Rise Resolute Podcast

On this episode we’re joined by Michelle Martinez, a deeply rooted and respected presence in the Ventura running community. With over four decades as a runner, Michelle’s journey has taken her from 5Ks to ultradistance races. But what truly sets her apart is the impact she’s made beyond her own miles. As a longtime coach working with youth, high school athletes, and adult runners, she’s spent more...

This episode of the Rise Resolute Podcast explores the power of courage with elite ultrarunner, journalist, and author Katie Arnold , who has written multiple books, including Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World . At the heart of the conversation is the idea that courage is not the absence of fear, but choosing to keep moving forward in the presence of it. Throughout her life as a writer, athl...

Connect and Rise with Brittany Simque, a certified health coach who shares her own incredible health and wellness journey. After losing over 200 pounds through a wholistic approach, she recently ran the Chicago Marathon, inspiring us all to lean into our power to be lifelong learners and embrace the path to long term happiness. When you believe you can, even the hard things are within reach.  http...

Connect and Rise with Liz Rucker who shares her journey into nonprofit work and calls us all to ask how we can make even a small impact in this world. Liz shares how her faith has guided and sustained her throughout her life. She helps us understand that we have to trust the reason we were placed in this moment in our lives and to be unafraid to look beyond ourselves. When we take our “eyes off se...

Connect and Rise with Jenny Barber, survivor of exploitation and advocate/leader in anti-trafficking. Jenny is the co-founder of Talitha coffee, created as a pathway for survivors to reintegrate into society. Jenny shares her story and reminds us “what an amazing time (it is) to be alive,” when we look at setbacks as points of truth and empowerment. Jenny will inspire you to take whatever you brin...

Connect and Rise with Tina, Breast Cancer Survivor, optimist, and poet. Tina discusses her Cancer journey and shares a few of her wonderful poems as they relate to this ongoing journey of life. Tina will inspire you to share your light from within.  https://talitha.com/ginameyer

Connect and Rise with Lori Hauck, distance runner, accounting professor, business coach, and doctorate student as we process our feeling around the LA fires and discuss how mindset can transform everything. In the 2025 season of the podcast you can expect conversations around living authentically and with intention. This episode will leave you with hope and positivity. Never give up on the things...

Connect and Rise with Dr Ariella Parker, Doctoral Behavioral Analyst and expert in pivotal response treatment as we discuss growth through all the stages of life, pushing past fear, and giving ourselves grace as we journey through. Ariella’s insight will propel you to take action in your own life, forgive yourself along the way, and believe that growth and joy always await.  https://talitha.com/gi...

Connect and Rise with Esther Goetz, author and creator of Moms of Bigs. Esther shares insight that is extremely empowering for moms, but truly can be applied to anyone’s life. Her platform supports giving kids the “wings of freedom to become completely themselves,” and our discussion will propel you, mom or not to do the same. She authentically shares how being at rock bottom can be a gift, moving...

Connect and Rise with Dr. Heidi Lovett, triathlete, ultra-marathoner, author, humanitarian, and so much more! Heidi will remind you of your strength within to rise despite difficulty and struggle. She encourages movement and stepping outside of comfort zones. One cause particularly dear to Heidi is to help minority women learn to swim. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from learning to swim for...

The Monday Magic series aims to bring a little positivity to the start of your week. Go crush your Monday!  https://talitha.com/ginameyer

Enjoy the kick off episode of the Monday Magic series which aims to bring a little positivity to the start of your week. Go crush your Monday!  https://talitha.com/ginameyer

We are revisiting some favorite episodes… Connect and Rise with Monique, Body Positive Advocate and Fitness Entrepreneur, who shares her  journey of opening fitness studios aimed at empowering ALL women through movement. Monique responded to a game-changing “no” in her life. She refused to accept that no and moved forward with persistence and passion to make her mark on the fitness world. Monique...

Connect and Rise with Chanelle Price, 2014 World Indoor 800m Champion.  Chanelle shares incredible insight on understanding the power of the mind and how changing our thoughts can have a huge impact on our lives.  Chanelle also discusses the importance of having a strong enough "why" which will propel us forward to achieving our dreams even when challenges come.  She believes that true b...

Connect and Rise with Marisha Charbonnet who shares amazing insight including her personal journey through finding out that she has the BRCA Gene which indicates a high risk of cancer.  She describes that though the “ostrich” approach to life’s challenges (burying your head in the sand) may seem easiest, we have to push ourselves to face difficulties head on and view our ability to make decisions...

Connect and Rise with Tami Hedrick, multifaceted leader and Community Impact Advocate. Tami shares amazing insight on growth through all of life’s  changes and stages. She challenges us to rewrite how we identify ourselves through our struggles. Tami reminds us to be unafraid to dream big and get things done. You will come away ready to go out and “be awesome.” https://talitha.com/ginameyer

Connect and Rise with Alesha Brown, CEO and founder of Fruition Publishing. Alesha discusses her personal journey and how she has learned to be resilient in the face of adversity. She explains that “cultivating resilience is the path to fulfillment.” She reminds us that we get to decide what kind of lives we live. Alesha gives profound insight into relationships, explaining how to assess whether a...

Connect and Rise with Jaqueline Alnes, runner, writer, and author of the recently released book, The Fruit Cure. Jaqueline shares her story reminding us that our value can be found internally and intrinsically and is not based on any external demands that the world may place upon us. She advocates breaking free from an all-or-nothing mentality and invites us to celebrate all parts of ourselves.  M...

Connect and Rise with Susan Donnelly, minset and strategy coach for ultra runners who has finished 144 hundred mile races!! Have you ever wondered what it takes to finish a 100 mile race? Or to be a finisher in life? Susan tells us that you start by knowing what you are thinking instead of just reacting. You can then ask yourself if you are willing to make a change in your thinking. Susan discusse...

Connect and Rise with Jaci Wilson, runner and holistic run coach. Jaci discusses how developing and working on our mindset must be practiced throughout our lives. She is an advocate for developing a gratitude practice, especially noticing the little and specific moments of joy in our lives. We open our discussion on leadership which will be a theme on the podcast as we head into 2024. Jaci talks a...

Connect and Rise with Patrice Bening, runner, mom, and Certified Financial Planner who empowers women through Herself by Morton. Patrice shares the amazing story of how she learned boldness from her mother as a child in Romania. She will remind you never to settle and that change is is the only constant in life (so it’s best to get comfortable with being uncomfortable). If we don’t take risks, we...

Connect and Rise with Tonya Bradley, ultramarathoner, Lupus patient/ Lupus awareness advocate and health equity advocate. Tonya discusses what it means to her to be audacious and tells us more about running the Berlin, Chicago, and London marathons and her plans to also run the New York City Marathon. She reminds us that in running and in life we need to embrace the “I will cross the finish line”...

Connect and Rise with Rette Green, triathlete, mom, and autoimmune warrior.  Rette shares some of her journey and reminds us to take the chances. Always take the shots. She reminds us that the things that we value deserve to hold space in our lives; our actions should be bold. Rette also discusses carrying gratitude through it all, honoring the energy within you to press towards your goals. She te...

Connect and Rise with Miriam Gilbert, ultrarunner and retired professor, as she discusses life, strength through struggle, and her book: Come What May, I Want to Run: A Memoir of the Saving Grace of Ultrarunning in Overwhelming Times. Miriam discusses what courage and boldness mean to her, shares some of her personal struggles and how they propelled her forward, and tells us how ultrarunning (or a...

This is a sweet little episode with my niece Juliana that was recorded earlier in July before our shared birthday. She has such a big heart. The idea of the episode was to talk about an amazing song she knew from a dance performance. She felt very connected to the lyrics which simply put remind us that we are not alone. I love you, Juliana!  https://talitha.com/ginameyer