The Rising and Thriving Podcast

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. Decision-making under pressure, legal judgment, leadership, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and responsibility when there is no clear answer and the outcome affects other people. What do you do when you have to make an important decision, but you do not have all the information you need? In this episode of The Rising and Thriving Podcast, My gu...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. Decision-making under pressure, identity, leadership, and high-stakes choices. How do people think and decide when the path is not clear and responsibility cannot be avoided? What happens when the direction of your life changes and the decision in front of you is not as clear as you want it to be? This episode introduces Season One of The Ris...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. Divorce court is not what most men think it is. In this episode of The Rising and Thriving Podcast , I sit down with family-law attorney and mediator Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis to talk honestly about divorce court, child support, custody, and why so many fathers feel shocked and unprepared when decisions are made. Many men believe that telling t...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. Child safety, body education, Congolese parenting, trauma healing, and faith-based learning — in this episode, Maman Jeanine Banza breaks the silence around how we teach and protect our children. We explore her new course “God’s Gift of Your Body: A Multicultural Faith-Based Approach” for children ages 3–5, and her powerful book “Harmonies de...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this second part of my conversation with Andrew Irby — entrepreneur, father, and candidate for First Selectman in Thompson, Connecticut — we dive deep into what it truly means to lead, serve, and rebuild a community from the inside out. Andrew Irby opens up about his political campaign, his mission to bring accountability, communication, a...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this first part of my conversation with Andrew Irby — entrepreneur, husband, father, and now political candidate — we go beyond titles to understand the man behind the brand . Andrew opens up about what it was like growing up in a divorced home, watching his parents argue, and trying to make sense of love and loyalty as a child caught betw...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In Part 2 of Rebuilding from the Rubble: A Father’s Journey from Divorce to Purpose, Ange Mukadi shares his powerful story of life after divorce for fathers, navigating co-parenting challenges, and rebuilding identity while raising kids as a single dad. This episode is a raw, honest look at how men heal after divorce, balance fatherhood with...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. What does it really take to rebuild your life after losing everything? In this powerful Part One of our two-part series, we sit down with Ange Mukadi —a father of three, tech professional, and Congolese community leader—who shares his raw, honest journey of navigating divorce, single fatherhood, and rediscovering his purpose. In this episode,...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Amy Dawns takes us on a journey through pain, healing, and profound self-discovery. She opens up about the hardships she faced after her son’s birth—including severe health complications and a crumbling marriage—and how those experiences forced her to confront shame, anxiety, and a fractured sense...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. This is Part two of our conversation with Ann Marie Thrives.  Here, Ann Marie opens up about her remarkable journey through life-altering challenges, including paralysis and cancer—experiences that have deeply influenced her approach as a coach. She shares how these hardships shaped her passion for helping others transform their lives through...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this powerful conversation, Ann Marie Thrives opens up about her remarkable journey through life-altering challenges, including paralysis and cancer—experiences that have deeply influenced her approach as a coach. She shares how these hardships shaped her passion for helping others transform their lives through mindset shifts, self-care, a...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this powerful and timely conversation, I sit down with Dr. Suelem Rosalino to explore how immigration experiences shape mental health, identity, and trust in systems of care. If you or someone you love has ever felt caught between two cultures, struggled with assimilation pressure, or questioned whether therapy is safe or accessible, this...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this episode, I talk about how many people feel stuck in their lives and jobs, using facts to show how common this feeling is. I share my own story of breaking free from this feeling by using visualization, a method that helped me find new purpose and motivation. I explain how visualization can help turn frustration into action, making it...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this episode, Dr. Dariel "DT" Henry takes us on an inspiring journey from the football field to the classroom. Growing up in Florida, football wasn’t just a sport—it was a foundation that shaped his identity, taught him discipline, teamwork, and resilience, and provided valuable life lessons that would later guide his career. Dr....

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this episode, we explore the misconception that happiness is a destination achieved through external accomplishments. We share our personal journey of redefining happiness from an external to an internal perspective, emphasizing the importance of aligning actions with personal values, practicing mindfulness, and nurturing meaningful relati...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this episode, we explore the complex nature of identity and self-discovery, particularly for those feeling lost in their careers or personal lives. The conversation delves into the fluidity of identity, the impact of societal expectations, the importance of core values, and practical strategies for reconnecting with one's true self. T...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this episode, we dive into the common fear of failure that many young professionals face. We'll look at the psychology driving this fear, how it shapes our decisions, and how it can hold us back from growing. We’ll also explore some philosophical views on fear, highlighting why it’s crucial to face it head-on. To wrap up, we’ll share...

If you like the episode, I would love to hear from you. In this episode, I open up about my journey, which I see as three powerful chapters: resilience, confusion, and understanding. It starts with my early years in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where civil unrest was a constant backdrop, but I stayed focused on my education as a path forward. Then came a period of confusion as I moved to the...