Rise: Daily Summaries Delivered

Dr. Catherine Meeks

How to Navigate Shark-Infested Work Environments

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Dionne Poulton, an award-winning, nationally recognized HR and DEI expert, educator, executive coach, and conflict resolution specialist with more than 25 years of experience. She serves as Organizational Ombudsperson and Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging and Organizational Learning & Development. She will share how to navigate in a workplace of conflicts and promote an environment of decency and accountability. She will explain certain behaviors that quietly fuels workplace conflict and how to rise above it all!

The Biggest Financial Mistake New Grads Make

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Janet Tonkins, the "Cash Flow Diva," a powerhouse real estate developer, investor, coach, international speaker, and philanthropist who transformed from poverty to prosperity through faith and determination. With over 900 residential properties, Dr. Tonkins has orchestrated $900+ million in transactions across Baltimore, Atlanta, and Paterson, NJ. She will talk about her faith and determination, and discuss the biggest financial mistakes new grads make and ways you can start today to build a better future and rise!

Becoming A Pilot & Being a Woman in the US Air Force Academy

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Eileen Isola, a former US Air Force commander and decorated combat pilot who now flies internationally, and author of the book NECESSARY TURBULENCE. She was the first woman to serve as an Advance Agent to the President of the United States. She has flown high-performance jets, trained combat pilots, invaded other countries, airlifted humanitarian relief, and resupplied Amazon jungle radar sites, commanded an Air Force squadron, and crumbled barriers for women who wanted to serve their country. She will share about becoming a pilot and being a woman in the US Air Force Academy.

Healing and Choosing Triumph over Trauma!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Lady Jeannie Simmons, who is a lifelong learner, passionately committed to personal growth and meaningful impact. She also serves as the Founder and editor-in-chief of The Live Life Better Movement Magazine. She will talk about her journey, healing, and how she triumphs over trauma. She will talk about her strength and how to continue to be strong.

True leadership today despite past tragedy

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Natassia Wright, founder of Mind Food International along with her husband. Globally recognize speaker, leadership & HR consultant, United Nations Ambassador for an NGO, and author, she talks about her current role, training and support her company offers, shares insights for leaders, provides examples of the importance of training, and knowledge necessary to be a successful organization!

Transformational Change in one's life is possible!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Antoinette Glenn, the CEO of Impactful Educational Consulting, LLC, who is committed to educational equity, empowerment, and transformation. With 24 years of experience in education, she is a published author, sought-after speaker, and consultant. She is the creator of the Empowerment Principles—a signature program designed to transform professionals through actionable insight and inspiration. She will share her story and share how change in one's life is possible!

Finding your balance when life turns upside down!

Dr. Saran talks with Mary Keating, a lawyer, disability advocate, and three-time Pushcart Prize nominated poet. After a car accident at 15 changed the trajectory of her life, she went on to Yale Law School and worked as an attorney at IBM. She will share about finding your balance when life turns upside down, despite challenges, and ways you can learn to navigate a life worth living with faith.