Voices Rising Podcast

Voices Rising Podcast
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Welcome to a space where three women in different seasons of life come together to amplify the power, wisdom, and unstoppable potential of women everywhere. At Voices Rising, we share real stories, spark meaningful conversations, and shine a light on the experiences that shape us—across generations, cultures, and life journeys. Our purpose is simple: to empower, uplift, and create space for every woman ready to rise into her strength, her purpose, and her most authentic self.

  1. Aug 23

    Legacy Beyond Success: Choosing Significance Over Achievement

    Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when practicalinsight meets real accountability. Whether you’re looking to step into yourfull confidence, build sustainable habits, or navigate your next big season inlife and business, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out today at contactvoicesrising@gmail.com to connect with a coach and take the first bold step toward becoming your truest self. In this conversation, the hosts of Voices Rising explorewhat it really means to leave a legacy—one that goes far beyond titles, income, and traditional markers of success. Through honest stories of resilience, abusesurvival, career transitions, and reinvention, they ask: When the applause fades, what remains? Together, they unpack how authenticity, humility, andeveryday human connection shape the impact we leave on our families, communities, and the people we may never realize we’ve touched. From 360° leadership feedback to quiet moments with grandchildren, they show that legacyisn’t built by what you gain—but by what you give and who you help rise. If you’ve ever wondered what your “dash” between birth anddeath will truly stand for, this episode will challenge and inspire you to rethink success and start living your legacy now. For more Voices Rising, go to ⁠⁠⁠https://voicesrisingpodcast.com/

  2. Aug 9

    Choosing Yourself First: Dee Diaz on Leadership, Chronic Pain, and Purpose‑Driven Work

    Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when practical insight meets real accountability. Whether you’re looking to step into your full confidence, build sustainable habits, or navigate your next big season in life and business, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out today at contactvoicesrising@gmail.com to connect with a coach and take the first bold step toward becoming your truest self. In this powerful episode of Voices Rising, Lynda and Marcia sit down with Dee Diaz—a purpose‑driven leader with nearly 30 years of experience in philanthropy, social impact, and nonprofit leadership. Dee has held senior roles with Look Good Feel Better, UNICEF Canada, War Child Canada, and SickKids Foundation, and now serves as a social impact strategist and consultant. Dee opens up about: -Walking into an interview for a women’s charity and findingfive men at the table—and what she said anyway -Why helping women “choose themselves first” is the realquestion behind support programs and services -The hardest decision of her life: stepping down fromexecutive leadership to prioritize a rare degenerative neurospinal condition -Learning to live (and lead) with chronic pain, body grief,and the ongoing choice to look for joy Dee also shares what she’s learned about balance,boundaries, and the “fine line between grief and joy”—and how listening to your body and your inner voice can change not just your career, but your life. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to slow down, pivot, or redefine success on your own terms, this conversation will stay with you. For more Voices Rising, go to ⁠⁠https://voicesrisingpodcast.com/

  3. Jul 26

    The Next Level You: Identity, Self-Leadership, and the Power of Consistency

    Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when practical insight meets real accountability. Whether you’re looking to step into your full confidence, build sustainable habits, or navigate your next big season in life and business, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out today at contactvoicesrising@gmail.com to connect with a coach and take the first bold step toward becoming your truest self. In this episode of Voices Rising, Rachelle, Lynda, and Marcia unpack what it really takes to reach your “next level you.” They explore why so many capable, driven women stay stuck in hesitation—even when they already know exactly what to do. You’ll hear real stories and practical perspectives on: ·     Why your next level is blocked more by identitythan by information or strategy ·     The difference between doing more work vs. doingthe right work ·     Fear of failure vs. fear of success—and howsuccess can feel just as scary ·     Evolving through life seasons: empty nest,divorce, career transitions, and reinvention ·     Using AI and technology as tools to add valueinstead of fearing replacement If you know you’re capable of more but feel like you’reholding yourself back, this conversation will help you rethink how you make decisions, raise your standards, and become the woman your future self will thank. For more Voices Rising, go to ⁠https://voicesrisingpodcast.com/

  4. Jul 12

    From Anxiety to Action: What Keeps Women Up at Night and How We Cope

    Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when practical insight meets real accountability. Whether you’re looking to step into your full confidence, build sustainable habits, or navigate your next big season in life and business, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out today at contactvoicesrising@gmail.com to connect with a coach and take the first bold step toward becoming your truest self. In this episode of Voices Rising, Lynda, Rachelle, and Marcia dive into a deeply relatable question: What keeps you up at night? From unresolved conflict at work and the pressure of leadership, to airport anxiety, future worries, and the invisible mental load so many women carry, they unpack the thoughts that get loud after dark. The conversation explores: -How unmade decisions and avoided conversations fuel nighttime anxiety -Practical tools like time-blocking, “scheduling your worries,” and gratitude journaling -The impact of news and social media on women’s sense of safety and justice -The importance of boundaries—especially with partners—when sharing your overwhelmed mind. You’ll also hear how simple, realistic evening routines can help calm a racing mind, why sleep is non-negotiable (especially in seasons like perimenopause and menopause), and how to reframe “what keeps you up at night” from a weakness into a signal—an invitation to heal, act, or let go. For more Voices Rising, go to https://voicesrisingpodcast.com/

  5. Jun 28

    Becoming Undeniable: Curiosity, Courage, and Creating Your Own Role with Lauren Ernst

    Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when practical insight meets real accountability. Whether you’re looking to step into your full confidence, build sustainable habits, or navigate your next big season in life and business, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out today at contactvoicesrising@gmail.com to connect with a coach and take the first bold step toward becoming your truest self. In this episode of Voices Rising, Rachelle and Lynda sitdown with Lauren Ernst, Chief Communications Officer at Haliburton Highlands Health Services. Lauren shares how she built a career in communications, PR, and employee enablement across tech and healthcare by leaning into her strengths, staying relentlessly curious, and boldly pitching ideas that didn’texist yet. From transforming sales training into a company-widemindset, to inventing her own internal comms and events roles, to moving from high‑speed tech into heart‑driven healthcare, Lauren unpacks what it really takes to earn a seat at the table—and become undeniable in your craft. They dive into: How to recognize and trust the voice you already have Practical ways to pitch new ideas (and even new roles) toleadership Turning imposter syndrome into fuel instead of fear Why curiosity is “secret sauce” at every career stage The difference between venting and bringing solutions What it means to pour into others while you rise Whether you’re early in your career or navigating a bigtransition, this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting forpermission, start asking better questions, and build a career that reflectsyour strengths, values, and ambition.

  6. Jun 21

    EQ Over IQ: How Owning Your Emotions Can Shape Your Success

    Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when practical insight meets real accountability. Whether you’re looking to step into your full confidence, build sustainable habits, or navigate your next big season in life and business, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out today at contactvoicesrising@gmail.com to connect with a coach and take the first bold step toward becoming your truest self. In this episode of Voices Rising, Marcia, Lynda, and Rachelledive into the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) and why learning to own your emotions is one of the biggest advantages you can create for yourself—at work, at home, and in every relationship. They share honest stories from corporate leadership,including how emotional reactivity once defined their management styles, and what changed when they learned to stay calm, listen first, and lead with intention instead of impulse. From burnout and therapy to gym routines and tough feedback conversations, this episode is full of real-life examples andpractical tools. You’ll learn the four pillars of EQ—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—and how small shifts in each area can dramatically change your impact. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too emotional,” struggled with feedback, or want to be a moregrounded leader without shutting down your feelings, this conversation is for you. For more Voices Rising, go to ⁠https://voicesrisingpodcast.com/⁠ Connect with our community on ⁠Instagram⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠:@VoicesRisingPodcast.

  7. Jun 14

    Stop Calling It Busy – It’s Burnout: High-Performing Women, Hidden Stress, and Real Recovery

    Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when practical insight meets real accountability. Whether you’re looking to step into your full confidence, build sustainable habits, or navigate your next big season in life and business, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out today at contactvoicesrising@gmail.com to connect with a coach and take the first bold step toward becoming your truest self. Burnout isn’t a time-management problem — it’s a standardsand structure problem. In this episode of Voices Rising, Rachelle sits down with Lynda and Marcia to unpack what burnout really looks like for high-performing women, especially those in leadership and entrepreneurial roles. They share raw, personal stories of panic attacks, healthscares, emotional breakdowns behind closed doors, and the quiet ways burnout can show up while you still “look fine” on the outside. You’ll learn: Why burnout is more than being “busy” or tired The hidden drivers that keep women over-functioning andover-giving Early warning signs you should never ignore Practical strategies to set boundaries, protect your energy,and start recovering How leaders can recognize burnout in their teams and respondwith empathy If you’ve ever felt quietly exhausted, disconnected, or likeyou’re holding it all together with a smile while falling apart inside, thisconversation is for you. For more Voices Rising, go to https://voicesrisingpodcast.com/ Connect with our community on Instagram and Facebook:@VoicesRisingPodcast.

  8. Jun 7

    Stop Hiding and Be Seen: Patty Aubrey on Self-Doubt, Responsibility, and Rising as a Woman Leader

    Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when practical insight meets real accountability. Whether you’re looking to step into your full confidence, build sustainable habits, or navigate your next big season in life and business, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out today at contactvoicesrising@gmail.com to connect with a coach and take the first bold step toward becoming your truest self. In this episode of Voices Rising, Rachelle, Lynda and Marcia welcome Patty Aubrey—visionary leader with the billion-dollar Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, president of the Canfield Training Group, and author of 14 New York Times bestsellers. Patty pulls back the curtain on what it really takes forwomen to stop hiding, own their contribution, and step into their full voice and leadership. From a life-changing promise she made to her mother on her deathbed, to navigating self-doubt even as a #1 bestselling author, Patty shares honest stories, hard-won lessons, and practical tools you can use rightnow. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why so many high-performing women still struggle withself-doubt—even when they’re successful on paper How Patty used E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome) toreclaim her power in messy, emotional moments The invisible ceilings women put on themselves, and how tostop taking yourself out of the game before you’re even on the field The difference between vision and execution—and whyexecution is where most women get stuck Patty’s non‑negotiables for sustainablesuccess (without burning out or selling out your integrity) Why celebrating your wins isn’t optional—it’s essential If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing the work, holdingeverything together behind the scenes, but not fully owning your voice or your worth, this episode was made for you. For more Voices Rising, visit https://voicesrisingpodcast.com/

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Welcome to a space where three women in different seasons of life come together to amplify the power, wisdom, and unstoppable potential of women everywhere. At Voices Rising, we share real stories, spark meaningful conversations, and shine a light on the experiences that shape us—across generations, cultures, and life journeys. Our purpose is simple: to empower, uplift, and create space for every woman ready to rise into her strength, her purpose, and her most authentic self.

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  • Creator
    Voices Rising Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
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