Are you saying “I’m fine” when what you really need is to be seen and heard? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores the emotional weight those two words often carry across teens, young adults, and grownups alike. From the quiet pressure to appear “put together” to the deep…

What do people say about you when you’re not in the room—and more importantly, what doyou want them to say? In this crossover episode of High Octane Leadership and Diversity:Beyond the Checkbox, Donald and Jackie Ferguson—co-founders of The Diversity Movementand spouses in life and business—get candid about why personal branding is no longer optionalfor professionals…

What happens when a seasoned entrepreneur spots a gap in the market and decides to take a risk on something entirely new? For Jason Widen, it’s led him from founding Raleigh Founded, a cornerstone of the Triangle’s startup ecosystem, to creating Blue Co. – a flexible warehouse solution designed for service-based businesses. In this episode,…

All eyes are on Lenovo as the transformation is set to start. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam tell you everything you need to know about the emerging district—and answer your burning questions, including parking, tailgating, timeline and beyond.  All Eyes on Lenovo Good Content Lives Here Get social Meet Our…

What if your pain isn’t a setback—but an invitation to grow? In this powerful episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood reframes pain not as something to suppress or fix, but as a meaningful part of your transformation. She challenges the myth that healing must come before you live fully and explains…

Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they swap cringey stories about the price we sometimes pay for “pretty.” Grab your iced coffee—this one stings a little. Painfully Polished Are You on the List? Get social Meet Our Sponsors: Timber Pizza Maeve Get the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

For bestselling author Sarah Hoover, motherhood wasn’t blissful. It was brutal. Her postpartum depression hit like a tidal wave, pulling her into the darkest year of her life – and no one had warned her. Today, Jess sits down with Sarah to talk about the abrupt whiplash of parenthood—from the identity crisis, the rage, the…

What’s the difference between simply getting through the day and actually living in alignment with your true self? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood breaks down the quiet but exhausting experience of living in survival mode—where high achievers often thrive on performance, perfectionism, and productivity, all while feeling disconnected…

In a world that rarely stops us in our tracks, this story just might. Hear why Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam are so moved, and why you will be too. From Dying to Thriving Good Content Lives Here Get social Meet Our Sponsors: Timber Pizza Maeve Get the issue to your door! Subscribe…

What does it really take to support your teen—and yourself—through graduation and beyond? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood offers guidance for navigating the emotional transition from high school to young adulthood. You’ll learn how to recognize and respond to the unspoken fears your teen may be carrying, how…