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  • Boss&Broider: Interview With Ada Mbonu
    Ada is the Founder and CEO of Boss&Broider, LLC. Its a Lansing based inclusive copywriting firm. Ada talks about creating new dreams in lieu of shattered ones during the pandemic. #Rising Above #risingabovepodcast
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossandbroider/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BossandBroider
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ada.mbonu.1
    Website: bossandbroider.com
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    1 hr 39 min
  • Chi Chi Nailed It: Interview With Chelsea Wooton
    In this episode I talk with Chelsea Wooton.  From having to deal with the struggles of being homeless to fighting a very rare form of cancer. She describes what life is like for her. She is also providing a very affordable way for people to get their nails done through her MLM Chi Chi Nailed It. #Rising Above #risingabovepodcast 
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    1 hr 13 min
  • Abundance Cafe: Interview With Erin Meadows
    In this episode I talk with Erin Meadows. She is the owner of Abundance Cafe. She talks about the importance of having a nutritious meal but also having it taste good. After having many times of leaving a restaurant and eating food that tasted good but immediately left you in a food coma she thought... Why do we do this to ourselves. Thats where the idea of Abundance Cafe was birthed. She is also on the breaking edge of opening up a brick and mortar cafe. Please give this a listen and stay tuned for more development on the success of Abundance Cafe. #Rising Above Podcast  
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_hess27/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risingabovewithdavidhess
    Check out "Abundance Cafe" on Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/nourishmentforyourmindbodyandsoul
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    1 hr 1 min
  • Demons Not Invited To The Sunset: Interview With Akshay Bhargava ( Cheeku)
    Akshay Bhargava, also known as "Cheeku" is a local up and coming Dj. He talks about some of the personal battles that he has had to face with anxiety.  Going on stage and putting on a show is what he calls his sunset thats where his inner peace lies.  Check out his social media! #RisingAbove  
    https://www.instagram.com/cheeku._/
    https://www.instagram.com/dave_hess27/
    https://www.facebook.com/risingabovewithdavidhess
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    1 hr 6 min
  • The Ultimate Fighter: Interview With Micheal Gillmore ”The Gentleman”
    Micheal Gillmore also know as the “Gentleman” is a middle weight fighter out of Lansing Mi. He is currently a contestant on the Ultimate Fighter. Michael gave up a great job with benefits to chase a dream that seems like a long shot for most. There is something to be said for someone willing to risk it all to chase a dream. I enjoyed this conversation. Please check it out!  #Rising Above
    My Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_hess27/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daveflores.hess/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risingabovewithdavidhess
    Michael Gillmore Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegentleman_gillmore/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGentlemanMMA
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    1 hr 27 min
  • Skin Studio 211: Interview with Lorin Cumberbatch
    Lorin Is a local business owner and entrepreneur. She has started three different business two of which are located here locally in Lansing Mi. Lorin's story is truly inspiring. She talks about the struggles of having to work for a company that just looks at you as just a number. For all those aspiring entrepreneurs out there a lot can be taken away from this conversation . #Rising Above
    My Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_hess27/
    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/risingabovewithdavidhess
    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/daveflores.hess
    Lorin's Social Media:
    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/skinstudio211
    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lorincumberbatch
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    1 hr 1 min
  • Beauty and Beast: Interview with Alicia Hicks
    Alicia Hicks is a local business owner of Beauty and Beast Hair salon and jujitsu gym. Alicia very vulnerably talks about her sexual assault and how it affected it her life. From being at the very lowest point in life she shares how she managed to Rise Above it all. Check it out! #Rising Above
    My Social Media:
    Instagram: https: https://www.instagram.com/dave_hess27/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risingabovewithdavidhess
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daveflores.hess
    Alicia Hicks Social Media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=alicia%20grace%20hicks
    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beauty_and_beast19/
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    1 hr 2 min
  • LiveWell: Interview With Jessica SanFilippo
    Jessica Sanfillipo is a cancer survivor and a true conquer at life. She shared what she believes caused her cancer and what life choices she had to make for the sake of her health. This was a very interesting conversation however I enjoyed it thoroughly. It helped reiterate the importance of having a healthy balance in the mind body and soul. As well as surrounding yourself with the right type of energy. Check it out! #Rising Above  
     My Social Media:  
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_hess27/  
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daveflores.hess/  
    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/risingabovewithdavidhess   
    Jessica SanFilippo Social Media:  
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsan8  
    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/journey.with.jess88/
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    1 hr 31 min
  • Stella Cora Design: Interview With Kasey Ann
    In this episode I talk with the local business owner and artist of Stella Cora Design. She discusses her struggles with A.D.D and A.D.H.D and having to get diagnosed later in life as an adult. She shares what kind of things help alleviate some of the negative side affects of this disorders for her. She also shares some recent struggles that helped shape who she is today.    #Rising Above  
    Stella Cora Design  https://www.facebook.com/stellacoradesign   
    Kacey Ann  https://www.facebook.com/missbellab    
    https://www.facebook.com/daveflores.hess/   
     https://www.facebook.com/risingabovewithdavidhess   
     https://www.instagram.com/dave_hess27/ 
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    1 hr 16 min
  • Running for pounds: Interview With Dayon Williams
    In this episode I talk with Dayon Williams. Dayon has an incredibly inspiring story about losing weight. Through running and weight lifting Dayon has managed to meet his fitness goals. We talk a lot about diet and exercise. He also work for a local marketing company here in town so if you need help with a website or advertising feel free to reach out.
    Dayons Social Media:
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    https://www.facebook.com/dayon.williams.90/about
    My Social Media:
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    https://www.facebook.com/daveflores.hess/
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    1 hr 27 min

About Rising Above Podcast

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The Rising Above Podcast is a platform that is dedicated to giving a voice to those who typically wouldn’t have one. David Hess the host of the Rising Above Podcast used this platform as a way for him to share his personal story of overcoming the foster care system and much of the abuse he endured throughout his life. One thing that David is a firm believer on is that you ” DO NOT NEED TO LET YOUR circumstances DEFINE WHO YOU ARE FOR THE REST OF TIME”.