Rising Above Podcast

Rising Above Podcast

By David HessSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementPersonal Journals
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Rising Above Podcast episodes

  • Creative Warrior: Interview With Writer Allison Spooner
    Allison Spooner is a local Flash Fiction writer here in the Mid Michigan region. Along with being an accomplished writer, yoga instructor and mentor for the creative community. We talk about what inspires her as an artist and how she finds creativity. Overall it was a great conversation and I enjoyed getting to know Allison.
    Please Check out all of Allison's content the links are listed below.
    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=10656585b9b845ae
    YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWLHtFeNMPo
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    Social Media:
    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RisingAbovePodcast?fbclid=IwAR0SxnzgDtSLJKCDt0CPnZZ0bBzv4WL1dQc7uvzqDgfsyvvFJNKQJRt8F8w
    Allison's Links:
    Creative Warrior Website: https://creativewarrior.club/?fbclid=IwAR2ceqfx_llBxQC4lm50tKXmTaph3Ir53E75Q5dY7zfqQPp_r0dTWDNlyNo
    Creative Warrior Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473803083893888
    Creative Warrior Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeWarrior21
    Creative Warrior Be Your Best Creative: https://creativewarrior.club/?fbclid=IwAR3Rfz_qDEqPnMBTWSJmcJNFszOQPHCiL08v9umRjambmNnM7RptwbpQKuc
    Author Allison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorallisonspooner
    Creative Warrior Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LLTwd2FudujYzkCfvkwMA
    Creative Warrior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativewarriorclub/?fbclid=IwAR0It3GTJ6Hs4Gj_SbtI0d-uV7s5yN_whCIK8qdqlw0bRbcVyzWInF_QnRw
    Author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorallisonspooner/?fbclid=IwAR2Ko0i1oyEAnTHG9ze1cfJB4vXVDXGF7Pn7vsVdW0ZJsX9KpVS3qLxaHkI
    Creative Warrior Podcast: https://anchor.fm/creativewarrior?fbclid=IwAR2nMYMY_VL7uCsYvEN4a7YIeNXsgN4aaAsIqzej3wzOt87sgeAh_AJ7xWc
    March 31st event buy tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/470153221332775/?ti=ls
    A Special Thank You To Red Bike Delivery For Sponsoring This Episode! Contact Red Bike Delivery today for an additional 20% off your delivery fee.
    http://www.redbikedelivery.co/
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    1 hr 21 min
  • Rising Above Trailer
    I kick off the Rising Above Podcast by vulnerably sharing my story of overcoming adversity. I wanted to create a platform for individuals who have been "othered" by society because of something that has happened end to them to have a place to share how they manage to not become a victim of their environment but rather was able to Rise Above. Please leave a rating or comment and follow the journey!
    Social Media:
    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RisingAbovePodcast?fbclid=IwAR0SxnzgDtSLJKCDt0CPnZZ0bBzv4WL1dQc7uvzqDgfsyvvFJNKQJRt8F8w
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    3 min
  • Fun Times: Interview With Cepriano Benavides & Anthony Sarigianopoulos
    In this episode Cepriano & Anthony come on to just talk and have a good time. We talked about so many things from fitness, work life and balance to pop culture. Overall this episode was just a fun conversation.
    Be sure to check out Two Brothers On Mic on your favorite podcast streaming services.
    https://anchor.fm/twobrothersonemic
    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=10656585b9b845ae
    YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWLHtFeNMPo
    Please consider being a supporter of the podcast
    https://anchor.fm/risingabove/support
    Social Media:
    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RisingAbovePodcast?fbclid=IwAR0SxnzgDtSLJKCDt0CPnZZ0bBzv4WL1dQc7uvzqDgfsyvvFJNKQJRt8F8w
    Cepriano Social Media:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/ceppysfitness?utm_medium=copy_link
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/ceprianob?utm_medium=copy_link
    Snapchat: @ceprianob
    Twitter: @ceprianob
    Two Brothers One Mic Social Media:
    Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TBOMShow/
    A Special Thank You To Red Bike Delivery For Sponsoring This Episode! Contact Red Bike Delivery today for an additional 20% off your delivery fee.
    http://www.redbikedelivery.co/
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    1 hr 22 min
  • Trauma? Who’s She? Never Heard Of Her: Interview With Jade Shapiro
    Jade is a therapist in Baltimore Maryland aside from helping others she is also an international adoptee from China. In this episode, she talks about her personal story of how she went up for adoption and what life was like for her growing up in the United States. She share's alot of her personal struggles and what ultimately lead her into a career helping those who were like her.
    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=10656585b9b845ae
    YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWLHtFeNMPo
    Please consider being a supporter of the podcast
    https://anchor.fm/risingabove/support
    Social Media:
    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RisingAbovePodcast?fbclid=IwAR0SxnzgDtSLJKCDt0CPnZZ0bBzv4WL1dQc7uvzqDgfsyvvFJNKQJRt8F8w
    Jade Social Media:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/jadeshapirolcswc?utm_medium=copy_link
    Website: https://msha.ke/jadeshapirolcswc/
    A Special Thank You To Red Bike Delivery For Sponsoring This Episode. Contact Red Bike Delivery today for an additional 20% off your delivery needs.
    http://www.redbikedelivery.co/
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    1 hr 3 min
  • Sunset 2: Interview With Cheeku ( Akshay Bhargava)
    I talk with my friend cheeku. Who is a local DJ making waves in the 517 community. We talk about all sorts of things from mental health, his past shows and even about his upcoming show this Friday at the The Fledge.
    You can purchase your tickets for his upcoming show this Friday as well as find all the details at : https://m.bpt.me/event/5375207
    This episode's video interview can be found on Spotify and YouTube. The audio portion of the podcast can be found on all your favorite streaming services.
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QrNzigEnkySIrIgatbQrr?si=m0AVN0e3QymI55-TZdBJfw&nd=1
    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
    Cheeku Social Media:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheeku._?utm_medium=copy_link
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    1 hr 3 min
  • Chasing Black Butterflies: Interview With Angela Maradiaga
    In this episode I had the privilege of talking with Angela Maradiaga. She shared with us what difficulties life has brought her way such as sexual abuse, rape, becoming a run away. Angela has an absolutely beautiful story of overcoming. She expressed how difficult it was confronting all her emotions in the process of writing her book " Chasing Black Butterflies". #risingabovepodcast
    Please consider buying her book!
    https://chasingblackbutterflies.com
    This episode's video interview can be found on Spotify and YouTube. The audio portion of the podcast can be found on all your favorite streaming services.
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QrNzigEnkySIrIgatbQrr?si=m0AVN0e3QymI55-TZdBJfw&nd=1
    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
    Angela Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingblackbutterflies/
    Website: https://chasingblackbutterflies.com
    Website: https://www.evoleros.com/event
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evoleros_studios/
    A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode. Contact Red Bike Delivery today and mention that the Rising Above Podcast sent you for an additional 20%off.
    http://www.redbikedelivery.co/?fbclid=IwAR385wRfJOfgS59HRxQynHrecfGghKwrZQDSR6s-nOB5qogfecaMIDtxUqc
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    51 min
  • You Can Do It: Interview With Prettyeastvan
    In this episode I had the privilege of talking with Prettyeastvan. She shares with us her personal journey of growing up in the foster care system in Canada and what ultimately lead her to living in the streets. Prettyeastvan has an incredible story of overcoming trauma, neglect, abuse, and a rough lifestyle. She is a great example of someone who made a choice to not let her circumstances define her or the rest of her life. #risingabovepodcast
    This episode's video interview can be found on Spotify and YouTube. The audio portion of the podcast can be found on all your favorite streaming services.
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QrNzigEnkySIrIgatbQrr?si=m0AVN0e3QymI55-TZdBJfw&nd=1
    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
    Prettyeastvan Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyeastvan/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lillyrose.babysky
    Website: https://www.prettyvandesigns.ca/?fbclid=IwAR2mgjDTu3keAKqrmx7m6p3DakHi-EZ88_suyTKksclB4SPcdXwi9Es672c
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyeastvan
    A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode. Contact Red Bike Delivery today and mention that the Rising Above Podcast sent you for an additional 20%off.
    http://www.redbikedelivery.co/?fbclid=IwAR385wRfJOfgS59HRxQynHrecfGghKwrZQDSR6s-nOB5qogfecaMIDtxUqc
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    56 min
  • Biking For A Living: Interview With Jeremy Hurt
    In this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend Jeremy Hurt. He is the owner of Red Bike Delivery here in Lansing MI. We cover so many subjects from what business is like here in Lansing, the Gm battery plant that will be built here in Lansing MI to our fears of snakes, spiders and bats. #risingabovepodcast
    This episode's video interview can be found on Spotify and YouTube. The audio portion of the podcast can be found on all your favorite streaming services.
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QrNzigEnkySIrIgatbQrr?si=m0AVN0e3QymI55-TZdBJfw&nd=1
    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
    Red Bike Delivery Social Media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Redbikedelivery
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red_bike_delivery/
    Jeremy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.hurt.39
    A Special Thank You To Red Bike Delivery For Sponsoring This Episode!!
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    1 hr 25 min
  • 1 Year On The Rising Above Podcast
    It’s been one year since the first episode of the Rising Above Podcast was released! It’s been a whirlwind of a ride with many unknowns. Fortunately for me I’ve had a great amount of support from family and friends who no matter what have listened to the podcast and offered positive feedback! So thank you everyone! I can’t wait to see what this next year will bring for the Rising Above Podcast! #risingabovepodcast
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    4 min
  • Take The Chance, Make The change: Interview With Sarah Robinson
    In this episode we had the privilege of sitting down with Sarah Robinson. Sarah came on to share how drastically her life has changed over the last few years and what positive impact settling down getting married and starting a family has had on her life. We had so many good discussions and laughs in this interview. Anything from the educational system, the impact VR technology will have on future generations and how to manage change. #risingabovepodcast
    This episode's video interview can be found on Spotify and YouTube. The audio portion of the podcast can be found on all your favorite streaming services.
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QrNzigEnkySIrIgatbQrr?si=m0AVN0e3QymI55-TZdBJfw&nd=1
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUV2wVXtET506Ooqt0WpIyA
    Please consider being a supporter of the podcast
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    Social Media:
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RisingAbovePodcast?fbclid=IwAR0SxnzgDtSLJKCDt0CPnZZ0bBzv4WL1dQc7uvzqDgfsyvvFJNKQJRt8F8w
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_hess28/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risingabovewithdavidhess
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RisingAbovePod
    Website: https://risingabove830174786.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR3dBhkNJClFpw8U777QOUOzUPUuSNW-7W_XTTcUtixAMk4i-TWH-eKs8bk
    Juji Social Media:
    linktr.ee/jujiblain
    Sarah Robinson Social Media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.raymond.528
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sraymond92/
    A Special Thank You To Red Bike Delivery For Sponsoring This Episode
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    1 hr 30 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.