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.

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and 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!

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and 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!

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and 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.

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and 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.

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite! 🔥

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

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite! 🔥

In this insightful episode of the RISE Urban Nation podcast, host Taryell Simmons chats with Loren Cobbs, founder of SD Melanin, a community platform designed to celebrate and empower the Black community in San Diego. Loren shares her entrepreneurial journey, her career as a U.S. Diplomat, and her transition to becoming a marketing and brand strategy consultant. Throughout the conversation, Loren emphasizes the importance of creating spaces where Black people can experience joy, growth, and a sense of belonging.

Episode Highlights:

• Loren’s path from U.S. Diplomat to entrepreneur and community advocate
• The story behind founding SD Melanin and its mission to create joy-filled, empowering events for the Black community
• Insights into brand strategy, community organizing, and public relations for entrepreneurs
• The role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in business and personal growth

Call to Action:

Subscribe to the RISE Urban Nation podcast for more inspiring stories of Black entrepreneurship. Share this episode with your network and visit SD Melanin’s website to learn about their upcoming events and community initiatives.

Credits:

• Host: Taryell Simmons
• Guest: Loren Cobbs
• Music by: Will Maker
• Production team: RISE Urban Nation

For more information, visit SD Melanin.

#UniteUpliftIgnite #RISEUrbanNation #BlackEntrepreneurship #BlackJoy #CulturalEmpowerment

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite! 🔥

In this insightful episode of the RISE Urban Nation podcast, host Taryell Simmons chats with Loren Cobbs, founder of SD Melanin, a community platform designed to celebrate and empower the Black community in San Diego. Loren shares her entrepreneurial journey, her career as a U.S. Diplomat, and her transition to becoming a marketing and brand strategy consultant. Throughout the conversation, Loren emphasizes the importance of creating spaces where Black people can experience joy, growth, and a sense of belonging.

Episode Highlights:

• Loren’s path from U.S. Diplomat to entrepreneur and community advocate
• The story behind founding SD Melanin and its mission to create joy-filled, empowering events for the Black community
• Insights into brand strategy, community organizing, and public relations for entrepreneurs
• The role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in business and personal growth

Credits: 

Host: Taryell Simmons
Guest: Loren Cobbs
Music by: Will Maker
Production team: RISE Urban Nation

For more information, visit SD Melanin.
#UniteUpliftIgnite #RISEUrbanNation #BlackEntrepreneurship #BlackJoy #CulturalEmpowerment

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite! 🔥

In this compelling episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons welcomes Vanessa Green, the co-founder and CEO of Call BlackLine. Vanessa discusses her journey from being a social worker to spearheading a national hotline that provides vital support to marginalized communities. Discover how Vanessa’s experiences shaped her mission to offer a safe space for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and LGBTQ individuals facing crises. She shares insightful strategies for organizing grassroots movements and discusses the importance of community care. Don’t miss this deep dive into the transformative work of Call BlackLine and the impact it’s making across the nation.

Credits:

• Host: Taryell Simmons

• Guest: Vanessa Green

• Music by: Will Maker

• Production Team: RISE Urban Nation

Resources Mentioned:

• Call BlackLine

• Follow Vanessa Green

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite! 🔥

Episode Notes for Simplecast

In this compelling episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons welcomes Vanessa Green, the co-founder and CEO of Call BlackLine. Vanessa discusses her journey from being a social worker to spearheading a national hotline that provides vital support to marginalized communities. Discover how Vanessa’s experiences shaped her mission to offer a safe space for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and LGBTQ individuals facing crises. She shares insightful strategies for organizing grassroots movements and discusses the importance of community care. Don’t miss this deep dive into the transformative work of Call BlackLine and the impact it’s making across the nation.

Credits:

• Host: Taryell Simmons

• Guest: Vanessa Green

• Music by: Will Maker

• Production Team: RISE Urban Nation

Resources Mentioned:
• Call BlackLine

• Follow Vanessa Green

Call to Action:

If you found value in this episode, please leave a five-star rating and review, subscribe to RISE Urban Nation, and share this episode with your network to help spread the word about the important work of Call BlackLine. Together, we can make a difference.

Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode takes you inside the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of business and community impact.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist and mentor, our podcast brings you deep, actionable insights and strategies to help you build, market, and monetize your business or passion.

Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation Podcast? ✨ Inspirational Stories: Discover the journeys and wisdom of influential Black and Pan-African leaders. 🌍 Global Pan-African Perspective: Experience stories that resonate with the diaspora, creating a shared sense of community and purpose. 💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tips and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impact.

Your Role in This Movement

• Like and Subscribe: Your engagement on YouTube and podcast platforms helps us reach a wider audience.
• Share the Podcast: Spread the inspiration! Share episodes with your network and help us grow this vibrant community.
• Share Your Feedback: We’re here to serve you. Let us know what you enjoy and what topics you’d love to hear more about.

Stay Connected
Don’t miss new episodes or updates! Follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit our website for more content and resources.

👉 Find Us Here:

• RISE Urban Nation Website
• Follow us on Instagram
• Connect on Linktree
• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite! 🔥