-esteem. Kelly Motley shares her experience with boxing before during and after breast cancer. She also shares her experience in her new book, The Fight for My Life: Boxing through Chemo. Thank you for your time and…

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…

Dr. Saloni Singh is a Life Coach, Physician, Podcaster, but she is a person that really wants to help people achieve mental, emotional & spiritual fitness globally. She's passionate about closing the gap between practical world and spiritual world. She has so much to offer, and I am excited to…

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…

n this podcast episode, Joseph Okaly shares his insights on the intersection of self-love and financial planning, particularly in relation to young families. Joseph explains how he realized the importance of applying financial planning principles to his own life and how it motivated him to help others in similar situations.…

Imagine: You are sitting on a rocking chair, drinking iced (or hot) tea, and you strike up a conversation with the person next to you. As they share their story, you start to hang on to every word, and know that you are forever changed by their story. You have…

Brach Goetz is just a cool lady! I had the opportunity to speak to her, about her 39 (soon to be 40) Children's Books that include real-life message in them. She also talked about her memoir: Searching for God in the Garbage, and how she identified what life she wanted--one…

When some people speak, more comes across than just words. When hearing Gayle Petrillo (https://phoenix-society.org/news/meet-gayle-petrillo) , you hear Confidence, Joy, Peace, Perseverance and Kindness. In this podcast, Gayle describes the burn as a young child that nearly killed her. She describes body shame, and learning to be more confident day…

What a JOY it was to speak with Heather Hutchison. We covered topics such as challenges of disabilities, fitting in and finding her voice through writing. She is an award-winning singer/songwriter and author from Vancouver Island, Canada who has been blind since birth. She is the author of Holding on…

Greetings! I had the fortune of interviewing a true world traveler and someone who is making HUGE impacts on our world by being an international teacher. If you are not sure on how to find resources on becoming an international teacher, look no further! Jess Gosling's Website (https://jessgoslingearlyyearsteacher.com/) , Linkd…