On The Rise

Amanda Smith & Jo Rasch

Welcome to On The Rise with Amanda and Jo, two kiwi girls who share nearly 30 years of friendship. We plan to take you on a journey of self-discovery and personal development to help you rise up in all areas of your life! You can expect real talk, tough topics and unapologetic vulnerability. Together, we want to inspire you to believe you're worth more, to never settle for average and to have confidence to take up space in all areas of your life. We’re both passionate lifelong learners who believe that you can own the journey to living your best life.

  1. 10/08/2023

    31. Overcoming hardships with Kristin Stewart

    Hello everyone! We're so excited to share episode 31 of our podcast. Each month the podcast will be focusing on themes, and the theme for August is 'overcoming hardships'. In today's episode we have a special guest speaker, Kristin Stewart, join us to talk about the personal hardships she has faced in her own life. We cover some really hard topics and we're so grateful for Kristin's open honesty and heart to share with our listeners. Kristin is a mum to two beautiful teenage girls, retired make up artist and successful business woman. She's just about to sell her dream home which she built with her husband of 16 years and make the move to the Gold Coast with her family. She is a proud Tongan/Australian and comes from a large family of 9 siblings. She was young when her parents divorced and she has nothing but positive memories from this time in her life. She spent a lot of time whilst growing travelling to Tonga with her father and loved everything sporty throughout her childhood. Kristin and her husband have a passion for property and spent around 10 years building their dream home together in Sydney as they could afford it and they're now in a position to purchase a new property in the Gold Coast in cash. From a career perspective she's worked in Real estate, then moved to work as a Makeup Artist before starting her own social marketing business. She wanted more in terms of lifestyle and balance which instigated this change in her career. It hasn't always been easy sailing and there have been many challenges along the way which Kristin so kindly and openly shares with us on the episode. Some of the topics we cover: Representation matters, especially for brown women in business Women encouraging other women to achieve Challenges and hardships Kristin has faced over the years Growth while facing hard times Having an attitude of doing whatever you need to do to get ahead in life Learning compromise and patience Saying no to social events when you're working towards a big financial goal Trusting your gut and your mum intuition when you think something might be wrong with your kids The stigma and judgement around mental health The power of therapy Dealing with a horrific bullying event Breaking violence cycles and leading your family by example Allowing your kids to feel their pain and not try to 'fix' everything for them We cover a wide range of big and tough topics. There's laughter, tears and some amazing takeaways for all of our listeners to think about when they're in seasons of adversity or hardship in their own lives. We hope you enjoy the listen and would love to hear any feedback.  Thank you so much for listening and supporting us.  We appreciate every single one of you.  Mandz & Jo xx

    1hr 8min
  2. 29/06/2023

    30. Unleash your inner mongrel

    Hey there, In todays episode we deal some love uppercuts about something we believe has been crucial to achieving our own personal successes - unleashing your inner mongrel! One of the reasons this is such an important topic to us is because we really hate seeing people quit on themselves or on their dreams!  We are true believers that nothing is going to be handed to us, we have to go and get it.  That's one of the reasons we started our coaching business, we believe its a privilege to fight for your goals and dreams and we help coach women on this point! You're going to face challenges and adversity on your journey - there's no way around that.  The thing you have control of is how you react.  Knowing when to unleash your mongrel is a big part of that process.   Some of the key points we cover are: Experiencing hardships and refusing to take it sitting down Jo's personal experience in business and how unleashing her inner mongrel helped her achieve big goals How we can't stand being told we 'can't' do something and how we use it as fuel Why we think people quit on themselves  Understanding your deeper why - and documenting it Being comfortable with being uncomfortable It truly comes down to mindset, having an unbreakable self-belief, being consistent, and surrounding yourself with the right people - all topics we talk about on the daily.   We hope you enjoy the listen and would love to hear any feedback.  Thank you so much for listening and supporting us.  We appreciate every single one of you.Mandz & Jo xx

    27 min
  3. 14/06/2023

    28. Burnout

    Hello hello!! Todays episode 28 we are talking all things burnout. Burnout is something we have both experienced so we thought we would share our experiences and key things that have helped us avoid it and overcome it. The highlights How to know and identify when you’re in that phase of burnout How to get yourself out of it How toxic work places and people can create stress & burnout The importance of women empowering women and supporting each other How the lack of balance and boundaries  can cause burnout The damage that our phones are doing that cause a lack of true connection Summary & key takeaways Identify and know it Have someone you can lean on and talk to about it and unpack it Be proactive instead of reactive Assess how much time you have on social media Make your health & wellness a priority If you’re working with toxic people, speak up and do something about it We hope you enjoy the listen and would love to hear any feedback.   As always, thank you for listening and supporting us and have a great rest of your week. Mandz & Jo xx === LINKS & RESOURCES COACHING OFFERS ELEVATE - Our 4 week, 2:1 Coaching Intensive ⁠⁠Click here for more info⁠⁠ RISE - Our 2:1 Coaching Programme Click here to apply:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RISE Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Click here to learn more info:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RISE Info⁠⁠⁠ FREEBIES ⁠⁠Free Property Purchase Checklist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Free Annual Budget & Debt Template⁠⁠ DIGITAL PRODUCTS CRUSH - Success Habits Masterclass  ⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM Podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠@onthe_risepodcast⁠⁠⁠  Amanda:  ⁠⁠⁠@life_with_mandz⁠⁠⁠  Jo:  ⁠⁠⁠@jojo_rasch⁠⁠⁠ MASTERCLASS Our 6 Step Process to Create Multiple Streams of Revenue ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Masterclass Replay⁠⁠

    27 min
  4. 08/06/2023

    27. Reflecting on 6 months in business together

    Hey there x In episode 27 we spend time reflecting on our time in business together.  We started our podcast back in November 2022 and our coaching business in February 2023.  It's been a whirlwind!    We dive a bit deeper into: The highlights Getting positive feedback and engagement Holding our first Masterclass Collaborating with other amazing women Learning to be consistent Our own personal growth The challenges Learning lots of new platforms & applications Working on being patient Battling imposter syndrome Getting used to putting ourselves out there Juggling multiple priorities while trying to grow our business The learnings  Being consistent is key Time blocking to manage priorities  Good communication is crucial in a partnership The power of leaning into the wins  The importance of exercising patience  Learning to embrace our self-belief and confidence  The power of engaging with a coach Continuing to be lifelong learnings and practicing what we preach We hope you enjoy the listen and would love to hear any feedback.   As always, thank you for listening and supporting us and have a great rest of your week.Mandz & Jo xx === LINKS & RESOURCES COACHING OFFERS ELEVATE - Our 4 week, 2:1 Coaching Intensive ⁠Click here for more info⁠ RISE - Our 2:1 Coaching Programme Click here to apply:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠RISE Application⁠⁠⁠⁠  Click here to learn more info:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠RISE Info⁠⁠ FREEBIES ⁠Free Property Purchase Checklist⁠ ⁠Free Annual Budget & Debt Template⁠ DIGITAL PRODUCTS CRUSH - Success Habits Masterclass  ⁠⁠Click here to buy⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM Podcast:  ⁠⁠@onthe_risepodcast⁠⁠  Amanda:  ⁠⁠@life_with_mandz⁠⁠  Jo:  ⁠⁠@jojo_rasch⁠⁠ MASTERCLASS Our 6 Step Process to Create Multiple Streams of Revenue ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Masterclass Replay⁠⁠

    30 min
  5. 01/06/2023

    26. How life changes can impact relationships

    Hey there, In today's episode we take a deep dive into how life changes can impact relationships, but how in our opinion that doesn't have to be the case. We talk through some life changes that we've been through personally, such as: Moving to Australia from New Zealand Joining church Making the transition from homeowner to property investor Starting an online business Starting a podcast Marriage separation  ...the list goes on! Not all life changes are received in a positive way, particularly from the people that mean the most to us.  We speak about some reasons why we think this is the case and how you can deal with these types of reactions if you're faced with a similar situation.   At the end of the day, taking time to nurture the relationships that matter to you is important.  As is realising that some relationships have seasons, and that is equally ok! We hope you enjoy the listen and would love to hear any feedback.   Thank you so much for listening and supporting us.  We appreciate you all more than you know.  Mandz & Jo xx === LINKS & RESOURCES COACHING OFFERS ELEVATE - Our 4 week, 2:1 Coaching Intensive ⁠Click here for more info⁠ RISE - Our 2:1 Coaching Programme Click here to apply:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠RISE Application⁠⁠⁠⁠  Click here to learn more info:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠RISE Info⁠⁠ FREEBIES ⁠Free Property Purchase Checklist⁠ ⁠Free Annual Budget & Debt Template⁠ DIGITAL PRODUCTS CRUSH - Success Habits Masterclass  ⁠⁠Click here to buy⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM Podcast:  ⁠⁠@onthe_risepodcast⁠⁠  Amanda:  ⁠⁠@life_with_mandz⁠⁠  Jo:  ⁠⁠@jojo_rasch⁠⁠ MASTERCLASS Our 6 Step Process to Create Multiple Streams of Revenue ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Masterclass Replay⁠⁠

    23 min
  6. 25/05/2023

    25. Navigating co-parenting

    Hey there x Welcome to Episode 25! We've changed it up in terms of our topic this week and are blessed to have Jo share her experiences with co-parenting. If this is a situation you're in at the moment or something that is on the horizon for you then this will be a really helpful episode.   We cover things like: How to put your kids first How to deal with different households/different rules Ensuring you have a healthy relationship with your co-parent Creating a clear routine to provide your kids with a sense of security How to balance protecting your kids vs building an open & vulnerable relationship with them Introducing your kids to new partners We hope you enjoy the listen and would love to hear any feedback.   As always, thank you for listening and supporting us and have a great rest of your week. Mandz & Jo xx === LINKS & RESOURCES COACHING OFFERS ELEVATE - Our 4 week, 2:1 Coaching Intensive ⁠Click here for more info⁠ RISE - Our 2:1 Coaching Programme Click here to apply:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠RISE Application⁠⁠⁠⁠  Click here to learn more info:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠RISE Info⁠⁠ FREEBIES ⁠Free Property Purchase Checklist⁠ ⁠Free Annual Budget & Debt Template⁠ DIGITAL PRODUCTS CRUSH - Success Habits Masterclass  ⁠⁠Click here to buy⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM Podcast:  ⁠⁠@onthe_risepodcast⁠⁠  Amanda:  ⁠⁠@life_with_mandz⁠⁠  Jo:  ⁠⁠@jojo_rasch⁠⁠ MASTERCLASS Our 6 Step Process to Create Multiple Streams of Revenue ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Masterclass Replay⁠⁠

    27 min

About

Welcome to On The Rise with Amanda and Jo, two kiwi girls who share nearly 30 years of friendship. We plan to take you on a journey of self-discovery and personal development to help you rise up in all areas of your life! You can expect real talk, tough topics and unapologetic vulnerability. Together, we want to inspire you to believe you're worth more, to never settle for average and to have confidence to take up space in all areas of your life. We’re both passionate lifelong learners who believe that you can own the journey to living your best life.