Lindsey Ofcacek is co-founder and managing director of the LEE Initiative, an organization that develops and leads impactful programs that address the need for more diversity and equality in the restaurant industry. The organization has been recognized in the New York Times, Food and Wine, Forbes, Robb Report and many other publications. In this episode, Lindsey teaches us the importance of creative partnerships and the value of empowering others.

Ben Sollee is an American cellist, Emmy award-winning composer, and multi-faceted creative known for his political activism and advocacy. In this episode, Ben shares his experiences, the importance of sampling, and his mission to create a greater sense of togetherness.

Leonard S. Coleman, Jr. is the former president of the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs and has served as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Energy. He is an honorary chairman of the Jackie Robinson Foundation and serves on the Board of Directors for a variety of corporations. In this episode, Len shares the importance of sharing your personal gifts with others and the value of mentors.

Caroline Burckle is a former professional swimmer and a 2008 Olympic medalist. She is co-founder of RISE Athletes, a mentoring program where professional and Olympic athletes empower youth athletes in sports and life. In this episode, Caroline shares the power of conversations and connections in personal and business development.

Randall Cobb, a National Football League wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, has had a successful career as a professional athlete. In this episode, he shares the value he places on education and we learn about Randall's leadership strategies, particularly leading by example, both on and off the field.

Littlemore Organics, a Harvard pediatrician & mom built business, creates healthy snack puffs for babies and toddlers. Co-founders Joana Fraser and Lauren Bain started the business with the belief that both kids and parents deserve more at snack time. In this episode, we are reminded of the value of stakeholders and learn how Joana and Lauren blended professional expertise and family preferences to create their company.

Kristy Woodson Harvey is a New York Times bestselling author, a blogger for the interior design blog, Design Chic, and a co-founder and co-host of the weekly webshow and podcast, Friends & Fiction. In this episode, we learn about the power of storytelling and how Kristy's ability to embrace opportunity has led to professional success.

Luke Hancock is a former collegiate and professional basketball player. He is a financial advisor as well as a sports analyst and commentator for college basketball. In this episode, Luke shares the power of communication, teamwork, and learning from failure.

Mollie Creason is the founder of Well & Wonder, an online collection of original art by emerging southern artists. In this episode, we learn about Mollie's quest to make southern art approachable and accessible and the unexpected collaborations she has found along the way.

Meet Dr. Emily McRae and Dr. Audra Rankin, the co-hosts of RISE with Emily and Audra. In this episode, Emily and Audra will tell you a little bit about themselves, why they value lifelong learning, and how the idea for RISE got started.