17 episodes

RISE is a series profiling people with compelling stories of triumph over trauma. Every episode highlights an individual who has experienced a substantial challenge in their lives and has not only overcome – but has gone on to pay it forward.

Rise with Cheryl Hunter Cheryl Hunter

    • Education
    • 4.6 • 16 Ratings

RISE is a series profiling people with compelling stories of triumph over trauma. Every episode highlights an individual who has experienced a substantial challenge in their lives and has not only overcome – but has gone on to pay it forward.

    Napoleon Gratitude: Worldwide Gratitude Initiative

    Napoleon Gratitude: Worldwide Gratitude Initiative

    Cheryl’s guest Napoleon Gratitude discusses how  gratitude transformed his life and rewired his brain. About 5 years ago, Napoleon was facing the most difficult situation in his life. He had started a tech company, raised money from investors then ran out. He was about to lose everything but then a friend suggested to him a 28-day gratitude program, and then a miracle happened.
    Within 3 weeks, he met a tech pioneer who agreed to become his partner, then he raised $25K, shortly thereafter he raised $500K and 6 months later, he received $2 Million for his company. He realized the power of gratitude in transforming his life, so he decided to help others change their lives. He has been practicing these exercises for the past five years and has grown a global community of over 18,000 people to whom he sends his daily gratitude exercises.
    Napoleon is now on a mission to spread the power of gratitude worldwide.
     
    LINKS:
     
    https://kidsgratitude.com/
     
    https://www.instagram.com/napoleongratitude/
     
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1785620798342288
     

    • 42 min
    Preston Byrd: Rising Above Racism

    Preston Byrd: Rising Above Racism

    Preston Byrd is the author of I Don’t Rent, I Rent, a “How To” book on how to develop and own multifamily housing. He’s also a real estate developer, generational wealth creator, philanthropist, motivational speaker, life coach, and entrepreneur offering a different perspective on how to approach business and be successful.
    Preston has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Medium, ESPNLA, and The Wall Street Journal as an intentional leader, innovator, and business strategist. Preston is a socially conscious businessman who cares about the world and how he can positively impact it. Over the past 20 years, he has had the opportunity to create flourishing new businesses from the ground up.
    Connect with Preston:
    https://www.instagram.com/prestonbyrd/
    https://twitter.com/prestonbyrd
    http://www.iamprestonbyrd.com



     
     




    Connect with Cheryl:
    https://www.instagram.com/rise_series/ 
    https://www.instagram.com/huntercheryl/
    https://www.facebook.com/RiseInterviewSeries/ 
    https://www.facebook.com/cherylhunter/

    • 48 min
    Heidi Herkes: Maintaining Your Identity After a Life-Changing Crisis

    Heidi Herkes: Maintaining Your Identity After a Life-Changing Crisis

    Six years ago, Heidi fell down a set of stairs leaving her paralyzed from the chest down & permanently wheelchair-bound. Rather than letting her paralysis consume her entirety, she was determined to not let it destroy her identity.
    After running a successful bridal hair and makeup company, she decided to train as a personal stylist. Her mission has since been to help women who have suffered through adversity & help rebuild their confidence by looking & feeling good as a form of empowerment.
     
    Connect with Heidi:
    https://instagram.com/heidiherkes
    https://youtu.be/fZ9z9JwYchA 
     
    Connect with Cheryl:
    https://www.instagram.com/rise_series/ 
    https://www.instagram.com/huntercheryl/
    https://www.facebook.com/RiseInterviewSeries/ 
    https://www.facebook.com/cherylhunter/

    • 27 min
    Nikki Webber: Staying Sober Through the Unthinkable

    Nikki Webber: Staying Sober Through the Unthinkable

    Nikki Webber is a first-generation college graduate from Pueblo, Colorado. She says she got lucky with a temp job at Genentech in 1989, where her career in biotechnology began. Sober suicide survivor (who maintained sobriety even when I didn't want to), mother of two young women, and talent acquisition lead at Freenome (because easy, accurate, accessible, and early, cancer detection saves lives. 
    Connect with Cheryl Hunter:
    https://www.instagram.com/rise_series/
    https://www.instagram.com/huntercheryl/
    https://www.facebook.com/RiseInterviewSeries/
    https://www.facebook.com/TheCherylHunter
    https://www.facebook.com/TheCherylHunter
    https://twitter.com/HunterCheryl
     
     

    • 25 min
    Lisa Brounstein

    Lisa Brounstein

    As a plus-sized actor, Lisa Brounstein portrayed many people of size. Topping the scale at over 385 pounds Lisa played many different roles from the Fat Lady on HBO’s Carnivale to Mama Cass in the film My Dinner with Jimi. She has also been an outspoken advocate for people of size. She appeared on Oprah discussing “What It’s Like To Be Fat” exclaiming to Oprah, “I love my body!” Now, years later, she has lost over 185 pounds naturally (125 in the last few years living a ketogenic lifestyle) and still loves her body and wants people to love theirs in the most healthful way possible. She still fights her demons daily – disordered eating, body dysmorphia along with Type 2 Diabetes, menopause, and anxiety.
    Connect with Lisa:
    Instagram - @yet_another_fork_in_the_road
    Facebook - www.facebook.com/YetAnotherForkInTheRoad
    Facebook - www.facebook.com/LisaBrounsteinFans

    • 39 min
    Lydia Knight

    Lydia Knight

    Lydia Knight is an amazing health coach that teaches people how to end their eating disorder. Lydia tells her amazing story about how she overcame trauma, brainwashing, and her own eating disorder. 
    Connect with Lydia:
    https://www.lifewithlydia.com/videos
    https://www.instagram.com/coachlydiaknight/
    Connect with RISE:
    https://www.instagram.com/rise_series/
    https://www.facebook.com/RiseInterviewSeries/
     

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

hen lover ,

Need an attitude adjustment?

These episodes take me on a rollercoaster of emotions. Sadness, anger, empathy, joy and inspration. If you are in need of lessons in overcoming stuggles and injustice and reframing them into (dare I say?) blessings, this is the podcast for you.

daniloum ,

Shining a light on what used to be hidden.

It’s a courageous thing what Cheryl does. She shares not only her story and comes out the other side stronger and wiser but also creates a platform for others to do the same.

PericlesHarry ,

Uplifting

Each story is uplifting and inspiring. Cheryl has such a compassionate approach which allows the authentic humanity of her guests to come through. Thank you.

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