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What holds back the emergence of your true confidence as a leader and change maker?

For this season finale, Erin is joined by Dr. Deena Brown, founder of The Leadershift Movement and author of the forthcoming book Confidence: Unmasking the Imposter Within. 

Deena believes that the ability to find our true power lies within us all, and she wants to help us learn how. In their conversation, Erin and De...

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Sometimes our failures turn into our biggest successes. 

This week, Erin is joined by Leah Krahl, senior director of strategy and innovation at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Leah believes that the success of an organization rests largely on its culture. 

In their conversation, Erin and Leah discuss building good workplace practices, how new perspectives can change our lives, and wha...

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In this episode of Rise and Rouse, Erin sits down with Alyssa Wright, a passionate advocate and founder of The Wright Collective, a community-based consulting agency. 

Alyssa discusses the importance of understanding different perspectives, tackling wealth inequality, and the need for culturally appropriate midwifery care. She also highlights the value of relationships, and the power of saying no to ...

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How does community involvement contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive community?

Today Erin is joined by Courtney Daniel, award-winning Administrative Professional at The Courtney Daniel Brand. Courtney is a powerhouse in her community, serving as vice chair of WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio and sits on the Advisory Panel for Arts in Reach. She also hosts the podcast and event series...

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What does community-minded business look like?

Today Erin is joined by Logan Ares Snyder, owner and lead strategist at hasOptimization, a small business focused marketing agency based in central NH.

Throughout their conversation, Erin and Logan discuss the trials of launching a small business, what a supportive community looks like, and why holding room for understanding others is so important. Loga...

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Where do you focus your fundraising efforts?

Today, Erin is joined by Sabrina Walker Hernandez, president and CEO of Supporting World Hope. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership, Sabrina shares her insights on the importance of building relationships in fundraising. 

Erin and Sabrina discuss the power of authenticity, the value of community support, and...

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Do conversations around branding leave you feeling like the creativity has been squashed right out of you?

In this episode, Erin sits down with branding expert and designer Solveig “Petchy” Petch, who believes that building an impactful and profitable brand can be done without compromising your integrity or pretending to be someone you’re not.

Creator of the Brand It!™ framework, Petchy is interested...

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What’s the best way to embed equity and justice in the core of your organization?

In this week’s episode, Erin welcomes guest Carol Hamilton as they delve into the complexities of equity and strategic planning. 

Carol helps nonprofit and association board, staff and key volunteers become more focused and aligned. She brings clarity to their purpose, strategic priorities and builds roadmaps to move fo...

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This week, Erin is joined by guests Nicole Meier and Perri Doll to discuss intentional parenting, anti-racism, and the challenges of balancing work and self-care. Nicole runs Vermont’s Hunter Education Program, and Perri joins us from Washington state where she she builds community with a special eye towards intersections of shame in both structural and embodied white supremacy

They dig into breaking...

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In this episode, Erin is joined by Cecilia Ulibarri and Manny Ramirez to talk about the transformative power of art and creativity. They dispel the myth that art is only for those with exceptional skills, reminding us that anyone can create if they simply enjoy the process. 

Cecilia and Manny showcase their organization, Positive Street Art (PSA), which seeks to create safe and accessible spaces for ...

Every ending is a new beginning. Cliche? Maybe. True? 100%.

As the first season of Rise and Rouse comes to a close, Erin is joined by producer Steph George to reflect on what sparked the genesis of the podcast, the community that has built around it, and impactful moments from this season's conversations.

Season two is on the way. In the meantime, stay connected with Erin and other fans on Instagram @RiseAndRouse and sign up for th...

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This is our last official episode of the season! We’ll be back in two weeks with a wrap up episode.

What is your “why”? That thing that keeps you motivated? That reminds you not to give up on your vision? 

This week you’ll hear from Emma Shapiro-Weiss and Lisa Demaine, co-executive directors at 350NH, a climate justice organization. They are dedicated to creating a more just and livable state for all...

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How do you sense a calling within you? When do you know that it’s time to quit a job? Start school? Move somewhere new?

This week, you’ll hear from Heather Thorkelson, Founder and CEO of Polar Pioneer Management and Polar Tracks Expedition. If there’s one thing that Heather believes in, it’s doing what feeds you. She shares moments when she heard a calling, and how that has led her to the work she does ...

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Ask someone, “What does sustainability mean to you?”, and chances are you’ll get endless unique answers.

This week you’ll hear from Alex Freid, co-founder of the Post-Landfill Action Network and the director of the Atlas Zero Waste Project. His commitment to environmental sustainability and sustainable work structures is clear in his journey through activism and the nonprofit world.

In this conversation, ...

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Think back to your most successful projects. Who were your collaborators? Who did you brainstorm with? Who supported you? Who offered critical feedback?

Whatever we do, it is never done alone. This week, you’ll hear from Emerald Anderson-Ford, Chief Diversity Officer at the YWCA in Manchester NH, and founder of Communities Reaching for Equity and Diversity (CRED). Emerald is a dedicated believer in th...

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Financial literacy and taxes may not be at the top of everyone’s list of interests, but a strong understanding of both can be a crucial piece of building a just world. 

This week you’ll hear from Ike Warren, a certified public accountant and Erin’s CPA! Ike is dedicated to demystifying the world of finance and tax codes through taking an educational approach with his clients. He believes that the most pow...

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How does justice show up authentically in our work? How do we sift through corporate lingo and virtue signaling to get to something real? And how do we not fall into despair in the process?

This week you’ll hear from Mazarine Treyz, an effectiveness coach specializing in human design and Gene keys, an assessment process that helps you better identify your strengths and weaknesses, giving you holistic insi...

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What is it that makes a community whole? What draws us to each other, or pushes us away?

It’s these questions that lead us to build deep, authentic relationships with place and people. Approaching those questions can be challenging, but it is possible.

This week you’ll hear from Bao Nguyen, owner of Phin in Seattle, WA. Bao describes how he drew on his experience as a Vietnamese immigrant, student, and so...

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What masks do we wear throughout our lives, and how do they limit our creative potential?

This week you’ll hear from Yasamin Safarzedeh, artist and program director at Kimball Jenkins in Concord, NH. Her work goes beyond practice and is a celebration, a tool of resistance, and a means of building community. In this conversation, you’ll hear how hiding our true selves creates barriers, and what allianc...