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Your Experience Pays: Stevii Mills on Turning Knowledge Into Income
Jun 24, 2026
Unknown duration
Who Deserves a Second Chance? Keith Wattley on Justice, Healing & Defending the People Society Gives Up On
Jun 10, 2026
1h 06m 26s
Purpose Over Profit: Mo Cisse on Building a Sustainable Fashion Legacy
Jun 4, 2026
1h 02m 06s
Built for Women on the Go: How Melody Shari Turned Passion into a Multi-Million-Dollar Beauty Brand
Jun 1, 2026
37m 04s
Relentless Excellence: Phillip Hogan on Marketing, Mastery & Building a Legacy That Lasts
May 19, 2026
1h 22m 51s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/26 | ![]() 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 entrepreneurs can transform their knowledge, experience, and expertise into real income streams. Stevii shares practical strategies for recognizing the value of what you already know, packaging that knowledge into offers, and building visibility that creates both impact and opportunity. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Who Deserves a Second Chance? Keith Wattley on Justice, Healing & Defending the People Society Gives Up On✨ | second chancestrauma-informed justice+3 | Keith Wattley | UnCommon Law | — | second chancejustice+4 | — | 1h 06m 26s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Purpose Over Profit: Mo Cisse on Building a Sustainable Fashion Legacy✨ | sustainable fashionentrepreneurship+3 | Mo Cisse | Meraki Allure | — | sustainable fashionMeraki Allure+3 | — | 1h 02m 06s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Built for Women on the Go: How Melody Shari Turned Passion into a Multi-Million-Dollar Beauty Brand✨ | beauty brandentrepreneurship+3 | Melody Shari | Seventh Avenue Beauty | — | beautyentrepreneur+3 | — | 37m 04s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Relentless Excellence: Phillip Hogan on Marketing, Mastery & Building a Legacy That Lasts✨ | marketingleadership+3 | Phillip Hogan | — | — | marketingleadership+5 | — | 1h 22m 51s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Raising Our Kings: How Anya Owensbrown Turned Fear Into a Movement✨ | community movementBlack boys+3 | Anya Owensbrown | OUR KINGS | — | fearcommunity+3 | — | 51m 03s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Black Bliss & Building Beyond the Classroom: R. Preston Clark on Storytelling, Mentorship & Narrative Power✨ | storytellingmentorship+4 | R. Preston Clark | Club FBSBlack Bliss Volume 1 | — | storytellingmentorship+5 | — | 1h 05m 39s | |
| 4/13/26 | ![]() Beyond Survival Mode: Leading with Care Through Job Loss, Uncertainty & Change✨ | job losseconomic uncertainty+4 | Jessica Smith | RISE Urban Nation | — | job losseconomic uncertainty+5 | — | 44m 51s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() From Athlete to Author: How Angela Lewis Uses Sports, Storytelling & Leadership to Transform Lives✨ | sportsstorytelling+4 | Angela Lewis | — | — | athleteauthor+6 | — | 33m 14s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() Trapped in Their Script: Agatha Peters on Healing, Growth, and Rewriting Your Story✨ | healingtrauma+4 | Agatha Peters | Trapped in Their Script | Nigeria | healingtrauma+5 | — | 53m 48s | |
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| 2/17/26 | ![]() Our Stories Over hiStories: Alabama, Ancestral Alignment & The Fire Horse Pivot✨ | storytellingcivil rights history+4 | — | — | Alabama | storytellingAlabama+5 | — | 9m 37s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() (Bonus Episode) Live from Encanto: Shawn McClondon on Equity, Sister Cities & Building Sustainable Community Power✨ | equitycommunity empowerment+3 | Shawn McClondon | Sister Cities Project | EncantoMarathon Barbershop+1 | equitycommunity power+3 | — | 15m 55s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() (Bonus Episode) Live from Encanto: Rebuilding Workplace Confidence with Idara Ogunsaju✨ | workplace confidenceleadership development+4 | Idara Ogunsaju | The Antorge GroupThe Confidence Talk: I Said So | Encanto | confidenceleadership+4 | — | 10m 08s | |
| 2/2/26 | ![]() From Foster Care Trauma to National Reform: The Power of Sibling Bonds with Serenity Sage✨ | foster caretrauma+4 | Constance “Serenity Sage” English | Siblings United VisitationsunYES Movement | — | foster caretrauma+5 | — | 50m 15s | |
| 1/5/26 | ![]() The Power of Pause: How Workaholics Can Win Through Wellness with Sharon D. Brown✨ | wellnessself-care+3 | Sharon D. Brown | Self-Care U Academy | — | wellnessself-care+5 | — | 50m 03s | |
| 12/30/25 | ![]() Turning Side Hustles into Signed Contracts: The Hustla’s Guide to Government Contracts with Malcolm “Mr. Purchase Order” Ali | In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Malcolm “Mr. Purchase Order” Ali — GovCon expert, entrepreneur, and #1 bestselling author of Big BIDness and TrapGPT. Discover how he’s helping Black and Brown entrepreneurs transform side hustles into six-figure government contracts using AI, systems, and strategy. Learn the secrets to becoming “contract ready,” overcoming barriers in procurement, and building legacy through government contracting. | — | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | ![]() 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 of transforming your beliefs, optimizing your body and mind, and unlocking your divine intelligence. Tune in to hear how trauma became the foundation of his power and how you can reclaim yours. | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() From Idea to Impact: Lisa Ascolese on Inventing the Right Way | What does it take to bring a product from concept to QVC? In this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Ascolese, The Inventress — a trailblazing product developer, author, and founder of Inventing A to Z. With over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs launch products seen on QVC, HSN, and in major retailers, Lisa shares her journey, the challenges of scaling invention into business, and practical advice for turning ideas into income. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or curious thinker — this episode will leave you inspired and ready to build. | — | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | ![]() Legacy in Action: Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury on Philanthropy, Equity & Systemic Change | In this powerful episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons speaks with Dr. Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury—philanthropic visionary and retiring President & CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. They explore her 33-year journey in public policy, community development, and values-aligned investing. Discover the untold stories behind statewide initiatives like ALICE in AR, Excel by 8, and the Arkansas Enterprise Capital Grant Fund. Learn how Dr. West-Scantlebury leveraged equity and lived experience to reshape systems for generations to come. | — | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | ![]() Delegating for Impact: How Virtual Assistants Can Help You Scale with Intention | In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Renee Hastings, Founder of Executive Help Now, to explore how effective delegation can unlock sustainable growth for Black entrepreneurs. From her early roots in Madison to building a thriving global virtual assistant agency, Renee shares strategies for streamlining operations, trusting the process, and leading with intention. Perfect for solopreneurs, small business owners, and anyone ready to grow smarter—not harder. | — | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | ![]() Start with Self, Scale with Story: Jamarquan Houston on Building a Purpose-Driven Brand | What does it truly take to scale a brand rooted in purpose? 🌟 In this empowering episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Jamarquan Houston—multidimensional educator, author, and founder of Upper Class Agency—to explore the power of personal storytelling and authenticity in entrepreneurship. From navigating burnout to building a thriving brand, Jamarquan shares how he helps Black and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs align their story, strategy, and spirit to grow businesses that not only profit but also make an impact. Through his work with The LWV Network and Upper Class Agency, he bridges communication, accessibility, and leadership to help others turn lived experiences into legacies. This episode dives into mindset shifts, brand-building strategies, and transformational lessons that lead to purpose-driven success—showing you how to start with self and scale with story. | — | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | ![]() Healing, Hustle & Hypnosis with Ryan Koriya: Rewiring the Mind for Purpose & Freedom | What if success began in your subconscious? 🌍 In this transformative episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Ryan Koriya — Zimbabwean-born singer-songwriter, film composer, and holistic life coach known as The Soul Mechanic — to explore how healing the mind fuels purpose and success. Through his platforms The Attraxion Playhouse, Dojo • XO •, and Runway Vertical, Ryan blends music, mindfulness, and neuroscience to help creatives and entrepreneurs overcome generational trauma, build emotional intelligence, and align their voice, visuals, and values for authentic, purpose-driven living. 🎧 Tune in to learn how rewiring your subconscious can transform your hustle — and your life | — | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | ![]() From Survival to Strategy: Building Psychological Safety with Amervis Lopez Cobb | What does it mean to lead with truth in a world that often rewards silence? In this transformative episode, host Taryell Simmons sits down with bestselling author and Afro-Latina executive Amervis Lopez Cobb to unpack the power of psychological safety in leadership. From surviving corporate trauma to creating healing spaces for teams, Amervis shares her personal journey and game-changing frameworks to help you lead with purpose, resilience, and peace. | — | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | ![]() Finding Purpose Through Faith with Charmaine Casimir: Empowerment, Healing & God-Given Worth | Are you walking in your God-given purpose? In this inspiring episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Charmaine Casimir — Christian speaker, encourager, and author of “Not You! Why Not You?” and other empowering books of faith and purpose. Charmaine opens up about her personal journey of transformation — from pain to purpose — and how her faith became the foundation for helping others discover their true worth. Through her ministries, Empowerment Journey and POWERful Petals, Charmaine has touched countless lives by reminding people that they are powerful, valuable, and enough. If you’re seeking encouragement, spiritual alignment, or motivation to pursue your calling, this episode is your invitation to rediscover the strength within you. ✨ Tune in to learn: • How to turn personal trials into purpose • The power of faith in building self-worth • Steps to embrace your divine identity • How to empower others through your own story 🎧 Listen now and be reminded that you were created with purpose, power, and divine potential. | — | ||||||
| 10/20/25 | ![]() Building Unshakable Confidence with Alex Dumas: Worth, Voice & Impact | In this empowering episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons interviews Alex Dumas—keynote speaker, international best-selling author, and confidence coach. Alex shares his inspiring journey from self-doubt to global impact and unveils his W.I.N. framework for building unshakable confidence. Learn how to own your story, lead with purpose, and create a Bigger Bubble for your influence. A must-listen for leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs ready to level up. | — | ||||||
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