Journey to the Rise

What happens when a holistic healer realizes she’s been anticipating conflict since childhood? And what does a farm full of chickens have to do with breaking your deepest mental ruts? In this episode of Journey to the Rise, LaCresha Kolba and holistic and intuitive healer Chelsey Albert dive into the raw, beautiful, and sometimes hilarious reality of doing the "deep healing work." Chelsey takes us...

In this week's podcast episode, entrepreneur and hypnotist Chelsey Albert shares how a simple point system helped increase her income, overcome procrastination, and eventually inspired her to create her own productivity app. We talk about: ✔️ Gamification ✔️ Mental gremlins ✔️ Creative entrepreneurs ✔️ Building confidence ✔️ Taking action before you're ready This is a fun conversation packed with...

What happens when you stop trying to become someone else and finally reconnect with who you've been all along? In this episode, I sit down with Chelsey Albert to share my journey from self-doubt and struggling with confidence to finding healing, purpose, and peace through farm life. We discuss: 🌿 Building confidence and learning self-worth 🌿 The power of boundaries and personal growth 🌿 Returni...

How does one become a holistic healer? In this episode we talk with Chelsey Albert and her journey on helping others with holistic healing, including scream therapy. Chelsey learned to help others heal it starts with healing yourself. If you want to know more - go to her website: www. ChelseyAlbertHealing.com

What happens when you create something in your own kitchen that becomes so popular people want more? You take that creation and turn it into a very popular mustard. In this episode we talk with the creator and owner of Moose Lake Mustard. Based out of the small town of Chetek, WI, they are doing great things and being requested at restaurants and grocery stores. Want to know more? Check out their...

In this episode we talk with Patrick Kelly, the man behind 'Cheese Louise Sandwiches'. Pat shares his journey to finding his way to owning a small restaurant that quickly became a fan favorite to locals in a small town. Discover how he literally rose from the ashes after a heartbreaking tragedy. The result leading him back into the spotlight of his fans and supporters of his well known and loved m...

Join the conversation with Bea Fletcher and get an insight to her drive and motivation. She was told by God to start a TikTok and it has lead her to becoming internationally known and a published author. You can find her on TikTok, YouTube and across social media spreading her joyous messages. Find Betty Bling Fletcher on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bettyfletcher3738 Find Bea's book here: ht...

In this episode, we continue the conversation in this two-part series with Alex Loredo. You may know him from his YouTube channel - The Blessed Carpenter. Alex has a touching story and it shows that even from the depths of darkness, you can rise up and be a success in your own life. You can find Alex on YouTube - The Blessed Carpenter.

In this episode we talk with Alex Loredo - better known to his followers on YouTube as, The Blessed Carpenter. Alex doesn't hold back on sharing his journey during this conversation. We get deep, we get real, and we get a behind-the-scenes look at what motivated him to make videos. Buckle up - this is quite the journey! This is a two-part series - join us for episode 58 for the second half. To che...

In this episode, we talk with Sharon Barnes. She is a sign language interpreter and newly published author of Shanghai Sunset. We discuss the challenges to not being able to find your Grandmother due to her being authentic to herself as an Indigenous person. We talk about the challenges to being a sign language interpreter. We also get into what her journey was like becoming a self-published autho...

In this episode, we talk with Kelly Brown of Rose Colored Lens Photography. She is an Oklahoma based photographer with a passion for learning brought her into the medical field. Yet, her creative side would not be denied and she found herself on the path to photography. Kelly unexpectedly found her way to bereavement photography. In our conversation, she shares her personal journey of the challeng...

In this episode, we talk with Sherie Grossman. She is an educator with a focus on music. With her expertise and finesse for teaching, she has an incredible ability to connect with her students. WIth her skills at teaching, she has not only inspired her students but changed their lives. Sherie is an award winning teacher. You can find her teaching in the Nashville, TN area and occasionally in a nat...

In this episode we speak with Hadonica Murphy. She is an incredible person with a beautiful talent. She has worked hard to create a successful photography business and coaching business. Hadonica shares her story about being in the foster care system to rising above and curating a dream for herself. Join us for this episode as it is very motivating. You can find more about Hadonica at: https://www...

This is part three of the series with Donovan Bankhead. We are given a great opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes insight on Donovan's story from student music to owning a highly respected music store. This journey that we share shows the various options that are available to someone who loves music and wants to make it their life and career.. To connect with Donovan please check out the links...

Welcome to Season Two of Journey to the Rise! After a long and unintended hiatus the podcast returns. We continue our conversation with Donovan Bankhead - President and owner of Ernie Williamson's Music. We get into the depts of the importance a music store plays not only for students, but also how it benefits music teachers. Welcome to part two of the conversation. Join us for this uplifting, hea...

Episode 50 is a recap of clips from your favorite most downloaded episodes from the season one. Enjoy your favorite guests: Bren McClain, Deanna Czerwonka LaMont, Steph Davis, Kris D’Amico, Jenna Hickman, Mandy Farmer, Erick Prince, Dr. Thomas Illiffe, Teresa Foley-Batts, Savannah Toah, Zombie Dan, Paul Moore, Grayson Toal, BJ Homesteader Thank you for joining us in season one, we will see you in...

Where can a love for music take you professionally? How about a journey through working with music stores that leads you to become President and then owner of Ernie Williamson’s Music? In this conversation, we get an open view of the steps Donovan took to arrive where he is today. It wasn’t always easy and he faced some hefty challenges in his life. Yet, once he was informed he would be going to c...

In this episode, we talk with TeriLynn, a swimsuit designer, This is a woman who fell in love with the water and found a way to empower women with swimwear. She can customize suits from a large variety of sizes and strives to make sure it fits you just right. She loves the creative process and we dive into how she comes up with not only her designs, but custom fabric. She is real and honest about...

This is part four of our series with Julie Sedler. In this episode, we talk with Julie Sedler, an author who just published her first book, ‘Watch Me’. In the pages of this book she shares her story of recognizing her marriage was not working for her anymore. Through the turbulence of a divorce, picking up the pieces of her life, discovering her spirituality, Julie takes us through it all. Julie’s...

This is part three of four in our series with author, Julie Sedler. In this episode, we talk with Julie Sedler, an author who just published her first book, ‘Watch Me’. In the pages of this book she shares her story of recognizing her marriage was not working for her anymore. Through the turbulence of a divorce, picking up the pieces of her life, discovering her spirituality, Julie takes us throug...

This is part two of our conversation with Julie Sedler. In this episode, we talk with Julie Sedler, an author who just published her first book, ‘Watch Me’. In the pages of this book, she shares her story of recognizing her marriage was not working for her anymore. Through the turbulence of a divorce, picking up the pieces of her life, and discovering her spirituality, Julie takes us through it al...

In this episode, we talk with Julie Sedler, an author who just published her first book, ‘Watch Me’. In the pages of this book, she shares her story of recognizing her marriage was not working for her anymore. Through the turbulence of a divorce, picking up the pieces of her life, and discovering her spirituality, Julie takes us through it all. She gets honest and real with us during this conversa...

This is the second half of our conversation with Cody Kelly of Zero to Hero. In this episode, we talk with Cody Kelly who is the owner of Zero to Hero fitness and wellness coaching. Cody brings a different approach to his fitness coaching. Cody truly cares about the entire person and strives to help people make life changes from their wellness to business and relationships. Cody has been through a...

In this episode, we talk with Cody Kelly who is the owner of Zero to Hero fitness and wellness coaching. Cody brings a different approach to his fitness coaching. Cody truly cares about the entire person and strives to help people make life changes from their wellness to business and relationships. Cody has been through a lot in life and where a lot of people would have gone in a direction living...

In this episode we welcome Dre. Dre is vibrant on the dance floor and in life. A woman who keeps it real, and stays honest and vulnerable on her social media, and doesn’t pretend that every day is great or perfect. Dre gets honest about her journey in life and in dance during this conversation. She believes if you love to dance and haven’t found a workout that works for you, it is because the play...