Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

Rise Higher

Dec 26, 2017

Dr. Adi Jaffe delves deep into his story of being an addict and a drug dealer to being put in jail and then rebuilding his life to become a nationally recognized expert on mental health, addiction, and stigma. His personal story not only serves to inspire and remind us that we can overcome the greatest of odds but also...


Dec 19, 2017

Daya Vaidya gets real about self-doubt, fighting cancer twice and building herself back up after losing everything. Listen in as this all around superwoman talks about the power of the mind, the healing rituals that saved her from a downward spiral, how she channeled her strength, and how the love and support of her...


Dec 6, 2017

Virginia Williams, prolific actress, singer, humanitarian and mom to two beautiful boys, shares her story about her struggles starting out in Hollywood and the devastation of multiple miscarriages with humor and grace. She opens up about how her faith uplifted her and kept her moving through the pain. For full show...


Dec 6, 2017

We will all experience negativity and hate. It’s especially hard when it’s directed at you. The inspiring, Yasmine Yousaf, of the incredible electronic punk band, Krewella, shares her story of how she overcame intense online bullying that happened after one of her band mates left. She dives deep into how she kept...


Nov 30, 2017

Hi! I’m Stephanie Kwong, your host of the Rise Higher Podcast. In this intro episode, I give you some insight into what the podcast is all about, how it was inspired, and what you can expect each week. I’ve got a cool story in there for you too. Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss an episode....