The Rising with Janel Gonzalez

If your closet is packed but you still feel stuck in the same three outfits, this conversation is for you. In this episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel welcomes personal stylist and mom of four, Elly Brown, to talk about practical, down-to-earth style—no celebrity budget required.

Elly Brown is a personal stylist, content creator, and founder of Uptown With Elly Brown, where she shares relatable style that actually fits wo...

If the holidays leave you drained, resentful, or spread too thin, this episode is your reminder that you’re allowed to step back. Janel shares why constant yeses lead to burnout — and how choosing yourself can bring more joy, rest, and presence into your season.

Inside this episode you’ll learn:
✨ How to say no with kindness
✨ Why protecting your energy matters
✨ The power of rest (and why it’s not something yo...

When life feels heavy or uncertain, gratitude can become the anchor that steadies you. In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel shares how to turn thankfulness into a daily practice — one that grounds you, lifts your spirit, and helps you rise above life’s challenges with peace and perspective.

She reminds us that gratitude isn’t reserved for perfect seasons or holidays — it’s an elevated state o...

In this week’s episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel shares practical tools to help you shop smarter — and more intentionally — during the holiday season. As Black Friday and endless sales roll in, it’s easy to get caught in the rush. But what if you approached spending differently this year?

Janel explores how to pause before purchasing, reflect on your “money story,” and bring awareness to what truly adds value to your li...

At 45, Janel has learned that true peace doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from presence. In this reflective Rising Podcast episode, she opens up about the powerful lessons life has taught her: to accept what is, to stop trying to fix or change others, and to honor her own pace without apology.

She shares how releasing control and embracing simplicity can lead to a fuller, freer life — one rooted in authenticity, com...

Ever leave a conversation feeling exhausted, anxious, or heavy — even though nothing “bad” happened? You may have encountered an energy vampire. In this episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel shares how to recognize these subtle drains on your energy and protect your emotional well-being.

She explains how energy vampires show up in daily life — from the constant complainers and quiet competitors to the manipulative personali...

In this episode of The Rising, Janel talks about how clutter can weigh us down and keep us from becoming our best selves. She offers gentle, actionable steps to declutter your home, quiet your mind, and live with more intention.

You’ll hear how:

• Living with less creates emotional freedom
• Simplicity brings calm and confidence
• Letting go of excess makes space for peace
  
  

If you’ve been craving clarity and calm, ...

Looking for confidence? Janel reminds us that it starts from within. In this episode of The Rising Podcast, she shares how to stop relying on others for approval and instead build unshakable self-worth through self-love, mindfulness, and purpose.

Discover how to:

• Silence outside opinions and trust your inner voice
• Set healthy boundaries and protect your energy
• Surround yourself with supportive, inspiring people
• Step fully ...

Feeling overwhelmed by your closet? In this episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel walks you through the process of creating a capsule wardrobe — a small, curated collection of clothing that saves you time, money, and stress.

You’ll learn:

• What a capsule wardrobe really is (and why it’s not restrictive)
  
  
• How to declutter and refresh your closet with intention
  
  
• Simple steps to identify your personal style r...

In this episode of The Rising Podcast, host Janel closes out her series on non-attachment by highlighting the gifts that come when we release control and let go. Building on previous conversations, she unpacks how practicing non-attachment transforms not just our mindset, but the way we live, love, and grow.

Listeners will discover:

• Inner freedom — releasing rigid expectations to create space for resilience an...

In this episode of The Rising Podcast, host Janel explores the concept of non-attachment and how it can bring more peace and freedom into everyday life. She unpacks why letting go of rigid expectations—whether around careers, relationships, roles, or material possessions—can help us embrace the present moment with greater clarity.

Listeners will learn:
-- What non-attachment really means (and why it’s not the same as i...

In this week’s episode, we explore a powerful question: What part of your life are you holding onto too tightly? Whether it's a relationship, a career path, or the expectations you had for your life by now, learning to loosen your grip can create space for more peace, freedom, and presence.

Janel reflects on the concept of non-attachment—what it really means, why it matters, and how softening our hold (even just ...

In today’s episode, Janel sits down with her podcast bestie, Jess Prudhomme, for a heartfelt life update and some real talk on navigating big transitions, leaning into discomfort, and finding clarity in the unknown!

In this episode, we cover:
- Jess’ bold decision to leave her corporate job with nothing lined up — and why it was the most intentional move of her life.

- The emotional rollercoaster of detac...

On this episode of The Rising Podcast, Janel dives into her third principle: Simplicity, and why it’s the closest thing I have to a “favorite child” in her RISE framework (Reflection, Intention, Simplicity, Enjoyment). She shares her journey from growing up in a cluttered home to embracing minimalism, how the Minimalists documentary and Joshua Becker inspired her, and the practical steps she has taken to live with less. From resist...

In this empowering episode of The Rising, Janel sits down with renowned registered dietitian, weight-loss expert, and bestselling author Ilana Muhlstein, MS, RDN. She opens up about her early struggles with emotional eating, her years of yo-yo dieting, and the pivotal moment that sparked lasting change. She shares her game-changing “water first, veggies most” philosophy, the power of volume eating, and why mindset shifts are essent...

In this heartwarming episode of The Rising, Janel sits down with her 14-year-old son, Alex Gonzalez, for a rare and candid mother-son conversation. From dreams of becoming a rock star to the wisdom learned from life’s challenges, Alex opens up about music, confidence, friendship, and what it truly means to “rise” in everyday life.

🎙 In this episode:

• Alex’s inspiring “comeback” story and outlook on overco...

In this empowering episode of The Rising, Janel sits down with Maha Abouelenein, a powerhouse in strategic communications and author of the transformative book Seven Rules of Self-Reliance. From building unshakable self-confidence to creating your own opportunities instead of waiting for them, Maha shares timeless lessons that every leader, entrepreneur, and professional needs to hear. Through personal stories of navigating challen...

Are you ready to close the gap between who you are and who you want to become? In this powerful episode of The Rising, Janel and Courtney dive into the transformative practice of future self planning — and how to start embodying that version of yourself right now. No more waiting on five-year plans. This conversation breaks it down into three simple, soul-centered steps:

- How to write a future self letter (and why it’s no...

In this powerful episode of The Rising, Janel welcomes back etiquette expert Carla Shellis for a deep, real, and refreshing conversation about everyday etiquette. Carla unpacks the forgotten power of manners, modesty, and intentional living, sharing practical tools that can help anyone elevate their presence regardless of income, background, or status. From how we speak and dress, to who we surround ourselves with, Carla’s wisdom h...