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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Ighosime Oyofo

Navigating Finance in Emerging Markets with Ighosime Oyofo

Louis Manishimwe

Resilience and Creativity: The Artistic Journey of Louis Manishimwe (Manishart)

Susanne Mariga

Maximizing Wealth with Susanne Mariga: A CPA's Guide to Entrepreneurial Success

Ivin Huggan

Revolutionizing Hair Services: Ivin Huggan's Journey with CutNet

Tiffany Smith

Revolutionizing Mental Health: Dr. Tiffany Smith's Holistic Approach

Brenton Thomas

Mastering Digital Marketing: Insights from Brenton Thomas, the Mind Behind Twibi

Jonathan Carr

Launching Dreams into Reality: Jonathan Carr's Journey on The UPcoming

Tinesia Conwright

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Taryell & Tinesia on 'Find Your Flair

Bria Virgil

Empowering Black Excellence: Miss Black International Ambassador

Thomas Howard

Defining Modern Manhood: Unfiltered Insights with Da Kings

Shaine Amir

From Viral Tweets to Notable Author: Shaine Amir's Writing Odyssey

Harold Tuck

Mentorship & Mistrust: Harold Tuck's Journey