Rise Up For You

In this episode of the Rise Up For You Podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Marty McDonald, founder of Boss Women Media and co-founder of Bad Rhino Inc., to talk about the unfiltered truth of entrepreneurship. From childhood lessons to corporate America and now running two thriving businesses, Marty shares how self-belief, storytelling, and bold action helped her rise. We discuss: • T...

What if time was not something you managed, but something you mastered? In this transformative episode, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Olympic silver medalist and design thinking expert John Coyle to explore the revolutionary idea of time mastery. Discover how to stop chasing the clock and start designing memorable, meaningful moments that expand your experience of life. Learn why time i...

Can You Really Have It All? Ambition, Family, and Peace with Tiffany Sauder | Rise Up For You Podcast What if success doesn’t require sacrifice? In this episode of the Rise Up For You Podcast, entrepreneur and CEO Tiffany Sauder shares how she built a thriving career, raised four children, and stayed true to herself, without choosing one over the other. We explore: • The myth of having to choose b...

In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Cathy Christen—serial entrepreneur, executive coach, author, and speaker—to explore what it really takes to build a thriving business and a fulfilling life. Cathy has spent over two decades helping high-performing leaders scale their businesses through smart systems, empowered teams, and intentional living. She’s t...

In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, we sit down with Mick Hunt, a business strategist, growth architect, and host of The Modern Leader. With a proven track record of scaling businesses to 8-figure exits, Mick brings bold, practical insight into what it truly takes to lead and win in business. From building a multi-million-dollar business from scratch to coaching leaders across industri...

What if peak performance wasn’t just about working harder but optimizing your health and energy? In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Brad Davidson and Raquel Perry, two powerhouse fitness and wellness experts, to discuss how stress is the ultimate health killer—and what high achievers can do to take control of their well-being. Brad is a high-pe...

What does it take to rise above your circumstances and create a life of success, wealth, and impact? In this special in-person episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Dariush Soudi, founder of Arena Capital Consultancy and creator of the Gladiator Mastery Program. Dariush is a global business mentor, entrepreneur, and speaker who has built and rebuilt his s...

What does it take to turn adversity into fuel for success? How do you break through barriers, build resilience, and take massive action toward your goals? In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen, founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, sits down with Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco—entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and founder of That One Agency and That One Podcast....

What if everything you thought you needed to be successful—status, money, recognition—was actually the very thing holding you back? In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen, founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, sits down with Sydney Ryker to explore what it truly means to define success on your own terms. Sydney built an eight-figure global business but later realiz...

What does it take to be the best in the world—not just once, but over and over again? It's more than talent. It’s an unbreakable mindset, relentless discipline, and the hunger to push past every limit. In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen speaks with Kyron Holden, a seven-time IFBB Men’s Physique Olympian, who has dominated the bodybuilding world through unwave...

In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Faisal Hoque, an award-winning entrepreneur, thought leader, and author of Transcend. With a deep background in technology, leadership, and business innovation, Faisal explores the pressing question: How do we stay truly human in an AI-driven world? Together, they dive into the challenges and opportunities of...

In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Marie Diamond, a globally renowned transformational teacher, Feng Shui master, and expert featured in The Secret. With over 2 million online students, Marie has worked with top leaders, celebrities, and entrepreneurs, helping them harness the power of their environment for success and professional development....

Welcome back to the Rise Up For You podcast! If you missed Part 1 of our conversation with Dariush Soudi, pause now and go listen—it’s packed with wisdom on resilience, business, and personal growth. In Part 2, we continue our deep dive into the Gladiator Mindset—the principles that separate those who thrive from those who merely survive. Dariush, founder of Arena Capital Consultancy, is a global...

What if drawing could rewire your brain, reduce stress, and unlock your full potential? In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, we sit down with Patima Williams, a psychologist, art therapist, and expert in NeuroGraphica—a groundbreaking technique that combines art and psychology to help you manifest goals, heal emotional blocks, and create real change in your life. Host Nada Lena Nasserde...

In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, we welcome Samantha Lynn Peters—mentor, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host—who is on a mission to empower women worldwide to find their purpose and elevate their lives. As the founder of Light Up Your Life, Samantha has built platforms that foster confidence, community, and alignment, helping women step into their true potential. Host Nada Lena N...

In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, we welcome Michele Assad—former CIA counterterrorism officer, corporate consultant, and expert in high-stakes decision-making. Michele spent over a decade working undercover in some of the most dangerous environments in the world, tackling counterterrorism operations and leading intelligence missions. Now, she shares powerful lessons in leadership, r...

In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen speaks with Ziad Aboutaif, MP—a dedicated public servant and leader committed to driving positive change in his community and beyond. With a strong background in governance, policy-making, and advocacy, Ziad shares invaluable insights into leadership, civic engagement, and the power of making a lasting impact. As a leader pa...

In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen speaks with Yvonne Dellos, a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, and business leader who transformed her life from food stamps to financial success. As a leader in leadership development, Yvonne shares powerful insights into overcoming adversity, building confidence, and stepping into your full potential. With a passion for e...

In this episode of the Rise Up For You podcast, host Nada Lena Nasserdeen speaks with Hayssam Al Amine, Founder & CEO of Resource Performance Management (RPM Consultancy). As a leading expert in Executive Coaching, Hayssam shares valuable insights into leadership development, business growth, and the art of coaching. With years of experience in Learning & Development, Hayssam discusses what it tak...

About Our Guest: Dr. Kim Foster is an MD-turned-coach and wellness expert who helps high-achieving women master the art of living well. After experiencing the frustrations and crushing limitations of the conventional healthcare system for many years, she began her journey into the world of wellness and soon found her home. She now runs a popular YouTube channel and is also the founder of The Welln...

About Our Guest Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph. D., SHRM-SCP, is the author of “The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work” (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, April 2024), listed as one of the top new management books for 2024 by Thinkers50. A Professor of Graduate Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California, she is an inclus...

Rise Up For You, our mission is to elevate you and your team's potential through elevating your leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, confidence, success, and more. We take companies and individuals like yourself, from where you are now to where you want to be! -- Subscribe to Youtube, Podcast, and Membership: YOUTUBE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/riseupforyou PODCAST 👉 https://open.s...

Rise Up For You, our mission is to elevate you and your team's potential through elevating your leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, confidence, success, and more. We take companies and individuals like yourself, from where you are now to where you want to be! -- Subscribe to Youtube, Podcast, and Membership: YOUTUBE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/riseupforyou PODCAST 👉 https://open.s...

Rise Up For You, our mission is to elevate you and your team's potential through elevating your leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, confidence, success, and more. We take companies and individuals like yourself, from where you are now to where you want to be! -- Subscribe to Youtube, Podcast, and Membership: YOUTUBE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/riseupforyou PODCAST 👉 https://open.s...

Rise Up For You, our mission is to elevate you and your team's potential through elevating your leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, confidence, success, and more. We take companies and individuals like yourself, from where you are now to where you want to be! -- Subscribe to Youtube, Podcast, and Membership: YOUTUBE 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/riseupforyou PODCAST 👉 https://open.s...