In this episode we talk with Patrick Kelly, the man behind 'Cheese Louise Sandwiches'. Pat shares his journey to finding his way to owning a small restaurant that quickly became a fan favorite to locals in a small town. Discover how he literally rose from the ashes after a heartbreaking tragedy. The result leading him back into the spotlight of his fans and supporters of his well known and loved menu.

Find Cheese Louise on Fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086426177783

Join the conversation with Bea Fletcher and get an insight to her drive and motivation. She was told by God to start a TikTok and it has lead her to becoming internationally known and a published author. You can find her on TikTok, YouTube and across social media spreading her joyous messages.

Find Betty Bling Fletcher on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettyfletcher3738

Find Bea's book here: https://www.amazon.com/b-fletcher-Speaking-Heart-Beginning/dp/B0DS9Y6SQ2

In this episode, we continue the conversation in this two-part series with Alex Loredo. You may know him from his YouTube channel - The Blessed Carpenter.

Alex has a touching story and it shows that even from the depths of darkness, you can rise up and be a success in your own life.

You can find Alex on YouTube - The Blessed Carpenter.

In this episode we talk with Alex Loredo - better known to his followers on YouTube as, The Blessed Carpenter. Alex doesn't hold back on sharing his journey during this conversation. We get deep, we get real, and we get a behind-the-scenes look at what motivated him to make videos.

Buckle up - this is quite the journey!

This is a two-part series - join us for episode 58 for the second half.

To check out Alex's videos and subscribe to his channel - check out the link below: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlessedCarpenterCo

In this episode, we talk with Sharon Barnes. She is a sign language interpreter and newly published author of Shanghai Sunset.

We discuss the challenges to not being able to find your Grandmother due to her being authentic to herself as an Indigenous person.

We talk about the challenges to being a sign language interpreter.

We also get into what her journey was like becoming a self-published author. Along with how the words of someone she met at a writer's conference changed the trajectory of her path to becoming published.

To find out more about Sharon -

https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wilson.58118/?_rdr

check out her website:

https://www.sharonabarnes.com/

In this episode, we talk with Kelly Brown of Rose Colored Lens Photography. She is an Oklahoma based photographer with a passion for learning brought her into the medical field. Yet, her creative side would not be denied and she found herself on the path to photography.

Kelly unexpectedly found her way to bereavement photography. In our conversation, she shares her personal journey of the challenges and joy she has discovered in this genre of photography.

To learn more about Kelly:

https://www.rosecoloredlensphoto.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088954846444

In this episode, we talk with Sherie Grossman. She is an educator with a focus on music. With her expertise and finesse for teaching, she has an incredible ability to connect with her students. WIth her skills at teaching, she has not only inspired her students but changed their lives.

Sherie is an award winning teacher. You can find her teaching in the Nashville, TN area and occasionally in a nationally syndicated parade.

In this episode we speak with Hadonica Murphy. She is an incredible person with a beautiful talent. She has worked hard to create a successful photography business and coaching business. Hadonica shares her story about being in the foster care system to rising above and curating a dream for herself.

Join us for this episode as it is very motivating.

You can find more about Hadonica at:

https://www.hadonicasphotography.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HadonicasPhotography/

https://www.instagram.com/hadonicasphotography/

This is part three of the series with Donovan Bankhead.

We are given a great opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes insight on Donovan's story from student music to owning a highly respected music store.

This journey that we share shows the various options that are available to someone who loves music and wants to make it their life and career..

To connect with Donovan please check out the links below: https://erniewilliamson.com / donovanbankhead / erniewilliamsonmusic

Welcome to Season Two of Journey to the Rise!

After a long and unintended hiatus the podcast returns.

We continue our conversation with Donovan Bankhead - President and owner of Ernie Williamson's Music. We get into the depts of the importance a music store plays not only for students, but also how it benefits music teachers. Welcome to part two of the conversation. Join us for this uplifting, heartwarming story of success with Donovan Bankhead.

To connect with Donovan please check out the links below

: https://erniewilliamson.com

donovanbankhead

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