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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Serenity Sage

From Foster Care Trauma to National Reform: The Power of Sibling Bonds

Sharon D. Brown

The Power of Pause: How Workaholics Can Win Through Wellness with Sharon D. Brown

Anthony Cudjo

Crack the Code: Human Optimization with Coach Cudjo

Lisa Ascolese

From Idea to Impact: Lisa Ascolese on Inventing the Right Way

Renee Hastings

Delegating for Impact: How Virtual Assistants Can Help You Scale with Intention

Jamarquan Houston

Start with Self, Scale with Story: Building a Purpose-Driven Brand

Ryan Koriya

Healing, Hustle & Hypnosis with Ryan Koriya: Rewiring the Mind for Purpose & Freedom

Amervis López Cobb

From Survival to Strategy: Building Psychological Safety with Amervis Lopez Cobb

Charmaine Casimir

Finding Purpose Through Faith: Empowerment, Healing & God-Given Worth

Alex Dumas

Building Unshakable Confidence with Alex Dumas: Worth, Voice & Impact

Nicholas Dillon

The Sexy Side of Fear: Rewriting Mindset with Nicholas Dillon

Hope Wiseman

Building with Intention: Hope Wiseman on Thriving in Regulated Industries