Word to the Rise

12/10/2019

This week on the , we sat down with with Kathleen Barber. Barber's debut novel, TRUTH BE TOLD (originally published as ARE YOU SLEEPING), is the basis for the brand new Apple TV+ series of the same name, produced by Reese Witherspoon’s media company, Hello Sunshine, and stars Octavia and Aaron Paul.

Kathleen’s love of writing started at a young age, and just a few years after graduating Northwestern University School of Law and practicing as a lawyer, she made the decision to commit full-time to writing and following her passion.

Tune into her episode now, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe: https://apple.co/2PvfIDa.

‎Show Word to the Rise | A Career Advice Podcast, Ep Writing Your Own Future with Kathleen Barber - Dec 8, 2019

12/02/2019

It’s ! And no, we’re not selling anything, but today’s guest takes us behind the scenes on what it’s really like to sell on Amazon.com.

When Matt Jaffe was working as a real estate associate at a law firm in Florida, he started selling a line of private label skincare products on Amazon with another one of the associates at the firm, who is now his partner. The business eventually turned into an e-commerce consulting company, Amazon Growth Experts. In addition to running Amazon Growth Experts, Jaffe has a solo real estate law practice.

If you're looking to make a new career move, pivot industries entirely or learn more about e-commerce and selling online, Matt Jaffe breaks down the best ways to get into this business. Tune in now and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

‎Show Word to the Rise | A Career Advice Podcast, Ep Navigating a New Industry with Matt Jaffe - Dec 1, 2019

11/18/2019

At 26, Audrey Henson founded College to Congress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is disrupting the pipeline of who becomes congressional staff by helping high-achieving, low-income students secure full-time internships in Congress and covering the true cost of an unpaid internship.

She is dedicated to giving people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences a seat at the table, building a government that works better for everyone.

We had an incredible conversation about finding your voice and confidence at a young age, owning your story, and harnessing the passion when navigating big challenges. If you're looking to launch a disrupting idea, this episode is for you.

Listen now: https://apple.co/2rQ6VU0.

11/11/2019

We are taking off this to pause and honor everyone who has served our great nation. We will see you next Monday!

11/04/2019

🎙🎶 Tremayne B. Smith began as Director of Bands at Rocky Mount High School in Rocky Mount, N.C where he grew the band’s membership by 500% in 3 years. He then served in the offices of U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan, (D-NC), Congressman G. K. Butterfield, (D-NC) and Congressman Conor Lamb, (D-PA). Currently, Tremayne is the Special Assistant to the President & CEO of the JPMorgan Chase Institute.

Tremayne brings energy, passion and drive to everything he sets his mind to. We spoke to him about the power of family and community, how to embrace the next step of your career without leaving the last one behind, and the best ways to handle political conversations on social media. If you’re looking to make a big move in life, this episode is for you.

Listen now and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe: https://apple.co/34wVXB5.

10/28/2019

Today on the podcast we welcome Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman, co-founders of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving.
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Washington DC-natives Soliman and Friedman turned a summer junk hauling business into an international franchise, and they’re not done yet. We had an incredible conversation on how they landed the first ever episode of ABC’s Shark Tank, why they wrote the book they wish they had as entrepreneurs and the value of peers as mentors along the way. ⁣
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If you’re interested in hearing how to start and scale a business from scratch or ways to work with a best friend and stay sane while doing it, this one is for you.

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10/21/2019

Shannon Bahrke Happe is a two-time Olympic medalist and the Chief Inspirational Olympian at Team Empower Hour - the corporate team building and inspiration company she launched in 2017. In 2018, she wrote a book called "Mommy, Why is Your Hair Pink?" and she was most recently named a 2019 Utah Business Forty Under 40 Winner.

We spoke to Shannon about making major life transitions, learning how to ask for help and knowing when to walk away from an unfulfilling, but seemingly perfect job.

Tune in now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe: https://apple.co/2Mw7Jp4.

10/16/2019

‪ Happy Word to the Rise Wednesday, where we share a piece of midweek motivation from Monday’s podcast guest. ‬

‪Listen at Apple Podcasts here, or check us out on Spotify: https://apple.co/2McM0lY. ‬

10/14/2019

Today’s guest, Kamari Chelsea, specializes in public relations and content creation. She launched her creative production and consulting company, which produces her podcast The Truth Report and provides strategic content and marketing consulting to various start-ups. ⁣
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We got super real in our discussion about knowing your worth and professional boundaries, why confidence matters so much at work, how to identify your champion in the workforce and why being a thought leader is NOT the same thing as being an influencer. 👏🎙🗣 If you’re looking to take a stand and let your voice be heard, this episode is for you. ⁣

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10/07/2019

Today on the podcast we welcome Katie Urban, a public relations professional and lifestyle blogger at A Touch of Teal.
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We covered it all in our conversation, including ways to move from a small company to a global corporation and shift industries while doing it, how to use your community effectively while job searching and ways to travel like the bloggers do.⁣
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If you’re interested in blending your passion and profession, this episode is for you.

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