The Humble Rising Podcast

Arivee Vargas
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The Humble Rising Podcast

Welcome to the Humble Rising Podcast! Each week, host Arivee Vargas has conversations with badass, inspirational women sharing their own stories and actionable strategies on how to have fulfilling careers and lives. The journey to get there isn’t linear or easy. Let’s help you get clear on the life and career you really want and deserve now, and help you overcome the challenges and roadblocks that get in your way. From fear, disappointment, and self-doubt, to purpose, resilience, career clarity and transitions, we tackle it all. Be inspired, get motivated, and get ready to rise.

  1. JUN 6

    137. How to tackle your financial fears and change your money story

    Diana Isern is a passionate assistant principal, financial educator, and presenter whose financial course seeks to transform how students think about wealth. Through nationwide presentations for educators, she equips teachers with inclusive, practical strategies to make financial literacy accessible and empowering. Drawing inspiration from her family stories, Diana believes generational wealth extends beyond money to include cultural values and resilience. With nearly two decades in the New York City Public School system, Diana started as an ESL teacher supporting immigrant communities and has grown into a school leader who continues teaching because she believes being in the classroom with students is at the heart of leading with empathy. Her approach to financial education centers women and people of color, helping students envision themselves belonging in financial spaces. Diana is an Accredited Financial Counselor, and her expertise has been recognized by Intuit for Education and the Council for Economic Education. She is currently writing a book for financial educators about making money topics more accessible. When not teaching or writing, she is traveling, boxing, and playing fútbol with her kids. In this episode, Diana and I talk about the importance of addressing financial avoidance and gaining control over your personal finances. Diana shares her experiences working with clients and students, highlighting how confronting spending habits and understanding your own money stories–and your relationship with money– can lead to better financial health.  We delve into overcoming the psychological barriers to financial planning, the aftermath of parental influences on money mindset, and the value of creating a budget that reflects your values. Diana also introduces her upcoming book aimed at financial educators and the practical strategies it offers. This conversation sheds light on actionable steps for financial independence and the critical role of mindset in achieving your money goals. CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self also available on Audible.   Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.    Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ CONNECT WITH DIANA: Instagram: @dianadinero_edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaisern/

    1h 17m

  2. MAY 16

    136. You Got What You Wanted — Why Are You Still Restless?

    In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, host Arivee Vargas delves into the concept of hedonic adaptation—the brain's tendency to normalize even the most positive changes in our lives, leading to a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction despite external success. She explores why achieving milestones like promotions or new homes may not bring lasting fulfillment and offers three strategies to counteract this phenomenon: Reignite inspiration: Identify activities or interests that energize you beyond productivity. Redefine "enough": Establish personal benchmarks for success that align with your current values and season of life. Expand your identity: Recognize and embrace aspects of yourself beyond professional titles and achievements. Arivee emphasizes that feeling unfulfilled doesn't indicate failure but may signal a need for realignment with one's evolving self. She encourages listeners to gently disrupt autopilot modes and reconnect with what truly brings joy and meaning. For more insights and resources, visit ariveevargas.com or follow Arivee on LINKEDIN or Instagram at @ariveevargas. CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

    33 min

  3. MAY 9

    135. You Don’t Need Better Time Management—You Need Better Alignment

    In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, we’re shifting the conversation from traditional time management to something more powerful: alignment. If you're constantly feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate—plus what’s about to be added—this episode is for you. Arivee explains why managing your time more efficiently won’t solve the root problem, and what will. We dive into how clarity, boundaries, and priorities help you create more time freedom and reduce stress—without needing to overhaul your life. You’ll walk away with a fresh, practical way of thinking about your time and energy—one rooted in alignment with what matters most. Topics covered: Why time management won’t solve your overwhelm What real time freedom actually looks like How to define and protect your personal priorities What it takes to set boundaries that stick How your environment affects your energy—and what’s actually within your control   CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

    41 min

  4. APR 19

    134. Burnout Isn’t Always Loud: 5 Subtle Signs You’re Running on Empty

    Most high-achieving women don’t realize they’re burning out until it’s too late—because burnout isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s quiet. It creeps in while you're still performing, still holding it all together, still showing up for everyone else… except yourself. In this episode, I share 5 subtle signs of burnout that many women—especially women of color—overlook or dismiss. These are the signs I missed in myself years ago. These are the same patterns I now see in the powerhouse lawyers and corporate leaders I coach. We’ll talk about: Why numbness, not exhaustion, might be your biggest red flag How your “low tolerance” isn’t a personality flaw—it’s a signal The burnout-success paradox: when productivity is high but fulfillment is low What your body is trying to tell you (that your brain keeps ignoring) The internal voice whispering “I should…” and why it’s draining your energy You’ll also get 3 powerful self-reflection questions you can use right now to reconnect with your body, your truth, and your boundaries—before burnout forces you to stop. If you’ve been feeling off but can’t quite name it… If you’re crushing your goals but feel increasingly disconnected… If you’re tired of carrying it all in silence... This conversation is for you. GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.   Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

    33 min

  5. APR 11

    133. Pause, Reflect and Reset for the Rest of the Year

    If you’ve been moving fast—checking the boxes, handling the demands, but feeling like something’s off—this episode is your invitation to pause. We’re one quarter into the year, and maybe those fresh-start intentions have faded. But the pressure? Still very real. In this short solo episode, I’m guiding you through a powerful mid-year reset with 3 reflection questions and one simple grounding practice to help you reconnect with yourself, your values, and your vision for the rest of the year. We’ll explore: What’s working—and what’s not What you need to release to create more ease Who you want to be (not just what you want to do) And how to choose an anchor word or phrase to carry you forward This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what aligns.So if you’ve been craving a moment of clarity, reflection, and intention—this one’s for you. Make sure to leave a review if you love the podcast and subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s episode on spotting the early signs of burnout—before it takes over. CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self    Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

    20 min

  6. MAR 23

    132. Empowering Women in Politics With Trailblazer Diana Maldonado

    Diana Maldonado is a best-selling author, speaker, business strategist and former Texas state representative. As CEO of Maldonado Strategies, Diana’s sharp insight for pinpointing incongruencies, combined with her method for listening and collaborating, helps organizations design and implement innovative solutions to accelerate their big vision goals and become the leading edge. As the first Latina elected to represent Williamson County in the House of Representatives, she advocated for education, business, and safe communities. In this role, she authored/co-authored 88 bills and was named “Freshman of the Year” by her colleagues. Through her collaboration with key stakeholders, she secured nearly $16 million for education, $10 million for road expansion, andadditional funds for renewable energy initiatives and walking trails in parks. She served as Secretary for the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Defense & Veterans Affairs, and on the coveted State Affairs committee.Today, Diana’s focus is helping women get elected to public office to bring parity, voice and representation to the halls of democracy. Her uniquely curated daily lessons in The Candidate School will help unlock the secrets to becoming a powerful, persuasive, and authentic candidate, while winning over the hearts and minds of voters. Her unmatched expertise to empowering women in politics helps women plan their next move strategically. In this course, she shares everything she wished she’d known during her own campaign journey. From mastering your candidate identity to managing money, policy and power strategically and ethically, this program helps you navigate the political arena with confidence. By completing Candidate School, participants gain the skills, strategy, and clarity to run a successful, purpose-driven campaign – and win. Diana is a global marathon runner with races in Tokyo, Berlin, London, Paris and mom of two adult children, Alex and Denise, and spends time with her granddaughter, Camila where she taps into her greatest joy. CONNECT WITH DIANA https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-maldonado/ Books:- https://www.amazon.com/stores/Diana-Maldonado/author/B0C1TBBRMQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

    1h 4m

  7. MAR 13

    131 Leading with Courage and Inclusivity with Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham

    In this episode, I sit down with Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, JD (she/ella) who is a loving, inclusive leadership strategist, awakening courage and amplifying culture every day. Valerie is the founder/CEO of Promoting Good. Prior to founding her seven year old firm, she practiced preventative law at a non profit where she founded and managed a medical-legal partnership addressing health-harming legal needs. Today, she leads a team that is using proven and evidence-based frameworks to build workplaces where everyone can thrive.  Outside of work, Valerie is an active volunteer, in addition to serving on several non profit boards, she is the co-founder and co-director of Casita Cultura Latina, a non profit that amplifies Latino culture and conversations about equity in central Massachusetts.  She’s a proud Mexican immigrant. She has a B.A from Boston College and a JD from Boston University School of Law.  Valerie and I talk about her journey from Mexico City to Massachusetts, where she transitioned from a management role selling industrial hardware to practicing non-profit law for 17 years before founding her own consulting company, Promoting Good. We dive into that gut-wrenching moment when you know it's time to leave a job, even when loyalty makes it hard to walk away, and how sometimes leaving creates space for others to shine. Valerie opens up about creating workplaces where people feel safe to speak up, the challenges middle managers face when caught between company values and daily realities, and why staying true to your values is crucial during uncertain times. She shares her excitement about launching a new inclusive leadership assessment tool that helps leaders pinpoint their strengths and blind spots, and why giving honest feedback early makes such a difference. We also chat about her plans for 2025, including taking groups of women to experience her native Mexico, and her personal focus on bringing more play and growth into her life and work.  Don’t forget to rate and review this podcast and share with others! CONNECT WITH VALERIE LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriezolezziwyndham/ Promoting Good: https://www.promotinggoodllc.com/   GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self  Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee’s  women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and  actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment.  Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/

    48 min

  8. MAR 1

    130. Does Your Work Provide All Your "Self Worth"?

    This week, we examine why many high-achieving women tie their self-worth to their professional achievements. Work offers a sense of control, validation, and instant gratification that can feel more manageable than the uncertainty of relationships, personal growth, or other areas of life. Over time, this reliance on work for self-esteem can turn into a coping mechanism, leaving women caught in a cycle of overworking to feel competent and valued. This pattern creates a range of challenges, from struggling to be present with loved ones to constantly chasing the next accomplishment without ever feeling truly fulfilled. It can also amplify harsh self-criticism, making even minor setbacks at work feel like personal failures. As work takes up more mental and emotional space, many women find themselves disconnected from who they are outside of their careers, unsure of what brings them joy or purpose beyond their professional identity. Breaking this cycle isn’t about giving up ambition—it’s about expanding the definition of success to include health, relationships, and personal fulfillment. By setting healthy boundaries, redefining self-worth, and embracing the discomfort of growth outside of work, women can begin to reclaim their sense of self. With support, self-reflection, and intentional action, it’s possible to build a life where worth isn’t tied to productivity, but to the whole, multifaceted person you are.   WORK WITH ARIVEE  GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self: https://a.co/d/i0wPQ2I  Grab your FREE BOUNDARY TOOLKITt: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now: https://gift.ariveevargas.com/toolkit  Grab more FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR EMPOWERED JOURNEY and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/free-resources    CONNECT WITH ARIVEE  Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox: https://newsletter.ariveevargas.com/join This community gets FIRST ACCESS TO ALL OF ARIVEE'S COACHING PROGRAMS.  Instagram: @ariveevargas  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/

    27 min
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Welcome to the Humble Rising Podcast! Each week, host Arivee Vargas has conversations with badass, inspirational women sharing their own stories and actionable strategies on how to have fulfilling careers and lives. The journey to get there isn’t linear or easy. Let’s help you get clear on the life and career you really want and deserve now, and help you overcome the challenges and roadblocks that get in your way. From fear, disappointment, and self-doubt, to purpose, resilience, career clarity and transitions, we tackle it all. Be inspired, get motivated, and get ready to rise.

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  • Creator
    Arivee Vargas
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
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    Clean
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    © Copyright Arivee Vargas 2021. All rights reserved.
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    The Humble Rising Podcast

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