RISE Urban Nation

Podcast

RISE Urban Nation is more than a podcast

RISE Urban Nation is more than a podcast—it’s a cultural media platform dedicated to amplifying Black and Pan-African voices across the diaspora. Hosted by Taryell Simmons, the show brings together entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are rewriting the narrative of success in real time.

Khalid White

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Khalid White

Changing the Narrative: Fatherhood, Literacy & Black Empowerment

Educator, author, and filmmaker Dr. Khalid White, founder of Black in Power, shares why Black history is living and still being written. He and Taryell Simmons discuss his book and film on Black fatherhood, closing the literacy gap with culturally relevant books, and completing his ten-year goal of ten books and five films.

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Keith Wattley

Who Deserves a Second Chance? Justice & Defending the People Society Gives Up On

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Jason Roberts

Jason Roberts - Social Entrepreneur | Frontline Friendly Advocate | Speaker

Ginny Clarke

Ginny Clarke - Leadership Strategist | Podcaster | Career Expert

Jerome Myers

Jerome Myers - Developer of People and Places.

Alex Waters

Alex Waters - Ecosystem Builder | Innovation Coach

Devin Wilkins

Devin Wilkins - Community Builder | Author | Entrepreneur

Deidra Mayberry

Deidra Mayberry - Resilient | Entrepreneur | Leader | Supporter| Way Maker

Alex Zere

Alex Zere – Connector | Advisor | Believer

Jarvis Leverson

Jarvis Leverson - The Morning Hero | Productivity Engineer | Accountability Coach

Kia Edwards

Kia Edwards - Human Resources Learning & Development Practitioner | EDU-preneur

Antonio Glenn

Antonio Glenn - Entrepreneur | Attorney | Leader