Rising Star Episodes
Conversations with inspiring women who are on their way to the top.
June 22, 2025
Talk Back, Speak Up: Gen Z, Communication & the Future of Work with Jenna Rogers
“Think of your career as a mosaic, it’s not going to be this linear climb up the corporate ladder that it once was, you are going to have experiences that take you in one direction, that add color to your mosaic, and that’s OK. It doesn’t have to make sense right now and it also doesn’t need to mak…
March 17, 2024
From TV Producer to Broadcasting Educator: Brytnee Avery's Inspiring Career Journey
“Even if it’s not broadcasting, I’m teaching my students little habits that will help them be successful later on in life.”
Nov. 26, 2023
From Fear to Empowerment: Lata Hamilton's Expert Tips for Navigating Workplace Change
"The magic happens when you meet in the middle, when that top down leader meets the grassroots bottom up, then you have that synergy and you have that alignment."
April 24, 2022
Lights, Camera, Action! A Conversation with Actress and Model, Emily Isabel
"Entertainment is a place where you can make other people feel and enjoy stuff when you’re doing it, you can make people laugh, cry, and make people feel the same emotions while in character, while still having fun"
Jan. 30, 2022
A Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Look at Running A Beauty Line! A Conversation with Satrell Beauty Founder, Nichole Wright
“I kept moving forward, and I’m still here, and I plan on staying here; yes nothing is perfect but I just have to make sure I put in the effort and keep up with what’s going on in the industry”
Jan. 23, 2022
Decorating Burnout Is Real! A Conversation With Interior Design Specialist, Danni Sinclair
“Design is about identifying what your particular style is and optimizing it to a place where it’s right for you and making you feel balanced and whole as a person”
Nov. 7, 2021
Proof That Event Planning Really Works! A Conversation with Conference Manager, Emily Bracken
“Things are always going to happen, no matter how much you plan or execute anything in your life, there are always going to be those one or two things that you didn’t think of, it doesn’t mean you failed at it, it just means that you keep learning.”
Oct. 10, 2021
Adulting With Jane Creator + CEO of Intent Entertainment, Jenny Paul
“There’s so many bits and pieces and facets of things that you have to understand and know, to not only be a responsible adult, but to feel like one”
Feb. 14, 2021
Author + Clothing Designer, in the 7th grade?! A Conversation with Haelee Moone
“You have the right to your emotions regardless of your age; if it’s your child, you will hurt them more if you dismiss their feelings.”
Nov. 30, 2020
Author and Star on the Rise, Jillian Rose
“The biggest struggle for my generation is following societal norms...it’s a matter of staying on the path that you want for yourself...following your goals and your dreams, that’s something important for our generation to remember”
April 27, 2020
AYA Cancer Advocate Alexa Jett
"Never allow the pain of your past to speak louder than the promises of your future"
Feb. 24, 2020
Graduate Student and Rising Star Elly Mosher
“Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them”
Jan. 20, 2020
Professional Stylist Turned College Student Aimee Brown
"The 3 C's in life; choice, chance, change; you must make the choice, to take the chance if you want anything in life to change."