Yes! We Rise
The Yes! We Rise podcast features solutions-seekers, change-makers, and those creating a resilient future. We share stories and strategies to inspire action to build collective resilience and community transformation. To create change, people need to feel like they belong and that they are part of a growing movement. They need to know their voice matters and that they have the inspiration, agency and ability to transform their lives and their communities. They are the key to a resilient future.
From the Navajo Nation to the mountains of Appalachia, incredible work is being done by community members and leaders. Change is often sparked by inspiration: seeing what others have done, especially in similar situations and places. People see that when someone looks like them or lives in a place like theirs, and has created real, true and lasting change, change that will allow their granddaughters and grandsons to thrive — they begin to imagine what might be possible for them. No longer waiting for someone else to come and save them, they realize they are the ones they have been waiting for. But what creates that spark? What creates that inspiration? Learning through stories and examples, feeling a sense of agency and belonging, and getting fired up to kick ass creates that spark.
We Rise helps community leaders and members learn to forge a new path toward creating resilience and true transformation. One person at a time, one community at a time, one region at a time, the quilt of transformation can grow piece by piece until resilience becomes the norm instead of the exception. Together, we rise.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Gift of Water, Faith, and Pursuing a Just Transition with Percy Deal
Percy Deal is a member of the Diné (or Navajo) Nation. He’s a rancher and a community advocate from Black Mesa, Arizona, and deeply involved in local community and government issues for the last 45 y…
Pollinators and Gardening Like A Forest
There is endless wisdom to be learned from the forests. As we listen, observe, and experiment, we can support and create thriving ecosystems that also happen to be delicious!
In this episode of The Y…
Healing the Whole Person and Finding what Feels Good with Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young
It is such a joy to welcome Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young back to the Yes! We Rise Podcast. Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young is a master healing alchemist, a corporate wellness quality improvement expert, and a corpo…
Finding Joy in the Journey – Yoga, Music and Creating Community with Lori and Jeremy Lowell
At the beginning of every episode of the Yes! We Rise Podcast, you’ll notice some incredible music, which is all thanks to Lori and Jeremy Lowell of Drishti Beats.
Together, they join Christine to sh…
In Pursuit of Education for All with Dr. Faith Okpotor
Education can change lives, and while college is often seen as the onramp to success, so often we forget about the financial burden that comes with earning a degree. Dr. Faith Okpotor is changing the…
Mutual Inspiration and Creativity with Chicho Lorenzo
Creativity is an exchange of energy, passion, and trust. Today, mural artist Chicho Lorenzo joins Christine sharing his joy, wisdom, and light. Chicho is living out his calling as a creative in a way…
Wisdom, Practice, and Heart Space: The Power of Herbalism with Kat Maier
There is wisdom and power in plants, beyond what we often allow ourselves to see! Kat Maier knows this firsthand, and in today’s episode of the We Rise Podcast, she invites us all to dive deep into o…
Creating Collective Healing and Resilience with Jerrod Brown
In today’s episode of Yes! We Rise, Christine is joined by professor Jerrod Brown. Jerrod offers his wisdom and expertise on trauma and cultivat…
Growing Authentic Leadership and Transformational Space with Roxanne Derhodge
Roxanne Derhodge joins Christine to share her empowering …
Following Our Body Wisdom to Guide Us and Change the World with Susan McCulley
Cultivating Change and Transformation in Coal Communities
Wealth Is Your Birthright! Claiming Your Worth with Natalie Bullen
Trauma, Transformation and Healing with Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young
Breaking Barriers and Finding Success with Ruma Mazumdar
Ruma Mazumdar is a real estate attorney and entrepreneur supporting home buyers and sellers as they enter into an exciting new chapter of their lives. As a South Asian-American, she made the decision…
Becoming a Changemaker and Growing Equity with Rorri Geller-Mohamed
Rorri Geller-Mohamed is the founder of U Power Change, an organization focused on anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion coaching and consulting. Through her program Changemakers, she helps…
How Your Greatest Passions are Your Gift to the World with Elizabeth Hope Derby
Elizabeth Hope Derby is a business and mindset coach based in Charlottesville, Virginia who partners with women entrepreneurs to help them create more sustainable, profitable and enjoyable businesses…
Growing Freedom Within, The Power of Being Alcohol-Free with Karolina Rzadkowolska
Happy New Year!
As we begin 2022, Christine is thrilled to bring author and alcohol-free life coach, Karolina Rzadkowolska to share her expertise and passion for creating an alcohol-free life! Hear K…
Collective Movement Building for Justice and Equity with Elizabeth Wright
Elizabeth Wright lives in Knoxville, Tennessee working as a Communication Strategist at the The Highlander Research and Education Center in Tennessee. A fierce advocate for justice, involved in youth…
Creating Brave Space and Cultivating Trust with Frank Dukes
In today’s episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine welcomes friend and mentor Frank Dukes to share about his work as a mediator and community leader. Facilitating conversations for communities on a…
Transitioning with Community, Science, and Traditional Wisdom with Nicole Horseherder
On today’s episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine shares a beautiful conversation with Nicole Horseherder about her work to protect the water sources of Black Mesa, Arizona as well as the Navajo N…