Rise With Diana

Burnout. Generational trauma. Feeling stuck in a system that doesn’t value your creativity or authenticity. Sound familiar? In this episode of Rise with Diana, we dive into the life and story of Dr. Aurora Chang, a powerhouse who uplifts and amplifies the voices of others through editing, coaching and ghostwriting---But she’s also got her own story to tell. Born in Guatemala, a naturalized U.S Cit...

What brings you joy? ✨ ---and as a follow up question; Have you been filling your days and weeks with more of that? This week on The Rise with Diana Podcast, we’re diving deep with the inspiring Sarah Jankowski. Sarah isn’t just a phenomenal leader and mentor; she’s living proof that you can craft a life you love—starting with one brave decision at a time. The thing about these lives is that we h...

“I’d rather see myself fail than see myself fake…” Let’s take a moment to sit with that word from this week's guest on the Rise with Diana podcast. Do y’all feel that? That realization that nothing in this world is worth obtaining if you’ve got to lose yourself to do it? The idea that the only real failure lies in the failure to honor who you are and stand true to your values.  This one is for the...

You and you ALONE are in control of your life…so will you be a victim or a victor?  In this week’s episode of the Rise with Diana Podcast, I get the opportunity to introduce y’all to one of the most inspiring VICTORS we've had on the podcast yet; Kathryn Phillips.  Kathryn’s story is inspiring not because she created a path around her trauma, but because she grabbed her shovel, her gloves, dug her...

Have you ever looked at your life --- like really sat back and looked at all of your accomplishments--- your job, your family, your house, every moment and decision that has led you to where you are now…and had this feeling of “this can’t be it”? An internal realization that your life ‘doesn’t fit’ the desires, purpose and calling that you KNOW is on your life.  If so, you’re in good company.  In...

Your journey in this life will not be a straight shot…  But that’s what makes it so beautiful.  In this episode of the Rise with Diana Podcast, we sit down with Candice Harrison, who shares her inspiring journey of navigating a winding road full of unexpected turns and challenges.  From becoming a single mother while still in college to overcoming barriers in her career, Candice has always stayed...

When doors close, windows open—but it’s up to us to have the courage to fly through them. This week’s podcast guest, Natalie Benamou, founder of Her C-Suite and a passionate advocate for women's empowerment, embodies what it is to fly through windows.  Natalie’s journey is a testament to what it means to lead with purpose and serve with heart. She shares how her career has always been about puttin...

I am SO excited to introduce the phenomenal Dr. Gwendolyn Oglesby-Odom as this week’s guest on the Rise with Diana Podcast! Y’all want to talk about inspiring?  A Chicago native, nurse by trade, and a healthcare executive with a fierce passion for community engagement--- Dr. Gwendolyn is one BAD MAMAJAMA🔥.  In this episode, Dr. Gwendolyn shares her journey of finding her life purpose through educ...

At some point in time in everyone's life, career, and journey, there needs to be a REVIVAL of self.  A decision to learn how to trust your authentic self and step out on her behalf. A decision to HEAL --- and more times than not, your calling, your purpose, and your ‘next’ are all found on the other side of that self trust and healing.  That was certainly the case for this weeks’ Rise with Diana p...

Have you ever been in a room or a space where you just felt like you didn’t belong? You found yourself looking around, comparing and over-thinking as you slowly started to shrink within yourself?  Sis, trust me when I say you’re not alone.  But when you get to know who you really are, what you stand for and all that you're worthy of, you realize that there is no space you can walk into where you “...

I am beyond excited to introduce this week's guest on the Rise with Diana Podcast: Mary Ann Korenic.  Talk about a resilient and committed woman who is BAD to the BONE? That’s Mary Ann y’all! Mary Ann lives by the mantra, “There is no room in my life for mediocrity.” In a culture often consumed by self-interest, Mary Ann emphasizes the importance of taking our focus off of ourselves, and knowing h...

”What are you doing to make the spaces that you occupy better?” This week on the Rise with Diana Podcast we are SO EXCITED to have our amazing guest Noor Abukaram join us as we delve into her inspiring journey. From an unexpected moment of clarity where purpose "slapped her in the face," Noor shares her story and how it has yielded a relentless spirit of advocacy within her. She reflects on the im...

38 years in corporate America. That’s a LONG time. That’s 38 years of ups and downs, 38 years of loyalty, 38 years of resilience and 38 years of turning challenges into opportunities. This week’s guest on the Rise with Diana podcast can tell you a lot about her 38 years of navigating corporate America. Join us in an inspiring conversation with the AMAZING Eliana Nunez to discover the secrets behin...

Are you a parent or a caregiver trying to create and navigate a work-life balance in the corporate world? It’s HARD out here…trust me, I know! But nobody knows how to do it better than this weeks’ guest on the Rise with Diana Podcast, Deborah Porter. Deborah is a consultant, coach and advocate for working parents and caregivers. It is NORMAL to want to have a life outside of work, and to be PRESEN...

Do you know why we do the work we do in the Rise with Diana Community? Here’s why: The Women in the Workplace 2023 report by McKinsey & Co. This research debunks 4 myths about women in today’s corporate world, and in this week's episode of the Rise with Diana Podcast we dive into ALL four. Ladies (AND gentlemen), THIS is why we do what we do! Tune in to the latest episode and let’s get clear o...

If the thoughts in your mind were a movie 🎬, would it be a good one? Would it have a positive ending, or would it be the most dragging🧟‍♀️, terrifying and lack-luster film you’ve ever seen? Hear me out… What you see in your life is a direct reflection of your MIND! It is the movie of your life, and your thoughts are the director. We spend so much time binge watching every program and reality TV...

Caption: 🖼️ Let me paint you a picture... After weeks of contemplating and going back and forth on whether you should say something or not, you’ve FINALLY built up enough courage to have that tough conversation with your boss. I mean you’ve done the self-talk in the mirror, practiced your speech with your dog, and have it ALL scripted out. You feel ready! THEN, when it comes down to walking into t...

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, like you’re not growing or like you’re missing out on something in life? …Like time is slowly escaping, and your life doesn’t look like what you thought it would? If you feel that then PLEASE look no more and tune in to this week’s episode for some words of encouragement from our Rise with Diana podcast guest Molly Sider. Molly shares her inspiring journey of ref...

Caption: “Transforming Scars into Gold…” That's the power in owning your story. To find that somewhere in between your trauma and your pain, is a story of perseverance and healing ---- not only for yourself but for everyone around you as well. YOUR story matters. No one knows this better than Emily Zarecki, author of “Golden Scars: How the death of my husband prepared me to battle breast cancer”,...

Caption: Do you ever get that overwhelming feeling that you’ve bitten off more tasks than you can chew? That instant feeling of regret when you agreed to do something that you know you didn’t have time for? Or the pressure that if you don’t say yes, those people may like you less, or that maybe you’d miss out on something? We’ve all been there sis, but here’s the thing: You were never created to b...

“If you keep showing up, and If you keep doing the work, you’ll look up one day and you would’ve done it…you just have to stay the course” Talk about a WORD! Join us on a captivating journey with Rise with Diana podcasts’ FIRST EVER guest Ambrea Mikolajczyk, entrepreneur extraordinaire, as she shares her inspiring story of resilience. From overcoming the odds, to bouncing back from setbacks and di...

Caption: Have you experienced mistreatment, microaggressions or injustice in your workplace? If not, thank the Lord and keep scrolling, but for those of you who have LISTEN HERE… People fear what they do not know. The uniqueness of your presence holds a power that may be unfamiliar to those around you. So, while their response may be that of fear and rejection, you’ve got to know how to not dim yo...

Caption: “Your power diminishes every single time you are reminded of something that has nothing to do with your present day…” So, What old story, insult, or rude comments have you been replaying in your mind over and over again? Those old and played out narratives are doing nothing but stealing your power…and it’s about time you take it back. In order for us to change that narrative we first have...

Caption:  Are you seeking something deeper? Something beyond your job description, beyond the four corners of your office… Are you looking to give your work a deeper meaning?...For connection, promotion and a community within the corporate world that SEES you? My friend, I am here to tell you that what you are seeking is also SEEKING YOU. The All Rise Live Global Summit seeks to spark a revival fo...

Caption: Should I stay in this corporate position or should I leave? Do you feel caught in the tension of this question? Stuck in limbo between what you want and how you feel. Maybe you don’t feel a sense of security, confidence, and love for your job. Or maybe you want to stay but you just don’t feel seen, valued, and or respected. If I know one thing for sure it’s that being stuck is never the p...