Rising Above Podcast

Rising Above Podcast

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Rising Above Podcast episodes

  • Overcoming Religious Extremism / Semi Pro Football / Financial Advisor : With David McNeilly
    David McNielly is a local business owner and financial advisor of Castle Financial Partners. David is also a semi pro football player for the Lansing Lighting. In this episode David shares his past of growing up in an extremely strict Fundamental Baptist school and church. He shares first hand accounts of some horrible child abuse acts that had taken place from the staff of the Christian school he had attended. David goes on to share what events took place for him to want to leave that Environment and what ultimately led him to Michigan and eventually opening his financial firm. #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia
    1 hr 12 min
  • Keep It Simple: Interview With Morgan Ekovich
    Morgan Ekovich is a local entrepreneur and business owner here in the 517. Morgan is the owner of Get Fit with ME LLC which is an all online training program geared towards woman who feel restricted on time. Morgan talks about what it was like having to adapt to a new way of personal training during Covid. She then realized that she could be much happier if she branched off and started her own thing. Since then Morgan has had a successful business and has built a Community of people looking to change their lives. #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia
    The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube
    The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service. 
    Apple Podcast
    Spotify
    LinkTree
    A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode!
    Sponsorship
    Morgan's Links:
    Facebook
    Get Fit With Me
    1 hr
  • Depression Confessions: Interview With Vicky Mennare
    Vicky Mennare is a huge mental health advocate. in this episode Vicky explains some of her personal struggles with mental health issues and how she manages them. She also has become a huge supporter of suicide prevention and volunteers with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. With it being Mental Health awareness month I find people sharing stories such as this one very powerful.  #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia
    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
    The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube
    The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service.
    Apple
    Spotify
    LinkTree
    A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! 
    Red Bike Delivery
     
    Vicky Social Media:
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Book
    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
    1 hr 6 min
  • When Thing’s are meant to be... We Run With It: Interview With Laurie DeBruin
    Laurie DeBruin is the owner of Chrysalis Reflexology Hypnosis & Enrichment Center. Laurie shares a little of her personal story and what and why she loves to help others heal. Though this conversation with Laurie was an interview we ponder many ideas together and discuss a possible future for her in the podcast realm. #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia
    The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube
    The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service.
    Apple  
    Spotify
    LinkTree
    A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode!
    Red Bike Delivery
    Laurie Social Media:
    Facebook
    Website
    Instagram
    1 hr 19 min
  • Mental Health Matters: Interview With Ashley Carson-Allen
    Ashley Carson-Allen is a local therapist here in Lansing Mi. Ashley specializes in substance abuse, play therapy, trauma therapy, adoption and foster care. Ashley is also the owner and CEO of Wisdom Of Hope Counseling LLC here in Lansing Mi. Ashley also shares with us her experiences as a therapist and what inspires and motivates her to work in such a dire field. She explains how important therapy really is and the overwhelming need for it today. #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia
     
    The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube
    The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service.
    Apple
    Spotify
    YouTube
    LinkTree
     
    A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! 
    Red Bike Delivery
    1 hr 3 min
  • Miller Ice Sculptures: Interview With Scott Miller
    Scott Miller is an incredible artist and ice sculptor here in the Lansing area. Scott has made a living by forming a business "Miller Ice Sculptures". One of the most incredible things about Scotts story is sculpting was something he just kinda learned by working in a kitchen and decided one day that he wanted to try it. # risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia
    The video portion of this episode is now available on Spotify, Youtube.
    The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service.
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QrNzigEnkySIrIgatbQrr?si=55b18629aa774d1c
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUV2wVXtET506Ooqt0WpIyA
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    Social Media:
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    Scott Miller
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.o.miller.5
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miller-Ice-Sculptures-348421464456
    Website: https://millericesculptures.com/
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    1 hr 27 min
  • ClauDesign Creative Den: Interview With Claude Johnson-Perry
    Claude is a member of our local community who suffers from mental illness. He talks about what exactly he suffers from and how he has managed it into his adulthood. Claude also shares with us what inspires him to do his digital art. #risingabovemedia #risingabovepodcast
    The video portion of this episode is now available on Spotify, Youtube.
    The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service.
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QrNzigEnkySIrIgatbQrr?si=55b18629aa774d1c
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUV2wVXtET506Ooqt0WpIyA
    Please consider being a supporter of the podcast
    https://anchor.fm/risingabove/support
    Social Media:
    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RisingAbovePodcast?fbclid=IwAR0SxnzgDtSLJKCDt0CPnZZ0bBzv4WL1dQc7uvzqDgfsyvvFJNKQJRt8F8w
    Claude Social Media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudeart.jp
    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/claudesigns
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    1 hr 6 min
  • Walk Beside Other’s: Interview With Kristine Davies
    Kristine Davies is from Alberta Canada. In this episode Kristine talks about what led her to getting involved with drugs and the wrong crowd at a very young age and what ultimately led her going to jail and later on prison. Kristine has since became an advocate for individuals who were just like her and is on a mission to use her story to make a difference. #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia
    The video portion of this episode is now available on Spotify, Youtube.
    The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service.
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QrNzigEnkySIrIgatbQrr?si=55b18629aa774d1c
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUV2wVXtET506Ooqt0WpIyA
    Please consider being a supporter of the podcast
    https://anchor.fm/risingabove/support
    Social Media:
    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RisingAbovePodcast?fbclid=IwAR0SxnzgDtSLJKCDt0CPnZZ0bBzv4WL1dQc7uvzqDgfsyvvFJNKQJRt8F8w
    Kristine Social Media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexyonei
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livedexperiencedleader
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinekiss/
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    55 min

About Rising Above Podcast

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The Rising Above Podcast serves as a dedicated platform, amplifying the voices of individuals who often go unheard. Hosted by David Hess, the podcast provides a space for him to openly share his personal journey of triumph over the challenges of the foster care system and the pervasive abuse he faced. David firmly believes that one’s circumstances should not permanently define their identity. Located in Lansing, Michigan, the heart of the Great Lakes State, the Rising Above Podcast welcomes individuals from various walks of life to share their compelling stories. Whether you’re a comedian, politician, or someone navigating through the shadows of life, if you have a story to tell, don’t hesitate to reach out. This inclusive podcast embraces diverse narratives, fostering a community where resilience and empowerment take center stage.