In this episode of the Rise to Freedom podcast, host Cecilia Columbus, your Freedom Empowerment Coach, shares how to pause, pray, and choose wisdom when you have a lot to say but know you need to hold back. Drawing from Proverbs 15:1, Cecilia offers faith-based strategies for protecting your peace, filtering your words, and staying aligned with your God-given purpose.

She also invites educators of faith to join her upcoming anthology, Still Standing: Stories of Faith, Resilience, and Purpose in Education. If you’ve taught through personal storms and want your voice heard, this is your moment to rise.

Connect with Cecilia:

• Instagram: @risewithcecilia

• Website (Anthology + Coaching): cmcolumbusenterprise.com

• Website (Digital eBooks + Products): freedomencourages.com

• Email: [email protected]

Explore 101 Empowerment Hour coaching, e-books, workshops, and opportunities to join her anthology or digital programs.

Remember, God has already given you everything you need to rise.

Season 2 of the Rise to Freedom podcast is officially here — and we’re starting off with gratitude, growth, and a powerful reminder: you are not alone in your healing journey.

In this episode, your host Cecilia Columbus, Freedom Empowerment Coach, reflects on hitting 1,000+ plays across 69 countries, the top-performing episodes from Season 1, and the lessons that resonated the most — like how to forgive, how to overcome procrastination, and how to rise when life doesn’t go as planned.

You’ll also hear:

• A powerful tip from the most-played episode, How to Forgive

• What to expect in Season 2 (think deeper healing, emotional release, faith, and walking boldly in purpose)

• A call for educators to join the Still Standing anthology

• And a personal encouragement if you’re navigating burnout, self-doubt, or simply trying to keep going

This isn’t just another episode — it’s your reminder that healing is possible, and your story still matters.

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Resources Mentioned:

Explore journals, guides, and tools to help you heal, release, or create at:

FreedomEncourages.com

Interested in writing your story as an educator? Join the anthology project at:

CMColumbusEnterprise.com

Or email Cece directly at: [email protected]

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Let’s Connect:

Follow Cecilia on Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

Visit the full platform: CMColumbusEnterprise.com

Email for coaching, collaborations, or anthology interest: [email protected]

In this bold finale of 30 Days of Boldness, Cecilia Columbus closes the series with a powerful word inspired by Jael in Judges 4. Learn how to walk in bold obedience, trust what’s in your hands, and step into your bold era with confidence. This is your charge to rise.

📲 Ways to Connect with Me:

🌎 Website: CMColumbusEnterprise.com

📩 Email: [email protected]

📱 Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

🎙️ Podcast: Rise to Freedom

📚 Resources & Coaching: FreedomEncourages.com

In this episode of Rise to Freedom, Cecilia Columbus encourages you to see the bold, healed, and purpose-filled version of yourself that God already sees. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the version of you built for survival, this episode will help you cast a fresh vision for your future and boldly walk into your becoming.

📲 Ways to Connect with Me:

🌎 Website: CMColumbusEnterprise.com

📩 Email: [email protected]

📱 Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

🎙️ Podcast: Rise to Freedom

📚 Resources & Coaching: FreedomEncourages.com

In this episode of Rise to Freedom, Cecilia Columbus shares her personal journey from overworking to embracing God-ordained rest. From working five jobs to learning how to rest without guilt, she reminds us that rest is not weakness — it’s a faith move. If you’ve been feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck in hustle mode, this episode is your invitation to breathe and boldly rest.

📲 Ways to Connect with Me:

🌎 Website: CMColumbusEnterprise.com

📩 Email: [email protected]

📱 Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

🎙️ Podcast: Rise to Freedom

📚 Resources & Coaching: FreedomEncourages.com

In this episode of Rise to Freedom, Cecilia Columbus unpacks what it truly means to make a bold move. If you’ve been overthinking, procrastinating, or waiting on a “perfect moment” — this is your sign. Learn how to recognize when it’s time to shift and how to take action in faith, not fear.

📲 Ways to Connect with Me:

🌎 Website: CMColumbusEnterprise.com

📩 Email: [email protected]

📱 Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

🎙️ Podcast: Rise to Freedom

📚 Resources & Coaching: FreedomEncourages.com

In this episode of Rise to Freedom, Cecilia Columbus shares the power of moving in silence. Sometimes, God calls us to obey in private before we’re ever seen in public. This message is for the woman who’s in a quiet season — trusting God without the applause, clarity, or approval. Boldness doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it whispers, “Keep going.”

Connect with Cecilia:

• Website: www.CMColumbusEnterprise.com

• Email: [email protected]

• Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

• Anthology Interest: Reach out to join the Still Standing educator anthology!

In this powerful episode of Rise to Freedom, Cecilia Columbus breaks down the story of Abraham in Genesis 22, showing how real boldness in faith doesn’t always come with details — it comes with trust. If you’ve ever had to walk blindly, follow God without clarity, or give up something dear to your heart, this message will help you faith it till you make it. You don’t need to see the ram to keep walking — the provision is waiting on the other side of obedience.

Connect with Cecilia:

• Website: www.CMColumbusEnterprise.com

• Email: [email protected]

• Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

• Anthology Interest: Reach out to join the Still Standing educator anthology!

In this episode of Rise to Freedom, Cecilia Columbus dives into the power of setting boundaries with boldness. Learn how to say “yes” to your purpose and “no” to distractions without guilt or apology. Cecilia shares personal stories and practical questions that will help you protect your peace, honor your calling, and stop overcommitting. This episode is your permission slip to be bold about what you allow in your space.

• Website: www.CMColumbusEnterprise.com

• Email: [email protected]

• Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

• Anthology Interest: Reach out to join the Still Standing educator anthology!

In this powerful episode of Rise to Freedom, Cecilia Columbus gets real about what it means to dress for the bolder version of yourself. From bodycon dresses that didn’t reflect her purpose to confidently rocking jeans and a t-shirt, she shares her journey of releasing the old to align with the woman God was calling her to become. This episode is for every woman who’s been wondering how style, healing, and boldness intersect.

📲 Ways to Connect with Me:

🌎 Website: CMColumbusEnterprise.com

📩 Email: [email protected]

📱 Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia

🎙️ Podcast: Rise to Freedom

📚 Resources & Coaching: FreedomEncourages.com