The Uplifters
The Uplifters Podcast is the 2023 Gold Signal Award Winner for Most Inspiring Podcast. This show is dedicated to celebrating the Uplifters.
In each episode you’ll discover:
-The deeply personal stories of courageous and inspiring women who have worked through challenges to create big, joyful lives
-The way their blocks and barriers became tools for success
-The powerful mindset techniques you can use to create your biggest life
The research is clear: If we surround ourselves with people who lift us up, we will rise higher.
Join the conversation with our guests and community and tell us who inspires you at https://www.theuplifterspodcast.com/
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The host:
Aransas Savas CPC, ELI-MP, is a veteran Wellbeing and Leadership Coach, certified by IPEC and ICF.
She has spent her career at the intersection of research, behavior change, coaching and experience strategy.
She has partnered with customer experience strategists, at companies like Weight Watchers, Best Buy, Truist, Edward Jones, US Bank, and many more, to apply the power of coaching and behavior change science to guide customers on meaningful, and often, transformative, journeys.
As a facilitator on a mission to democratize wellbeing, she has coached thousands of group sessions teaching participants across socio-economic levels to leverage the wellbeing techniques once reserved for the wellness elite.
Aransas is the founder of LiveUp Daily, a coaching community for uplifting women who grow and thrive by building their dreams together.
Based in Brooklyn, Aransas is a 20-time marathoner, a news wife, and mother to a 200-year old sourdough culture, a fluffy pup and two spirited, creative girls.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 129
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Gisela Sanders-Alcantara Found her Power by Naming her Neurodivergence
Featured Uplifter: Gisela
A 13-time Emmy award-winning TV producer turned disability advocate, Gisela's journey of self-discovery began when her neurodivergent children helped her recognize and embrac…
Why Your Dreams Need to be Bigger, with Regina Gwen
Ever notice that the faces of founders of billion-dollar tech companies all look pretty much the same? Regina Gwynn has – and she's doing something about it. As co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech, R…
How to Master Your Emotions When Stakes Are High with Groundbreaking Baseball Player Alli Schroeder
At just 22, Alli Schroeder has already blazed trails most wouldn't dare to walk. As the first woman to play in the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference and a 2X bronze medalist with Team Canada's …
Susan McPherson: Breaking the Networking Mindset - A Guide to Genuine Connection
In a week where election results have left many Americans feeling the depths of our divisions, Susan McPherson's wisdom about authentic connection feels more vital than ever. As communities across th…
Starting from Zero: Lush Home CEO, Jenny Jing Zhu's Guide to Growing Beyond Your Circumstances
From a tiny Chinese village without electricity to launching a $100 million home décor empire, Jenny Jing Zhu's story is a masterclass in turning limited resources into limitless possibilities.
As th…
Clear Mental, Physical, and Financial Clutter to Live your Fullest Life with Melanie Cohen
In the 1970s, Melanie Cohen's dad had a PhD in chemical engineering and applied physics, doing innovative work in clean fuels. He was also dealing drugs to fund his addictions and lavish lifestyle.
Hi…
Lovisa Brown is Proving that Vulnerability is a Superpower
It’s pretty scary to put yourself out there in a world that can feel really divided, but Lovisa Brown, the Executive Director of Extreme Kids and Crew, is proving that we find our way back to one ano…
Veronica Karas Empowers With Financial Literacy
Every episode of this podcast is special, but this one is extra, extra special.
Today I'm thrilled to introduce you to the wizard behind my own dreams coming true. As we close on our dream house (tod…
Taylor Scott is Nourishing Community One Fridge at a Time
What were you doing at 26? I was just barely figuring out how to adult. But, Taylor Scott is revolutionizing food access in Richmond, Virginia.
What started as a simple desire to share excess tomatoe…
Kerry Brodie is Cooking Up Opportunities for Refugees
Kerry Brodie is impatient. When she saw a problem and realized the existing solutions could take years or decades to create change, she created a whole new system: one that would have immediate and l…
LaKeshia T. Hodge is Empowering At-Risk Youth Through Love
It can seem almost impossible to escape homelessness, but with the support of her community, LaKeshia Hodge broke a generational cycle. Now, she’s dedicating her life to helping others do the same.
H…
Gail Tifford is Redefining Authentic Leadership in the C-Suite
When you think of powerhouse executives in the marketing world, you might imagine sharp suits and even sharper elbows. But Gail Tifford shatters those stereotypes, proving that true leadership comes …
Alma Schneider Will Show You How to Lift Others Without Dimming Your Light
As a mother of four, including a child with a disability, Alma Schneider has experienced her fair share of challenges. Yet, rather than letting those trials weigh her down, she's learned to lean into…
Alison Mariella Désir is Rewriting the History of Running
In this week’s episode, you’ll meet Alison Mariella Désir. Author, TV host, community organizer, activist, and running enthusiast - Alison wears many hats, all in service of creating more inclusive s…
Sue Pryde is Proving that Even Cirrhosis Can Be Reversed Through Radical Self-Care
When Susan R. Pryde was diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver, she could have been forgiven for retreating in fear. Instead, she dove headfirst into reclaiming her health and her joy - and th…
Cher Hale will Show You How to Raise Courage Capital for Your Dreams
Meet Cher Hale, an inspiring force of nature who's rewriting the rules of public relations and her own life story. As the founder of Ginkgo PR, Cher is on a mission to create a more equitable media l…
Pioneering Criminologist Marcia Morgan Will Show You How to Get Going and Achieve Your Goals at Any Age
Hey Uplifters,
Dr. Marcia Morgan is a force of nature who has dedicated her life to giving women a voice in some of the toughest environments imaginable. From pioneering as one of the first female law…
Daisy Auger-Dominguez is Helping Us Go From Burnt Out to Lit Up
Today you’ll meet Daisy Auger-Dominguez. Born in New York City but raised in the Dominican Republic, Daisy's journey took her from feeling like an outsider in American high school to becoming a trail…
Lauren Roerick is Empowering Women in the Wilderness and Teaching Us to Embrace the Journey
Hey Uplifters,
May I ask for your help with something, right quick? I super love The Uplifters Podcast and all of the amazing stories we’ve featured. I want to make it even better for you, though - so…
Eliza Factor is Cultivating Community for Families with Disabilities
In this week's episode, you’ll meet Eliza Factor, an artist and author whose life took an unexpected turn when her first child, Felix, was born with significant disabilities. What began as a challeng…