The Humble Rising Podcast

Diana Maldonado is a best-selling author, speaker, business strategist and former Texas state representative. As CEO of Maldonado Strategies, Diana's sharp insight for pinpointing incongruencies, combined with her method for listening and collaborating, helps organizations design and implement innovative solutions to accelerate their big vision goals and become the leading edge. As the first Latin...

In this episode, I sit down with Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, JD (she/ella) who is a loving, inclusive leadership strategist, awakening courage and amplifying culture every day. Valerie is the founder/CEO of Promoting Good. Prior to founding her seven year old firm, she practiced preventative law at a non profit where she founded and managed a medical-legal partnership addressing health-harming legal...

This week, we examine why m any high-achieving women   tie their self-worth to their professional achievements. Work offers a sense of control, validation, and instant gratification that can feel more manageable than the uncertainty of relationships, personal growth, or other areas of life. Over time, this reliance on work for self-esteem can turn into a coping mechanism, leaving women caught in a...

In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Schwippert to explore breaking free from the stuck mindset, what it means to really take care of yourself, and finding your own true path. Vanessa is a first-generation Colombian-American woman dedicated to empowering others through education, storytelling, and community building. After years of teaching in intentionally underserved communities, she shifted...

  Want to know what it's like to completely evolve your career and help others grow? Leadership coach Miriam Simon joins us to talk about her journey from working at Newark Airport to being a leadership coach, helping women to speak up and own their worth. Miriam Simon is a coach, executive mentor, and corporate business manager with over 25 years of experience in leadership, human resources, and...

  Today I'm sharing the excitement around my bestselling book "Your Time to Rise" and #1 new release on Amazon! If you've ever felt like something inside you has shifted, or that your success doesn't feel quite the same anymore, this episode is for you. I break down exactly who I wrote this book for (spoiler: those of us navigating big life transitions!), share the three most powerful takeaways th...

2024 has been a year of transformation, growth, and invaluable lessons. In this episode, I'm reflecting on my journey from leaving a 20-year career in corporate law to embracing full-time entrepreneurship. I'll share the powerful insights I've gained along the way – from learning the true importance of rest to overcoming self-doubt and harnessing the power of discipline over motivation. Through th...

Jessica Medina is a former lawyer turned Accredited Financial Counselor, on a mission to help attorneys create the financial freedom they need to do big things. She graduated from Columbia Law School in 2004 as a single mom of twins with over $200,000 in student loans and went straight to work at a Biglaw firm. After eight years she switched roles and became Senior Counsel at the Division of Enfor...

Gratitude is a powerful tool for joy and growth, but what happens when we use it against ourselves to invalidate and dismiss our desire for growth or change? In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, we explore the ways gratitude can unintentionally become a weapon we use to invalidate our feelings, suppress our desires, and keep ourselves stuck in situations we've outgrown. While practicing g...

  In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, we're exploring a challenge so many face: how to rediscover who you are outside of your job title, family roles, and societal expectations. Life transitions, whether it's a career shift, motherhood, or relationship changes, can leave you questioning your identity and searching for purpose. If you've ever felt lost in the hustle of it all, this episod...

Angela Crawford is a Partner and Co-Founder of Crawford & Acharya pllc, a corporate compliance and investigations boutique law firm.  In this episode, Angela shares her journey.  Angela and Arivee discuss the different pivots in Angela's career and how she navigated her way to ultimately become an entrepreneur.  We dig into fear, self-doubt, and how you know what time is the right time, and how to...

    In this episode of the Humble Rising Podcast, Arivee shares why she wrote her new book Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self (slated for release on January 14, 2025), which you can pre-order now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. She shares why now was the right time to write the book, the importance of self-reflection and Arivee reads an exc...

Ever felt like you're standing at a fork in the road, unsure which path to take? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into those pivotal moments in life we call "crossroads" – those times when you feel stuck, lost, or simply ready for a change. We'll explore: Why crossroads moments happen (hint: it's not always bad!) The sneaky ways these moments can creep up on you How to tell if you'r...

In this episode, Arivee shares how to start mastering boundaries. It starts with one critical thing. Without it, you won't be able to set boundaries for yourself and what matters most. This episode is for you if you're struggling with work-life harmony, feeling overwhelmed, or feeling the pressure and the weight of conflicting expectations. Arivee also gives you a pep talk so you can tackle the re...

Julissa S. Germosén is an award-winning technology leader, highly sought-after speaker, author, and career coach with over two decades of experience leading teams at Microsoft, Salesforce, and tech start-ups in global enterprise sales, consulting, strategic alliances, product development, go-to-market strategy, and operations. Julissa is the CEO of Mariposa Blanca, a business strategy consulting f...

I wanted to record this episode to update you on a massive transition I've been undergoing in my life. I've spoken about it on a number of podcasts, but not on my own podcast. In this episode, I share four struggles I've had in my transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship and how I've navigated them (and what I'm still working through). My hope is that this episode helps you untap the cou...

CONNECT WITH ARIVEE   Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It's one hour. It's one of the best investments you're going to make in yourself.    Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self ...

  I'm excited to bring to you a special podcast episode today because it's not me doing the interviewing, it's me being interviewed by the CEO and founder of Boldly Speaking LLC, Hady Mendez on her show Latinas Front & Center. Hady has interviewed other Latinas on the show so you'll want to check out the previous shows on her website. I'll share the link for her website in the notes to this episod...

Back in April 2024, I went on a wellness retreat and met Avantika Mathur. She had the brightest smile and most vibrant energy, and she led two art therapy sessions for all of us attending the retreat..  In one of the sessions, she asked us to draw: "Who are you without…all your titles." In another session, she asked us to draw: "What do you do when you're trying to protect yourself and what are yo...

Back in April 2024, I went on a wellness retreat and met Avantika Mathur. She had the brightest smile and most vibrant energy, and she led two art therapy sessions for all of us attending the retreat..  In one of the sessions, she asked us to draw: "Who are you without…all your titles." In another session, she asked us to draw: "What do you do when you're trying to protect yourself and what are yo...

I'm glad you're here for my two-part conversation with Rachel Brooks. Rachel is an award-winning author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and champion for women's empowerment. She's a captivating storyteller who guides women on transformative journeys of self-discovery, fueling their confidence and igniting their purpose. Rachel's journey began with a personal quest for healing and wholeness. Through h...

I'm glad you're here for my two-part conversation with Rachel Brooks. Rachel is an award-winning author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and champion for women's empowerment. She's a captivating storyteller who guides women on transformative journeys of self-discovery, fueling their confidence and igniting their purpose. Rachel's journey began with a personal quest for healing and wholeness. Through h...

Ilhiana is an Executive & Leadership Transformational Coach, a DEI Consultant, a Hispanic advocate, a Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. Ilhiana has over 20 years of global executive experience in top Fortune 500 companies leading and coaching professionals and businesses to success.  As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and Co-President of UNITED LATINAS, Ilh...

Ilhiana is an Executive & Leadership Transformational Coach, a DEI Consultant, a Hispanic advocate, a Bestselling Author, and an international motivational speaker. Ilhiana has over 20 years of global executive experience in top Fortune 500 companies leading and coaching professionals and businesses to success.  As the founder of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting and Co-President of UNITED LATINAS, Ilh...

This week the tables are turned as Arivee is interviewed by Nelly Alba on her podcast, "Back to HER".  Nelly is a mindset and life-alignment coach for moms. We talk about prioritizing your well-being, and share actionable advice to help you reclaim joy and fulfillment in your life. It's a conversation about the real self-care - the kind that sustains you beyond the fleeting indulgence of a spa day...