Rise with Emily & Audra Dr. Emily McRae & Dr. Audra Rankin

Roy Williams is the former head men’s basketball coach of UNC Chapel Hill and Kansas University, two of the three winningest programs in the sport’s history. A member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Coach Williams shares his approach to team building and reminds us of what can be accomplished when nobody cares who gets the credit.

Vivian Howard is an award-winning cookbook author, tv personality, chef and restaurateur. In this episode, learn about the importance of culture, cost-containment, and the value of “spicy little weapons”— from cooking to health care.

Welcome to Season 3! Spend a few minutes hearing what Emily and Audra have been up to and what we have planned for this season of Rise.

Elizabeth McCall is the Assistant Master Distiller at Brown-Forman/Woodford Reserve, one of the premier bourbon distilleries in the country. In this episode, Elizabeth teaches us about her work in the spirits industry, specifically quality control efforts, and shares her thoughts on the value of collaborative partnerships.

Eric Wood is a former NFL center for the Buffalo Bills, a 2-time Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, and a pro bowler. Eric is the host of the podcast, What’s Next with Eric Wood, and is the author of Tackle What’s Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life. In this episode, Eric shares leadership lessons learned as an athlete and entrepreneur and highlights the importance of bringing value to people.

Victoria Russell is the first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits. Victoria leads diversity and inclusion across talent acquisition, career development and employee retention, marketing, community relations, and building organizational capability to better recognize bias and further drive inclusive mindset. In this episode, Victoria shares the power of learning from others, creating authentic community deposits, and developing a “buffet of mentors”.