Rising Above Podcast

Rising Above Podcast

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Rising Above Podcast episodes

  • Michigan Crime Time With Jessica Caruss Lansing Michigan
    Jessica Caruss is the host of Michigan Crime Time. Michigan Crime Time is a show that is dedicated to showing court cases with a touch of Jessica's opinions, thoughts and ideas.
    In this episode Jessica explains why she started doing the Michigan Crime Time show and what her long term goals are.
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    Michigan Crime Time:
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    1 hr 17 min
  • ”Junk In The Trunk” With Lansing Michigan Business Owner Audra Ellis
    Audra Ellis Owner of Junk In The Trunk comes on to talk about their business and what inspired her and her husband too recycle and reuse.
    In this Episode you will hear Audra share the origin story of Junk In The Trunk and she will share with us some of their best and worse situations they have encountered cleaning out homes. Be sure to check out Junk In The Trunks website and social media links provided below. 
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    1 hr
  • How To Use Recyclables In The Restaurant Industry With Kendra Schneider- Lansing Michigan
    Kendra Schneider is the owner of Take Out Take Out. A business that is dedicated to helping cut down on waste production in the restaurant industry by offering a way of having reusable containers.
    In this episode you will learn a little about Kendra and her business but mainly this episode is just two friends having a fun time in conversation.
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    Take Out Take Out:
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    1 hr 3 min
  • Broken Brain Wood Working, A Stroke Survivors Story With Jon Boza
    Jon Boza is the owner of Broken Brain Wood Working in Williamston Michigan. Jon shares with us his personal story of recovery after his stroke. From learning to walk all over again Jon has had to re-teach himself many different things.
    In this episode Jon tells us why he started Broken Brain Wood Working and what it is like on a daily basis of having to teach himself how to wood work.
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    54 min
  • Homeless & Drug Addicted Laura Dingee’s Story of Success
    Laura Dingee shares her story of overcoming drug addiction and being homeless in the streets of Detroit. Laura shares her struggles with life in and out of rehabs and how she ultimately managed to overcome her addiction to set herself on a thriving path in life.
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    Wire Works
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    1 hr 15 min
  • Exploring Our Knowledge of Growing Food On The Moon With Biology Professor Federica Brandizzi
    Federica Brandizzi is a Biology professor at Michigan State University. Federica and her students have worked with NASA providing them with seeds to send to space to study the affect space travel has on the plants.
    In this episode Federica shares with us her personal background in the biology field, the importance of innovation into space and her desires for the future mankind learning to grow food in space.
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    All Things Rising Above
    38 min
  • WMU- Cooley Innocence Project ”Fighting Wrongful Convictions” With Professor Tracey Brame
    Tracey Brame is Associate Dean of Experimental Learning and Practice Preperation, and Professor at WMU-Cooley.
    In this episode Tracey shares with us what the Innocence Project is and why she is passionate about helping those who were wrongfully convicted. This episode contains information about roughly how many wrongful convictions there are, the process and resources available for those after incarceration and how many exonerations she has personally been apart-of.
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    Learn More Here: Innocence Project Links:
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    https://www.cooley.edu/academics/experiential-learning/innocence-project
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    https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/about.aspx
    58 min
  • From Being Fostered to Fostering With Tianna & Chris Fry
    Tianna & Chris Fry join us on the Rising Above Podcast to talk about becoming foster parents. Tianna herself was a foster child at a very young age. She was later adopted by a very loving and caring family. She talks about how she looks forward to being able to pass on the love and experiences she received from her family to another little one in need.
    Tianna is David's sister so in this episode you will hear them share some of their past experiences and feelings about the foster care system and hopes for the future.
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    Article Discussed on the podcast:
    CBS: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pepsis-bizarro-world-boycotted-over-embryonic-cells-linked-to-lo-cal-soda/
    1 hr 19 min
  • Unwanted ,Tied, Beaten, Knocked Down But Never Defeated With Capital City Barbecue Owner Linh Lee
    Linh Lee vulnerably shares her life story. Linh was born in Vietnam and is the daughter of an American soldier who was stationed in Vietnam during the war. Do to the hatred of the United States at that time Linh was shunned from society. She was ridiculed, embarrassed , attacked and beaten all because her father was an American. Linh Shares with us her life growing up in Vietnam and all the horrors she experienced up until she came to the United States at 16 years of age.
    Linh is the owner of Capital City BBQ in Lansing Michigan. Her restaurant has been a staple of the community for varies years. Capital City even made an appearance on Guy Fieri's tv show Diner Drive-ins and Dives. Until recent times Capital City has flourished. However, do to circumstances of the last few years Capital City BBQ is facing having to close their doors.
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    Capital City BBQ:
    Website: https://www.capitalcitybbqco.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalcitybbq
    1 hr 12 min
  • Getting ”Hooked” On Wine, Books, Coffee and Community With Matt Grossmann
    "Hooked" is a local bookstore in Lansing Michigan. It is a first of its kind in the Greater Lansing Area. What makes Hooked unique is that its not just a book store but a place for to go for community events, a place to taste delicious wine, coffee and baked goods all while shopping around for the perfect book.
    In this episode Co-owner Matt Grossmann joins the Rising Above Podcast to talk about the inception of Hooked and how it transpired.
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    56 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.