The Rise and Hive

This one’s a bit different. In this bonus episode, Melissa shares what really came up for her on her first solo trip, and how it became a bit of a full circle moment. We talk about what it means to actually be vulnerable (not just say you are), facing the parts of the last year that haven’t been easy, and what happens when you give yourself the space to figure things out on your own. There’s somet...

This week we're taking you behind the scenes of what it actually looks like to figure this all out in real time, including the humbling realisation that our USB-C mics are very much not Bluetooth. There were moments. But we stuck with it, learned a lot, and turned a bit of chaos into something we're genuinely proud of. We're also celebrating our new jingle (and yes... we think it's a banger), gett...

Liane and Melissa are exploring cutting edge questions that everyone wants to know the answer to. After the furore of the great towel and flap drying debate, we tackle a new questions - are you licking your plate after your tea? Ask your friends, family, colleagues and nail tech and report back on the @theriseandhivepodcast instagram page. Its short and snappy and designed to give you a little mid...

Episode 5 and… we’re official, baby. This week, we’re talking about the pressure to be a “perfect pigeon” and why it’s holding so many women back. From overthinking photos to holding ourselves to impossible standards, we’re exploring the gap between how things look and how they really feel. Melissa shares reflections from her first solo trip and the reminder that some of the best things in life ar...

Episode 4 and we’ve come full circle. Melissa goes back to a letter she wrote to herself in March 2025… and it turns out, she actually did the thing. What started as an idea is now a podcast, and we get into what can really change in a year. Then, as always, it takes a turn. We’re asking the big questions… how are you drying your flaps? And how often are you actually washing your towels? It’s conf...

Okay… so maybe it didn’t flop, but it definitely didn’t go to plan. This week we’re unpacking last week’s “fail” where we forgot to hit record. But it’s not really about that. It’s about fear, the fear of getting it wrong, and all the ways we hold ourselves back from the things that actually bring us growth (and a bit of joy). From our own amateur moment to taking a leaf out of James Dyson’s book,...

Episode two and we’re getting honest. From dirty knickers and the confession that gym gear doesn’t always get washed… to the unexpected highlight of bin day and the questionable promise of a sex swing in the loft. It’s chaos, it’s real life, and it’s very northern. Alongside the laughs, Liane and Melissa share their usual gratitude, mindset shifts, and a few golden nuggets to take with you. If you...

In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and share how this podcast came to life. What started as daily voice notes between two friends quickly became something we didn’t want to keep to ourselves. We talk about the joy of capturing the ordinary, reflecting out loud, and sharing the small insights that come from real life. Expect honest conversations about mindset, gratitude, supporting other...