RISE Urban Nation
Welcome to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast – your go-to source for empowering stories, expert insights, and practical strategies for Black and Pan-African entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders worldwide. Hosted by Taryell Simmons, an entrepreneur and renowned advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, alongside Adesola Akindele, an economic strategist, serial entrepreneur, and mentor dedicated to fostering growth and self-sufficiency. With experience from top industry names like Google and Techstars, Taryell and Adesola have helped countless individuals transition from jobs to thriving businesses. Each episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast dives into real-life journeys of Black innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who are making an impact. Through insightful, culturally relevant conversations, you’ll gain actionable advice and learn step-by-step strategies to help build, market, and monetize your ideas. This podcast is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to connect with and learn from the best in the Black and Pan-African community. If you’re ready to gain confidence, inspiration, and practical tools to RISE in your business journey, subscribe to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast today. Every episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate your entrepreneurial path with a community-focused approach. Key Features: -Empowering Stories: Hear from Black and Pan-African entrepreneurs, artists, and community activists. -Expert Guidance: Taryell and Adesola bring years of experience to help you grow your business. -Actionable Insights: Get practical tips to turn your vision into reality, from idea to monetization. Join the movement to unite, empower, and ignite your entrepreneurial journey. Subscribe now and let’s rise together! 🔥
Episodes
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Credits:
Host: Taryell Simmons
Guest: Tylan Witherspoon
Music: Will Maker
Production: RISE Urban Nation
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Credits:
• Host: Taryell Simmons
• Guest: Kelli Lester
• Music: Will Maker
• Production Team: RISE Urban Nation
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What if the secret to business success was helping others first? In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Phillip Hogan, Founder & CEO of Signing Services of America (SSA), to discuss how service, innovation, and relationships fuel business growth.
Phillip shares how SSA has revolutionized the signing service industry, built lasting partnerships, and developed game-changing technology in collaboratio...
In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, we’re diving deep into the business of beauty with Anthony Standifer—a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, and co-founder of mSEED Group. Known for helping indie beauty brands grow into household names, Anthony gives us an inside look at:
- The biggest mistakes new beauty brands make (and how to avoid them)
- How to scale manufacturing without losing product integrity
- The differences between retail pa...
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Credits:
🎙 Host: Taryell Simmons
🎵 Music: Will Maker
🎬 Production: RISE Urban Nation
Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast
🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀
Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and t...
Subscribe, leave a review, and connect with Tanisha Cardwell on her journey of using stories to inspire and transform.
Credits:
Host: Taryell Simmons
Guest: Tanisha Cardwell
Music: Will Maker
Production Team: RISE Urban Nation
Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast
🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀
Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and t...
Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation for more empowering stories and transformative conversations. Ready to get unstuck? Visit drwalkercoach.com to download Dr. Walker’s free 5-Step Guide to Getting Unstuck, and learn more about her Unblocked & Unbound™ Program.
Follow Dr. Walker:
📧 Email: doc@drwalkercoach.com
🌐 Website: drwalkercoach.com
📸 Instagram: @doctork_walker
🔗 LinkedIn: Kimberly C. Walker, M.D.
📘 Facebook: Kimberly Walker
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Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation for more empowering stories and transformative conversations. Ready to get unstuck? Visit drwalkercoach.com to download Dr. Walker’s free 5-Step Guide to Getting Unstuck, and learn more about her Unblocked & Unbound™ Program.
Follow Dr. Walker:
📧 Email: doc@drwalkercoach.com
🌐 Website: drwalkercoach.com
📸 Instagram: @doctork_walker
🔗 LinkedIn: Kimberly C. Walker, M.D.
📘 Facebook: Kimberly Walker
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In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, we’re honored to welcome Leroy Roberts—a seasoned leader, leadership coach, speaker, and strategist—whose work spans continents and communities.
Leroy opens up about his journey from the Caribbean to the boardrooms of London, and how his diverse background shaped his vision of purpose-driven leadership. We dive into themes like mentorship, resilience, representation in media, and how to build co...
In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, we’re honored to welcome Leroy Roberts—a seasoned leader, leadership coach, speaker, and strategist—whose work spans continents and communities.
Leroy opens up about his journey from the Caribbean to the boardrooms of London, and how his diverse background shaped his vision of purpose-driven leadership. We dive into themes like mentorship, resilience, representation in media, and how to build co...
Call-to-Action:
Subscribe to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast and connect with Dr. Pamela Buchanan at LinkedIn.
Credits:
- Host: Taryell Simmons
- Guest: Dr. Pamela Buchanan
- Music: Will Maker
- Production Team: RISE Urban Nation
Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast
🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀
Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and ...
Call-to-Action:
Subscribe to the RISE Urban Nation Podcast and connect with Dr. Pamela Buchanan at LinkedIn.
Credits:
- Host: Taryell Simmons
- Guest: Dr. Pamela Buchanan
- Music: Will Maker
- Production Team: RISE Urban Nation
Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast
🚀 Unite. Empower. Ignite. 🚀
Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and ...
• Haze’s early passion for fashion and how her Kenyan roots influenced her career
• The biggest challenges she faced and how she overcame self-doubt
• Her philosophy on fearlessness and abundance—and how you can apply it in your life
• The power of representation in the fashion industry and beyond
• Practical advice for entrepreneurs, creatives, and those stepping into their purpose
🔗 Follow Haze:
• Instagram: @styledbyhazeb
• Guest: Daron Franklin, founder of F42 Empowerment
• Key Topics: Leadership, resilience, career transitions, and personal development
• Highlights:
- Daron’s journey from New Orleans to becoming a coach and entrepreneur
- How coaching shaped his leadership philosophy
- Overcoming challenges and redefining success
- Practical tools for building confidence and empowering teams
- Inspiring stories of community impact through F42 Empowerment
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In this special year-end episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons reflects on the triumphs and challenges of 2024. Joined in spirit by co-host Adesola, who has shown incredible strength through her health journey and personal challenges, this episode is filled with heartfelt moments and key lessons learned.
Listeners can expect:
• Personal reflections on navigating adversity and celebrating resilience
• Exciting...
Join us for a transformative conversation with Rodney Lawson, a leadership coach, professional speaker, and founder of Rodney Lawson LLC. Rodney shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing in Buffalo, NY, to achieving corporate success and ultimately becoming a TEDx speaker and leadership coach. Learn how core values—love, trust, honesty, and respect—shaped his leadership style and became the foundation of his consu...
Join us for a transformative conversation with Rodney Lawson, a leadership coach, professional speaker, and founder of Rodney Lawson LLC. Rodney shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing in Buffalo, NY, to achieving corporate success and ultimately becoming a TEDx speaker and leadership coach. Learn how core values—love, trust, honesty, and respect—shaped his leadership style and became the foundation of his consu...
Join us in this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast as we explore the transformative journeys of Dominic Turner and Sunshine Hodges, leaders of the Turner Foundation for Community Advocacy. Dominic shares his transition from a corporate career to founding a nonprofit that focuses on empowering underserved communities in Atlanta. Sunshine discusses her integral role in building the foundation’s strategies and fostering impactfu...
Join us in this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast as we explore the transformative journeys of Dominic Turner and Sunshine Hodges, leaders of the Turner Foundation for Community Advocacy. Dominic shares his transition from a corporate career to founding a nonprofit that focuses on empowering underserved communities in Atlanta. Sunshine discusses her integral role in building the foundation’s strategies and fostering impactfu...
In this special live episode from Startup Week San Diego, hosts Taryell Simmons and Rylie Jennings of the RISE Urban Nation and Baddies Mean Business Podcast spotlight five remarkable social innovators reshaping their industries and communities. Dive into conversations with:
- Dissaya T. (Shroomeats) – Championing sustainability in the plant-based food sector.
- Alex Waters (The Program Labs) – Pioneering transformative experiences f...
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