In this episode of Growing Up Black, Ola opens up about her experiences as a Black woman, reflecting on the struggles that have shaped her journey. She is joined by her friend Alec, and together they dive into what it was like navigating school as Black students. From dealing with stereotypes to finding spaces where they truly belonged, they share personal stories that many young Black youth can relate to. Beyond just storytelling, Ola and Alec offer practical advice, tips, and strategies to help the next generation face similar challenges with confidence. This conversation is all about empowerment, identity, and the importance of lifting each other up. Don't miss this insightful and inspiring discussion.

In today's episode of Growing Up Black, Ola shares her personal journey growing up as a Black woman, exploring the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Joined by her friend Christie, they discuss the impact of culture, identity, and the importance of community. Together, they reflect on their shared experiences and dive deep into the nuances of growing up Black, touching on themes of belonging, resilience, and the strength they found in one another's friendship. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that highlights the richness of their stories.

Welcome to the first episode of Season 9 of our podcast! In this exciting debut, Kate, a passionate space enthusiast learning all the way from Poland, hosts her very first episode. Joining her is Shannon Clement, a Fractional CMO specializing in B2B Tech, Space Tech, and Aerospace startups and scale-ups. Shannon shares her wealth of experience in providing marketing and communications leadership to fuel business growth in the space industry.Kate's love for space, inspired by her father, has driven her dream of pursuing a career in this incredible field. This episode is a celebration of connection, curiosity, and collaboration as Kate embarks on her journey to spotlight amazing women in the space industry. Tune in to hear inspiring insights, career advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating world of space tech and marketing.Let’s reach for the stars together! 🌌✨

Rebecca had the opportunity to go into one of the local public high schools and chat with some young minds. Here is what they had to say about what the imagine school could be.

Bella is a long-time RISE student, who is jumping into the world of podcasting. In her first podcast, she dives into Indigenous media and openly discusses the film, 'The Grizzlies' with Abbey. Stay tuned to see what Bella does next!

This week, Naomi takes on a new podcast! Naomi is a grade 11 student with R.I.S.E. Academy. This semester, Naomi will be taking us through her course through the method of podcasting. Listen to the first episode to learn more about Naomi, her interests and goals!

Welcome back to another episode of the social change makers podcast! In this episode, Ben Watzenboeck and Jacob Bangs discuss many issues within the hockey community. They explore areas of accessibility, racism and much more! Tune in and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of the social change makers podcast! In this episode, Maia Peters discusses the world of sports management with former Ottawa Rough Riders general manager, Jo-Anne Polak. They talk about the nature of the job and the various challenges women face in this world of work. Enjoy!

Welcome to another episode of the social change makers podcast! This summer, Connor Ronberg dives into the world of philosophy with Cam Lamoureux. They talk about big topics such as ethics and metaphysics. Listen in and enjoy!

In this podcast, two R.I.S.E. Academy summer students, Ben and Tyson, talk all about baseball. What is this sport all about? Why do people watch (or not)? Who is changing the game? What are some of the current issues in baseball? Give it a listen to learn more!