Veteran Leadership in Business: How Flavor Hills Built a Standout Brand
In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, Taryell Simmons sits down with Eric L. Johnson II, co-founder, co-owner, and Chief Marketing Officer o...
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Faith, Film & Responsibility: Dontavious Shuler on Storytelling That Heals
In this powerful episode of RISE Urban Nation, Taryell Simmons sits down with filmmaker and director Dontavious Shuler to explore how faith,...
Radical Self Love: Empowering Black Youth for Success with Teri Thompson
In this powerful episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Teri Thompson—federal criminal defense attorn...
Your Experience Pays: Stevii Mills on Turning Knowledge Into Income
In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with entrepreneur and strategist Stevii Mills to explore how entreprene...
Who Deserves a Second Chance? Keith Wattley on Justice, Healing & Defending the People Society Gives Up On
In this powerful episode of RISE Urban Nation, Taryell Simmons sits down with Keith Wattley, Founder and Executive Director of UnCommon Law,...
Purpose Over Profit: Mo Cisse on Building a Sustainable Fashion Legacy
In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, Taryell Simmons sits down with Mo Cisse, founder of Meraki Allure, to explore how he built a sustainab...
Built for Women on the Go: How Melody Shari Turned Passion into a Multi-Million-Dollar Beauty Brand
In this inspiring episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Melody Shari, founder of Seventh Avenue Beauty, to explo...
Relentless Excellence: Phillip Hogan on Marketing, Mastery & Building a Legacy That Lasts
In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, Phillip Hogan returns to share deeper insights on marketing, leadership, and resilience. From overcomi...
Raising Our Kings: How Anya Owensbrown Turned Fear Into a Movement
In this deeply moving episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Anya Owensbrown, founder of OUR KINGS, to explore ho...
Black Bliss & Building Beyond the Classroom: R. Preston Clark on Storytelling, Mentorship & Narrative Power
How do you create a career in education beyond institutional walls? R. Preston Clark joins RISE Urban Nation to discuss his book Black Bliss...
Beyond Survival Mode: Leading with Care Through Job Loss, Uncertainty & Change
About Jessica: Jessica Smith is a distinguished human resources leader with over 13 years of experience, as an expert voice for your upcomin...
From Athlete to Author: How Angela Lewis Uses Sports, Storytelling & Leadership to Transform Lives
In this inspiring episode of RISE Urban Nation , former professional athlete, author, and global youth coach Angela Lewis shares how sports...
Trapped in Their Script: Agatha Peters on Healing, Growth, and Rewriting Your Story
BIO: A Nigerian-American psychotherapist, Agatha Peters is the founder of Beautiful Sunshine Therapy and the author of Trapped in Their Scri...
Our Stories Over hiStories: Alabama, Ancestral Alignment & The Fire Horse Pivot
Alabama Changed Something. In this solo reflection, Taryell shares how visiting Alabama — walking through civil rights landmarks and standin...
(Bonus Episode) Live from Encanto: Shawn McClondon on Equity, Sister Cities & Building Sustainable Community Power
About This Episode Recorded live at the Encanto Experience, this bonus episode captures a powerful conversation on equity, economic empowerm...
(Bonus Episode) Live from Encanto: Rebuilding Workplace Confidence with Idara Ogunsaju
Recorded live at the Encanto Experience inside Marathon Barbershop on Imperial Avenue, this bonus episode brings together culture, community...
From Foster Care Trauma to National Reform: The Power of Sibling Bonds with Serenity Sage
In this powerful episode of RISE Urban Nation Podcast , host Taryell Simmons sits down with Constance “Serenity Sage” English , founder of t...
The Power of Pause: How Workaholics Can Win Through Wellness with Sharon D. Brown
In this inspiring episode of RISE Urban Nation , host Taryell Simmons sits down with Sharon D. Brown, LCSW — wellness educator, self-carepre...
Turning Side Hustles into Signed Contracts: The Hustla’s Guide to Government Contracts with Malcolm “Mr. Purchase Order” Ali
Meet Malcolm Ali a.k.a. Mr. Purchase Order GovCon Expert, Entrepreneur, #1 best selling author, AI Alchemist and motivational speaker Malcol...
Crack the Code: Human Optimization with Coach Cudjo
In this episode, we sit down with Coach Anthony Cudjo—founder of Human Optimization 3.0 and host of the FitnessRx Show —to unpack the power...