The Rise2Shine Podcast with Noelle Kustas

Have you ever wondered what might happen if women in their 20s and 40s actually sat down and really listened to one another?

In this episode, I’m joined by two incredible women who inspire me daily, my daughter Alexa Johnston and her best friend Elysee Vielma, for a heartfelt, raw conversation about what it means to be a woman in your 20s today. We talk about ambition, anxiety, faith, pressure, balance, and the beauty of becomin...

Is your phone quietly running your life instead of you?

In this raw and real episode, I get honest about how phone addiction and constant accessibility have been draining my energy and stealing my spark. If you’ve ever promised yourself “just five more minutes” of scrolling, only to look up and realize an hour has disappeared, you’ll feel seen here.

I’ll share the five simple boundaries I call “anchors”. Practical steps you c...

What if the greatest mission of your life was sparked by love for your child?

In this episode, I sit down with my radiant friend Amie Schindler, a wife, mom of three, and fierce advocate for the autism community. When her son Brayden entered adulthood and suddenly lost access to vital services, Amie didn’t stay stuck in frustration. She followed the nudge from God, stepped into her purpose, and partnered with Braden and Wigglewow to...

Have you ever felt like the person you once were no longer fits, yet the new version of you hasn’t fully arrived? That in-between space can feel unsettling, but it’s also a powerful sign: you’re in an identity shift.

In this episode, I share how to recognize the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of a midlife shift and the four anchors you can lean on when everything feels uncertain. From faith to nervous system regulation, from embod...

Are you dressing like the woman you are becoming, or the woman you used to be?

In this episode, I sit down with brand style strategist Katie Watford, creator of the Industry Icon Style Formula, to explore how identity-first style shifts far more than your closet. Katie shares her journey from celebrity styling in LA to pioneering virtual styling and creating a signature method that helps women align their personal brand style with n...

Ever said yes to something so big it made you want to throw up and cheer at the same time?

That’s exactly what happened when I became a first-time author. In this episode, recorded just two days after my book went live, I pull back the curtain on the fun house ride of a book launch, from the adrenaline highs to the vulnerable lows, and everything in between.

This isn’t a polished success story. It’s the raw, real look at what happens...

What if the season you’re in right now is the exact doorway to your next chapter?

In this powerful episode of the Rise2Shine Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Blaisdell, a wellness entrepreneur and midlife woman who has navigated reinvention, resilience, and redefining what it means to truly shine. Lisa shares her raw and real journey of finding purpose beyond the roles she once identified with, and how she discovered confidence, joy, a...

Have you ever had life crack you wide open when you least expected it?

In this episode, I get real about what it looks like when change doesn’t arrive gently but barges in with force, unraveling your plans, testing your identity, and asking you to find courage you didn’t know you had. From releasing my first book, to letting go of a community I loved, to processing sudden loss, I share the bold, the brutal, and the beautiful moments...

What if the words you say to yourself are the very thing holding you back from the life you want?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with my friend and fellow coach, Heather McNally, a Master Certified Life Coach, keynote speaker, and author, to unpack how limiting beliefs are formed, and how you can rewire them for lasting change. Heather’s journey from surviving childhood abuse to creating a life of fulfillment is a tes...

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the image you hold of yourself?

In this episode, I’m revealing the one thing that’s quietly shaping your confidence, your income, your relationships, and even your joy,  your self-image. And no, I don’t mean how you look in the mirror. I’m talking about the mental portrait of who you believe yourself to be.

When your self-image is stuck in survival mode, no to-d...

Ever feel like you're doing everything for everyone else and no one’s asking how you’re doing?

In this heartfelt and healing episode, I sit down with my friend and certified emotion management coach, Shana Towns, for a powerful conversation that speaks directly to every midlife woman who’s ever felt emotionally overloaded, especially those living in the thick of the sandwich generation. You know… caring for aging parents and...

Are you mistaking breadcrumbs of effort for the full banquet of real love?

I said something in the last solo episode that hit a nerve with so many of you: you deserve a champion. Not someone who just says the right words but someone who shows up for you, holds space for your evolution, and protects your light. Too many women call emotional labor “love” and stay in relationships built on potential instead of reality. It’s time to...

Have you ever felt unseen or wondered if your story truly matters?

In this heartfelt episode of the Rise 2 Shine Podcast, I sit down with Bridgette Cameron Ridenour,  sister to Hollywood icons Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron, to talk about her powerful journey from living in the shadows of fame to embracing her own God-given calling. Bridgette shares raw moments from her life, including a terrifying accident that became the tu...

10 Unexpected Lessons From a Movie I Waited 13 Years to Watch

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Have you ever been surprised by wisdom showing up exactly when you didn’t expect it — like in the middle of a movie at 51 years old?

In this episode, I share the completely unexpected, soul-shifting experience I had watching Eat Pray Love for the first time — and how it cracked open 10 lessons that hit me right where I needed them most. From forgiveness that frees you, to...

Ever wonder why breaking old patterns feels so hard—even when you're trying your best to move forward?

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ana Robles, certified NLP Trainer, business coach, and founder of Yo Soy Amazing, to explore how neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help you reprogram your mindset, release imposter syndrome, and rewire your nervous system for confidence and clarity.

Whether you're navigating a mid...

Feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety as your biggest dreams start to become reality?

I get it. You’ve journaled, prayed, and vision-boarded for something bigger, and now it’s here - a new opportunity, a shift in a relationship, or a deep knowing that you’ve outgrown the old version of you. But instead of celebrating, you’re spiraling, questioning if you’re ready, strong enough, or worthy enough. 

If this resonates, then this episo...

Feeling lost or unsure of your purpose in this new stage of life?

I get it. After years of pouring your heart into being a mom, it can feel uncomfortable—even a little guilty—to choose yourself. In this powerful episode of The Rise 2 Shine Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly brave Heather Olson, a speaker, soon-to-be author, and woman with a heart to serve. Heather openly shares her deeply personal mental health healing journey ...

Are you ready to stop chasing joy and start creating it, right now?

I get it. After years of pouring your heart into being a mom and putting everyone else first, choosing yourself feels uncomfortable—even a little guilty. 

You're doing all the things, running businesses, raising families, building dreams, and navigating transitions, but when was the last time you paused to ask how you actually want to feel this season? So many mi...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in midlife, constantly battling self-doubt and the weight of "shoulds" that aren't even yours?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with the incredible Jessica Frew, a powerhouse decision-maker who helps women ditch the overthinking, overcome people pleasing, and embrace an unapologetic way of life. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey—from a conservative upbringing to navigatin...