Rise Resolute

Connect and Rise with Tina, Breast Cancer Survivor, optimist, and poet. Tina discusses her Cancer journey and shares a few of her wonderful poems as they relate to this ongoing journey of life. Tina will inspire you to share your light from within. 

Connect and Rise with Lori Hauck, distance runner, accounting professor, business coach, and doctorate student as we process our feeling around the LA fires and discuss how mindset can transform everything. In the 2025 season of the podcast you can expect conversations around living authentically and with intention. This episode will leave you with hope and positivity. Never give up on the things you want most in life and continue  onward with optimism. 

Connect and Rise with Dr Ariella Parker, Doctoral Behavioral Analyst and expert in pivotal response treatment as we discuss growth through all the stages of life, pushing past fear, and giving ourselves grace as we journey through. Ariella's insight will propel you to take action in your own life, forgive yourself along the way, and believe that growth and joy always await. 

Connect and Rise with Esther Goetz, author and creator of Moms of Bigs. Esther shares insight that is extremely empowering for moms, but truly can be applied to anyone's life. Her platform supports giving kids the “wings of freedom to become completely themselves,” and our discussion will propel you, mom or not to do the same. She authentically shares how being at rock bottom can be a gift, moving us forward into becoming more fully ourselves and making an impact on the lives of others. She advocates that we discover parts of ourselves that may have been forgotten and reminds us that self compassion encourages resilience. So be tender with your former self. Self awareness, self compassion, and self acceptance are at the core of all she does. Don't abandon yourself (in motherhood or at any other time in your life) but continue to embrace all parts of who you are, approaching life with flexibility, curiosity, and wonder. 

Connect and Rise with Dr. Heidi Lovett, triathlete, ultra-marathoner, author, humanitarian, and so much more! Heidi will remind you of your strength within to rise despite difficulty and struggle. She encourages movement and stepping outside of comfort zones. One cause particularly dear to Heidi is to help minority women learn to swim. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from learning to swim for the health benefits and also to prevent drowning related deaths. Heidi also assists high schoolers in pursuing advanced education. Heidi is a gift to her community and this world! “Doc Sunshine” will fill you with light. 

The Monday Magic series aims to bring a little positivity to the start of your week. Go crush your Monday! 

Enjoy the kick off episode of the Monday Magic series which aims to bring a little positivity to the start of your week. Go crush your Monday! 

We are revisiting some favorite episodes… Connect and Rise with Monique, Body Positive Advocate and Fitness Entrepreneur, who shares her  journey of opening fitness studios aimed at empowering ALL women through movement. Monique responded to a game-changing “no” in her life. She refused to accept that no and moved forward with persistence and passion to make her mark on the fitness world. Monique will encourage you to trust  your “knowing” within because each of us has something unique to give the world. She reminds us that we have to speak power and life over ourselves. We are all rich- full of blessings, capability, love, strength, and the beauty of connection.  

Connect and Rise with Chanelle Price, 2014 World Indoor 800m Champion.  Chanelle shares incredible insight on understanding the power of the mind and how changing our thoughts can have a huge impact on our lives.  Chanelle also discusses the importance of having a strong enough "why" which will propel us forward to achieving our dreams even when challenges come.  She believes that true bravery is asking for help and that we can give one another strength by sharing our growth through hard times.  Chanelle will remind you in difficult moments to reflect on all you've already overcome and remember that you are so much stronger than you know.  Keep going.

Connect and Rise with Marisha Charbonnet who shares amazing insight including her personal journey through finding out that she has the BRCA Gene which indicates a high risk of cancer.  She describes that though the “ostrich” approach to life's challenges (burying your head in the sand) may seem easiest, we have to push ourselves to face difficulties head on and view our ability to make decisions as our power. Sometimes the worst thing that happens to you can actually turn out to be the best thing. Marisha speaks about the power of positivity to propel us forward in life and about the way our connections to one another give us needed perspective. She reminds us that everything we go through builds a foundation to fortify us to keep moving forward. Stop playing it safe, choose to be courageous, and live a life you love. 

Connect and Rise with Tami Hedrick, multifaceted leader and Community Impact Advocate. Tami shares amazing insight on growth through all of life's  changes and stages. She challenges us to rewrite how we identify ourselves through our struggles. Tami reminds us to be unafraid to dream big and get things done. You will come away ready to go out and “be awesome.”

Connect and Rise with Alesha Brown, CEO and founder of Fruition Publishing. Alesha discusses her personal journey and how she has learned to be resilient in the face of adversity. She explains that “cultivating resilience is the path to fulfillment.” She reminds us that we get to decide what kind of lives we live. Alesha gives profound insight into relationships, explaining how to assess whether a relationship is withdrawing from or making deposits into our internal wells. You will come away not only feeling empowered to take bold action towards your dreams, but also remembering to be joyful  in all things- including the simple pleasure of waking up. If you are breathing, there is an opportunity to create a vibrant and meaningful life. 

Connect and Rise with Jaqueline Alnes, runner, writer, and author of the recently released book, The Fruit Cure. Jaqueline shares her story reminding us that our value can be found internally and intrinsically and is not based on any external demands that the world may place upon us. She advocates breaking free from an all-or-nothing mentality and invites us to celebrate all parts of ourselves.  Making space for failure frees us to explore, play, and enjoy life. Joy awaits. 

Connect and Rise with Susan Donnelly, minset and strategy coach for ultra runners who has finished 144 hundred mile races!! Have you ever wondered what it takes to finish a 100 mile race? Or to be a finisher in life? Susan tells us that you start by knowing what you are thinking instead of just reacting. You can then ask yourself if you are willing to make a change in your thinking. Susan discusses how women have been socially conditioned in ways that men have not, often keeping them off balance… Women are told to be beautiful, but not too beautiful, assertive, but not too assertive, successful, but not too successful. Women can shift their thinking and train themselves to think bold thoughts. Susan reminds us to be willing to gamble on ourselves and to also develop a relationship with discomfort and pain. Ask yourself: what am I willing to fight for? And remember, you don't have to be perfect because you learn by failing. Holding yourself to perfection is unfair to you. You will come away from this amazing first episode of 2024 ready to find out what you are capable of and reminding yourself: all things are possible. 

Connect and Rise with Jaci Wilson, runner and holistic run coach. Jaci discusses how developing and working on our mindset must be practiced throughout our lives. She is an advocate for developing a gratitude practice, especially noticing the little and specific moments of joy in our lives. We open our discussion on leadership which will be a theme on the podcast as we head into 2024. Jaci talks about how important it is for a leader to be vulnerable and to keep learning. She also shares how life will continue teaching us the same lessons until we listen. Learning from the recurring themes in our lives can be a game changer. Jaci reminds us that the little things make a big difference and that every “race” has a purpose. 

Connect and Rise with Patrice Bening, runner, mom, and Certified Financial Planner who empowers women through Herself by Morton. Patrice shares the amazing story of how she learned boldness from her mother as a child in Romania. She will remind you never to settle and that change is is the only constant in life (so it's best to get comfortable with being uncomfortable). If we don't take risks, we won't know if we can succeed… so give it your all. 

Connect and Rise with Tonya Bradley, ultramarathoner, Lupus patient/ Lupus awareness advocate and health equity advocate. Tonya discusses what it means to her to be audacious and tells us more about running the Berlin, Chicago, and London marathons and her plans to also run the New York City Marathon. She reminds us that in running and in life we need to embrace the “I will cross the finish line” mentality- even if it takes longer than we planned or unexpected challenges arise. She discusses how making positive changes in our lives can bring positive people and circumstances our way.  Tonya will inspire and encourage you not to wait on pursuing your dreams. It's never too late! 

Connect and Rise with Rette Green, triathlete, mom, and autoimmune warrior.  Rette shares some of her journey and reminds us to take the chances. Always take the shots. She reminds us that the things that we value deserve to hold space in our lives; our actions should be bold. Rette also discusses carrying gratitude through it all, honoring the energy within you to press towards your goals. She tells us that on race days (or any difficult situation in life) the grit and bravery we develop through the struggle can be drawn on when needed later in life. Rette calls us to ask ourselves: when the audience goes away, what still matters? Hold those things close and also remember to have ALL THE FUN.  

Connect and Rise with Miriam Gilbert, ultrarunner and retired professor, as she discusses life, strength through struggle, and her book: Come What May, I Want to Run: A Memoir of the Saving Grace of Ultrarunning in Overwhelming Times. Miriam discusses what courage and boldness mean to her, shares some of her personal struggles and how they propelled her forward, and tells us how ultrarunning (or anything in life that is truly challenging) can push us to grow in endurance and strength.  Miriam believes in embracing everything (the good and the bad, the struggles and the triumphs) in life and reminds us all that no matter what we are going through, JOY awaits.

This is a sweet little episode with my niece Juliana that was recorded earlier in July before our shared birthday. She has such a big heart. The idea of the episode was to talk about an amazing song she knew from a dance performance. She felt very connected to the lyrics which simply put remind us that we are not alone. I love you, Juliana! 

Connect and Rise with Adriauna Davis, Founder and  Executive Director of The Harmonie Grace Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at empowering and supporting families of at-risk infants to inspire hope and serve those affected by preterm pregnancy and infant mortality.  You will be be inspired by Adriauna's story and her desire to take what she learned from a  very difficult time in her life and use it to serve others. She reminds us that boldness builds confidence, to connect  with yourself and acknowledge your strengths and your weaknesses, and that you honor yourself and  others by sharing your authentic story. As you go through difficult times, remember  the mission. Remember your why and don't stop there. More information on The Harmonie Grace Foundation: Website: www.harmoniegracefoundation.orgEmail: admin@harmoniegracefoundation.orgDonationsCashapp: $HGBFoundationPayPal: theharmoniegracefoundation@gmail.comChecks and money orders accepted also! 

Connect and Rise with Anne Chang, marathoner, coach, mother, and Saucony Canada Ambassador. Anne opens up,  sharing some of the struggles she has faced and the strength she has developed through those struggles. She is an advocate of taking the time to process loss and also remembering to live life to the fullest. Anne encourages us to both be objective through difficulty and to choose to have fun (which she reflects on  so beautifully after running the Boston Marathon only a few days before the London Marathon). Anne will remind you to be ambitious while staying  true to yourself. All things are possible. 

Connect and Rise with Jessie Wolinsky @badassblindbabe who has lost most of her vision to retinitis pigmentosa but who has NOT lost her desire to continuing evolving and living an expansive life. She will encourage you to do the same. Jessie shares her journey, including finding out about her diagnosis when she was fourteen and  developing her capacity for self love through the challenges that have come in the years since. She reminds us that emotions are not permanent and that we need to get in the habit of asking if an emotion (or how we are spending our time) serves us. Jessie notes that we are all given a lot of ideas on what we should do, but too often we don't ask ourselves what aligns with our innermost selves or who we want to be. She reminds us to be unafraid to walk with fear. The point of life is to evolve and to continue becoming whoever we want to be. 

Connect and Rise with Kriste, runner, writer, producer, meditator, speaker, ambassador, and advocate of changing our narratives on wellness.  Kriste describes how internalized  ideas and lived experiences sometimes hold us back. She discusses the importance of being receptive and curious- this allows us to continue growing. Kriste will inspire you to “come home to yourself” and do something (even one small, brave thing) that is the next step towards your dream and to “mine the depths of the hard places within you.” You have no idea what opportunities will unfold if you call yourself to be bold. 

Connect and Rise with Ashley Davies, movement coach, run club leader, and community connecter in Seattle, WA. Ashley shares how struggle shaped her, how she has learned to create boundaries to protect her space, and the way she is allowing herself to continue to grow. Ashley has a passion for creating an inclusive space for people to “move and be themselves.” She believes deeply in the power of connection and the power of creating welcoming spaces because she believes that we are meant to walk together. So make eye contact, share a smile, and let those you meet feel seen.  Ashley encourages us to be bold by always working for change, pushing beyond spaces that are comfortable. This helps us to progress towards building a new tomorrow in which we all feel less alone and more empowered to live vibrant lives.  

Connect and Rise with Amanda Sullivan, childhood cancer mom and advocate who is also a health & wellness coach.  Amanda shares her story including how she returned to wellness to  show up better for herself after her journey through cancer treatment with her daughter.  Amanda reminds us that when we set a new goal or dream a new dream, we don't have to be confident as we start, we just have to be courageous.  She encourages us all to practice boldness and to continue exploring our purpose. She will inspire you to embark on a “made for more” journey. 

Connect and Rise with Monique, Body Positive Advocate and Fitness Entrepreneur, who shares her  journey of opening fitness studios aimed at empowering ALL women through movement. Monique responded to a game-changing “no” in her life. She refused to accept that no and moved forward with persistence and passion to make her mark on the fitness world. Monique will encourage you to trust  your “knowing” within because each of us has something unique to give the world. She reminds us that we have to speak power and life over ourselves. We are all rich- full of blessings, capability, love, strength, and the beauty of connection.  

Connect and Rise with Amanda Fludd, Mental Health and Wellness Speaker, Licensed Psychotherapist, High Performance and Leadership Coach, and runner.  Amanda shares incredible insight on the importance of developing the mental tools needed to become the highest version of yourself.  Amanda says, "we are brilliant women.” This  episode will leave you ready to trust your inner brilliance and move forward with living the life you're meant to live.  The world needs you.

Connect and Rise with Breanne Smedley, Elite Competitor Coach for female athletes.  Having been an elite volleyball player herself, Breanne went on to pursue sports psychology and now serves as a mindset coach for female athletes and their mothers.  As we begin season five with a focus on boldness of spirit, Breanne's insight and tips are sure to propel you forward into a fulfilling year of trusting yourself and embracing what feels right despite what anyone else may think.  This episode is packed with amazing insight! Making the shift to more productive thoughts can be a game changer.

Connect and Rise with Dr. Heidi Lovett, triathlete, ultra-marathoner, author, humanitarian, BGR Ambassador and so much more! Heidi discusses loss and how important it can be to slow down and learn to prioritize healing. She shares her story of completing an Iron Man after an initial DNF (she continued on and eventually completed an Iron Man successfully). Heidi discusses how to reset goals and reminds us to be gentle with ourselves. She invites us all to “get out of our space” and encourages us to find the courage to move past negativity. One cause particularly dear to Heidi is to help more young Black women learn to swim. We need more girls to learn to swim for the health benefits and also to prevent drowning related deaths. Heidi is also an advocate for young people to think of themselves as global citizens. She will remind you: on your journey of development, start by forgiving yourself. Then move forward towards a better you and ultimately a better world. 

Connect and Rise with Martha M. Garcia, a fully dimensional woman who is passionate about sports, movement, mindfulness, and being a human above any title or identity. Martha discusses embracing the duality of life and reminds us that everyone's lived experience is different. This allows us each to bring something different to the table. Martha describes courage as taking action to honor what you truly think and feel. She will encourage you to live boldly, with actions that match your words. 

Connect and Rise with Caitlin Keen, Olympic Trials Marathoner, winner of the Flying Pig Marathon (twice) in Cincinnati, Ohio and advocate of exercise and movement.  Caitlin shares some of her journey and describes the power of making it through challenging situations because being pushed past comfort shapes us for the better.  Caitlin encourages us to be our authentic selves and to remember that courage is finding the strength to try even if you're afraid.  When we find that courage, amazing things can happen.

Connect and Rise with Jaye, runner, attorney, wife, mom, and breast cancer warrior. Jaye shares her journey, describing how she detected her own cancer through self examination and advocating for the importance of early detection. Jaye beautifully describes how her definition of courage has changed through the stages of her life. Currently,  courage is facing each day (as she continues to go through chemotherapy) with an attitude to fight. She reminds us to have the courage to trust ourselves, knowing  we are capable of hard things. Jaye will remind you that you CAN keep going even when you feel like you can't and that staying positive during dark times can be transformative. We are so much stronger than we could ever imagine. 

Connect and Rise with Kim, host of the Fit Girl magic podcast and Health/Wellness Coach specializing in working with women over 40. Kim shares her journey and describes how we can all benefit from changing our game plan for health at different stages of our lives. “We all want the habits but we don't want to do the work it takes to get there.” Kim will motivate you to stop longing for the dreams you can see “on the opposite bank of the river” but may feel afraid to swim towards. She cautions us to be careful about comparing our day 1 to someone else's day 100 and reminds us that consistency is key. Find your why and it will motivate you to get out of bed for that workout or to stop standing on one side of the river looking longingly at the beauty on the other side. 

Connect and Rise with Ashley, military veteran, military wife, mom of four, triathlete, runner, and pre/postnatal exercise specialist. Ashley shares her journey after winning a Half Iron Man World Championship at 22 years old. She describes how challenges “are the biggest thing that will make us grow.” And that she always seeks to allow herself to be uncomfortable. Ashely encourages us to do the same, reminding us that we will become so much stronger if we can allow ourselves to push past comfort. We can pour that strength into all facets of our lives. Ashley also shares her faith which is at the center of it all for her. The episode will remind you never to settle for where you are if you're unhappy. You can put in the work to change. Let this be your next DAY ONE.

Connect and Rise with Adina Crawford, Yoga/Meditation Master and voice for inclusion across all exercise and wellness platforms.  In this, her second interview, Adina discusses that courage can be found within each of us.  She dispels the idea that there are things we "can't" do and encourages us all to keep pushing past comfort into feeling present and truly alive.  Adina discusses a global vision to help one another and reminds us that we expand our opportunities by leaning on one another.  This episode is bursting with joy and connection.  Living a life we love is possible and together we can and we will.

Connect and Rise with Courtney,  Licensed Midwife and new mom. Courtney shares her journey to this point, including how she's continuing to learn to give herself grace as a new mom. Her powerful insight on feeling our feelings (good or bad) in order to grow stronger will inspire you to keep going and keep feeling. Connected we are stronger. 

Connect and Rise with Elizabeth Clor, marathoner and author of  Boston Bound. Elizabeth describes her journey and how she found the freedom to be her authentic self. She describes the mental strength she has developed through running and encourages us to believe in our untapped potential. 

Connect and rise with Annie, wife, mom, nurse, runner and mental health advocate.  Annie shares her journey as she approaches almost ten years since she attempted to take her own life. Her powerful insight about the beauty of life (despite struggles) will lift you up. She also speaks to the profound impact of physical activity/running on our mental and physical health. Through authenticity and self advocacy we can make it through the dark times. Because life is WORTH living. 

Connect and Rise with Rebeka (athlete & coach, 8 time USA Track and Field championship qualifier, certified level 2 coach for the USATF, and CSCS) and I as we discuss the power of connection and authenticity, especially when we are in a dark place.  Life is messy and hard and sometimes it can be difficulty to give ourselves grace, to reach out when we need a friendly shoulder to lean on, and to  be fluid with our goals and expectations for ourselves. We are all uniquely special human beings.  The world needs each of us and we can carry each other when the road is difficult.  You are loved.***If you or anyone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts, please call: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255The National Suicide Prevention Hotline fields calls 24/7 for anyone with suicidal thoughts or who are in crisis. It offers help for Spanish-speakers and anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing. Its website also offers many resources to get help for yourself or someone you know.OR Crisis Text Line: Text Hello to 741741

Connect and rise with Cara Rego runner, fitness enthusiast, wife and mom of two as we discuss the intersection of movement and mental health.  As a self-proclaimed lover of both positive vibes AND pizza, find out more about Cara's self-love journey and how she has come to a place of health and vibrancy. Cara will encourage you to “stand in the sun,” acknowledging the duality of life and finding space for joy. When you take care of yourself, you build a beautiful well of energy you can share with others. 

Connect and Rise with Justina (Founder of the Fijian Girls Foundation) and Marissa as they share the power of women supporting women. Find out the “why” behind the Fijian Girl's Foundation and how ending period poverty can empower the future leaders of tomorrow.  Today as the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve on the top U.S. court, let us celebrate each other and stand together as women to make a better tomorrow. 

Connect and Rise with Jamicka Edwards, Runner and Run Coach Race Director, author, mother and CEO/Founder of the You Matter for Life Foundation. Be inspired by Jamicka's awesome story of growth and living a life of purpose. Jamicka shares how movement/running changed her and some of the key moments in her life that led her to found You Matter for Life. She reminds us that we never know the impact we can and do make. Jamicka will motivate you both to serve others and to take action in order to progress towards your goals and dreams. You are worthy of a living a life you love. Start now. “You matter to more people in this world than you'll ever know. And you can make it.” 

Connect and Rise with Rose, runner and amputee, who shares her story of strength and perseverance. Rose encourages us to look for the gifts we've been given through struggle. She describes how she realized that she needed to choose herself.  She discovered that there is never a better moment than this moment right now to make a difference… to use your own voice and your strength. Anyone can give up, but it takes true courage to keep going. Life revolves around living. 

Connect and Rise with Christina, DC-based runner, attorney, and member of the Brooks Run Happy Team.  Christina shares her journey of choosing courage, even in the most difficult times. She asks us to consider the things we never know we're good at until we try. She also reminds each of us that sometimes courage is reaching out for help when needed, especially as you face your fears, showing up as your authentic self. Sometimes you'll have to do it scared…. but if you start “showing up for you and keep showing up for you” you'll be surprised with the incredible outcomes. 

Connect and Rise wIth Sierra Rundini, mother, wife and founder of the Crown & Anchor Women's Semi-Pro Soccer Club. Find out more about Sierra‘s journey and how she discovered that sometimes there are turning points in life when everything shifts in a different direction than planned. And often the shift turns out to be better than what you had envisioned. Sierra encourages us to take a chance on ourselves and to step off of the normal path.  If we can gather our courage to be bold and brave, good things will happen. 

Connect and Rise with Lindsay Hawker, Cancer Thriver/Survivor, marathoner, mom, wife and health enthusiast.  Lindsay shares her journey through Cancer and how running allowed her to take her power back.  Lindsay reminds us that when we go through the most difficult times of our life, our true strength is revealed and can propel us forward.  She reminds us that we can stand together and lift each other up.  Lindsay calls us all to stand in our power by remembering that forward is forward, no matter how slow.  Just keep going.

In this first episode of Season 4, you will meet Haja Isatu Bah, Founder of Uman4Uman, which serves girls in Sierra Leone by providing sustainable menstrual supplies and education. Almost half of the girls in third world countries miss school monthly due to period poverty and eventually drop out. Sustainable pads and education are needed to end this cycle and allow these girls to become the leaders of tomorrow.  As we start the new year, this is a great opportunity to build awareness on the struggles and barriers to empowerment that girls face around the world and also to learn how you can help.  Start the new year off right by choosing to run a race with ARC to benefit  Uman4Uman. ARC's website (www.activeresoluteconnected.com) has all the details on how to create a fundraising page or you can simply register for a race and make a private donation on your own. The founder of the Rise Resolute Podcast, Gina Meyer, will be running races throughout the year and making a donation each time to help end period poverty! Follow her on IG @riseresolute to find out how you can join in virtually. Become empowered by empowering other women and girls around the world. Happy 2022! 

We are honored to interview Dana Klein, ARC Running Coach, for the last episode of 2021! Dana Klein is the Founder of True Potential Running, marathoner, wife and mother. We discuss the incredible impact running and movement can have on our lives.  Dana describes the unique benefits of having a run coach and how True Potential Running helps runners start where they are and lean into their individual capabilities.  We also discuss Dana's involvement with ARC Active Resolute Connected, including an ARC year-in-review for 2021, participant highlights and where we are headed in 2022.  Find out about our mission to empower girls in Fiji in Sierra Leone through access to sustainable menstrual supplies/education AND learn more about how you can get involved.  There are so many great things ahead! Thank you for an awesome and impactful 2021. Together we can do great things. 

Connect and Rise with Nicole Kolenda, mother, marathon runner, Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist, Host of the Voice for Possibility Podcast, ARC Mentor and Researcher/Professor at NYU.  Nicole shares her journey through Breast Cancer and how she discovered the depth of  her strength.  Nicole describes running the 2020 New York Marathon virtually only 5 days after her Breast Cancer Diagnosis and how it turned out to be the best gift she could give herself, because it was a chance for her to feel empowered even through struggle. Nicole also discusses how important it is to remember that healing is a verb and shares her mantra: "just put one foot in front of the other." This episode will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered to fill your life with the things you love while also believing in and trusting your own strength.

This episode is so special to me! I look back on the journey with the podcast with deep gratitude and awe. It's such a privilege to connect with so many incredible women and I look forward to all the interviews that are yet to be. This is Volume 1 of episode highlights, which I created as motivation for myself and whoever may need it at this time. The power of connection and strength through struggle is truly incredible. Keep going. Keep the faith. We can carry each other.