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Welcome to Grow Now, the official podcast — where personal growth, professional development, leadership, healing, and purpose-driven living come together. Hosted by Grow NOW Executive Director RaeAnn Hall, Keep Growing features conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community changemakers who share three things that have helped them grow personally and three things that have helped them grow professionally. Through authentic stories, life experiences, and practical insights, listeners gain encouragement and real-world tools for building resilience, strengthening relationships, developing leadership skills, growing professionally, and living with greater purpose. From mindset and mentorship to business and community impact, each episode is designed to inspire continued growth in every area of life. Whether you are a business professional, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, student, or someone committed to becoming your best self, Keep Growing is a space for connection, encouragement, and transformation. Join as we empower individuals, strengthen communities, and prove that growth is always possible. https://linktr.ee/grownowwa

Episodes

  1. 8|The Power of the Pivot with Tina Somsith

    2d ago

    8|The Power of the Pivot with Tina Somsith

    In this inspiring episode of the Grow NOW Podcast, RaeAnn Hall sits down with Tina Somsith to discuss the personal and professional growth principles that have shaped her life, leadership, and success. For personal growth, Tina shares how two powerful quotes have guided her journey: "Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations" and "Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet." She reflects on the importance of resilience, perspective, overcoming challenges, and finding growth through life's difficult seasons. Tina also discusses the value of slowing down, being present, and intentionally investing in the relationships and people who matter most. For professional growth, Tina explores the importance of understanding the power of the pivot—adapting, evolving, and embracing change when opportunities arise. She shares why being a lifelong learner is critical for continued success and how turning ideas into action has helped her create meaningful results. Her insights highlight innovation, entrepreneurship, adaptability, leadership, and the courage to bring ideas to life. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on personal growth, resilience, mindset, adaptability, lifelong learning, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, relationships, intentional living, professional development, creativity, business growth, and turning ideas into reality. If you're navigating change, building something new, pursuing your goals, or looking for inspiration to grow both personally and professionally, this conversation is for you. #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalGrowth #Leadership

    32 min
  2. 7|From Self-Care to Leadership: Catie Burns' Growth Journey

    Jun 17

    7|From Self-Care to Leadership: Catie Burns' Growth Journey

    In this inspiring episode of the Grow NOW Podcast, RaeAnn Hall interviews Grow NOW recipient Catie Burns, who shares the personal and professional growth strategies that helped her build confidence, advance her career, and create a healthier, more balanced life. For personal growth, Catie discusses the importance of seeking therapy when needed, using strength training and fitness to build confidence and resilience, prioritizing self-care, and establishing healthy boundaries between work life and personal life. She shares how investing in mental health, physical wellness, and personal development helped her become stronger and more self-aware. For professional growth, Catie talks about the value of pursuing higher education, embracing the mindset of "fake it till you make it" when stepping into new opportunities, and advocating for herself by requesting leadership positions when she was consistently performing responsibilities beyond her job description. Her story highlights confidence, career advancement, leadership development, and the importance of recognizing your value in the workplace. This episode is filled with insights on personal growth, professional development, therapy, mental health, self-care, strength training, confidence building, work-life balance, leadership, career advancement, higher education, self-advocacy, resilience, and empowerment. If you're looking to build confidence, establish healthier boundaries, grow professionally, or step into leadership, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration. #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalGrowth #Therapy

    24 min
  3. 5|Being Humble, Self-awareness, and Skill Building with Wadood Ram

    Jun 3

    5|Being Humble, Self-awareness, and Skill Building with Wadood Ram

    In this inspiring episode of the Grow NOW Podcast, RaeAnn Hall sits down with Wadood Ram to discuss powerful lessons on personal growth, professional development, leadership, mindset, and self-awareness. Wadood shares how true personal growth begins with becoming self-aware, leading with mutual respect, staying humble, and developing consistency in both life and relationships. He highlights how growth is not just about success, but about building character, emotional intelligence, and intentional habits that create lasting impact. On the professional growth side, Wadood dives into the importance of skill building, continuously learning new things, and understanding that no one knows everything. He emphasizes the value of staying teachable, embracing lifelong learning, and being open to growth in business, leadership, and career development. He also shares the importance of clarity and strategic planning—knowing your target audience, understanding your message, creating a clear vision, and building with purpose. To close, Wadood speaks on two essential ingredients for success in both life and business: focus and confidence. This episode is packed with insights on self-development, leadership, mindset, communication, business growth, emotional intelligence, clarity, confidence, humility, consistency, and professional success. If you're looking to grow personally, lead intentionally, strengthen your mindset, or elevate your professional journey, this conversation is for you. linktr.ee/grownowwa

    35 min
  4. 2|Soul Power, Self-Care & Purpose-Driven Growth with Dani Green

    May 13

    2|Soul Power, Self-Care & Purpose-Driven Growth with Dani Green

    In this episode of Grow NOW, Dani Green of Higher Path Hypnosis joins RaeAnn Hall for a powerful conversation about personal growth, emotional healing, self-care, mindset transformation, purpose-driven work, and professional development. Dani shares the personal breakthrough that changed her life and helped her step into what she calls her “Soul Power,” along with the importance of self-care through meditation, movement, healthy habits, and intentional living. She also discusses her philosophy of “M4M&TO” — Me for Me and Then Others — a mindset focused on staying grounded, emotionally filled up, and serving others from a place of abundance and love. On the professional growth side, Dani talks about the transformational work she experiences with hypnosis clients, the healing impact of personal transformation, and the importance of having a clear vision for your goals. She also shares her dreams of writing books, launching podcasts, creating courses, and building a platform centered around discovery, healing, and growth. A major theme throughout the episode is the value of mentorship, accountability, and getting support to successfully complete your goals. This episode is filled with inspiration for entrepreneurs, coaches, leaders, healers, and anyone interested in personal development, self-improvement, emotional wellness, mindset growth, hypnosis, leadership, goal setting, and living with greater purpose.

    18 min

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Welcome to Grow Now, the official podcast — where personal growth, professional development, leadership, healing, and purpose-driven living come together. Hosted by Grow NOW Executive Director RaeAnn Hall, Keep Growing features conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community changemakers who share three things that have helped them grow personally and three things that have helped them grow professionally. Through authentic stories, life experiences, and practical insights, listeners gain encouragement and real-world tools for building resilience, strengthening relationships, developing leadership skills, growing professionally, and living with greater purpose. From mindset and mentorship to business and community impact, each episode is designed to inspire continued growth in every area of life. Whether you are a business professional, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, student, or someone committed to becoming your best self, Keep Growing is a space for connection, encouragement, and transformation. Join as we empower individuals, strengthen communities, and prove that growth is always possible. https://linktr.ee/grownowwa