We the People Rise

What if your anger isn’t the real issue — but a mask for fear you haven’t named yet? In this powerful conversation, conflict management expert Shai Tamari shares how walking away from global political conflict led him to a deeper realization: the real battleground is internal. You’ll learn practical tools to manage both interpersonal and inner conflict, build courage through vulnerability, and mov...

Meet Andrew Otazo — the man who turned a simple walk in the mangroves into an eight-year mission to remove nearly 40,000 pounds of trash from South Florida’s delicate coastal ecosystems. In this episode of We the People Rise, we dive into his story of persistence, purpose, and real-world change. Learn why you don’t need a PhD or a superhero cape to make a difference, how small actions ripple into...

What happens when a single moment stops you in your tracks—and forces you to question the world you’re quietly accepting? In this episode of We The People Rise , Kristin Hiemstra sits down with author and cultural disruptor Jodi Bondy Norgaard , whose life changed in a toy store aisle when she realized what we were teaching girls about beauty, worth, and identity—without ever saying a word. What b...

  What if the power you’re looking for isn’t hidden in Washington—but already in your hands? In this episode of We The People Rise , Kristin Hiemstra sits down with North Carolina State Senator Graig Meyer for an unfiltered conversation about what real power looks like in a democracy—and how everyday citizens can actually use it. From elections to advocacy, from community care to system chang...