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 standing in ancestral spaces — clarified the next chapter of RISE Urban Nation. This episode explores: Why storytelling is not entertainment — it’s resistance How systems change when communities reclaim narrative power The cultural significance of aligning with the Lunar New Year The transition from the Year of the Snake (shedding) to the Year of the Fire Horse (bold forward movement) Why Season Five intentionally ended at the New Year The five-year anniversary evolution of RISE Urban Nation The launch of a new message for 2026: Our Stories Over hiStories In a time when Black voices are being stripped from textbooks, monuments, and mainstream media, this episode reaffirms podcasting as modern-day griot work — oral tradition at scale. 🔥 What’s Coming in 2026 RISE Urban Nation will expand beyond interviews to help entrepreneurs and leaders: Get featured on aligned podcasts that amplify their mission Launch their own podcasts and control their narrative Use media and storytelling to 10X brand visibility and impact Learn from guest hosts and media experts who have scaled through podcasting This isn’t just a podcast anymore. It’s narrative infrastructure. 👕 Coming Soon New 2026 apparel drop: Our Stories Over hiStories Because history is often told by those who won and far too often leaves out the real boots-on-the-ground stories. We’re reclaiming the narrative. 🌅 Reflection Questions What story of yours needs to be told before someone tells it for you? What are you shedding as we close the Year of the Snake? What bold movement are you stepping into during the Year of the Fire Horse? 🎙️ EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Host: Taryell Simmons Podcast: RISE Urban Nation Music: Will Maker Production: RISE Urban Nation Media Unite. Empower. Ignite. Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast , where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy. Hosted by Taryell Simmons , a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose. Why

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Our Stories Over hiStories: Alabama, Ancestral Alignment & The Fire Horse Pivot is an episode from RISE Urban Nation by Taryell Simmons.

This episode is 00:09:37 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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