On The Rise Podcast

Cultivating Self-Love, Creativity, and Breaking Barriers with Jessenia Gallegos Episode Highlights : How often do you take time to have a moment of self-reflection? On today's show, I have the privilege of hosting Jessenia Gallegos. She is such a powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with. Jessenia wears many hats, from being a creator and entrepreneur to an advocate for self-love and personal gro...

From Driveway Dreams to Auto Stars. Do you have a business you've always wanted to start? What's holding you back? In this episode, Kevin of Auto Stars Detail and Customization joins me on the show to share his entrepreneurial journey. Kevin's passion for cars has existed for as long as he can remember. One of his cousins suggested that he start something of his own in the car industry, and he emb...

Episode Highlights : There is a famous quote that says, "where there is sports, there is peace, and where there is peace, there is sports." Our guest today, Haron Hargrave aka. H20, is a living testimony to this quote. He started his organization Ballin 4 Peace with the aim of ensuring life is valued. In this episode, H2O shares the challenges and successes of running a non-profit, discusses the v...

Episode Highlight : Are you going through grief and have no idea how to overcome it? This episode is for you. We have a grief expert, Madeline Aragon, sharing some golden nuggets on the episode. Madeline shares her personal journey and the obstacles she encountered, including her battle with agoraphobia, and how she overcame it to become a beacon of hope for others. Additionally, she shares how so...

Taking the Leap : Risk, Resilience and Building a Business in Mental Health with Gabriela Lopez and Percy Llerena  About Our Guests : Gabriela Lopez is the founder and clinical supervisor of the Therapeutic Self-Care Mental Health Agency based in South Jersey. She is also a mother to three exceptional children. Percy Llerena is the Operations Manager at Therapeutic Self Care Mental Health Agency....

Episode Summary : How many times have you heard people introduce themselves or get introduced as serial entrepreneurs? Serial entrepreneurship is the new cool. People are now owning multiple businesses and flourishing. On today's show, I have a fantastic friend joining me on the show, Eric Lewis. Eric and I have been friends for a couple of years now. He owns multiple companies, and he will be sha...

Episode Summary : How big are your dreams? Imagine leaving a full-time job and hopping onto the entrepreneurship wagon to chase your dreams. That's a considerable risk. Jessica Rodriguez left her job to become a makeup artist and build an empire of her own. For Jessica, this was a massive leap of faith, but one thing she knew for a fact was looking back was off the table. She had to do everything...

Episode Summary : If you were asked to work with any of your parents, would you be okay with that? For some of us, it would be one of the most challenging tasks. Today I have a fantastic duo joining me on the show, Mike Miller and Mike Miller Junior of Nambarii. Their journey started when one of the Co-founders revamped a design found in a tattoo book that became the NAMBARII logo before establish...

Get to Know Our Guest : Chris Ward Jr is an expert at brand storytelling and does brain clarity coaching. This man works all over the world. His mission is to ensure we have about 5000 people who are storytellers, heart-centred storytellers, in their business. Key Highlights : In life, never confuse your calling with an assignment. Assignments have expiring dates, but your calling is forever. When...

Episode Summary :  Nelson sits down with the owner at Glamourage Boutique who's also the head of talent at a major tech firm. This in depth conversation ranges from Brenda's roots and upbringing to tech, beauty, fashion and overcoming mental health obstacles that were life changing for this young talented CEO.   

Episode Summary : Sometimes, you go through a situation that awakens you to become the solution provider. Today, we host a special guest who lived in the street for years but turned into a homeless advocate. In this episode, our guest is Walter Herres. Walter is an executive director who is a formerly homeless individual helping to resolve the homelessness problem in New Jersey. He was raised by f...

Episode summary   Are you wondering how you can solve a problem in your community? No doubt, everyone wants to be a change maker. You can use your skills and hobby to profit yourself while offering a solution. This is what our episode guest is doing.   In this episode, we are honored to have an exceptional guest: Dwayne Fletcher. Dwayne is a leading personal trainer, entrepreneur, and director who...

Episode Summary: What comes to your mind when you hear of network marketing? Many of us think that network marketing is the worst scam that has ever existed on this planet. The truth is, many of us do not know what network marketing is and how it works, yet we rush to making a judgment. What we may not know is that network marketing has changed many lives for the better. In this episode, we have a...

Episode summary : Take it this way: you have a well-paying job. Unfortunately, you get fired when you need it most. It can be a frustrating moment. However, you can turn that downfall into a stepping stone to your next level in life. This is what happened to our episode guest. In this episode, we have a great honor to host Michael Matthews. Michael is a successful real estate entrepreneur and brok...

Imagine realizing your calling through a mistake. Is it even possible? Well, coming from an entrepreneurial background does not mean you will be an entrepreneur. However, you can become a successful entrepreneur by making a mistake in your career path. In this episode, we have the honor of hosting Sabrina Matera. Sabrina is a successful entrepreneur who discovered her passion for creative design b...

In depth health and nutrition talks as Mr. Tac talks about the health scare that motivated him to become the best version of himself. They discuss how Tac Zone was started and about being a better entrepreneur, growing a brand and why New Years Resolutions do not work for most people. Quote of the Day : "He who conquers others is strong but he who conquers himself is mighty." ~Lao Tzu About the Gu...

Quote of the Day : "Knowing is not enough. We must apply. Willing is not enough. We must do." -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe About the Guests : Nickey Stringz. He's an entrepreneur, a CEO, he's the co-founder at bars and burgers an event planning company. Terrell Smiley (L Bezzle). He's an entrepreneur, CEO of CBD heaven and his Music Company, L Bezzle Music. Key Talking Points : * Getting to know ou...

Quote of the Day : "Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." -Buddha About the Guest : Dr. Randy is a Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with at-risk youth, and he is the owner of the mental hop. Unlike other therapists, his style of administering therapy is d...

Quote of the Day : "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to that." About the Guest : Marileidy is an MBA holder, a commercial banker, and a co-founder at the Social Butterfly. Key Talking Points : *About the Social Butterfly *Marileidy's MBA *Blogging for business, not for fun *How did Mari and Samantha build the Social Butterfly *Marileidy's journey in Capital One *How Mari got t...

Do you have a dream in entrepreneurship? Certainly, many of us have a dream of start and running successful businesses. However, the fear of getting started holds us back. In our episode today, we have a privilege to host Eric Cruz. Eric is a successful entrepreneur who is transforming traditional slippers. He is re-imagining indoor slippers through technology to come up with modernized footwear....

Certainly, eating healthy is now a priority for every person worldwide. We are looking for meals and food that is clean. No one wants to suffer from diabetes, heart attacks, and other lifestyle-related conditions. For this reason, we're avoiding burgers and other fast foods for fear of cholesterol. But did you know you can still enjoy a cholesterol-free burger? In this episode, we are honored to h...

Professional Skills Trainer and Founder at Basketball Society, Martin Soaries stops by the show and sheds some light about the basketball business and how often times a youths success depends on parent involvement or lack there of.

Nelson sits down with a Mortgage Officer to discuss how important it is for Millennials to consider home ownership. Major levelups in this show, take notes!

Cybersecurity, the future of messaging and shouldn't we own our data? The Executive VP at DatChat came by to share some light on their big IPO coming in 2020 and much more!

What it takes to be a high performer and the common mistakes most Millennials are making in health and fitness!