RISE Urban Nation: Amplifying Black & Pan-African Voices Worldwide

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Subscribe to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast and connect with Dr. Pamela Buchanan at LinkedIn.

Credits:

• Host: Taryell Simmons
• Guest: Dr. Pamela Buchanan
• Music: Will Maker
• Production Team: RISE Urban Nation

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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Call-to-Action:

Subscribe to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast and connect with Dr. Pamela Buchanan at LinkedIn.

Credits:

• Host: Taryell Simmons
• Guest: Dr. Pamela Buchanan
• Music: Will Maker
• Production Team: RISE Urban Nation

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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• Haze’s early passion for fashion and how her Kenyan roots influenced her career

• The biggest challenges she faced and how she overcame self-doubt

• Her philosophy on fearlessness and abundance—and how you can apply it in your life

• The power of representation in the fashion industry and beyond

• Practical advice for entrepreneurs, creatives, and those stepping into their purpose

🔗 Follow Haze:

• Instagram: @styledbyhazeb

• Brand Page: @hausofbaraza

• Upcoming Summit: Rise and Thrive Summit (Join the Facebook group!)

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Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode! Let’s rise together and embrace the power of our own stories. Stay fearless! 🚀

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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• Guest: Daron Franklin, founder of F42 Empowerment

• Key Topics: Leadership, resilience, career transitions, and personal development

• Highlights:

•  Daron’s journey from New Orleans to becoming a coach and entrepreneur
• How coaching shaped his leadership philosophy
• Overcoming challenges and redefining success
• Practical tools for building confidence and empowering teams
• Inspiring stories of community impact through F42 Empowerment

Resources Mentioned:

• F42 Empowerment: www.daronfranklin.com

• Instagram: @coach2_inspire

• LinkedIn: Daron Franklin

Credits:

• Host: Taryell Simmons
• Music: Will Maker
• Production Team: RISE Urban Nation

Call-to-Action:

Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation and share this episode with someone seeking inspiration for their entrepreneurial journey. Let’s continue to amplify the voices shaping the Black and Pan-African entrepreneurial landscape!

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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In this special year-end episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons reflects on the triumphs and challenges of 2024. Joined in spirit by co-host Adesola, who has shown incredible strength through her health journey and personal challenges, this episode is filled with heartfelt moments and key lessons learned.

Listeners can expect:

• Personal reflections on navigating adversity and celebrating resilience

• Exciting updates for 2025, including biweekly episodes and new resources for entrepreneurs

• The power of self-care and community in overcoming life’s challenges

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about Adesola’s company, High Gear: https://www.instagram.com/myhygear/

• Stay connected with RISE Urban Nation: https://linktr.ee/riseurbannation

Call-to-Action:

Subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with your network. Let’s rise together as we enter a new year of possibilities and growth.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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Join us for a transformative conversation with Rodney Lawson, a leadership coach, professional speaker, and founder of Rodney Lawson LLC. Rodney shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing in Buffalo, NY, to achieving corporate success and ultimately becoming a TEDx speaker and leadership coach. Learn how core values—love, trust, honesty, and respect—shaped his leadership style and became the foundation of his consulting practice. Rodney also discusses his struggles with rejection, his pivotal career moments, and the personal growth that led to his fulfilling path today.

Highlights:

• Rodney’s early life lessons and career beginnings in corporate America.

• How rejection became a catalyst for his success.

• The four essential values of leadership and how they create loyalty and influence.

• Rodney’s pivot to becoming a professional coach and TEDx speaker.

• Actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders.

🌟 Call-to-Action:

Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast and share this episode with your network. Learn more about Rodney’s work at RodneySpeaks.com and text MAGNET to 55444 to connect with him directly.
 

🎙️ Hosted by: Taryell Simmons

🎶 Music by: Will Maker

🔗 Visit us at RISE Urban Nation Podcast.

Stay tuned for more empowering stories and insights in our next episode!

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Stay Connected:
🌐 RISEUrbanNation.com
📲 Instagram: @RiseUrbanNation
🎥 YouTube: Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation
🔗 Linktree: All Links

Unite. Uplift. Ignite. 🔥

Join us for a transformative conversation with Rodney Lawson, a leadership coach, professional speaker, and founder of Rodney Lawson LLC. Rodney shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing in Buffalo, NY, to achieving corporate success and ultimately becoming a TEDx speaker and leadership coach. Learn how core values—love, trust, honesty, and respect—shaped his leadership style and became the foundation of his consulting practice. Rodney also discusses his struggles with rejection, his pivotal career moments, and the personal growth that led to his fulfilling path today.

Highlights:

• Rodney’s early life lessons and career beginnings in corporate America.
• How rejection became a catalyst for his success.
• The four essential values of leadership and how they create loyalty and influence.
• Rodney’s pivot to becoming a professional coach and TEDx speaker.
• Actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders.

🌟 Call-to-Action:

Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast and share this episode with your network. Learn more about Rodney’s work at RodneySpeaks.com and text MAGNET to 55444 to connect with him directly.

🎙️ Hosted by: Taryell Simmons

🎶 Music by: Will Maker

🔗 Visit us at RISE Urban Nation Podcast.

Stay tuned for more empowering stories and insights in our next episode!

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Stay Connected:
🌐 RISEUrbanNation.com
📲 Instagram: @RiseUrbanNation
🎥 YouTube: Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation
🔗 Linktree: All Links

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Join us in this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast as we explore the transformative journeys of Dominic Turner and Sunshine Hodges, leaders of the Turner Foundation for Community Advocacy. Dominic shares his transition from a corporate career to founding a nonprofit that focuses on empowering underserved communities in Atlanta. Sunshine discusses her integral role in building the foundation’s strategies and fostering impactful partnerships.

Key takeaways:

• Overcoming fear to pursue your calling.

• The importance of mentorship and coalition building.

• How corporate skills can transform nonprofit initiatives.

• The power of community support in driving social change.

Learn about their innovative mentorship program for high school students and how their first event laid the groundwork for future successes. Gain insights into navigating challenges in nonprofit leadership and the actionable steps to build a sustainable impact.

Connect with the Turner Foundation:

• Website: joincommunityadvocacy.org
• Facebook: Turner Foundation on Facebook
• Instagram: @turner_foundation
• LinkedIn: Turner Foundation LinkedIn

🎙️ Call to Action:

Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation for more inspiring stories. Share this episode with your network, and let’s keep rising to the occasion together.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Stay Connected:
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📲 Instagram: @RiseUrbanNation
🎥 YouTube: Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation
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Unite. Uplift. Ignite. 🔥

Join us in this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast as we explore the transformative journeys of Dominic Turner and Sunshine Hodges, leaders of the Turner Foundation for Community Advocacy. Dominic shares his transition from a corporate career to founding a nonprofit that focuses on empowering underserved communities in Atlanta. Sunshine discusses her integral role in building the foundation’s strategies and fostering impactful partnerships.

Key takeaways:

• Overcoming fear to pursue your calling.
• The importance of mentorship and coalition building.
• How corporate skills can transform nonprofit initiatives.
• The power of community support in driving social change.

Learn about their innovative mentorship program for high school students and how their first event laid the groundwork for future successes. Gain insights into navigating challenges in nonprofit leadership and the actionable steps to build a sustainable impact.

Connect with the Turner Foundation:

• Website: joincommunityadvocacy.org
• Facebook: Turner Foundation on Facebook
• Instagram: @turner_foundation
• LinkedIn: Turner Foundation LinkedIn

🎙️ Call to Action:

Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation for more inspiring stories. Share this episode with your network, and let’s keep rising to the occasion together.

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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In this special live episode from Startup Week San Diego, hosts Taryell Simmons and Rylie Jennings of the RISE Urban Nation and Baddies Mean Business Podcast spotlight five remarkable social innovators reshaping their industries and communities. Dive into conversations with:

• Dissaya T. (Shroomeats) – Championing sustainability in the plant-based food sector.
• Alex Waters (The Program Labs) – Pioneering transformative experiences for early-stage startups.
• Keely Antonio (FeelSwell Experiences) – Redefining event planning with community and care.
• TJ Harris (BLAC) – Empowering communities through leadership and coalition building.
• Olivia Rutman (Kids Care Finder) – Solving the childcare crisis with accessible solutions.

Tune in to explore how these founders are addressing complex challenges with innovative solutions and impacting lives across Southern California and beyond.

🎧 Call to Action: Subscribe to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, share with your network, and join us in supporting these impactful initiatives shaping our communities!

Credits:

• Hosts: Taryell Simmons and Rylie Jennings
• Guests: Dissaya T., Alex Waters, Keely Antonio, TJ Harris, Olivia Rutman
• Produced by: RISE Urban Nation & Baddies Mean Business
• Music by: Will Maker

🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast—where we amplify Black and Pan-African voices, stories, and strategies shaping the future of business and culture.

If this episode inspired you, make sure to follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Stay Connected:
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