RISE Urban Nation: Own Your Story. Scale Your Impact.
by Taryell Simmons
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- 🇩🇰DK · Entrepreneurship#663K to 10K
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1.5K to 5K🎙 ~2x weekly·248 episodes·Last published 2w ago - Monthly Reach
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Turning Rejection Into Revenue: Building Opportunity From Barriers
Aug 18, 2026
Unknown duration
Veteran Leadership in Business: How Flavor Hills Built a Standout Brand
Aug 4, 2026
Unknown duration
Faith, Film & Responsibility: Dontavious Shuler on Storytelling That Heals
Jul 13, 2026
52m 34s
Radical Self Love: Empowering Black Youth for Success with Teri Thompson
Jul 8, 2026
1h 06m 43s
Your Experience Pays: Stevii Mills on Turning Knowledge Into Income
Jun 24, 2026
52m 42s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/26 |  Turning Rejection Into Revenue: Building Opportunity From Barriers | In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, Taryell Simmons sits down with Setche Kwamu-Nana to explore how she transformed 163 job rejections into a powerful business model. From engineering to equity consulting, Setche shares how systemic barriers became insight, and insight became strategy to help organizations unlock hidden talent. | — | ||||||
| 8/4/26 |  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 of Flavor Hills, a fast-growing, veteran-owned hospitality group known for elevated Southern comfort food, craft cocktails, and high-level hospitality. Eric shares how his experience as a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Marine Corps Combat Engineer Officer shaped his approach to leadership, branding, team culture, and business growth. As CMO and Chief Leadership Officer, he helps drive Flavor Hills’ community presence, brand strategy, and regional expansion alongside fellow Marine veterans Andre Truss and Tellers Pollard III. This conversation explores what it takes to build a memorable brand, lead with discipline, create strong community connections, and scale a hospitality business with purpose. | — | ||||||
| 7/13/26 | storytellingfilmmaking+4 | Dontavious Shuler | Dontavious Shuler StudiosEchoes | — | filmmakingstorytelling+5 | — | 52m 34s | ||
| 7/8/26 | radical self-loveBlack youth empowerment+5 | Teri Thompson | Justice RedefinedIMAGINE ME+2 | — | radical self-loveBlack youth+5 | — | 1h 06m 43s | ||
| 6/24/26 | entrepreneurshipincome streams+3 | Stevii Mills | — | — | entrepreneurstrategist+5 | — | 52m 42s | ||
| 6/10/26 | second chancestrauma-informed justice+3 | Keith Wattley | UnCommon Law | — | second chancejustice+4 | — | 1h 06m 26s | ||
| 6/4/26 | sustainable fashionentrepreneurship+3 | Mo Cisse | Meraki Allure | — | sustainable fashionMeraki Allure+3 | — | 1h 02m 06s | ||
| 6/1/26 | beauty brandentrepreneurship+3 | Melody Shari | Seventh Avenue Beauty | — | beautyentrepreneur+3 | — | 37m 04s | ||
| 5/19/26 | marketingleadership+3 | Phillip Hogan | — | — | marketingleadership+5 | — | 1h 22m 51s | ||
| 5/5/26 | community movementBlack boys+3 | Anya Owensbrown | OUR KINGS | — | fearcommunity+3 | — | 51m 03s | ||
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| 4/21/26 | storytellingmentorship+4 | R. Preston Clark | Club FBSBlack Bliss Volume 1 | — | storytellingmentorship+5 | — | 1h 05m 39s | ||
| 4/13/26 | job losseconomic uncertainty+4 | Jessica Smith | RISE Urban Nation | — | job losseconomic uncertainty+5 | — | 44m 51s | ||
| 3/31/26 | sportsstorytelling+4 | Angela Lewis | — | — | athleteauthor+6 | — | 33m 14s | ||
| 3/10/26 | healingtrauma+4 | Agatha Peters | Trapped in Their Script | Nigeria | healingtrauma+5 | — | 53m 48s | ||
| 2/17/26 | storytellingcivil rights history+4 | — | — | Alabama | storytellingAlabama+5 | — | 9m 37s | ||
| 2/17/26 | equitycommunity empowerment+3 | Shawn McClondon | Sister Cities Project | EncantoMarathon Barbershop+1 | equitycommunity power+3 | — | 15m 55s | ||
| 2/17/26 | workplace confidenceleadership development+4 | Idara Ogunsaju | The Antorge GroupThe Confidence Talk: I Said So | Encanto | confidenceleadership+4 | — | 10m 08s | ||
| 2/2/26 | foster caretrauma+4 | Constance “Serenity Sage” English | Siblings United VisitationsunYES Movement | — | foster caretrauma+5 | — | 50m 15s | ||
| 1/5/26 | 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. | — | ||||||
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Chart history for RISE Urban Nation: Own Your Story. Scale Your Impact.
Peaked at #66 in Denmark, currently #66 in Denmark.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | — | #66 | #66 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.