Raise Your Volume Academy with Tiphany Kane, M.Ed.

Send us Fan Mail Big life upheavals are happening both personally and in the world at large. In the midst of the upheavals: the murder of my sister-in-law by her xhusband, the terminal cancer diagnosis of a dear friend, and expanding my business which requires looking for financing.... I'm in a place of upheaval and questioning. This episode is dedicated to my beautiful friend Rebecca Johnson...

Send us Fan Mail Grief can be complicated! Especially when the person that passed away died in a complicated way- such as murder, suicide, or an overdose. In this episode of the Raise Your Volume Podcast, host Tiphany Kane delves into the topic of grief with special guest Rebecca Johnson. The conversation is deeply personal and focuses on how we can navigate the complex emotions and conversations...

Send us Fan Mail Domestic violence is a topic that carries a great amount of shame and misunderstanding. In this thought-provoking episode of Raise Your Volume Podcast, Tiphany Kane and guest Orna Walters delve into the dark realities of domestic violence. Tiphany reflects on her personal experience of losing her sister-in-law to domestic violence, making this topic deeply personal and important t...

Send us Fan Mail Toxic Relationships...it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and one of the precursors to violence is toxic behavior in a relationship. This episode explores toxic behaviors such as love-bombing & gas-lighting. We also talk about how our patriarchial society combined with popular culture trains us to see true love as painful and angsty. Let's raise our volume against rel...

Send us Fan Mail This episode revisits the conversation I had with my friend, Maida Garcia about violence against women and the way minority women often get left out of the conversation. The original conversation was recorded 2 years ago- after the disappearance of Gabby Petito- a young white woman. I brought this conversation out again because it is very timely for a tragedy my family experienced...

Send us Fan Mail It's been a minute since I've released an episode. (Trigger Warning) This is because my sister-in-law, a mother of 7, was murdered by her ex-husband about a month ago. So, as you can imagine- my family has been going through it. Today's episode is me explaining why I have not been able to record and tells you what happened to my sister-in-law.  This episode begins a...

Send us Fan Mail  Join Tiphany and Laura as they dive deep into the raw emotions of shame and secrecy, and the hidden struggles that many of us battle. Laura's honesty and courage shine through as she shares her experiences of hiding and the profound impact it had on her life. From her childhood to her adult years, Laura navigates the complexities of race, privilege, and the constant feeling...

Send us Fan Mail My trip to Germany taught me many things about the power of our voices.  #1 Fear is a powerful silencing tool. Fear tactics that keep us quiet about the issues that really matter allow tyrants and people with bad intentions take power. #2 Your voice is so powerful, THEY will do anything to silence you. Support the show I want to hear from you! Support & Subscribe - your suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Barbie Movie Spoiler Alert...I will be talking about the Barbie movie today! If you have not seen it yet- go see it! Today we are discussing a part of the Barbie movie that not many people are talking about...Barbie's friend Midge...the pregnant Midge. Midge has come and gone in the Barbie franchise many times since she was introduced in the mid-60's. But it was the preg...

Send us Fan Mail "Where intersections collide is where culture happens."- Anna DeShawn discusses the challenges of being Black, Queer, and a Person of Faith in Media. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the pressure to conform to different spaces, the importance of amplifying unheard voices, and the power of storytelling. Anna talks about their experience working on...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stopped to think about the privileges that come with your identity and the power of your voice? We recently sat down for an unfiltered conversation discussing our own experiences with identity and privilege. From my perspective as a white woman to my partner David's as a mixed-race man, we share personal stories and reflect on the advantages and challenges we fa...

Send us Fan Mail "What advice would you go back to give yourself 20 years ago?" I was asked this question by an audience member of a live interview show I did today and I thought it was absolutely fascinating! It inspired me to come in and record my thoughts to share with you. I want to hear your thoughts...what advice would you give to yourself? Click on this link to leave me a voice me...

Send us Fan Mail Close your eyes and get a picture in your head of a scientist...what does the scientist look like? did you picture an older white man that looks a bit like Bill Nye The Science Guy...or did you picture someone that looks like Neil deGrasse Tyson? Did you picture a man OR did you picture a woman? My guest this week is working hard to disrupt the stereotype of a scientist being a ma...

Send us Fan Mail As women, we are asked to be like Arielle- the Little Mermaid. We are asked to give up our voice and our power in order to walk in a world that was not created for us. We have the power to change this dynamic! Join me for a powerful visualization exercise where we will tap into your power & your voice. Other Episodes you will enjoy: Radical Permission to Speak with Samara Bay...

Send us Fan Mail How do you feel about politics? How do you feel about advocating for your political views? This is a tough, vulnerable topic for me! I was raised in a "high-control religion" (aka: a cult) and was taught from infancy that I was "separate from the world" and was not allowed to have any political opinions or affiliations. I was not even allowed to say the Pledge...

Send us Fan Mail Kate Kelly, Esq. is a zealous advocate and passionate activist. She has a JD from American University Washington College of Law , the only law school in the world founded by, and for, women.  She is a vocal women’s rights champion in the U.S., and around the world. Kate believes the simple and popular adage that women’s rights are human rights, and is committed to legal advocacy &...

Send us Fan Mail It is time to amplify the voices of people that have the audacity to make a difference on a larger scale! We are kicking off an exciting season of talking to people that devote their time, energy, & resources into making a difference for others. These are people that see a societal problem and work to fix it! These are the disruptors and change makers! Support the show I want...

Send us Fan Mail Some pivots in life are moments we choose and some are chosen for us. Jo Ingram was a successful woman in business when the pandemic ended her hard-won career. Jo took a moment to be introspective and realized that she was not living her life in true authenticity and alignment with what she truly cared about. If you have any challenges finding work that is in alignment for you- so...

Send us Fan Mail Chrisitne Herbert was a "good girl", "nice girl",  "responsible", "dependable", until the day in her single-woman 30's when she decided to join the Peace Corp and go to a tiny village in the African country of Zambia for 2 years. Her story is heartwarming, funny,  and an amazing tale of discovering the incredible strength inside herself...

Send us Fan Mail A few weeks ago you heard my interview with the incredible author, Samara Bay. At that time, her book, Permission to Speak was just about to be released- so I had not actually read it yet. Her book was released this week and I am finally getting to read it! It is such a GOOD BOOK!! This is a book that is going to be talked about and will change the world in significant ways! I sha...

Send us Fan Mail This is a Bonus episode from my *NEW* podcast: Diet, Riot, Sweat, Repeat Come on over and listen: Diet, Riot, Sweat, Repeat I see beauty in so many different bodies- why can't I see beauty in mine? This episode reflect on the time I encountered a beautiful, full-figured grandmother at the spa. I saw so much beauty in her wrinkles, rolls, and curves. I saw beauty and a life-ti...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever listened to a recording of your voice and said, "I don't like the way I sound." Or have you ever had someone else tell you that you are too loud, too shrill, too soft spoken, too "valley girl"........... Samara Bay wants to help you create an audacious relationship to our own voice and how we go after joy when talking out loud in the moments...

Send us Fan Mail We live in an alcohol positive culture. Alcohol is the only "drug" that people will question you about when you say, "No thank you, I'm not drinking tonight." This week's guest, Kay Allison, is here to bust through alcohol culture and help people to live a healthy, vibrant, alcohol free life. She calls it "Juicy AF" (Juicy Alcohol Free). In...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt lost in the fog- you can't see even 5 feet in front of you and you feel a lone in the world and unsure of your path? This is exactly what I experienced in real life on an outing for my 49th birthday. We were in Charleston, South Carolina on a ferry boat out to tour Fort Sumpter. The morning was cold, drizzly, and very, very foggy. Our ferry boat was complet...

Send us Fan Mail What do 22 hours, political activism, and smashing the patriarchy have in common? They are all related to why I have so many issues with self-care and I am guessing you have similar issues as well. I went to get a massage yesterday at the massage therapy place that I have a membership with. I pay monthly for a massage and yet I very rarely actually go to get one! Wait...whaaat? Yo...