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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>PowerUp Hero Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/poweruphero</link><description><![CDATA[Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.<br /><br />But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. Find hundreds of #PowerUp life hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.<br /><br />This show is also about celebrating our most amazing heroes. Through this show, we hope to help you become the best version of yourself that you can be. <br /><br />To nominate anyone to be a PowerUp Hero or tell us your story, please go to: <br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />#PowerUpHero #BeTheChange #LiveYourBestLife #NextGen #PowerUpWork #Hero]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/992591/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Self-Improvement</category><copyright>Copyright Liza Wisner</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab0793638111bd7e56a546afb31eb9f6.jpg</url><title>PowerUp Hero Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/poweruphero</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:20:15 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Liza Wisner</itunes:name><itunes:email>liza@poweruphero.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab0793638111bd7e56a546afb31eb9f6.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.

But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.<br /><br />But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. Find hundreds of #PowerUp life hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.<br /><br />This show is also about celebrating our most amazing heroes. Through this show, we hope to help you become the best version of yourself that you can be. <br /><br />To nominate anyone to be a PowerUp Hero or tell us your story, please go to: <br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />#PowerUpHero #BeTheChange #LiveYourBestLife #NextGen #PowerUpWork #Hero]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>INTERVIEW: Shannel Wheeler: PowerUp Hero of Design #51</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/shannel</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero Interview: Shannel Wheeler - Professor, Author & Founder of Awesome Design Academy<br /><br />Shannel Wheeler is a creative professional, graphic designer, professor, 2X author, certified project management professional (PMP), and the founder of Awesome Design Academy.<br /><br />She has more than 15 years of professional experience transforming ideas into visual solutions for Fortune 500 clients, corporate brands, nonprofits, small businesses, and tech startups. Using her project management knowledge and creative skills, she has successfully led and executed numerous design and branding projects—including rebranding a company in three months!<br /><br />Shannel understands the power of brand and design within business and culture; she loves teaching others how to utilize both to enhance the work they do.<br /><br />Find out more about our hero here: <a href="http://www.awesomedesignacademy.com" rel="noopener">www.awesomedesignacademy.com</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46792513</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2021 19:48:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46792513/shannel.mp3" length="66636764" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero Interview: Shannel Wheeler - Professor, Author &amp; Founder of Awesome Design Academy

Shannel Wheeler is a creative professional, graphic designer, professor, 2X author, certified project management professional (PMP), and the founder of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero Interview: Shannel Wheeler - Professor, Author & Founder of Awesome Design Academy<br /><br />Shannel Wheeler is a creative professional, graphic designer, professor, 2X author, certified project management professional (PMP), and the founder of Awesome Design Academy.<br /><br />She has more than 15 years of professional experience transforming ideas into visual solutions for Fortune 500 clients, corporate brands, nonprofits, small businesses, and tech startups. Using her project management knowledge and creative skills, she has successfully led and executed numerous design and branding projects—including rebranding a company in three months!<br /><br />Shannel understands the power of brand and design within business and culture; she loves teaching others how to utilize both to enhance the work they do.<br /><br />Find out more about our hero here: <a href="http://www.awesomedesignacademy.com" rel="noopener">www.awesomedesignacademy.com</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4165</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/01dda52b9003a6cbed727e858c14ca93.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Brittany Mouttet: PowerUp Hero of Leading Ladies #50</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/brittany-mouttet</link><description><![CDATA[🎉 PowerUp Hero 50th Episode Celebration: Brittany Mouttet - City Champion & Host of Leading Ladies of Corpus Christi<br /><br />About Brittany: <br />My name is Brittany Mouttet and I'm a first-generation American on my father's side. I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and have always loved everything about this city. I attended TAMUCC where I earned my BS in Biology. After graduating I immediately started working for the City of Corpus Christi Water Department as a Laboratory Technician. Today I am the Senior Project Manager for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, the ONLY drinking water plant that serves Corpus Christi!<br /><br />In 2017 I had my first and only son Saint, and my pregnancy and experience as a new mom led to my starting a podcast called Leading Ladies of Corpus Christi in January 2018. The podcast is focused on highlighting local women making a difference in the community. These women need to be recognized for the amazing things they're doing and creating, and my podcast provides a platform for them to share their stories.<br /><br />Find out more about Brittany here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/LeadingLadiesCC" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/LeadingLadiesCC</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46685172</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2021 20:59:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46685172/brittany_mouttet.mp3" length="66052039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>🎉 PowerUp Hero 50th Episode Celebration: Brittany Mouttet - City Champion &amp; Host of Leading Ladies of Corpus Christi

About Brittany: 
My name is Brittany Mouttet and I'm a first-generation American on my father's side. I was born and raised in Corpus...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[🎉 PowerUp Hero 50th Episode Celebration: Brittany Mouttet - City Champion & Host of Leading Ladies of Corpus Christi<br /><br />About Brittany: <br />My name is Brittany Mouttet and I'm a first-generation American on my father's side. I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and have always loved everything about this city. I attended TAMUCC where I earned my BS in Biology. After graduating I immediately started working for the City of Corpus Christi Water Department as a Laboratory Technician. Today I am the Senior Project Manager for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, the ONLY drinking water plant that serves Corpus Christi!<br /><br />In 2017 I had my first and only son Saint, and my pregnancy and experience as a new mom led to my starting a podcast called Leading Ladies of Corpus Christi in January 2018. The podcast is focused on highlighting local women making a difference in the community. These women need to be recognized for the amazing things they're doing and creating, and my podcast provides a platform for them to share their stories.<br /><br />Find out more about Brittany here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/LeadingLadiesCC" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/LeadingLadiesCC</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4129</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf04ea553f04e854916195fb4dd46437.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Belkis Clarke: PowerUp Hero of Empowerment #49</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/49-belkis-clarke-audio</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero Interview: Belkis Clarke - Empowerment Expert and Catalytic Life Coach<br /><br />Belkis is a captivating, insightful Communication Teacher, Empowerment Expert, Catalytic Life Coach, and International Speaker who possesses a unique gift of delivering messages that transform lives that echo long after she leaves the stage. Her inspirational, power-packed delivery leaves her audience in awe.   <br />  <br />Whether she is sitting across from a friend offering encouragement and support, leading a workshop or seminar, or captivating an audience on the stage, Belkis’ impact and power resonate with audiences all around the globe. Her experiences are abundant and extensive.  Her accomplishments are diverse, resulting in her ability to relate to a wide range of audiences.   <br />  <br />She works tirelessly helping women worldwide who have lived through trauma identify what holds them back and how they can break free, learn the art of effective communication, and unleash their unique gifts. A survivor of sexual abuse, Belkis has risen from a place of attempted suicide to success. For more than a decade, she has been captivating, inspiring, motivating, and teaching audiences, including survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, how to love themselves, identify their value, build their self-confidence, make better choices and map their purpose as they journey to legendary transformation.   <br />  <br />Belkis was born on the island of St. Kitts. Her mother and stepfather moved to St. Maarten in pursuit of a better life for the family. From her grandmother and her parents, she learned values such as hard work, tenacity, resilience, discipline, and commitment. Belkis applied these to her life and eventually attended the University of the Southern Caribbean, graduating summa cum laude and the top student with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in communication. She was offered a full scholarship and went on to get her master’s in Human Communication. On the heels of graduating Valedictorian, Belkis realized that her destiny was to be a speaker and coach, empowering others to become their best selves, live meaningful lives, and be truly happy. She has taught at every level, from Pre-k to University, and brings that dedication to the stage and online.   <br /> <br />Belkis has spent more than a decade teaching and coaching suicidal and depressed teens and adults. She has been teaching men and women how to get back on their feet after a divorce, heartbreaks, disappointments, and trauma and live a life they are happy to step into every day. She helps people to find their position in God and see themselves from His perspective.  Belkis has authored “Girl, You Are Overthinking It!” co-authored “Tying the Knot Between Ministry and the Market Place, (Volume 2). <br /><br />Her writing and her story have been featured on the international Red Cross website, local media in the Dutch Antilles, Thrive global, Heiden magazine, Authority Magazine, Be Your Own, and she has been on several podcasts such Is She's Making an Impact, The Pitchtank, and The Authentic Courage series, among others. Belkis is known for being able to bring messages that leave lives transformed and audiences inspired and on fire. A sought-after speaker, she has spoken to audiences ranging from corporate, non-profit, personal development seminars and workshops to audiences across the United States, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean. She is the personal development manager at Speak UP and Empowers. <br /><br />Belkis can be reached at <a href="http://www.belkisclarke.com" rel="noopener">www.belkisclarke.com</a><br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46680672</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2021 16:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46680672/49_belkis_clarke_audio.mp3" length="69008682" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero Interview: Belkis Clarke - Empowerment Expert and Catalytic Life Coach

Belkis is a captivating, insightful Communication Teacher, Empowerment Expert, Catalytic Life Coach, and International Speaker who possesses a unique gift of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero Interview: Belkis Clarke - Empowerment Expert and Catalytic Life Coach<br /><br />Belkis is a captivating, insightful Communication Teacher, Empowerment Expert, Catalytic Life Coach, and International Speaker who possesses a unique gift of delivering messages that transform lives that echo long after she leaves the stage. Her inspirational, power-packed delivery leaves her audience in awe.   <br />  <br />Whether she is sitting across from a friend offering encouragement and support, leading a workshop or seminar, or captivating an audience on the stage, Belkis’ impact and power resonate with audiences all around the globe. Her experiences are abundant and extensive.  Her accomplishments are diverse, resulting in her ability to relate to a wide range of audiences.   <br />  <br />She works tirelessly helping women worldwide who have lived through trauma identify what holds them back and how they can break free, learn the art of effective communication, and unleash their unique gifts. A survivor of sexual abuse, Belkis has risen from a place of attempted suicide to success. For more than a decade, she has been captivating, inspiring, motivating, and teaching audiences, including survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, how to love themselves, identify their value, build their self-confidence, make better choices and map their purpose as they journey to legendary transformation.   <br />  <br />Belkis was born on the island of St. Kitts. Her mother and stepfather moved to St. Maarten in pursuit of a better life for the family. From her grandmother and her parents, she learned values such as hard work, tenacity, resilience, discipline, and commitment. Belkis applied these to her life and eventually attended the University of the Southern Caribbean, graduating summa cum laude and the top student with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in communication. She was offered a full scholarship and went on to get her master’s in Human Communication. On the heels of graduating Valedictorian, Belkis realized that her destiny was to be a speaker and coach, empowering others to become their best selves, live meaningful lives, and be truly happy. She has taught at every level, from Pre-k to University, and brings that dedication to the stage and online.   <br /> <br />Belkis has spent more than a decade teaching and coaching suicidal and depressed teens and adults. She has been teaching men and women how to get back on their feet after a divorce, heartbreaks, disappointments, and trauma and live a life they are happy to step into every day. She helps people to find their position in God and see themselves from His perspective.  Belkis has authored “Girl, You Are Overthinking It!” co-authored “Tying the Knot Between Ministry and the Market Place, (Volume 2). <br /><br />Her writing and her story have been featured on the international Red Cross website, local media in the Dutch Antilles, Thrive global, Heiden magazine, Authority Magazine, Be Your Own, and she has been on several podcasts such Is She's Making an Impact, The Pitchtank, and The Authentic Courage series, among others. Belkis is known for being able to bring messages that leave lives transformed and audiences inspired and on fire. A sought-after speaker, she has spoken to audiences ranging from corporate, non-profit, personal development seminars and workshops to audiences across the United States, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean. She is the personal development manager at Speak UP and Empowers. <br /><br />Belkis can be reached at <a href="http://www.belkisclarke.com" rel="noopener">www.belkisclarke.com</a><br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org"...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4313</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0fc41e0fa0ca89440565cf5d92105202.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Janna Macik: PowerUp Hero of Empowerment #48</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/48-janna-macik</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Janna Macik - Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Advancing Globally, LLC.<br /><br />After spending many years growing her career in Global Business, HR, Talent Mobility & Immigration in a corporate world, Janna Macik pivoted into consulting. She is a Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Advancing Globally, LLC. She also serves on the Board of Southeastern Regional Relocations Council as a Vice President. Leveraging her global mindset, multicultural background, and ability to innovate, she helps leaders and their companies advance globally by maximizing their impact through leadership strategies. Janna proudly holds the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), the Global Mobility Specialist (GMS), and Global Mobility Specialist-Talent (GMS-T) designations from Worldwide ERC®. As an accredited Judgment Index Consultant, she is also passionate about helping professionals get to the next level through personal development, empowerment, leadership, and growth. Outside of her consulting work, Janna enjoys being present with her family, sharing her faith, and advocating for children with unique abilities.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46680675</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46680675/48_janna_macik.mp3" length="66602909" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Janna Macik - Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Advancing Globally, LLC.

After spending many years growing her career in Global Business, HR, Talent Mobility &amp; Immigration in a corporate world, Janna Macik pivoted...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Janna Macik - Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Advancing Globally, LLC.<br /><br />After spending many years growing her career in Global Business, HR, Talent Mobility & Immigration in a corporate world, Janna Macik pivoted into consulting. She is a Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Advancing Globally, LLC. She also serves on the Board of Southeastern Regional Relocations Council as a Vice President. Leveraging her global mindset, multicultural background, and ability to innovate, she helps leaders and their companies advance globally by maximizing their impact through leadership strategies. Janna proudly holds the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), the Global Mobility Specialist (GMS), and Global Mobility Specialist-Talent (GMS-T) designations from Worldwide ERC®. As an accredited Judgment Index Consultant, she is also passionate about helping professionals get to the next level through personal development, empowerment, leadership, and growth. Outside of her consulting work, Janna enjoys being present with her family, sharing her faith, and advocating for children with unique abilities.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4163</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9e3c70dce161cfc8044144fabf3bf8cf.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Rev. Tracey Anderson-Tellado: PowerUp Hero of Justice #47</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/47-rev-tracey-anderson-tellado</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Rev. Tracey Anderson-Tellado - Wife, Mother, Minister, and U.S. Air Force Veteran<br /><br />Reverend Tracey Anderson-Tellado is a wife, mother, minister, and U.S. Air Force Veteran. Tracey has served in pastoral capacities during her time in ministry and is currently the Moderator-Elect for the Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) She is an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Stark College & Seminary in Corpus Christi and is in pursuit of her Doctor of Ministry at United Theological Seminary.<br /><br />In the community, Rev Anderson-Tellado is part of the local ministerial alliance and is active with the YWCA, and moderated their 14th Annual Racial Justice Forum during the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46680677</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2021 11:16:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46680677/47_rev_tracey_anderson_tellado.mp3" length="89591918" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Rev. Tracey Anderson-Tellado - Wife, Mother, Minister, and U.S. Air Force Veteran

Reverend Tracey Anderson-Tellado is a wife, mother, minister, and U.S. Air Force Veteran. Tracey has served in pastoral capacities during...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Rev. Tracey Anderson-Tellado - Wife, Mother, Minister, and U.S. Air Force Veteran<br /><br />Reverend Tracey Anderson-Tellado is a wife, mother, minister, and U.S. Air Force Veteran. Tracey has served in pastoral capacities during her time in ministry and is currently the Moderator-Elect for the Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) She is an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Stark College & Seminary in Corpus Christi and is in pursuit of her Doctor of Ministry at United Theological Seminary.<br /><br />In the community, Rev Anderson-Tellado is part of the local ministerial alliance and is active with the YWCA, and moderated their 14th Annual Racial Justice Forum during the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5600</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aae8feac8baf18af2c93d7980a1131a.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Kandice Fricke: PowerUp Hero of Mental Health #46</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/46-kandice-fricke</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Kandice Fricke - School Administrator and Mental Health Hero<br /><br />Kandice Fricke is a licensed therapist, life coach, realtor, educator, and author. Kandice has a passion for mental health and believes that educating people about the importance of mental health wellness is the key to helping others achieve their full potential. Kandice was born and raised in Texas and is the daughter of a psychologist and a teacher, so education and mental health run deep within her soul. <br /><br />Kandice received a BS in Elementary Education from Texas Christian University and an MS in Counseling from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Kandice has been an elementary school teacher and counselor, adjunct professor in psychology, and counselor at Del Mar College, and is currently a school administrator. Kandice has a private practice where she specializes in anxiety, couples counseling, and recovering from trauma/grief and loss.<br /><br />Kandice has two grown children and loves her dogs and cats. Kandice enjoys the beach, reading, cooking, and traveling. She believes that having a positive attitude and actively seeking positive experiences, maintaining a self-care routine, and having close family and friends is her key to maintaining a life that brings her joy.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46680673</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:13:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46680673/46_kandice_fricke.mp3" length="54031951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Kandice Fricke - School Administrator and Mental Health Hero

Kandice Fricke is a licensed therapist, life coach, realtor, educator, and author. Kandice has a passion for mental health and believes that educating people...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Kandice Fricke - School Administrator and Mental Health Hero<br /><br />Kandice Fricke is a licensed therapist, life coach, realtor, educator, and author. Kandice has a passion for mental health and believes that educating people about the importance of mental health wellness is the key to helping others achieve their full potential. Kandice was born and raised in Texas and is the daughter of a psychologist and a teacher, so education and mental health run deep within her soul. <br /><br />Kandice received a BS in Elementary Education from Texas Christian University and an MS in Counseling from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Kandice has been an elementary school teacher and counselor, adjunct professor in psychology, and counselor at Del Mar College, and is currently a school administrator. Kandice has a private practice where she specializes in anxiety, couples counseling, and recovering from trauma/grief and loss.<br /><br />Kandice has two grown children and loves her dogs and cats. Kandice enjoys the beach, reading, cooking, and traveling. She believes that having a positive attitude and actively seeking positive experiences, maintaining a self-care routine, and having close family and friends is her key to maintaining a life that brings her joy.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3377</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/50d6f21783b9291149bd74d23f5f4f76.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Crystal Garcia: PowerUp Hero of Storytelling #45</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/45-crystal-garcia-co-creator-of-revolve-</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Crystal Garcia - Co-creator of Revolve One.<br /><br />"Crystal Garcia is a native of Corpus Christi, TX, and one half of the founding duo of Revolve One Podcast. With a vibrance and personality larger than life, she’s hard to miss yet you never know what you’re going to get.<br /><br />While Crystal exudes a mellow demeanor, she’s just as apt to recommend a good book as she is to verbally kick you in the face with her quick wit. No matter her various quirks, Crystal is happy to serve her community as she sits on The Mosaic Project of South Texas board – also known as Pride Corpus Christi. Crystal along with the entire board wants those within the LGBTQIA+ community to know we are “dedicated to making certain that queer people aren’t alone in the fight” and that there are local and national resources available to them. For more information, please visit pridecorpuschristi.com.<br /><br />Crystal currently resides in Corpus Christi with her dog, Zela. Crystal is a lover of words and literature, and when she isn’t in the studio creating content, she enjoys skateboarding, playing guitar and piano, and creating art."<br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="https://revolveone.com" rel="noopener">https://revolveone.com</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46680676</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:10:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46680676/45_crystal_garcia_co_creator_of_revolve_one.mp3" length="65696774" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Crystal Garcia - Co-creator of Revolve One.

"Crystal Garcia is a native of Corpus Christi, TX, and one half of the founding duo of Revolve One Podcast. With a vibrance and personality larger than life, she’s hard to miss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Crystal Garcia - Co-creator of Revolve One.<br /><br />"Crystal Garcia is a native of Corpus Christi, TX, and one half of the founding duo of Revolve One Podcast. With a vibrance and personality larger than life, she’s hard to miss yet you never know what you’re going to get.<br /><br />While Crystal exudes a mellow demeanor, she’s just as apt to recommend a good book as she is to verbally kick you in the face with her quick wit. No matter her various quirks, Crystal is happy to serve her community as she sits on The Mosaic Project of South Texas board – also known as Pride Corpus Christi. Crystal along with the entire board wants those within the LGBTQIA+ community to know we are “dedicated to making certain that queer people aren’t alone in the fight” and that there are local and national resources available to them. For more information, please visit pridecorpuschristi.com.<br /><br />Crystal currently resides in Corpus Christi with her dog, Zela. Crystal is a lover of words and literature, and when she isn’t in the studio creating content, she enjoys skateboarding, playing guitar and piano, and creating art."<br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="https://revolveone.com" rel="noopener">https://revolveone.com</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4106</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dd6494ab8066d7bd37d8054a1739e934.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Joe De La Paz: PowerUp Hero of Time Travel #44</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/44-joe-de-la-paz</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Joe De La Paz - Boxing Coach at Duke It Out Boxing Club.<br /><br />Joe De La Paz is a Boxing Coach and the Public Relations Manager at Duke It Out Boxing Club. The club was established in 2018 as a non-profit organization with three boxers and one coach. Since then, the organization has grown to include 20 boxers and three coaches. Duke It Out Boxing Club is on a mission to provide a place and program where we can keep our future generation off the streets in a safe and bully-free environment with an opportunity to succeed in life.  <br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="https://dukeitoutboxing.org" rel="noopener">https://dukeitoutboxing.org</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46680674</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:07:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46680674/44_joe_de_la_paz.mp3" length="80302358" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Joe De La Paz - Boxing Coach at Duke It Out Boxing Club.

Joe De La Paz is a Boxing Coach and the Public Relations Manager at Duke It Out Boxing Club. The club was established in 2018 as a non-profit organization with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero LIVE Interview: Joe De La Paz - Boxing Coach at Duke It Out Boxing Club.<br /><br />Joe De La Paz is a Boxing Coach and the Public Relations Manager at Duke It Out Boxing Club. The club was established in 2018 as a non-profit organization with three boxers and one coach. Since then, the organization has grown to include 20 boxers and three coaches. Duke It Out Boxing Club is on a mission to provide a place and program where we can keep our future generation off the streets in a safe and bully-free environment with an opportunity to succeed in life.  <br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="https://dukeitoutboxing.org" rel="noopener">https://dukeitoutboxing.org</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5019</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/385ee9cdd589973882b891d1a69ed08f.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Ashley Arevalo: PowerUp Hero of Gender Equity #43</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-ashley-areva</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Ashley Arevalo, our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equity!<br /><br />Superpower: Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Ashley Arevalo is a menstrual equity activist from Corpus Christi, Texas. <br /><br />She got her start in menstrual equity when she started a Go Fund Me in November of 2016 to raise money to donate products to shelters. Since then she started her own PERIOD the menstrual movement chapter and has donated over 70,000 products to the Coastal Bend. <br /><br />One of her greatest achievements is successfully petitioning to get free menstrual products at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. <br /><br />In 2020, she stayed busy by starting her own non-profit called Crimson Cause and meeting with legislators virtually to introduce a bill to end the tampon tax in Texas. <br /><br />In her free time, she loves watching horror movies and shopping for vintage clothes.<br /><br />For more information about Ashley go to: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/crimsoncause" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/crimsoncause</a> <br /><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equity.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45651091</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 20:51:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45651091/powerup_hero_live_interview_ashley_arevalo_president_of_crimson_cause.mp3" length="50101881" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Ashley Arevalo, our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equity!

Superpower: Empathy

LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org

Ashley Arevalo is a menstrual equity activist from Corpus Christi, Texas. 

She got her start in menstrual equity when she...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Ashley Arevalo, our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equity!<br /><br />Superpower: Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Ashley Arevalo is a menstrual equity activist from Corpus Christi, Texas. <br /><br />She got her start in menstrual equity when she started a Go Fund Me in November of 2016 to raise money to donate products to shelters. Since then she started her own PERIOD the menstrual movement chapter and has donated over 70,000 products to the Coastal Bend. <br /><br />One of her greatest achievements is successfully petitioning to get free menstrual products at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. <br /><br />In 2020, she stayed busy by starting her own non-profit called Crimson Cause and meeting with legislators virtually to introduce a bill to end the tampon tax in Texas. <br /><br />In her free time, she loves watching horror movies and shopping for vintage clothes.<br /><br />For more information about Ashley go to: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/crimsoncause" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/crimsoncause</a> <br /><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equity.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3132</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/66366d72f9683465b72994f7e17cbc11.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Aislynn Campbell: PowerUp Hero of Gardening #42</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-aislynn</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Aislynn Campbell on being our PowerUp Hero of Gardening!<br /><br />Superpower: Inspiration<br /><br />🎧📺 LISTEN + WATCH ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Aislynn Campbell has been growing food on family land, in community gardens, and in her own backyard for over three decades honing her hands-on expertise while developing edible, 100% organic gardens in South Texas. A communications professional with a background in agriculture, non-profit management, pediatric and senior health, Aislynn recognized South Texas’ need for access to affordable, locally-grown food and created the Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers’ Market in 2012. <br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="https://www.aislynncampbell.com" rel="noopener">https://www.aislynncampbell.com</a><br /><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Gardening!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45651400</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45651400/powerup_hero_aislynn.mp3" length="75152265" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Aislynn Campbell on being our PowerUp Hero of Gardening!

Superpower: Inspiration

🎧📺 LISTEN + WATCH ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org 

Aislynn Campbell has been growing food on family land, in community gardens, and in her own backyard...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Aislynn Campbell on being our PowerUp Hero of Gardening!<br /><br />Superpower: Inspiration<br /><br />🎧📺 LISTEN + WATCH ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Aislynn Campbell has been growing food on family land, in community gardens, and in her own backyard for over three decades honing her hands-on expertise while developing edible, 100% organic gardens in South Texas. A communications professional with a background in agriculture, non-profit management, pediatric and senior health, Aislynn recognized South Texas’ need for access to affordable, locally-grown food and created the Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers’ Market in 2012. <br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="https://www.aislynncampbell.com" rel="noopener">https://www.aislynncampbell.com</a><br /><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Gardening!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4697</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9f4b193107e55f49b25cc457bc459885.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Kendra Kinnison: PowerUp Hero of Excellence #41</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-kendra-kinni</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Kendra Kinnison on being our PowerUp Hero of Excellence!<br /><br />Superpower: Teamwork<br /><br />🎧📺 LISTEN + WATCH ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Kendra Kinnison takes on numerous roles every day, yet she always has a singular goal: to build teams that achieve excellence and make a positive impact. She believes in relentless resilience, persistent pursuit of meaningful goals, and that the greatest strengths come from diverse perspectives.<br /><br />Several years ago, the importance of teamwork hit home for Kinnison in a very tangible way during Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. The category 4 storm was a defining moment for the Port Royal Ocean Resort General Manager. She called upon lessons learned through years of study and experience to rally her team through the resort’s lengthy recovery process. <br /><br />Kinnison still serves at Port Royal, primarily concentrating on litigation and financial projects. Most recently, Kendra has accepted the COO role at Allocations, where she’s focused on building the team and systems to support their fast-paced growth. She developed the curriculum for Coach.me’s Habit Coach Certification program and leads several cohorts each year. Kendra also serves on the Board of Directors for Navy Army Community Credit Union and the Advisory Board for the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.<br /><br />When she’s not reading, writing, or collaborating with her teams, Kendra enjoys her collection of motorcycles and tries to experience several new racetracks each year. She lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, with her daughter and grand-daughter.<br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="https://kendrakinnison.com" rel="noopener">https://kendrakinnison.com</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Excellence!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45651507</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:49:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45651507/powerup_hero_live_interview_kendra_kinnison_mba_cpa_pioneering_excellence.mp3" length="58214887" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Kendra Kinnison on being our PowerUp Hero of Excellence!

Superpower: Teamwork

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Kendra Kinnison takes on numerous roles every day, yet she always has a singular goal: to build teams...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Kendra Kinnison on being our PowerUp Hero of Excellence!<br /><br />Superpower: Teamwork<br /><br />🎧📺 LISTEN + WATCH ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Kendra Kinnison takes on numerous roles every day, yet she always has a singular goal: to build teams that achieve excellence and make a positive impact. She believes in relentless resilience, persistent pursuit of meaningful goals, and that the greatest strengths come from diverse perspectives.<br /><br />Several years ago, the importance of teamwork hit home for Kinnison in a very tangible way during Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. The category 4 storm was a defining moment for the Port Royal Ocean Resort General Manager. She called upon lessons learned through years of study and experience to rally her team through the resort’s lengthy recovery process. <br /><br />Kinnison still serves at Port Royal, primarily concentrating on litigation and financial projects. Most recently, Kendra has accepted the COO role at Allocations, where she’s focused on building the team and systems to support their fast-paced growth. She developed the curriculum for Coach.me’s Habit Coach Certification program and leads several cohorts each year. Kendra also serves on the Board of Directors for Navy Army Community Credit Union and the Advisory Board for the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.<br /><br />When she’s not reading, writing, or collaborating with her teams, Kendra enjoys her collection of motorcycles and tries to experience several new racetracks each year. She lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, with her daughter and grand-daughter.<br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="https://kendrakinnison.com" rel="noopener">https://kendrakinnison.com</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Excellence!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #Hero #NextGen<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #WeAreAllHeroes<br />#PowerUpWork #TimeToWork<br /><br /><a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3639</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/775f9308b6b0e57111b5e4962c94bcc2.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford: PowerUp Hero of Allyship #40</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/amy-powerup-hero-audio</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford on being our PowerUp Hero of Allyship!<br />Superpower: Social Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford grew up in rural Oklahoma in a homogenous community of 1,600 people. She was clueless to its lack of diversity and could not spell, define, or pronounce homogeneous. She used Pell grants and scholarships to pay for college, where her social justice consciousness was continuously challenged and refined. She graduated with a PhD in communication studies in 2006 from the University of Iowa. Today, Amy is an author, professor, and associate provost at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, an Hispanic-Serving Institution of 12,000 students in South Texas. She is the past president of the Central States Communication Association and has been honored with many local, state and national awards, including University Communication Educator of the Year in both Texas and Oklahoma. Amy lives with Gene, her spouse of 15 years, and their seven rescued pets. <br /><br />For more information go to: <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/aasanford" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/aasanford</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Allyship<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44866607</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 12:15:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44866607/amy_powerup_hero_audio.mp3" length="118459662" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford on being our PowerUp Hero of Allyship!
Superpower: Social Empathy

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Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford grew up in rural Oklahoma in a homogenous community of 1,600 people. She was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford on being our PowerUp Hero of Allyship!<br />Superpower: Social Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford grew up in rural Oklahoma in a homogenous community of 1,600 people. She was clueless to its lack of diversity and could not spell, define, or pronounce homogeneous. She used Pell grants and scholarships to pay for college, where her social justice consciousness was continuously challenged and refined. She graduated with a PhD in communication studies in 2006 from the University of Iowa. Today, Amy is an author, professor, and associate provost at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, an Hispanic-Serving Institution of 12,000 students in South Texas. She is the past president of the Central States Communication Association and has been honored with many local, state and national awards, including University Communication Educator of the Year in both Texas and Oklahoma. Amy lives with Gene, her spouse of 15 years, and their seven rescued pets. <br /><br />For more information go to: <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/aasanford" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/aasanford</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Allyship<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7404</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f04c8a2de5c964e07dcf418da8ca67bf.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Samantha Sheppard: PowerUp Hero of Empowerment #39</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-samantha-she</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Samantha Sheppard on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowerment<br />Superpower: Openness<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br />    <br />Sam is best known as the Training Specialist, and Global Training Lead, for Google’s #IamRemarkable initiative, which aims to empower women and other underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond. To date, she’s delivered the #IamRemarkable workshop to over 3500 participants around the world, and trained over 5000 facilitators across 159 countries globally. She’s also an International Coaching Federation accredited coach, trained teacher, and Educational Consultant. <br /><br />As someone who herself has battled low confidence and limiting beliefs, Sam’s vision is to create a world where no one ever has to feel ‘not enough’. She is the founder of her own initiative, This is Me, which aims to empower introverts from underrepresented groups, helping them to unashamedly show up as their authentic selves and make choices that serve them.<br /><br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="http://thisissamsheppard.com" rel="noopener">http://thisissamsheppard.com</a> <br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowerment.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44866708</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 11:50:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44866708/powerup_hero_live_interview_samantha_sheppard_training_specialist_for_iamremarkable_at_google.mp3" length="76814976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Samantha Sheppard on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowerment
Superpower: Openness

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Sam is best known as the Training Specialist, and Global Training Lead, for Google’s #IamRemarkable...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Samantha Sheppard on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowerment<br />Superpower: Openness<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br />    <br />Sam is best known as the Training Specialist, and Global Training Lead, for Google’s #IamRemarkable initiative, which aims to empower women and other underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond. To date, she’s delivered the #IamRemarkable workshop to over 3500 participants around the world, and trained over 5000 facilitators across 159 countries globally. She’s also an International Coaching Federation accredited coach, trained teacher, and Educational Consultant. <br /><br />As someone who herself has battled low confidence and limiting beliefs, Sam’s vision is to create a world where no one ever has to feel ‘not enough’. She is the founder of her own initiative, This is Me, which aims to empower introverts from underrepresented groups, helping them to unashamedly show up as their authentic selves and make choices that serve them.<br /><br /><br />For more information go to: <a href="http://thisissamsheppard.com" rel="noopener">http://thisissamsheppard.com</a> <br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowerment.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4801</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>iamremarkable</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f51cc48c2d25fd930daf5629af9fdf6.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Alison Henderson: PowerUp Hero of Body Language #38</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/alison</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Alison Henderson on being our PowerUp Hero of Body Language!<br />Superpower: Observation<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br />    <br />Alison Henderson is all about transforming frustrated leaders into clear, confident communicators. Alison is a powerhouse in the world of body language experts. She is one of only 22 Movement Pattern Analysts in the world which links body language signals to the brain. <br /><br />As founder of Moving Image Consulting, Alison provides proven strategies for improving how you give and receive body language signals to create powerful communication. <br /><br />When the world turned virtual, Alison quickly became sought after for improving your body language through the screen. You can watch her TED talk on virtual communication on the TED.com global website. <br /><br />Alison loves helping clients move from confusing or overwhelming communicators to clear, confident and concise speakers.<br /><br />For more information go to <a href="https://movingimageconsulting.com" rel="noopener">https://movingimageconsulting.com</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Body Language!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44472703</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44472703/alison.mp3" length="89944815" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Alison Henderson on being our PowerUp Hero of Body Language!
Superpower: Observation

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Alison Henderson is all about transforming frustrated leaders into clear, confident communicators. Alison...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Alison Henderson on being our PowerUp Hero of Body Language!<br />Superpower: Observation<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br />    <br />Alison Henderson is all about transforming frustrated leaders into clear, confident communicators. Alison is a powerhouse in the world of body language experts. She is one of only 22 Movement Pattern Analysts in the world which links body language signals to the brain. <br /><br />As founder of Moving Image Consulting, Alison provides proven strategies for improving how you give and receive body language signals to create powerful communication. <br /><br />When the world turned virtual, Alison quickly became sought after for improving your body language through the screen. You can watch her TED talk on virtual communication on the TED.com global website. <br /><br />Alison loves helping clients move from confusing or overwhelming communicators to clear, confident and concise speakers.<br /><br />For more information go to <a href="https://movingimageconsulting.com" rel="noopener">https://movingimageconsulting.com</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Body Language!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5622</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e892f522e57727340d7e8ea101da6d71.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Cameron Toth: PowerUp Hero of Education #37</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/cameron-toth</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Cameron Toth on being our PowerUp Hero of Education!<br />Superpower: Communication<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br />  <br />Cameron Toth is the Host and Founder of Biz Dev Live. Cameron Toth founded Toth Event Staffing in 2011. Toth Event Staffing is a hospitality company, providing staff to caterers, cafeterias, and catering departments in Westchester, NY, and NYC.<br /> <br />Biz Dev Live was founded in 2020. Biz Dev Live takes Cameron’s entrepreneurship experience and combines it with his passion for helping young people and business-minded professionals. Cameron Toth’s mission in life is increasing access to education and opportunity for all people.<br /> <br />Cameron Toth serves on the Board of SoundBusiness.org. He has been involved with the organization since 1996 when he interned with his mentor and role model Mr. Charles Thompson. The organization provides College and Career guidance and programs for high school students providing a model that promotes good choices and education through peer-to-peer engagement.<br /> <br />You can see Cameron Toth, Monday through Friday, on Biz Dev Live, broadcast on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. You can join his facilitated networking event on Tuesdays (NETWORKING by Biz Dev Live). You can join his Master Networks Mount Pleasant Chapter where he currently serves as Chapter President. And you can watch the electrifying comment extravaganza-filled Master Connection Series with Steve Spiro on Fridays at 2:00 PM Eastern on LinkedIn LIVE.<br /> <br />For More Information go to <a href="https://linkin.bio/ig-camerontoth" rel="noopener">https://linkin.bio/ig-camerontoth</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Education!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44472677</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:18:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44472677/cameron_toth.mp3" length="83892348" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Cameron Toth on being our PowerUp Hero of Education!
Superpower: Communication

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Cameron Toth is the Host and Founder of Biz Dev Live. Cameron Toth founded Toth Event Staffing in 2011. Toth...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Cameron Toth on being our PowerUp Hero of Education!<br />Superpower: Communication<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br />  <br />Cameron Toth is the Host and Founder of Biz Dev Live. Cameron Toth founded Toth Event Staffing in 2011. Toth Event Staffing is a hospitality company, providing staff to caterers, cafeterias, and catering departments in Westchester, NY, and NYC.<br /> <br />Biz Dev Live was founded in 2020. Biz Dev Live takes Cameron’s entrepreneurship experience and combines it with his passion for helping young people and business-minded professionals. Cameron Toth’s mission in life is increasing access to education and opportunity for all people.<br /> <br />Cameron Toth serves on the Board of SoundBusiness.org. He has been involved with the organization since 1996 when he interned with his mentor and role model Mr. Charles Thompson. The organization provides College and Career guidance and programs for high school students providing a model that promotes good choices and education through peer-to-peer engagement.<br /> <br />You can see Cameron Toth, Monday through Friday, on Biz Dev Live, broadcast on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. You can join his facilitated networking event on Tuesdays (NETWORKING by Biz Dev Live). You can join his Master Networks Mount Pleasant Chapter where he currently serves as Chapter President. And you can watch the electrifying comment extravaganza-filled Master Connection Series with Steve Spiro on Fridays at 2:00 PM Eastern on LinkedIn LIVE.<br /> <br />For More Information go to <a href="https://linkin.bio/ig-camerontoth" rel="noopener">https://linkin.bio/ig-camerontoth</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Education!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5244</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b831f6c8c5b6cfe86168b083ee190a00.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Dr. Kasia Maleszewska-Suarez: PowerUp Hero of Self-Acceptance #36</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/dr-kasia-suarez-powerup-hero-self-accept</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Kasia Maleszewska-Suarez on being our PowerUp Hero of Self-Acceptance!<br />Superpower: Self-Care<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br />  <br />Dr. Kasia Maleszewska-Suarez is an immigrant who arrived in the United States of America when she was 8. She faced her own struggles and had to learn to overcome them. She studied education and became a math teacher. She continued to pursue her education and obtained a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and became a district curriculum leader. <br /> <br />When Kasia became a mother, she decided to make a professional change and pursue being an entrepreneur. She became a health and life coach to continue to help others change their lives. In her beginning college days, Kasia thought about becoming a real estate agent but chose to not pursue that path then. <br /> <br />During the pandemic, she decided to finally pursue those dreams and obtained her real estate license to represent individuals in making one of the biggest purchases in their lives. <br /> <br />She surrounds herself with the best individuals and coaches to continue her own growth. Kasia has made it her life’s mission to help others learn to live better lives and change their relationship with themselves and others. <br /> <br />For More Information go to <a href="https://linktr.ee/DrKasiaSuarez" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/DrKasiaSuarez</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Self-Acceptance!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44375365</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44375365/dr_kasia_suarez_powerup_hero_self_acceptance.mp3" length="65139355" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Dr. Kasia Maleszewska-Suarez on being our PowerUp Hero of Self-Acceptance!
Superpower: Self-Care

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Dr. Kasia Maleszewska-Suarez is an immigrant who arrived in the United States of America when...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Kasia Maleszewska-Suarez on being our PowerUp Hero of Self-Acceptance!<br />Superpower: Self-Care<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br />  <br />Dr. Kasia Maleszewska-Suarez is an immigrant who arrived in the United States of America when she was 8. She faced her own struggles and had to learn to overcome them. She studied education and became a math teacher. She continued to pursue her education and obtained a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and became a district curriculum leader. <br /> <br />When Kasia became a mother, she decided to make a professional change and pursue being an entrepreneur. She became a health and life coach to continue to help others change their lives. In her beginning college days, Kasia thought about becoming a real estate agent but chose to not pursue that path then. <br /> <br />During the pandemic, she decided to finally pursue those dreams and obtained her real estate license to represent individuals in making one of the biggest purchases in their lives. <br /> <br />She surrounds herself with the best individuals and coaches to continue her own growth. Kasia has made it her life’s mission to help others learn to live better lives and change their relationship with themselves and others. <br /> <br />For More Information go to <a href="https://linktr.ee/DrKasiaSuarez" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/DrKasiaSuarez</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Self-Acceptance!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4072</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bodybuilding,hero,immigrant,real-estate,selfcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b1ba3fc6a39756c12b82f6754c18508f.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Matthew Racz: PowerUp Hero of Optimus You #35</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/matthew-racz-hero</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Matthew Racz on being our PowerUp Hero of Optimus You!<br />Superpower: Thriving<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /> <br />Matthew Racz is a Mental Health Coach at OptimusYou.<br />For as long as he can remember, Matt Racz has desired to serve humanity and be a force for good. He spent the majority of his 20's building Funderbolt, an impact-driven startup - going from a novice, first-time entrepreneur to raising millions of dollars in capital and impacting the lives of tens of thousands of change-makers. At 29, he exited the company to Arizona's fastest-growing software company, CampusLogic, fulfilling a lifelong dream and entering an elite category of entrepreneurs. With his new company, OptimusYou, he now helps business and community leaders strengthen their mindset, live their "Optimus You" identity, and establish powerful, daily protocols that create a heroic life. Connect with Matt on Instagram (@Optimus_You) or by email (matt@optimusyou.com).<br /> <br />For more information go to: <a href="http://www.linktr.ee/optimusyou" rel="noopener">www.linktr.ee/optimusyou</a>   <br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of  Optimus You!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44338225</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:10:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44338225/matthew_racz_hero.mp3" length="94967012" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Matthew Racz on being our PowerUp Hero of Optimus You!
Superpower: Thriving

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Matthew Racz is a Mental Health Coach at OptimusYou.
For as long as he can remember, Matt Racz has desired to serve...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Matthew Racz on being our PowerUp Hero of Optimus You!<br />Superpower: Thriving<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /> <br />Matthew Racz is a Mental Health Coach at OptimusYou.<br />For as long as he can remember, Matt Racz has desired to serve humanity and be a force for good. He spent the majority of his 20's building Funderbolt, an impact-driven startup - going from a novice, first-time entrepreneur to raising millions of dollars in capital and impacting the lives of tens of thousands of change-makers. At 29, he exited the company to Arizona's fastest-growing software company, CampusLogic, fulfilling a lifelong dream and entering an elite category of entrepreneurs. With his new company, OptimusYou, he now helps business and community leaders strengthen their mindset, live their "Optimus You" identity, and establish powerful, daily protocols that create a heroic life. Connect with Matt on Instagram (@Optimus_You) or by email (matt@optimusyou.com).<br /> <br />For more information go to: <a href="http://www.linktr.ee/optimusyou" rel="noopener">www.linktr.ee/optimusyou</a>   <br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of  Optimus You!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5936</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2691b54cecec6295fa13c25456697c93.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Barbie Baker: PowerUp Hero of Marketing #34</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/barbiebaker-ccbarbie-hero</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Barbie Baker on being our PowerUp Hero of Marketing<br />Superpower: Connecting People<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /> <br />Barbie Baker is our Local Business Marketing Hero, Co-Owner, and CEO of JBBM Marketing. A native Texan, Barbie is also a proud wife, mother to two amazing daughters, grandmother or “BitBit” to a beautiful granddaughter, and friend to so many. She dedicates her time, extensive knowledge, and experience to helping others and serves on the board of several organizations. Aside from countless hours as a volunteer in local events and causes, Barbie is also actively involved in the business interests of the community. Smart, fun, friendly, and practical, Barbie leads by example to bring out the best in everyone she meets.<br /><br />#CCBarbie<br /><br />Find out more here: <a href="http://www.jbbmmarketing.com" rel="noopener">www.jbbmmarketing.com</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Marketing.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44084772</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:50:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44084772/barbiebaker_ccbarbie_hero.mp3" length="50825507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Barbie Baker on being our PowerUp Hero of Marketing
Superpower: Connecting People

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Barbie Baker is our Local Business Marketing Hero, Co-Owner, and CEO of JBBM Marketing. A native Texan, Barbie...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Barbie Baker on being our PowerUp Hero of Marketing<br />Superpower: Connecting People<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /> <br />Barbie Baker is our Local Business Marketing Hero, Co-Owner, and CEO of JBBM Marketing. A native Texan, Barbie is also a proud wife, mother to two amazing daughters, grandmother or “BitBit” to a beautiful granddaughter, and friend to so many. She dedicates her time, extensive knowledge, and experience to helping others and serves on the board of several organizations. Aside from countless hours as a volunteer in local events and causes, Barbie is also actively involved in the business interests of the community. Smart, fun, friendly, and practical, Barbie leads by example to bring out the best in everyone she meets.<br /><br />#CCBarbie<br /><br />Find out more here: <a href="http://www.jbbmmarketing.com" rel="noopener">www.jbbmmarketing.com</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Marketing.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3177</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5f277f8a651b7c138f0d01566c666dd2.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Valarie White: PowerUp Hero of Teaching #33</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/valariewhite33audio_1</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Valarie White on being our PowerUp Hero of Teaching<br />Superpowers: Empowerment and Resilience<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /> <br />Valarie White’s passion is people development. She was educated at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Organization Development and a Master of Education with a concentration in Adult Education. She is currently completing a Doctorate in Community College Leadership with Ferris State University. The focus of her research and dissertation is equity and inclusion in a Hispanic Serving Organization. <br /> <br />Valarie is the owner of FOCUS Consulting Services. She founded this company to support organizations to develop employee’s professional skills, including soft skills, customer service, and corporate team-building. <br /><br />Valarie's expertise in leadership development has allowed her to travel globally to share that knowledge while fulfilling her mission to "Go and teach all nations."  <br /> <br />In addition, Valarie’s team at the Alamo Colleges District has earned the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Best award. They are also the two-year recipient of the Chief Learning Officer Learning Elite Award. <br /><br />Find out more about Valarie via email: <a href="mailto:valarie@focus2accomplish.com">valarie@focus2accomplish.com</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Teaching!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43676479</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:26:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43676479/valariewhite33audio.mp3" length="82492185" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Valarie White on being our PowerUp Hero of Teaching
Superpowers: Empowerment and Resilience

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Valarie White’s passion is people development. She was educated at the University of the Incarnate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Valarie White on being our PowerUp Hero of Teaching<br />Superpowers: Empowerment and Resilience<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /> <br />Valarie White’s passion is people development. She was educated at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Organization Development and a Master of Education with a concentration in Adult Education. She is currently completing a Doctorate in Community College Leadership with Ferris State University. The focus of her research and dissertation is equity and inclusion in a Hispanic Serving Organization. <br /> <br />Valarie is the owner of FOCUS Consulting Services. She founded this company to support organizations to develop employee’s professional skills, including soft skills, customer service, and corporate team-building. <br /><br />Valarie's expertise in leadership development has allowed her to travel globally to share that knowledge while fulfilling her mission to "Go and teach all nations."  <br /> <br />In addition, Valarie’s team at the Alamo Colleges District has earned the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Best award. They are also the two-year recipient of the Chief Learning Officer Learning Elite Award. <br /><br />Find out more about Valarie via email: <a href="mailto:valarie@focus2accomplish.com">valarie@focus2accomplish.com</a><br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Teaching!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5156</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ff3bca50b5e1696616f9331734c5b1d0.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Coretta Graham: PowerUp Hero of Activism #32</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-coretta-grah</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Coretta Graham on being our PowerUp Hero of Activism<br />Superpower: Love<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Coretta Graham is a graduate of The Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been an attorney for over 20 years. Her practice includes criminal law, family law, and probate law. She is a true trailblazer in our community, as a local activist volunteering with several organizations including Junior League of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross, NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and since 2018 serving as the first African American Democratic Party Chair of Nueces County. <br /><br />To find out more about our PowerUp Hero, send a message to <a href="mailto:lawyergraham@gmail.com">lawyergraham@gmail.com</a> <br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Activism!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43563270</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:01:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43563270/powerup_hero_live_interview_coretta_graham_local_activist_and_criminal_defense_attorney.mp3" length="71950836" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Coretta Graham on being our PowerUp Hero of Activism
Superpower: Love

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Coretta Graham is a graduate of The Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been an attorney for over 20 years. Her practice...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Coretta Graham on being our PowerUp Hero of Activism<br />Superpower: Love<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Coretta Graham is a graduate of The Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been an attorney for over 20 years. Her practice includes criminal law, family law, and probate law. She is a true trailblazer in our community, as a local activist volunteering with several organizations including Junior League of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross, NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and since 2018 serving as the first African American Democratic Party Chair of Nueces County. <br /><br />To find out more about our PowerUp Hero, send a message to <a href="mailto:lawyergraham@gmail.com">lawyergraham@gmail.com</a> <br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Activism!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4497</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b76f4cef682d29e4f28d80cb8f3e145.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Rudy Garcia: PowerUp Hero of Community #31</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/rudy-garcia-powerhero-of-community</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Rudy Garcia on being our PowerUp Hero of Community<br />Superpower: Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Rudy Garcia is a native of Corpus Christi, TX, and one half of the founding duo of the Revolve One Podcast. Rudy decided to co-create the podcast to engender a platform where diverse voices and generally uncommon subjects could easily come together.  As a graduate with a B.A. & Sc. in Speech Communications (TAMUK), he cultivates clarity through being such an avid communicator.<br /> <br />While he may present a more soft-spoken demeanor compared to his sister Crystal, his words are no less eloquent and profound. As a self-described political nerd, news junkie, and student of leadership, he seeks to build bridges that bring communities of diverse thought and creed in connection with each other through every podcast episode.<br /> <br />Rudy is an enthusiast of fostering community and currently resides in Corpus Christi with his wife and 5-year-old daughter. When he isn’t recording, he enjoys working out or reading on topics such as meditation, leadership, and empathy.<br /> <br />To find out more about our PowerUp Hero Rudy, go to: <a href="http://www.revolveone.com" rel="noopener">www.revolveone.com</a> <br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Community!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43450765</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2021 21:05:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43450765/rudy_garcia_powerhero_of_community.mp3" length="84436949" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Rudy Garcia on being our PowerUp Hero of Community
Superpower: Empathy

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Rudy Garcia is a native of Corpus Christi, TX, and one half of the founding duo of the Revolve One Podcast. Rudy decided to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Rudy Garcia on being our PowerUp Hero of Community<br />Superpower: Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Rudy Garcia is a native of Corpus Christi, TX, and one half of the founding duo of the Revolve One Podcast. Rudy decided to co-create the podcast to engender a platform where diverse voices and generally uncommon subjects could easily come together.  As a graduate with a B.A. & Sc. in Speech Communications (TAMUK), he cultivates clarity through being such an avid communicator.<br /> <br />While he may present a more soft-spoken demeanor compared to his sister Crystal, his words are no less eloquent and profound. As a self-described political nerd, news junkie, and student of leadership, he seeks to build bridges that bring communities of diverse thought and creed in connection with each other through every podcast episode.<br /> <br />Rudy is an enthusiast of fostering community and currently resides in Corpus Christi with his wife and 5-year-old daughter. When he isn’t recording, he enjoys working out or reading on topics such as meditation, leadership, and empathy.<br /> <br />To find out more about our PowerUp Hero Rudy, go to: <a href="http://www.revolveone.com" rel="noopener">www.revolveone.com</a> <br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Community!<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5278</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/42734adb7d23a6c07def262de844ccdf.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Raymond Chong: PowerUp Hero of Service #30</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-raymond-doug</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Raymond Douglas Chong on being our PowerUp Hero of Service<br />Superpower: Zest<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Raymond Douglas Chong is the Senior Roadway Manager with the Oregon Department of Transportation at Portland in Oregon. He is also designated as a Specially Appointed Professor at Shandong Jiaotong University in China. Raymond is 6th generation Chinese American, with family roots in America extending back to the California Gold Rush (1849) and Transcontinental Railroad (1865 to 1869), Boston Chinatown (1892 to 1926), Cambridge Imperial Restaurant (1923 to 1936), and Kubla Khan Theater Restaurant (1946 to 1950).  He has also traced his ancestral roots in China. To the “Yellow Emperor,” 2710 BC, 158 generations. In the creative realm, as President of Generations, LLC, Raymond writes stories, pens poems, composes lyrics, and makes films. He is also a staff writer for AsAmNews, an Asian American internet news channel.<br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Service.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43324802</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:33:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43324802/powerup_hero_live_interview_raymond_douglas_chong_transportation_engineer_and_president_of_genera.mp3" length="71515577" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Raymond Douglas Chong on being our PowerUp Hero of Service
Superpower: Zest

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Raymond Douglas Chong is the Senior Roadway Manager with the Oregon Department of Transportation at Portland in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Raymond Douglas Chong on being our PowerUp Hero of Service<br />Superpower: Zest<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />Raymond Douglas Chong is the Senior Roadway Manager with the Oregon Department of Transportation at Portland in Oregon. He is also designated as a Specially Appointed Professor at Shandong Jiaotong University in China. Raymond is 6th generation Chinese American, with family roots in America extending back to the California Gold Rush (1849) and Transcontinental Railroad (1865 to 1869), Boston Chinatown (1892 to 1926), Cambridge Imperial Restaurant (1923 to 1936), and Kubla Khan Theater Restaurant (1946 to 1950).  He has also traced his ancestral roots in China. To the “Yellow Emperor,” 2710 BC, 158 generations. In the creative realm, as President of Generations, LLC, Raymond writes stories, pens poems, composes lyrics, and makes films. He is also a staff writer for AsAmNews, an Asian American internet news channel.<br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Service.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4470</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/44ad0f43cb03864f4415e772e838112b.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Wendy Strain: PowerUp Hero of Storytelling #29</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-wendy-strain</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Wendy Strain on being our PowerUp Hero of Storytelling<br />Superpower: Adaptability and Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br />Wendy Strain is a ghostwriter, editor, writing consultant, and publisher with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. She works with entrepreneurs, business owners, and consultants to capture their expertise and expand their message so they can succeed faster. By incorporating quality storytelling throughout your brand, you can attract your ideal clients more naturally, enjoy the process more thoroughly, and highlight your uniqueness more fully. She also works with fiction authors to build high-quality novels that communicate your imagination in a polished and entertaining way. <br /> <br />More information is available at <a href="http://www.WriteServicesLLC.com" rel="noopener">www.WriteServicesLLC.com</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Storytelling<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43204091</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 22:11:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43204091/powerup_hero_live_interview_wendy_strain_ghostwriter_and_copy_writer.mp3" length="64597098" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Wendy Strain on being our PowerUp Hero of Storytelling
Superpower: Adaptability and Empathy

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Wendy Strain is a ghostwriter, editor, writing consultant, and publisher with more than 20 years’...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Wendy Strain on being our PowerUp Hero of Storytelling<br />Superpower: Adaptability and Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br />Wendy Strain is a ghostwriter, editor, writing consultant, and publisher with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. She works with entrepreneurs, business owners, and consultants to capture their expertise and expand their message so they can succeed faster. By incorporating quality storytelling throughout your brand, you can attract your ideal clients more naturally, enjoy the process more thoroughly, and highlight your uniqueness more fully. She also works with fiction authors to build high-quality novels that communicate your imagination in a polished and entertaining way. <br /> <br />More information is available at <a href="http://www.WriteServicesLLC.com" rel="noopener">www.WriteServicesLLC.com</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Storytelling<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4038</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/002fbaa0a7d8ca889460d7f083701c84.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Dr. Michelle Casto: PowerUp Hero of Wisdom #28</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-dr-michelle-</link><description><![CDATA[TV SHOW INTRO<br />INTERVIEW: Dr. Michelle Casto: PowerUp Hero of Wisdom<br />✨Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Casto on being our PowerUp Hero of Wisdom<br />Superpower: Activation<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Dr. Michelle Casto is a global leader in consciousness and Founder of Finding Your Wealthy Queendom - for Rising Women change agents and leaders. She is also an international best-selling author, speaker, Spiritual Energy Healer, and Purpose & Success Coach whose mission it is to empower awakening people to discover and live their greatest Destiny.<br />As a result of overcoming her own childhood neglect and emotional trauma, she developed Quantum Success Energetics, a transformative energy healing method that works at the light body level to release hidden barriers and unwind underlying stressful thought patterns.<br />As an expert in transformation, she provides a sacred healing space to activate the clarity, self-love, and confidence required for you  to achieve "Soulful Success."   You can receive inspiration and guidance through her books and private practice sessions.  <br />A prolific author, her best known titles are The Destiny Discovery:  Find Your Soul's Path to Success and Heart Empowerment for Empaths.<br />Discover the difference between letting life happen to you and creating your life on purpose. It changes everything! Connect with Michelle online: <a href="http://www.CoachMichelleCasto.com" rel="noopener">www.CoachMichelleCasto.com</a><br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Wisdom.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43083899</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:12:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43083899/powerup_hero_live_interview_dr_michelle_casto_founder_of_finding_your_wealthy_queendom.mp3" length="73100478" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TV SHOW INTRO
INTERVIEW: Dr. Michelle Casto: PowerUp Hero of Wisdom
✨Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Casto on being our PowerUp Hero of Wisdom
Superpower: Activation

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Dr. Michelle Casto is a global leader in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TV SHOW INTRO<br />INTERVIEW: Dr. Michelle Casto: PowerUp Hero of Wisdom<br />✨Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Casto on being our PowerUp Hero of Wisdom<br />Superpower: Activation<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Dr. Michelle Casto is a global leader in consciousness and Founder of Finding Your Wealthy Queendom - for Rising Women change agents and leaders. She is also an international best-selling author, speaker, Spiritual Energy Healer, and Purpose & Success Coach whose mission it is to empower awakening people to discover and live their greatest Destiny.<br />As a result of overcoming her own childhood neglect and emotional trauma, she developed Quantum Success Energetics, a transformative energy healing method that works at the light body level to release hidden barriers and unwind underlying stressful thought patterns.<br />As an expert in transformation, she provides a sacred healing space to activate the clarity, self-love, and confidence required for you  to achieve "Soulful Success."   You can receive inspiration and guidance through her books and private practice sessions.  <br />A prolific author, her best known titles are The Destiny Discovery:  Find Your Soul's Path to Success and Heart Empowerment for Empaths.<br />Discover the difference between letting life happen to you and creating your life on purpose. It changes everything! Connect with Michelle online: <a href="http://www.CoachMichelleCasto.com" rel="noopener">www.CoachMichelleCasto.com</a><br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Wisdom.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4569</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b378c4abb2fa776b692572cbc0095715.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Leticia Wilson: PowerUp Hero of Intentionality #27</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/leticia-wilson-powerup-hero-2021-jan</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Leticia Wilson on being our PowerUp Hero of Intentionality<br />Superpower: Hope<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Leticia Wilson is a Higher Education Professional, life coach, encourager, and motivator. She is a descendant of the African diaspora (Afro/Cuban/Caribbean). As the eldest of two, she grew up between states and continents, including Germany, Kentucky, Nigeria, Texas, Pennsylvania and awakened into existence at Wright Patterson Air-Force Base in Ohio.<br /><br />Leticia’s unique perspective as an education professional for over 15 years, alumni of a Historical Black College/University (HBCU), former track and field athletic coach, an academic advisor operating within various institutional setting PWI (predominately white institutions) & HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and a transformative social justice warrior through civic engagement. <br /><br />She uses her empathic listening and belief that vertical problems have horizontal solutions, like changing hopes into goals, submerging growth mindset tactics, and setting pillars of accountability.<br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Intentionality. <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42975864</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:15:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42975864/leticia_wilson_powerup_hero_2021_jan.mp3" length="108123532" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Leticia Wilson on being our PowerUp Hero of Intentionality
Superpower: Hope

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Leticia Wilson is a Higher Education Professional, life coach, encourager, and motivator. She is a descendant of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Leticia Wilson on being our PowerUp Hero of Intentionality<br />Superpower: Hope<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Leticia Wilson is a Higher Education Professional, life coach, encourager, and motivator. She is a descendant of the African diaspora (Afro/Cuban/Caribbean). As the eldest of two, she grew up between states and continents, including Germany, Kentucky, Nigeria, Texas, Pennsylvania and awakened into existence at Wright Patterson Air-Force Base in Ohio.<br /><br />Leticia’s unique perspective as an education professional for over 15 years, alumni of a Historical Black College/University (HBCU), former track and field athletic coach, an academic advisor operating within various institutional setting PWI (predominately white institutions) & HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and a transformative social justice warrior through civic engagement. <br /><br />She uses her empathic listening and belief that vertical problems have horizontal solutions, like changing hopes into goals, submerging growth mindset tactics, and setting pillars of accountability.<br /> <br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Intentionality. <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6758</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9fd1b6c14f30739b147a845ecb50b6f.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: PowerUp 2021: Become An Agent of Change with Leticia, Rachél, Dr. Tammy, and Aislyn #26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/audiopowerup-hero-live-2021-show-with-gu</link><description><![CDATA[✨PowerUp 2021 with a special show dedicated to how you can become an agent of change in 2021.<br />Superpowers: Hope, Love, Creativity, Vision<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Introducing: Leticia Wilson - Master Motivator, Higher Education Leader, and Life Coach<br /> <br />Featuring:<br />Rachél Payne - Creative Life Coach<br />Rachél Payne believes your unique expression of self is invaluable. She helps Creatives worldwide believe that for themselves, as well. She offers Creative Life Courses and she serves as a guide for an inspired community. <a href="https://rachelpaynecreative.weebly.com" rel="noopener">https://rachelpaynecreative.weebly.com</a><br /><br />Dr. Tammy Francis - The Catalyst<br />Affectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, she is an Edupreneur. Dr. Tammy is an Assistant Professor who is also a Life and Business Strategist, Educator, Global Community Builder, Consultant, Educational Researcher, Literacy Advocate, Speaker, Author, and Traveler.  Dr. Tammy supports you on your journey toward more and manifesting more. She helps you move in the direction of more and prepare for what’s next by providing you with the tools and strategies needed to plan and live on purpose in your life and/or business. <a href="https://drtammyfrancis.com" rel="noopener">https://drtammyfrancis.com</a><br /><br />Aislynn Campbell - Gardening Lifestyle Coach<br />Aislynn Campbell has been growing food on family land, in community gardens, and in her own backyard for over three decades honing her hands-on expertise while developing edible, 100% organic gardens in South Texas. A communications professional with a background in agriculture, non-profit management, pediatric and senior health, Aislynn recognized South Texas’ need for access to affordable, locally-grown food and created the Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers’ Market in 2012. <a href="https://www.aislynncampbell.com" rel="noopener">https://www.aislynncampbell.com</a><br /><br />To find out more about our PowerUp Heroes visit the website: <br /><a href="http://poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">http://poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42868378</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:03:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42868378/audiopowerup_hero_live_2021_show_with_guests.mp3" length="82148204" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨PowerUp 2021 with a special show dedicated to how you can become an agent of change in 2021.
Superpowers: Hope, Love, Creativity, Vision

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Introducing: Leticia Wilson - Master Motivator, Higher Education Leader,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨PowerUp 2021 with a special show dedicated to how you can become an agent of change in 2021.<br />Superpowers: Hope, Love, Creativity, Vision<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Introducing: Leticia Wilson - Master Motivator, Higher Education Leader, and Life Coach<br /> <br />Featuring:<br />Rachél Payne - Creative Life Coach<br />Rachél Payne believes your unique expression of self is invaluable. She helps Creatives worldwide believe that for themselves, as well. She offers Creative Life Courses and she serves as a guide for an inspired community. <a href="https://rachelpaynecreative.weebly.com" rel="noopener">https://rachelpaynecreative.weebly.com</a><br /><br />Dr. Tammy Francis - The Catalyst<br />Affectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, she is an Edupreneur. Dr. Tammy is an Assistant Professor who is also a Life and Business Strategist, Educator, Global Community Builder, Consultant, Educational Researcher, Literacy Advocate, Speaker, Author, and Traveler.  Dr. Tammy supports you on your journey toward more and manifesting more. She helps you move in the direction of more and prepare for what’s next by providing you with the tools and strategies needed to plan and live on purpose in your life and/or business. <a href="https://drtammyfrancis.com" rel="noopener">https://drtammyfrancis.com</a><br /><br />Aislynn Campbell - Gardening Lifestyle Coach<br />Aislynn Campbell has been growing food on family land, in community gardens, and in her own backyard for over three decades honing her hands-on expertise while developing edible, 100% organic gardens in South Texas. A communications professional with a background in agriculture, non-profit management, pediatric and senior health, Aislynn recognized South Texas’ need for access to affordable, locally-grown food and created the Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers’ Market in 2012. <a href="https://www.aislynncampbell.com" rel="noopener">https://www.aislynncampbell.com</a><br /><br />To find out more about our PowerUp Heroes visit the website: <br /><a href="http://poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">http://poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5135</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f5876900a823d074e1482f50794e350.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Lisa Punter-Dailey: PowerUp Hero of Occupassion #25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-lisa-punter-</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Lisa Punter-Dailey on being our PowerUp Hero of Occupassion.<br />Superpowers: Action<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Mrs. Lisa Punter-Dailey is an author, speaker, and learning professional with a focus on coaching, workforce development, training, and program management.  She has what is commonly referred to as a “portfolio career” by using her talents and experiences in various employment settings.<br /><br />Currently, Mrs. Punter-Dailey is a leadership development facilitator and trainer on various topics such as sexual harassment in the workplace, diversity and inclusion, professional etiquette, emotional intelligence, and stress management.  An adjunct instructor of higher learning Lisa is also a certified mental health instructor, driver’s education instruction, conducts vision board workshops, and a career development coach.   Lisa has been an invited speaker to educational programs and faith-based organizations and is a self-published author of Contingency Planning in Today’s Workplace: Keeping your head above water and Occupassion: where passion and career meet (available on Lulu.com and Amazon).<br /><br />Previously Lisa was recognized as an Achiever in Industry by the Harlem YMCA and was the former State of Maryland Representative for Celebrate Recovery Inside a 12-step faith-based program within correctional facilities.  Lisa holds a graduate degree in healthcare administration and is a proud alumnus of Morgan State University.  <br /><br />Professionally Ms. Dailey has held roles in multiple industries including higher education, healthcare delivery systems, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.  Lisa has been active on the Board of Directors with Suited to Succeed, Maryland Career Development Association, and Maryland Chapter of Association of Talent Development.<br /><br />Lisa is married to Rodney Dailey and has two young adult children. Lisa is passionate about her mission to assistant individuals meet and exceed their potential by pursuing their “occupassion”.   <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Occupassion.<br /><br />To find out more about our PowerUp Hero visit the website: <a href="http://www.exceedconsultinggroup.net" rel="noopener">www.exceedconsultinggroup.net</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42454241</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2020 22:33:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42454241/powerup_hero_live_interview_lisa_punter_dailey_author_of_occupassion_where_passion_and_career_con.mp3" length="69153017" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Lisa Punter-Dailey on being our PowerUp Hero of Occupassion.
Superpowers: Action

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Mrs. Lisa Punter-Dailey is an author, speaker, and learning professional with a focus on coaching, workforce...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Lisa Punter-Dailey on being our PowerUp Hero of Occupassion.<br />Superpowers: Action<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Mrs. Lisa Punter-Dailey is an author, speaker, and learning professional with a focus on coaching, workforce development, training, and program management.  She has what is commonly referred to as a “portfolio career” by using her talents and experiences in various employment settings.<br /><br />Currently, Mrs. Punter-Dailey is a leadership development facilitator and trainer on various topics such as sexual harassment in the workplace, diversity and inclusion, professional etiquette, emotional intelligence, and stress management.  An adjunct instructor of higher learning Lisa is also a certified mental health instructor, driver’s education instruction, conducts vision board workshops, and a career development coach.   Lisa has been an invited speaker to educational programs and faith-based organizations and is a self-published author of Contingency Planning in Today’s Workplace: Keeping your head above water and Occupassion: where passion and career meet (available on Lulu.com and Amazon).<br /><br />Previously Lisa was recognized as an Achiever in Industry by the Harlem YMCA and was the former State of Maryland Representative for Celebrate Recovery Inside a 12-step faith-based program within correctional facilities.  Lisa holds a graduate degree in healthcare administration and is a proud alumnus of Morgan State University.  <br /><br />Professionally Ms. Dailey has held roles in multiple industries including higher education, healthcare delivery systems, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.  Lisa has been active on the Board of Directors with Suited to Succeed, Maryland Career Development Association, and Maryland Chapter of Association of Talent Development.<br /><br />Lisa is married to Rodney Dailey and has two young adult children. Lisa is passionate about her mission to assistant individuals meet and exceed their potential by pursuing their “occupassion”.   <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Occupassion.<br /><br />To find out more about our PowerUp Hero visit the website: <a href="http://www.exceedconsultinggroup.net" rel="noopener">www.exceedconsultinggroup.net</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4322</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cb9f5ac7f68b92d8d27a40c839102489.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Harun Momanyi: PowerUp Hero of Youth Empowerment #24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-harun-momany</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Harun Momanyi on being our PowerUp Hero of Youth Empowerment<br />Superpowers: Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Harun Momanyi is the Founder & CEO of Tranquil Media Group. He has over 10 years of experience in Digital Content Creation and Marketing. He has worked with some of the most reputable media outlets over the course of his career, including Radio Africa.<br /><br />Named among 100 Most Influential Young Kenyans by Avance Media, Harun is a Digital Marketing expert specializing in entertainment, automotive, luxury & fashion, and pop culture.<br /><br />He has extensive knowledge in digital transformation consulting, content marketing, SEO and SEM, digital marketing strategy, market entry and expansion strategy, and much more.<br /><br />Previously, he was a Branded Content Journalist and Lifestyle Writer at Radio Africa Group. Before that, he served in Destination Magazine's Editorial and Digital departments. His work has also appeared in reputable publications such as Business Insider Africa, African Vibes Magazine, and OkayAfrica.<br /><br />He has been a Forbes Africa 30Under30 nominee, a BBC Komla Dumor Award nominee & Emerging Leader at the LéO Africa Institute (Uganda), and a P4G Next Generation Young Influencer (Denmark).<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Youth Empowerment.<br /><br />To find out more about our PowerUp Hero visit the website: <a href="https://tranquilmediagroup.com/" rel="noopener">https://tranquilmediagroup.com/</a><br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42334993</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2020 21:18:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42334993/powerup_hero_live_interview_harun_momanyi_named_100_most_influential_young_kenyans.mp3" length="57097657" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Harun Momanyi on being our PowerUp Hero of Youth Empowerment
Superpowers: Empathy

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Harun Momanyi is the Founder &amp; CEO of Tranquil Media Group. He has over 10 years of experience in Digital...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Harun Momanyi on being our PowerUp Hero of Youth Empowerment<br />Superpowers: Empathy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Harun Momanyi is the Founder & CEO of Tranquil Media Group. He has over 10 years of experience in Digital Content Creation and Marketing. He has worked with some of the most reputable media outlets over the course of his career, including Radio Africa.<br /><br />Named among 100 Most Influential Young Kenyans by Avance Media, Harun is a Digital Marketing expert specializing in entertainment, automotive, luxury & fashion, and pop culture.<br /><br />He has extensive knowledge in digital transformation consulting, content marketing, SEO and SEM, digital marketing strategy, market entry and expansion strategy, and much more.<br /><br />Previously, he was a Branded Content Journalist and Lifestyle Writer at Radio Africa Group. Before that, he served in Destination Magazine's Editorial and Digital departments. His work has also appeared in reputable publications such as Business Insider Africa, African Vibes Magazine, and OkayAfrica.<br /><br />He has been a Forbes Africa 30Under30 nominee, a BBC Komla Dumor Award nominee & Emerging Leader at the LéO Africa Institute (Uganda), and a P4G Next Generation Young Influencer (Denmark).<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Youth Empowerment.<br /><br />To find out more about our PowerUp Hero visit the website: <a href="https://tranquilmediagroup.com/" rel="noopener">https://tranquilmediagroup.com/</a><br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3569</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69ce468e4d836721a956871d4eeae6ef.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Njeri Rionge: PowerUp Hero of Vision #23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-njeri-rionge</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Njeri Rionge on being our PowerUp Hero of Vision<br />Superpowers: Focus<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Njeri Rionge is best known as Africa’s Most Successful Woman. Throughout her career, Njeri has been known to take courageous initiatives to unravel complexity and lead companies through challenges and deliver success in all economies. In 2011, Forbes titled Njeri as Africa’s Most Successful Woman. Since then Njeri has continued to work at the intersection of international business, technology and governance; as she proceeds to help scale emerging businesses as an investor, ignite potential in others through her public engagements, and delving into emerging technologies to solve problems effectively and efficiently.<br /><br />Rionge started her first company as a twenty-year-old selling yoghurt to the International School of Kenya and Loretto Convent Musongari High School and since then she’s co-founded multi-million dollar companies and continues to bring positive impact to the environments around her. Rionge never fails to thank god for her successes, and her dad for the values he’s passed on to her. When she’s not working, she enjoys a good game of golf and spending time with her family, eating good food and reading.<br /><br />Njeri is a shepherd to the ekklesia churches, a prophet to the nations, and creator of the New Kingdom of the Covenant and Order of Melchizedek. This is a role for one who has been elected as part of the 144000 that Yahshua, whom others think is Jesus Christ, talks to us about in the Book of Revelation in chapter 7 and 14, found in your Bible. The Role of the Order of Melchizedek is a high ranking position on Earth. It supersedes a president's role, an earthy king or queens like the British monarch and prime minister. It’s a role that allows National and World issues to be addressed by the Covenant Keeper, who is our God, YHWH Adonai. Aside from this role, she is currently the owner of Wananchi Group, a technology company in East Africa, and the Investment Manager of UpCountry Africa Fund, which will take on the new global African currency launch that Yahshua HaMashiach who now Reigns, through His assigned and set apart remnant of the 12 Tribes of Israel around the world; who will usher in the Kingdom of God on Earth as it is in Heaven for the Millennial Age.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Vision. <br />To find out more about Njeri and her investment portfolio, visit her website: <a href="https://njeririonge.ca" rel="noopener">https://njeririonge.ca</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42218148</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:37:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42218148/powerup_hero_live_interview_njeri_rionge_africa_s_most_successful_woman_forbes.mp3" length="114068419" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Njeri Rionge on being our PowerUp Hero of Vision
Superpowers: Focus

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Njeri Rionge is best known as Africa’s Most Successful Woman. Throughout her career, Njeri has been known to take courageous...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Njeri Rionge on being our PowerUp Hero of Vision<br />Superpowers: Focus<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Njeri Rionge is best known as Africa’s Most Successful Woman. Throughout her career, Njeri has been known to take courageous initiatives to unravel complexity and lead companies through challenges and deliver success in all economies. In 2011, Forbes titled Njeri as Africa’s Most Successful Woman. Since then Njeri has continued to work at the intersection of international business, technology and governance; as she proceeds to help scale emerging businesses as an investor, ignite potential in others through her public engagements, and delving into emerging technologies to solve problems effectively and efficiently.<br /><br />Rionge started her first company as a twenty-year-old selling yoghurt to the International School of Kenya and Loretto Convent Musongari High School and since then she’s co-founded multi-million dollar companies and continues to bring positive impact to the environments around her. Rionge never fails to thank god for her successes, and her dad for the values he’s passed on to her. When she’s not working, she enjoys a good game of golf and spending time with her family, eating good food and reading.<br /><br />Njeri is a shepherd to the ekklesia churches, a prophet to the nations, and creator of the New Kingdom of the Covenant and Order of Melchizedek. This is a role for one who has been elected as part of the 144000 that Yahshua, whom others think is Jesus Christ, talks to us about in the Book of Revelation in chapter 7 and 14, found in your Bible. The Role of the Order of Melchizedek is a high ranking position on Earth. It supersedes a president's role, an earthy king or queens like the British monarch and prime minister. It’s a role that allows National and World issues to be addressed by the Covenant Keeper, who is our God, YHWH Adonai. Aside from this role, she is currently the owner of Wananchi Group, a technology company in East Africa, and the Investment Manager of UpCountry Africa Fund, which will take on the new global African currency launch that Yahshua HaMashiach who now Reigns, through His assigned and set apart remnant of the 12 Tribes of Israel around the world; who will usher in the Kingdom of God on Earth as it is in Heaven for the Millennial Age.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Vision. <br />To find out more about Njeri and her investment portfolio, visit her website: <a href="https://njeririonge.ca" rel="noopener">https://njeririonge.ca</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7130</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4809335632d39758c671ab8737e825e0.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Ashley Mutiso: PowerUp Hero of Gender Equality #22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-ashley-mutis</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Ashley Mutiso on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equality<br />Superpowers: Curiosity<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Ashley Mutiso is a Kenyan born, but globally acquainted lady having traveled and lived in four different continents. She is a storyteller, a mentor, a maven, a traveler, and an all-around extrovert. Currently working as a Business Development and Partnerships Consultant, she finds joy and fulfillment in what she does but also looks for ways beyond her career to fulfill her purpose through running a podcast and doing charity work.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equality.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42107314</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:30:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42107314/powerup_hero_live_interview_ashley_mutiso_the_conscious_maven.mp3" length="77519978" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Ashley Mutiso on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equality
Superpowers: Curiosity

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Ashley Mutiso is a Kenyan born, but globally acquainted lady having traveled and lived in four different...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Ashley Mutiso on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equality<br />Superpowers: Curiosity<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Ashley Mutiso is a Kenyan born, but globally acquainted lady having traveled and lived in four different continents. She is a storyteller, a mentor, a maven, a traveler, and an all-around extrovert. Currently working as a Business Development and Partnerships Consultant, she finds joy and fulfillment in what she does but also looks for ways beyond her career to fulfill her purpose through running a podcast and doing charity work.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Gender Equality.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4845</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/884279e81ef06b14d9b870e9f08bb0bf.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Dr. Karlene Lyn: PowerUp Hero of Achievement #21</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-dr-karlene-l</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Karlene Lyn on being our PowerUp Hero of Achievement<br />Superpowers: Zest<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Dr. Karlene Lyn is a Professor of Chemistry, a teacher in and out of the classroom, and an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay Inc.<br /><br />Dr. Karlene, a Jamaican by birth, completed a Bachelor of Science and Ph.D. in Physical chemistry at the University of the West Indies by the age of 27. She then immigrated to the United States where she pursued Post Doctoral studies at Iowa State University. She landed her dream job as Research Chemist with Celanese Corporation in Corpus Christi TX where she currently resides. While working in the lab during the day, Dr. Karlene found the time to study and complete an MBA at TAMU-CC where she returned later as an Organic Chemistry Instructor and lab coordinator. Four years later she accepted a position at Del Mar College where she is now a tenured Associate Professor.<br /><br />In her Mary Kay business, Karlene ranks in the top 2% of the company. She has earned the use of her second vehicle through the company and has earned an all-expense paid cruise to the Bahamas for her and her husband. In addition to these amazing accomplishments, she has been rewarded with 5 diamond rings and many more prizes for her consistency in reaching high levels of sales. Dr. Karlene is most proud to serve her customers and her unit members as she carries out the mission of enriching lives.<br /><br />Dr. Karlene serves her local church as a leader and teacher. She also serves in the Pearls of Grace Dance Ministry. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the CITCO Academy at Moody High School where she participates in the GEMS and MEN4STEM Conferences yearly. In addition, Dr. Karlene Lyn has just been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Stark College and Seminary.<br /><br />Karlene is proud to have completed 3 marathons and has placed in the top 3 in her age division in the half-marathons that she has run. She is unapologetic about her passions and has a deep desire to win in all that she does.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Achievement.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42107249</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2020 18:24:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42107249/powerup_hero_live_interview_dr_karlene_lyn.mp3" length="63408422" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Dr. Karlene Lyn on being our PowerUp Hero of Achievement
Superpowers: Zest

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Dr. Karlene Lyn is a Professor of Chemistry, a teacher in and out of the classroom, and an Independent Sales Director...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Karlene Lyn on being our PowerUp Hero of Achievement<br />Superpowers: Zest<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Dr. Karlene Lyn is a Professor of Chemistry, a teacher in and out of the classroom, and an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay Inc.<br /><br />Dr. Karlene, a Jamaican by birth, completed a Bachelor of Science and Ph.D. in Physical chemistry at the University of the West Indies by the age of 27. She then immigrated to the United States where she pursued Post Doctoral studies at Iowa State University. She landed her dream job as Research Chemist with Celanese Corporation in Corpus Christi TX where she currently resides. While working in the lab during the day, Dr. Karlene found the time to study and complete an MBA at TAMU-CC where she returned later as an Organic Chemistry Instructor and lab coordinator. Four years later she accepted a position at Del Mar College where she is now a tenured Associate Professor.<br /><br />In her Mary Kay business, Karlene ranks in the top 2% of the company. She has earned the use of her second vehicle through the company and has earned an all-expense paid cruise to the Bahamas for her and her husband. In addition to these amazing accomplishments, she has been rewarded with 5 diamond rings and many more prizes for her consistency in reaching high levels of sales. Dr. Karlene is most proud to serve her customers and her unit members as she carries out the mission of enriching lives.<br /><br />Dr. Karlene serves her local church as a leader and teacher. She also serves in the Pearls of Grace Dance Ministry. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the CITCO Academy at Moody High School where she participates in the GEMS and MEN4STEM Conferences yearly. In addition, Dr. Karlene Lyn has just been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Stark College and Seminary.<br /><br />Karlene is proud to have completed 3 marathons and has placed in the top 3 in her age division in the half-marathons that she has run. She is unapologetic about her passions and has a deep desire to win in all that she does.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Achievement.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3964</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cee060622a3322f21e20d9f04d5393c2.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Nikki Riojas: PowerUp Hero of Small Business #20</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-nikki-riojas</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Nikki Riojas on being our PowerUp Hero of Small Business<br />Superpowers: Connection<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br />Nikki Riojas has been an advocate for women entrepreneurs throughout her career, starting her first company at 22 years old. She knows the challenges and successes of building a small business from the ground up and is passionate about finding and nurturing relationships within her community. <br /><br />Nikki is the owner of Made in Corpus Christi, a venture that curates products designed and produced in the city; and is the president and founder of the Women’s Entrepreneur Society of Corpus Christi–a nonprofit dedicated to helping local women business owners. She is also an adjunct Graphic Design faculty member at TAMUCC, a marketing consultant for the Small Business Development Center, and a board member for the American Advertising Federation–Corpus Christi.<br /> <br />A mom, wife, business owner, and big-thinker, Nikki knows the importance of finding life-balance...even if she rarely gets it.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Small Business<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42107195</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2020 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42107195/powerup_hero_live_interview_nikki_riojas_founder_of_made_in_corpus_christi.mp3" length="60867648" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Nikki Riojas on being our PowerUp Hero of Small Business
Superpowers: Connection

LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org 
Nikki Riojas has been an advocate for women entrepreneurs throughout her career, starting her first company at 22...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Nikki Riojas on being our PowerUp Hero of Small Business<br />Superpowers: Connection<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br />Nikki Riojas has been an advocate for women entrepreneurs throughout her career, starting her first company at 22 years old. She knows the challenges and successes of building a small business from the ground up and is passionate about finding and nurturing relationships within her community. <br /><br />Nikki is the owner of Made in Corpus Christi, a venture that curates products designed and produced in the city; and is the president and founder of the Women’s Entrepreneur Society of Corpus Christi–a nonprofit dedicated to helping local women business owners. She is also an adjunct Graphic Design faculty member at TAMUCC, a marketing consultant for the Small Business Development Center, and a board member for the American Advertising Federation–Corpus Christi.<br /> <br />A mom, wife, business owner, and big-thinker, Nikki knows the importance of finding life-balance...even if she rarely gets it.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Small Business<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/39ae2adfc2118910680493f7ea6f20a1.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Kathleen E.R. Murphy: PowerUp Hero of Strengths #19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/kathy-interview-audio</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Kathleen E.R. Murphy on being our PowerUp Hero of Strengths<br />Superpower: Positivity<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Kathleen E.R. Murphy is the CEO of Market Me Too. She graduated from the University of Maine, earned her Bachelor's degree in Journalism, and in 2019, was appointed as an Advisory Board Member to the University of Maine Business School (Undergraduate and Graduate Schools).<br />In 2018, after 25 years as a marketing executive in the technology industry, Ms. Murphy pivoted her talents and became a successful Entrepreneur, Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, and a published business book author. Her passion is coaching and teaching others about what she has learned (e.g., business & sports teams). Ms. Murphy shares her experience via her books Wisdom Whisperer and Evolve! With the Wisdom Whisperer, workshops, team & individual coaching, and speaking about what she does via all forms of media.   <br />Ms. Murphy has spoken around the globe, and her writing has been published in Advancing Women, AskTheExpert, Boston Voyager, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, i4Business, Money, Reader's Digest, Recruiter, The Economist, Thrive Global and US News and World Report. <br />Additionally, she has been a featured guest on a number of popular business television and radio shows. She is also the host of her own TV Show, Murf & E Unfiltered - Zero BS Biz Talk. <br /><br />To find out more about Kathleen E.R. Murphy email: <a href="mailto:kathymurphy@me.com">kathymurphy@me.com</a> or visit <a href="http://www.marketmetoo.net" rel="noopener">www.marketmetoo.net</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Strengths.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41619062</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:20:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41619062/kathy_interview_audio.mp3" length="68827009" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Kathleen E.R. Murphy on being our PowerUp Hero of Strengths
Superpower: Positivity

LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org 

Kathleen E.R. Murphy is the CEO of Market Me Too. She graduated from the University of Maine, earned her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Kathleen E.R. Murphy on being our PowerUp Hero of Strengths<br />Superpower: Positivity<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Kathleen E.R. Murphy is the CEO of Market Me Too. She graduated from the University of Maine, earned her Bachelor's degree in Journalism, and in 2019, was appointed as an Advisory Board Member to the University of Maine Business School (Undergraduate and Graduate Schools).<br />In 2018, after 25 years as a marketing executive in the technology industry, Ms. Murphy pivoted her talents and became a successful Entrepreneur, Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, and a published business book author. Her passion is coaching and teaching others about what she has learned (e.g., business & sports teams). Ms. Murphy shares her experience via her books Wisdom Whisperer and Evolve! With the Wisdom Whisperer, workshops, team & individual coaching, and speaking about what she does via all forms of media.   <br />Ms. Murphy has spoken around the globe, and her writing has been published in Advancing Women, AskTheExpert, Boston Voyager, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, i4Business, Money, Reader's Digest, Recruiter, The Economist, Thrive Global and US News and World Report. <br />Additionally, she has been a featured guest on a number of popular business television and radio shows. She is also the host of her own TV Show, Murf & E Unfiltered - Zero BS Biz Talk. <br /><br />To find out more about Kathleen E.R. Murphy email: <a href="mailto:kathymurphy@me.com">kathymurphy@me.com</a> or visit <a href="http://www.marketmetoo.net" rel="noopener">www.marketmetoo.net</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Strengths.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4302</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ed30d9990888c2f8d4117696c13fe7f9.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Gae Callaway: PowerUp Hero of Networking #18</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/gae-powerup-hero</link><description><![CDATA[✨ 🦸 Congratulations to Gae Callaway on being our PowerUp Hero of Networking<br />Her Superpower is Connecting People<br /><br />🎧  LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />My name is Gae Callaway and my passion is to help people connect to resources, ideas, and people to become successful. Helping you be financially secure is what I do in various ways. That is done for both individuals, families, and small businesses. I love to see you make connections that help your business whether it is just for you as the Owner or for your employees. <br /><br />Need legal help without breaking your bank? Want to be worry-free & with peace of mind? I help with financial & marketing concerns for small businesses. Life insurance and your will are the last love letters for your family. It really is painless to start. <br /><br />I have started several networking groups and have created two different women’s scholarships.<br /><br />My background has been as a captive agent & manager for MetLife, an Independent Agent for IC Brokerage, then Agency Owner for IC Brokers. I am now a self-employed agent and a Director with LegalShield.<br /><br />Gae Callaway is always a phone call away. To find out more about our PowerUp Hero call 361-442-4592, email <a href="mailto:gaelord@gmail.com">gaelord@gmail.com</a>, and visit <a href="http://www.gladsteps.com" rel="noopener">www.gladsteps.com</a>.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Networking.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41412603</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2020 21:26:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41412603/gae_powerup_hero.mp3" length="69394807" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨ 🦸 Congratulations to Gae Callaway on being our PowerUp Hero of Networking
Her Superpower is Connecting People

🎧  LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org 

My name is Gae Callaway and my passion is to help people connect to resources, ideas, and people...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨ 🦸 Congratulations to Gae Callaway on being our PowerUp Hero of Networking<br />Her Superpower is Connecting People<br /><br />🎧  LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />My name is Gae Callaway and my passion is to help people connect to resources, ideas, and people to become successful. Helping you be financially secure is what I do in various ways. That is done for both individuals, families, and small businesses. I love to see you make connections that help your business whether it is just for you as the Owner or for your employees. <br /><br />Need legal help without breaking your bank? Want to be worry-free & with peace of mind? I help with financial & marketing concerns for small businesses. Life insurance and your will are the last love letters for your family. It really is painless to start. <br /><br />I have started several networking groups and have created two different women’s scholarships.<br /><br />My background has been as a captive agent & manager for MetLife, an Independent Agent for IC Brokerage, then Agency Owner for IC Brokers. I am now a self-employed agent and a Director with LegalShield.<br /><br />Gae Callaway is always a phone call away. To find out more about our PowerUp Hero call 361-442-4592, email <a href="mailto:gaelord@gmail.com">gaelord@gmail.com</a>, and visit <a href="http://www.gladsteps.com" rel="noopener">www.gladsteps.com</a>.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Networking.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1735</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/28006e21fe4940bf3829fb38254a5ee7.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Dave Buzanko: PowerUp Hero of Resilience #17</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/dave-buzanko-resilience-interview</link><description><![CDATA[PLEASE NOTE: This is truly a resilient episode. The audio in this episode has some echo on the interview. I apologize for this as we didn't hear the echo during production. Never-the-less, enjoy this interview about resilience. <br /><br />✨Congratulations to Dave Buzanko on being our PowerUp Hero of Resilience<br />Superpowers: Thriving<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Dave Buzanko has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years and has experienced his fair share of both success and failure. Dave spent the last decade as an Ironman triathlete, Executive Wellness Coach, Keynote Speaker, and most recently, he joined NIIT as a Business Development Manager to better understand the Corporate Learning Industry in North America.<br /><br />Dave has been resiliently married for 30 years and is the proud father of 2 Brock graduates.<br /><br />The 3 key lessons that Dave has built into his Resilience Playbook are: <br />1. Physical Resilience<br />2. Mental Resilience<br />3. Personal Resilience<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Resilience.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41652720</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2020 18:03:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41652720/dave_buzanko_resilience_interview.mp3" length="57069653" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PLEASE NOTE: This is truly a resilient episode. The audio in this episode has some echo on the interview. I apologize for this as we didn't hear the echo during production. Never-the-less, enjoy this interview about resilience. 

✨Congratulations to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PLEASE NOTE: This is truly a resilient episode. The audio in this episode has some echo on the interview. I apologize for this as we didn't hear the echo during production. Never-the-less, enjoy this interview about resilience. <br /><br />✨Congratulations to Dave Buzanko on being our PowerUp Hero of Resilience<br />Superpowers: Thriving<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Dave Buzanko has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years and has experienced his fair share of both success and failure. Dave spent the last decade as an Ironman triathlete, Executive Wellness Coach, Keynote Speaker, and most recently, he joined NIIT as a Business Development Manager to better understand the Corporate Learning Industry in North America.<br /><br />Dave has been resiliently married for 30 years and is the proud father of 2 Brock graduates.<br /><br />The 3 key lessons that Dave has built into his Resilience Playbook are: <br />1. Physical Resilience<br />2. Mental Resilience<br />3. Personal Resilience<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Resilience.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3567</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f7d1dd301ab82c27762c27b571d4c574.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Don R. Varney: PowerUp Hero of Positive Thinking #16</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-don-varney-c</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Don R. Varney on being our PowerUp Hero of Change<br />Superpower: Connection<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br />Don R. Varney is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Author and Public Speaking Strategist. He is an authority on Leadership and Public Speaking. Don believes in pursuing your dreams. He reaches for his dreams, and he can help you reach yours. He sets realistic goals to accomplish his dreams.<br />Beginning in 1979, Don R. Varney has been a motivator, business owner and has become an authority on leadership, negotiations, organizational turnaround, peak performance, and public speaking. <br />Don hosted a call-in radio show entitled "Don Varney's Positive World" and hosted "Billboards" for over 11 years in the San Antonio and Texas markets. <br />Being a successful entrepreneur, Varney serves as President and CEO of VarneySpeaks.com, which is a company that promotes business growth through training, strategy, effective speaking as well as speech coaching. <br />Don is a member of the San Antonio Executives Association, Past Board member Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an Ex-Professional Football Player, World-Class Fast Pitch Softball Player, and Triathlete.<br />He is married to Yvonne Vives-Atsara Varney, and they have four children, five grandchildren, and one Great Grandson.<br />To find out more about Don, visit his website: <a href="http://www.VarneySpeaks.com" rel="noopener">www.VarneySpeaks.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:Don@VarneySpeaks.com">Don@VarneySpeaks.com</a> or call 210-241-3282<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Positive Thinking.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41293641</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:40:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41293641/powerup_hero_live_interview_don_varney_ceo_of_varney_speaks.mp3" length="76115635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Don R. Varney on being our PowerUp Hero of Change
Superpower: Connection

LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org 
Don R. Varney is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Author and Public Speaking Strategist. He is an authority on Leadership and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Don R. Varney on being our PowerUp Hero of Change<br />Superpower: Connection<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br />Don R. Varney is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Author and Public Speaking Strategist. He is an authority on Leadership and Public Speaking. Don believes in pursuing your dreams. He reaches for his dreams, and he can help you reach yours. He sets realistic goals to accomplish his dreams.<br />Beginning in 1979, Don R. Varney has been a motivator, business owner and has become an authority on leadership, negotiations, organizational turnaround, peak performance, and public speaking. <br />Don hosted a call-in radio show entitled "Don Varney's Positive World" and hosted "Billboards" for over 11 years in the San Antonio and Texas markets. <br />Being a successful entrepreneur, Varney serves as President and CEO of VarneySpeaks.com, which is a company that promotes business growth through training, strategy, effective speaking as well as speech coaching. <br />Don is a member of the San Antonio Executives Association, Past Board member Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an Ex-Professional Football Player, World-Class Fast Pitch Softball Player, and Triathlete.<br />He is married to Yvonne Vives-Atsara Varney, and they have four children, five grandchildren, and one Great Grandson.<br />To find out more about Don, visit his website: <a href="http://www.VarneySpeaks.com" rel="noopener">www.VarneySpeaks.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:Don@VarneySpeaks.com">Don@VarneySpeaks.com</a> or call 210-241-3282<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Positive Thinking.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4758</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/08e26ac4347615391f1226e4ed1edd2b.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Dr. Tammy Francis: PowerUp Hero of Change #15</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-dr-tammy-fra</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Tammy Francis on being our PowerUp Hero of Change<br />Superpowers: Teaching, Travel, and Transformation<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Dr. Tammy Francis is a Texas native. Affectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, she is an Edupreneur. She is the owner and CEO of Catalyst 4 Change Global, LLC, Catalyst 4 Change Travel, T. F. Donaldson Global Enterprises, LLC, and Catalyst 4 Change Apparel. She is also the founder of the Catalyst 4 Change Global Community.  She is an Assistant Professor who is also a Life and Business Strategist, Educator, Global Community Builder, Consultant, Educational Researcher, Literacy Advocate, Speaker, Author, and Traveler.  <br /><br />Dr. Tammy supports you on your journey toward more and manifesting more. She helps you move in the direction of more and prepare for what’s next by providing you with the tools and strategies needed to plan and live on purpose in your life and/or business. <br /><br />Dr. Tammy’s two most recent titles are “Manifesting More: A Playbook for Planning and Living on Purpose” and “R.E.A.P. More: 76 Seeds for This Season.” She also has chapters in the recently released books, “You Can: 33 Stories to Uplift and Inspire Everyday People” and “Stronger: A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs on Finding Hope and Motivation for Your Business During Times of Crisis.”  <br /><br />Connect with her across all social media platforms @DrTammyFrancis and @C4CGlobal1. Email her at <a href="mailto:info@drtammyfrancis.com">info@drtammyfrancis.com</a>. For more information: DrTammyFrancis.com and <a href="http://www.catalyst4changeglobal.net" rel="noopener">www.catalyst4changeglobal.net</a>.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Change.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41148481</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:46:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41148481/powerup_hero_live_interview_dr_tammy_francis_founder_of_catalyst_4_change_global.mp3" length="72387857" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Dr. Tammy Francis on being our PowerUp Hero of Change
Superpowers: Teaching, Travel, and Transformation

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Dr. Tammy Francis is a Texas native. Affectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, she...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Tammy Francis on being our PowerUp Hero of Change<br />Superpowers: Teaching, Travel, and Transformation<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Dr. Tammy Francis is a Texas native. Affectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, she is an Edupreneur. She is the owner and CEO of Catalyst 4 Change Global, LLC, Catalyst 4 Change Travel, T. F. Donaldson Global Enterprises, LLC, and Catalyst 4 Change Apparel. She is also the founder of the Catalyst 4 Change Global Community.  She is an Assistant Professor who is also a Life and Business Strategist, Educator, Global Community Builder, Consultant, Educational Researcher, Literacy Advocate, Speaker, Author, and Traveler.  <br /><br />Dr. Tammy supports you on your journey toward more and manifesting more. She helps you move in the direction of more and prepare for what’s next by providing you with the tools and strategies needed to plan and live on purpose in your life and/or business. <br /><br />Dr. Tammy’s two most recent titles are “Manifesting More: A Playbook for Planning and Living on Purpose” and “R.E.A.P. More: 76 Seeds for This Season.” She also has chapters in the recently released books, “You Can: 33 Stories to Uplift and Inspire Everyday People” and “Stronger: A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs on Finding Hope and Motivation for Your Business During Times of Crisis.”  <br /><br />Connect with her across all social media platforms @DrTammyFrancis and @C4CGlobal1. Email her at <a href="mailto:info@drtammyfrancis.com">info@drtammyfrancis.com</a>. For more information: DrTammyFrancis.com and <a href="http://www.catalyst4changeglobal.net" rel="noopener">www.catalyst4changeglobal.net</a>.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Change.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4525</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/33b7144f3baca41ac4d0dc5ed13bf015.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Melvin Casey Lars: PowerUp Hero of Brighter Futures #14</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-melvin-lars-</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Mr. Melvin Casey Lars on being our PowerUp Hero of Brighter Futures.<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Mr. Melvin Casey Lars is the founder and CEO of Brighter Futures, Inc, an academic consulting company that hosts summits and empowerment events for teens, parents, men, and athletes. <br /><br />Mr. Lars is a native of Bossier City/Shreveport, Louisiana and he received several undergraduate and graduate academic degrees from various universities covering the states of Louisiana, California, Texas, Michigan, and Ohio. He is a twenty-eight (28) year leukemia cancer survivor and was given a zero (0%) percent chance to survive in November of 1990. He is also a retired High School principal where he served as an administrator for twenty-seven (27) years. He is an academician with an educational publication titled “Dare To Be Positive.”<br /><br />Mr. Lars is also the host of “The Nobody Asked Me Guy Radio Show”, which specifically addresses a multiplicity of topics including but not limited to education, parenting, life lessons, sports, surviving the impossible as well as trending and historical stories of global interest.<br /><br />Mr. Lars is a certified Violence Prevention and Intervention Specialist, receiving his certification and training through the prestigious Harvard University, with Dr. Renee Prothro-Stith. Mr. Lars is a former free-agent with the Houston Oilers, and Oakland Raiders, former Defensive line coach for the Shreveport Pelicans, as well as numerous head and assistant coaching positions from Louisiana to California.<br /><br />He is most proud of his instructional tenure at the infamous George Washington Preparatory High School in South Central Los Angeles; with famed, nationally renowned Principal; Dr. George J. McKenna, III of the “George (Movie) McKenna Story”, Portrayed by the renowned, prolific actor; Denzel Washington. During his tenure at Washington Preparatory; Lars served as a head football coach/athletic director and administrative assistant to Dr. McKenna.<br /><br />He has several poetic publications registered in the National Library of Poetry and has four published books of poetry; “Painted Images”, “Mind Muscle I&II” and “Reflections of Life”. He eagerly anticipates his two (2) upcoming; parent, friendly, self-help publications; “Mothers and Their S’Men An Introspective Look At Mothers Rearing Their Sons”, and “Sons Views of Their Mothers Through Adult Lenses” both are slated for release in May 2019.<br /><br />Mr. Lars’ latest publication; “Dying On My Feet My Journey Times Two”, was inspired and ordained by God; he shares his life’s struggles and challenges from the age of eight years old through his becoming Acute promyelocytic free. This publication is receiving rave reviews and is said to be extremely inspiring and captivating.<br /><br />His poetry publications (4) the latest being; “Mind Muscle” have been compared to that of two of the great poets of our time; Dr. Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes.<br /><br />Mr. Lars has been blessed to have received many sports and academic awards, however; he is most proud of being presented with the “key” to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in 1993, by former (deceased) Mayor George Dement.<br /><br />Mr. Lars is a well known and prolific author and his latest book "Just an ordinary Joe - George 8:46 - Your denial is your conscience” is set to debut on October 1, 2020.<br /><br />Mr. Melvin Casey Lars’ superpowers are Hope, Motivation, Transformation, and Self-Actualization. <br /><br />Find out more about Mr. Lars and the mission he is on, go to: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/caseylars" rel="noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/caseylars</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Brighter Futures.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero #MelvinLars<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41018588</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2020 09:47:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41018588/powerup_hero_live_interview_melvin_lars_ceo_of_brighter_futures.mp3" length="78836968" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Mr. Melvin Casey Lars on being our PowerUp Hero of Brighter Futures.

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Mr. Melvin Casey Lars is the founder and CEO of Brighter Futures, Inc, an academic consulting company that hosts summits and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Mr. Melvin Casey Lars on being our PowerUp Hero of Brighter Futures.<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Mr. Melvin Casey Lars is the founder and CEO of Brighter Futures, Inc, an academic consulting company that hosts summits and empowerment events for teens, parents, men, and athletes. <br /><br />Mr. Lars is a native of Bossier City/Shreveport, Louisiana and he received several undergraduate and graduate academic degrees from various universities covering the states of Louisiana, California, Texas, Michigan, and Ohio. He is a twenty-eight (28) year leukemia cancer survivor and was given a zero (0%) percent chance to survive in November of 1990. He is also a retired High School principal where he served as an administrator for twenty-seven (27) years. He is an academician with an educational publication titled “Dare To Be Positive.”<br /><br />Mr. Lars is also the host of “The Nobody Asked Me Guy Radio Show”, which specifically addresses a multiplicity of topics including but not limited to education, parenting, life lessons, sports, surviving the impossible as well as trending and historical stories of global interest.<br /><br />Mr. Lars is a certified Violence Prevention and Intervention Specialist, receiving his certification and training through the prestigious Harvard University, with Dr. Renee Prothro-Stith. Mr. Lars is a former free-agent with the Houston Oilers, and Oakland Raiders, former Defensive line coach for the Shreveport Pelicans, as well as numerous head and assistant coaching positions from Louisiana to California.<br /><br />He is most proud of his instructional tenure at the infamous George Washington Preparatory High School in South Central Los Angeles; with famed, nationally renowned Principal; Dr. George J. McKenna, III of the “George (Movie) McKenna Story”, Portrayed by the renowned, prolific actor; Denzel Washington. During his tenure at Washington Preparatory; Lars served as a head football coach/athletic director and administrative assistant to Dr. McKenna.<br /><br />He has several poetic publications registered in the National Library of Poetry and has four published books of poetry; “Painted Images”, “Mind Muscle I&II” and “Reflections of Life”. He eagerly anticipates his two (2) upcoming; parent, friendly, self-help publications; “Mothers and Their S’Men An Introspective Look At Mothers Rearing Their Sons”, and “Sons Views of Their Mothers Through Adult Lenses” both are slated for release in May 2019.<br /><br />Mr. Lars’ latest publication; “Dying On My Feet My Journey Times Two”, was inspired and ordained by God; he shares his life’s struggles and challenges from the age of eight years old through his becoming Acute promyelocytic free. This publication is receiving rave reviews and is said to be extremely inspiring and captivating.<br /><br />His poetry publications (4) the latest being; “Mind Muscle” have been compared to that of two of the great poets of our time; Dr. Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes.<br /><br />Mr. Lars has been blessed to have received many sports and academic awards, however; he is most proud of being presented with the “key” to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, in 1993, by former (deceased) Mayor George Dement.<br /><br />Mr. Lars is a well known and prolific author and his latest book "Just an ordinary Joe - George 8:46 - Your denial is your conscience” is set to debut on October 1, 2020.<br /><br />Mr. Melvin Casey Lars’ superpowers are Hope, Motivation, Transformation, and Self-Actualization. <br /><br />Find out more about Mr. Lars and the mission he is on, go to: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/caseylars" rel="noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/caseylars</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Brighter Futures.<br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4928</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2e35ea29e079f841228acb95ef6ed78e.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Caroline Ndwaru: PowerUp Hero of Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy #13</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/carolinendwaruaudiopowerupheroshow</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Caroline Ndwaru on being our PowerUp Hero of Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Caroline Ndwaru is a daughter, sister, friend, and educator. Her superpowers are patience, communication, and resilience with a side of humor.<br /><br />Find out more about Caroline and the mission she is on here:  <a href="https://linktr.ee/carolinendwaru" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/carolinendwaru</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy.<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero #CarolineNdwaru<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40877475</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:31:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40877475/carolinendwaruaudiopowerupheroshow.mp3" length="96123923" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Caroline Ndwaru on being our PowerUp Hero of Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy

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Caroline Ndwaru is a daughter, sister, friend, and educator. Her superpowers are patience,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Caroline Ndwaru on being our PowerUp Hero of Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy<br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />Caroline Ndwaru is a daughter, sister, friend, and educator. Her superpowers are patience, communication, and resilience with a side of humor.<br /><br />Find out more about Caroline and the mission she is on here:  <a href="https://linktr.ee/carolinendwaru" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/carolinendwaru</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy.<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero #CarolineNdwaru<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6008</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67a3b89ea4749e6072f8da87c576d517.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Monicah Kariuki: PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices #12</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/monicah-kariuki-powerup-hero-ekho-fm</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Monicah Kariuki on being our PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices<br />Name: Monicah Kariuki<br />Superpower: Honesty, Humility, and Creativity<br /><br />Monicah Kariuki is the Chief Executive Officer of Ekho FM, a popular diaspora radio station that has you in mind, breaking the distance barrier to connection. She is also the founder of Standing In The Gap, a non-profit organization advocating against domestic violence by creating awareness and encouraging people to share their voice. Monicah believes that we can save lives by sensitizing our community to tough topics. She says that “love doesn’t have to hurt and we need to educate and empower.” Through various platforms, Monicah enjoys engaging in so-called ‘uncomfortable’ discussions, where she can educate and empower the community to be stronger.<br /><br />Connect and find out more about Monicah and the mission she is on here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/monicah.kariuki.ekhofm" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/monicah.kariuki.ekhofm</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40788138</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 01:57:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40788138/monica_powerup_hero.mp3" length="140396668" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Monicah Kariuki on being our PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices #PowerUp 

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PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices
Name: Monicah Kariuki
Superpower: Honesty, Humility, and Creativity

Monicah Kariuki is the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Monicah Kariuki on being our PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices<br />Name: Monicah Kariuki<br />Superpower: Honesty, Humility, and Creativity<br /><br />Monicah Kariuki is the Chief Executive Officer of Ekho FM, a popular diaspora radio station that has you in mind, breaking the distance barrier to connection. She is also the founder of Standing In The Gap, a non-profit organization advocating against domestic violence by creating awareness and encouraging people to share their voice. Monicah believes that we can save lives by sensitizing our community to tough topics. She says that “love doesn’t have to hurt and we need to educate and empower.” Through various platforms, Monicah enjoys engaging in so-called ‘uncomfortable’ discussions, where she can educate and empower the community to be stronger.<br /><br />Connect and find out more about Monicah and the mission she is on here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/monicah.kariuki.ekhofm" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/monicah.kariuki.ekhofm</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Silent Voices<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3510</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/181679b3dd7844ce0b380196be37d88e.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Jonathan Edward Swindle: PowerUp Hero of Safety #11</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-jonathan-edw</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Jonathan Edward Swindle on being our PowerUp Hero of Safety #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Safety<br />Name: Jonathan Edward Swindle<br />Superpower: Empathy<br /><br />Jonathan Edward Swindle is the founder and owner of Waveland Property Group in Chicago.  Over the past 15 years, Waveland has grown to be a leader in the management of medical and financial office environments.  The strength of Waveland has been in the team that has been assembled.  Namely, motivated problem-solvers who are concerned with tenant and patient satisfaction and safety.  Jonathan and a group of experts from varied fields recently launched Confirmed Life Safety to specifically address the issue of safety in the workplace.  In the age of COVID, a new strata of concern and responsibility had been added to the many other duties of a well-run property.  Confirmed Life Safety is setting a standard to verify the professional practices of a property.<br /><br />Find out more about Jonathan here: <a href="http://www.confirmedlifesafety.com" rel="noopener">www.confirmedlifesafety.com</a><br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Safety<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40721494</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2020 22:04:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40721494/powerup_hero_live_interview_jonathan_edward_swindle_president_of_confirmed_life_safety.mp3" length="57371420" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Jonathan Edward Swindle on being our PowerUp Hero of Safety #PowerUp 

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PowerUp Hero of Safety
Name: Jonathan Edward Swindle
Superpower: Empathy

Jonathan Edward Swindle is the founder and owner...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Jonathan Edward Swindle on being our PowerUp Hero of Safety #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Safety<br />Name: Jonathan Edward Swindle<br />Superpower: Empathy<br /><br />Jonathan Edward Swindle is the founder and owner of Waveland Property Group in Chicago.  Over the past 15 years, Waveland has grown to be a leader in the management of medical and financial office environments.  The strength of Waveland has been in the team that has been assembled.  Namely, motivated problem-solvers who are concerned with tenant and patient satisfaction and safety.  Jonathan and a group of experts from varied fields recently launched Confirmed Life Safety to specifically address the issue of safety in the workplace.  In the age of COVID, a new strata of concern and responsibility had been added to the many other duties of a well-run property.  Confirmed Life Safety is setting a standard to verify the professional practices of a property.<br /><br />Find out more about Jonathan here: <a href="http://www.confirmedlifesafety.com" rel="noopener">www.confirmedlifesafety.com</a><br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Safety<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3586</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f6d41b83e3801be12ebe591b02997aa5.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>SPEECH: Life Beyond the Island: PowerUp Your Life for College Students and Recent Grads</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-beyond-the-island-interview</link><description><![CDATA[Watch the full show at <a href="https://youtu.be/e4e93omHEnA?t=547" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/e4e93omHEnA?t=547</a><br /><br />Let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. When you graduate, you are going to join over two million grads who are entering the workforce and every single one—like you – are looking to launch a meaningful career.  Kenyan born Islander Alumni and multi-award-winning Apprentice contestant, Liza Wisner is going to fire you up and help understand how to move fast to get ahead in your career. Liza will share with you the following tips and ideas:<br /><br />1. Evaluate how you see time - Become a time traveler!<br />2. Create a career and life plan - Enjoy life on autopilot!<br />3. Use the PowerUp method to build a life plan to reach your goals - Live your best life!<br /><br />You will also have an opportunity to download a PDF of her workbook that has hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.<br /><br />Presenter: Liza Wisner, Founder of PowerUp.org<br />Liza Wisner is an award-winning television and radio personality serving her community as a talent development expert and the curator of change agent training, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on-demand content. Liza has more than a decade of experience in the human capital optimization space working with organizations around the world to help them actualize their potential so they can create jobs and support programs that make communities stronger. Professionally trained in computer science and educational technology, Liza has built an incredible career and has turned her love of automation into a fulfilling life, strategizing, and managing future skilling and automation initiatives. Liza is also the founder of social organizations, including the non-profit, ‘PowerUp.org’ whose mission is to bridge the digital divide and eliminate "Technology Poverty." For more information about Liza, visit her website: <a href="http://www.lizawisner.com" rel="noopener">www.lizawisner.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40690140</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:52:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40690140/powerup_hero_beyond_the_island_interview_august_2020.mp3" length="84510301" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Watch the full show at https://youtu.be/e4e93omHEnA?t=547

Let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. When you graduate, you are going to join over two million grads who are entering the workforce...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Watch the full show at <a href="https://youtu.be/e4e93omHEnA?t=547" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/e4e93omHEnA?t=547</a><br /><br />Let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. When you graduate, you are going to join over two million grads who are entering the workforce and every single one—like you – are looking to launch a meaningful career.  Kenyan born Islander Alumni and multi-award-winning Apprentice contestant, Liza Wisner is going to fire you up and help understand how to move fast to get ahead in your career. Liza will share with you the following tips and ideas:<br /><br />1. Evaluate how you see time - Become a time traveler!<br />2. Create a career and life plan - Enjoy life on autopilot!<br />3. Use the PowerUp method to build a life plan to reach your goals - Live your best life!<br /><br />You will also have an opportunity to download a PDF of her workbook that has hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.<br /><br />Presenter: Liza Wisner, Founder of PowerUp.org<br />Liza Wisner is an award-winning television and radio personality serving her community as a talent development expert and the curator of change agent training, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on-demand content. Liza has more than a decade of experience in the human capital optimization space working with organizations around the world to help them actualize their potential so they can create jobs and support programs that make communities stronger. Professionally trained in computer science and educational technology, Liza has built an incredible career and has turned her love of automation into a fulfilling life, strategizing, and managing future skilling and automation initiatives. Liza is also the founder of social organizations, including the non-profit, ‘PowerUp.org’ whose mission is to bridge the digital divide and eliminate "Technology Poverty." For more information about Liza, visit her website: <a href="http://www.lizawisner.com" rel="noopener">www.lizawisner.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2113</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab0793638111bd7e56a546afb31eb9f6.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Andrea Johnson: PowerUp Hero of Math: #10</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/andrea-cmathiseasy</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Andrea Johnson on being our PowerUp Hero of Math #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Math<br />Name: Andrea Johnson<br />Superpower: Hope<br /><br />Andrea Johnson is an LA girl that moved to Louisiana. She is a self proclaimed country girl who enjoys the great outdoors and beautiful tall trees and an Engineer and Technician. <br /><br />She has a bachelors of Science in Engineering and was hired as a Mud Engineer. She has worked in South Louisiana, West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, South Texas and in the Gulf of Mexico. She is also a school teacher and the co-founder of C MATH is EASY. Through her work she is able to express my gift freely. <br /><br />When asked why she enjoys teaching Mathematics so much, Andrea said, “I know my best work is when I help a child or an adult understand the basic foundations of math. And then enjoying mathematics for the first time. What we do is life changing. Because of us, we can help people make choices in their life. They can get a better job. A child can be successful in school and prevent someone from the possibility of dropping out. Because of a stronger foundation in math, they can become their dream.” <br /><br />Andrea Johnson is our PowerUp Hero of Math because of her dedication to improving math education. She is someone who uses creativity in teaching and coaching. She is our Math Hero! <br /><br />Find out more about Andrea Johnson at <a href="http://www.cmathiseasy.com" rel="noopener">www.cmathiseasy.com</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Math!<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40577531</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2020 13:26:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40577531/andrea_cmathiseasy.mp3" length="92635427" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Andrea Johnson on being our PowerUp Hero of Math #PowerUp &#13;
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PowerUp Hero of Math&#13;
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Andrea Johnson is an LA girl that moved to Louisiana. She is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Andrea Johnson on being our PowerUp Hero of Math #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Math<br />Name: Andrea Johnson<br />Superpower: Hope<br /><br />Andrea Johnson is an LA girl that moved to Louisiana. She is a self proclaimed country girl who enjoys the great outdoors and beautiful tall trees and an Engineer and Technician. <br /><br />She has a bachelors of Science in Engineering and was hired as a Mud Engineer. She has worked in South Louisiana, West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, South Texas and in the Gulf of Mexico. She is also a school teacher and the co-founder of C MATH is EASY. Through her work she is able to express my gift freely. <br /><br />When asked why she enjoys teaching Mathematics so much, Andrea said, “I know my best work is when I help a child or an adult understand the basic foundations of math. And then enjoying mathematics for the first time. What we do is life changing. Because of us, we can help people make choices in their life. They can get a better job. A child can be successful in school and prevent someone from the possibility of dropping out. Because of a stronger foundation in math, they can become their dream.” <br /><br />Andrea Johnson is our PowerUp Hero of Math because of her dedication to improving math education. She is someone who uses creativity in teaching and coaching. She is our Math Hero! <br /><br />Find out more about Andrea Johnson at <a href="http://www.cmathiseasy.com" rel="noopener">www.cmathiseasy.com</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Math!<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2316</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ca8ed0eb3e85291fd606acd4d517f2b.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Selina Lopez Hinojosa: PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness: #9</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-selina-hinoj</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Selina Lopez Hinojosa on being our PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness<br />Name: Selina Lopez Hinojosa<br />Superpower: Courage<br /><br />Selina Hinojosa is a Master Trainer and owner of LIFT by Selina. She has over 20 years of experience as a fitness professional. She is in the process of attaining a Medical Exercise Specialist Certification. <br /><br />LIFT By Selina's primary goal is to carry out the services of medical exercise greatly needed in our community. When asked why she does what she does she said, ”It is my hope to help our community alleviate the burden of health conditions, bridging the gap between healthcare and fitness, through exercise.”<br /><br />Find out more about Selina Lopez Hinojosa at <a href="http://liftbyselina.com" rel="noopener">http://liftbyselina.com</a><br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40572098</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:03:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40572098/powerup_hero_live_interview_selina_hinojosa_founder_of_liftbyselina.mp3" length="65979289" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Selina Lopez Hinojosa on being our PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness #PowerUp 

LISTEN ONLINE: www.poweruphero.org 

PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness
Name: Selina Lopez Hinojosa
Superpower: Courage

Selina Hinojosa is a Master...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Selina Lopez Hinojosa on being our PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness<br />Name: Selina Lopez Hinojosa<br />Superpower: Courage<br /><br />Selina Hinojosa is a Master Trainer and owner of LIFT by Selina. She has over 20 years of experience as a fitness professional. She is in the process of attaining a Medical Exercise Specialist Certification. <br /><br />LIFT By Selina's primary goal is to carry out the services of medical exercise greatly needed in our community. When asked why she does what she does she said, ”It is my hope to help our community alleviate the burden of health conditions, bridging the gap between healthcare and fitness, through exercise.”<br /><br />Find out more about Selina Lopez Hinojosa at <a href="http://liftbyselina.com" rel="noopener">http://liftbyselina.com</a><br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Health and Fitness<br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4124</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85cd09eb5061ab86ce662511b09dcdaf.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Dr. Nancy Vera: PowerUp Hero of Education: #8</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/drveraherointerviewaudio</link><description><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Vera on being our PowerUp Hero of Education #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Education<br />Name: Dr. Nancy Vera<br />Superpower: Her Voice<br /><br />Dr. Nancy Vera had traveled throughout the nation for almost 10 years as an educator representative before finding her way back to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she dreams of one day establishing a peace and social justice center. <br /><br />“I visited cities in Texas and almost every state in the country, and it was an exciting experience,” said Vera. “But I got tired of flying in airplanes and decided I could make a difference in a child’s life right here in my hometown.”<br /><br />Vera, who received her degrees from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, including her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, has helped many children in the city. Together, Vera and Gloria Hicks identified student needs and raised more than $60,000 for equipment, T-shirts, reading and math software, and motivational banners for Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi. Vera later spearheaded the effort to name Gloria Hicks Elementary School after the philanthropist. As President of the Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers, she has led efforts to provide resources for teachers, 75,000 free books to area children and thousands of dollars for student supplies.<br /><br />Vera, who taught English Language Arts at Carroll High School, specializes in working with at-risk students who are in danger of dropping out and live in poverty. Throughout her teaching career, Vera has created many programs to assist her students in achieving academic success, such as the Cocoa Café, where students took part in study sessions and were provided with refreshments.<br /><br />“I live a lifestyle that is about lifting people up,” said Vera. “I focus on helping the disenfranchised and the marginalized, and I work to promote social justice and peace.”<br /><br />Vera was President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council No. 4444 and, most recently,  founded the LULAC Para Todos chapter in 2019. She pioneered “Operation Right Track” a public campaign to raise awareness about gang violence, drug, and alcohol abuse. Under Vera’s leadership, Operation Right Track accepted a $10,000 donation from the Scripps Howard Foundation to pilot a gang prevention program. Her LULAC Council also hosts a yearly “Celebration of Family” banquet to honor parents for their leadership role in raising their children. She also works for an end to domestic violence.<br /><br />Dr. Vera serves as vice president of the South Texas Human Rights Center and co-chair of the CCPD Training Advisory Committee. She is also a member of the AFT Latin@ Task Force and chair of the Texas AFT Community Engagement Committee.<br /><br />“My motto has always been to use my hardship and suffering in life as reasons to succeed and not as excuses to fail,” said Vera.<br /><br />Find out more about Dr. Nancy Vera at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CorpusChristiAFT" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/CorpusChristiAFT</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40458918</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:05:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40458918/drveraherointerviewaudio.mp3" length="95225311" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>✨Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Vera on being our PowerUp Hero of Education #PowerUp &#13;
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Dr. Nancy Vera had traveled throughout the nation...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[✨Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Vera on being our PowerUp Hero of Education #PowerUp <br /><br />LISTEN ONLINE: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a> <br /><br />PowerUp Hero of Education<br />Name: Dr. Nancy Vera<br />Superpower: Her Voice<br /><br />Dr. Nancy Vera had traveled throughout the nation for almost 10 years as an educator representative before finding her way back to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she dreams of one day establishing a peace and social justice center. <br /><br />“I visited cities in Texas and almost every state in the country, and it was an exciting experience,” said Vera. “But I got tired of flying in airplanes and decided I could make a difference in a child’s life right here in my hometown.”<br /><br />Vera, who received her degrees from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, including her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, has helped many children in the city. Together, Vera and Gloria Hicks identified student needs and raised more than $60,000 for equipment, T-shirts, reading and math software, and motivational banners for Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi. Vera later spearheaded the effort to name Gloria Hicks Elementary School after the philanthropist. As President of the Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers, she has led efforts to provide resources for teachers, 75,000 free books to area children and thousands of dollars for student supplies.<br /><br />Vera, who taught English Language Arts at Carroll High School, specializes in working with at-risk students who are in danger of dropping out and live in poverty. Throughout her teaching career, Vera has created many programs to assist her students in achieving academic success, such as the Cocoa Café, where students took part in study sessions and were provided with refreshments.<br /><br />“I live a lifestyle that is about lifting people up,” said Vera. “I focus on helping the disenfranchised and the marginalized, and I work to promote social justice and peace.”<br /><br />Vera was President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council No. 4444 and, most recently,  founded the LULAC Para Todos chapter in 2019. She pioneered “Operation Right Track” a public campaign to raise awareness about gang violence, drug, and alcohol abuse. Under Vera’s leadership, Operation Right Track accepted a $10,000 donation from the Scripps Howard Foundation to pilot a gang prevention program. Her LULAC Council also hosts a yearly “Celebration of Family” banquet to honor parents for their leadership role in raising their children. She also works for an end to domestic violence.<br /><br />Dr. Vera serves as vice president of the South Texas Human Rights Center and co-chair of the CCPD Training Advisory Committee. She is also a member of the AFT Latin@ Task Force and chair of the Texas AFT Community Engagement Committee.<br /><br />“My motto has always been to use my hardship and suffering in life as reasons to succeed and not as excuses to fail,” said Vera.<br /><br />Find out more about Dr. Nancy Vera at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CorpusChristiAFT" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/CorpusChristiAFT</a> <br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork #Hero<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6bf2057b1377c49078e1893c1e47b301.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Chany Singh: PowerUp Hero of Humanitea: #7</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-chany-singh-</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Humanitea<br />Name: Chany Singh<br />Superpower: Love and Caring<br /><br />Chany Singh is a former professional belly dancer and world traveler who stepped out of the spotlight and into supporting conscious businesses and entrepreneurs to grow themselves and their dreams to make a bigger impact in the world. Now, she's taken her work a step further by opening up her coaching practice to help all individuals cultivate a deeper sense of self-love so that they can bring their own individual impacts to the world as well. She's passionate about empowering people to be their best through her Humanitea Protocol. Find out more about Chany at: <a href="https://www.humaniteacoaching.com" rel="noopener">https://www.humaniteacoaching.com</a><br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40354065</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:50:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40354065/powerup_hero_live_interview_chany_singh_of_humanitea.mp3" length="70637026" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero of Humanitea
Name: Chany Singh
Superpower: Love and Caring

Chany Singh is a former professional belly dancer and world traveler who stepped out of the spotlight and into supporting conscious businesses and entrepreneurs to grow...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Humanitea<br />Name: Chany Singh<br />Superpower: Love and Caring<br /><br />Chany Singh is a former professional belly dancer and world traveler who stepped out of the spotlight and into supporting conscious businesses and entrepreneurs to grow themselves and their dreams to make a bigger impact in the world. Now, she's taken her work a step further by opening up her coaching practice to help all individuals cultivate a deeper sense of self-love so that they can bring their own individual impacts to the world as well. She's passionate about empowering people to be their best through her Humanitea Protocol. Find out more about Chany at: <a href="https://www.humaniteacoaching.com" rel="noopener">https://www.humaniteacoaching.com</a><br /><br />Nominate our next hero here: <a href="http://www.poweruphero.org" rel="noopener">www.poweruphero.org</a><br /><br />PowerUp Your Life.<br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4415</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db0962e355e856b0537af09ba7cff704.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Annie Mucheru Garza: PowerUp Hero of Early Childhood Education: #6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-of-education-annie-mucheru-garza</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Early Childhood Education<br />Name: Annie Mucheru Garza<br />Superpower: Love<br /><br />Annie Mucheru Garza is an award-winning early childhood educator. She has been teaching for over 10 years and has been recognized as the winner of the Corpus Christi Elementary Teacher of the Year Award and nominee for the national award.<br /><br />As a leader in early childhood educational technology, she provides new approaches to motivate students of all learning styles to succeed with the use of technology. <br /><br />From a young age, she was aware of the importance of education, a quality instilled by her parents. Annie was born and raised with five older siblings in Nairobi, Kenya. All of her siblings graduated from various universities, and Mucheru knew that she wanted to do the same. <br /><br />In 2001, she moved to Corpus Christi where she attended Del Mar College and received an Associate Degree in Business Administration before being accepted into the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Business. She discovered her love for teaching while working at PowerUp.org’s Texas Techies summer program focused on technology for children ages three and up. <br /><br />After this experience, she switched majors from business to education and graduated from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Education.<br /><br />Annie’s distinct love of expanding young minds led her to start her own school, Little Texas Techies Academy. Starting her business and finding success in education was confirmation for her that hard work really does pay off, though she truly believes she could not have made it this far without so many important people in her life, such as her mother, brothers, sisters and all fellow amazing teachers that she has had the privilege of working with. To find out more about Annie, go to: <a href="http://littletexastechies.com/" rel="noopener">http://littletexastechies.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40244556</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:56:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40244556/annie.mp3" length="120478823" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero of Early Childhood Education
Name: Annie Mucheru Garza
Superpower: Love

Annie Mucheru Garza is an award-winning early childhood educator. She has been teaching for over 10 years and has been recognized as the winner of the Corpus Christi...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Early Childhood Education<br />Name: Annie Mucheru Garza<br />Superpower: Love<br /><br />Annie Mucheru Garza is an award-winning early childhood educator. She has been teaching for over 10 years and has been recognized as the winner of the Corpus Christi Elementary Teacher of the Year Award and nominee for the national award.<br /><br />As a leader in early childhood educational technology, she provides new approaches to motivate students of all learning styles to succeed with the use of technology. <br /><br />From a young age, she was aware of the importance of education, a quality instilled by her parents. Annie was born and raised with five older siblings in Nairobi, Kenya. All of her siblings graduated from various universities, and Mucheru knew that she wanted to do the same. <br /><br />In 2001, she moved to Corpus Christi where she attended Del Mar College and received an Associate Degree in Business Administration before being accepted into the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Business. She discovered her love for teaching while working at PowerUp.org’s Texas Techies summer program focused on technology for children ages three and up. <br /><br />After this experience, she switched majors from business to education and graduated from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Education.<br /><br />Annie’s distinct love of expanding young minds led her to start her own school, Little Texas Techies Academy. Starting her business and finding success in education was confirmation for her that hard work really does pay off, though she truly believes she could not have made it this far without so many important people in her life, such as her mother, brothers, sisters and all fellow amazing teachers that she has had the privilege of working with. To find out more about Annie, go to: <a href="http://littletexastechies.com/" rel="noopener">http://littletexastechies.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3012</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31d9cb9ce1b85fe9a2ae4fe7b2f3c389.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Zoraida Basaldu: PowerUp Hero of Empowered Fem: #5</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/powerup-hero-live-interview-zoraida-basa</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Empowered Fem<br />Name: Zoraida Basaldu<br /><br />Zoraida is a passionate communicator and self-esteem enthusiast who is making a positive impact in the lives of girls, young women, and the people who care about them.<br /><br />Entrepreneur & Community Advocate<br />Zoraida is the founder of Empowered Fem, which is an energy movement designed to catalyze you into your best life.  She is dedicated to providing self-esteem enhancing workshops for women that uplift, educate, and motivate!  To expand the scope and mission of Empowered Fem, Zoraida launched a non-profit branch of the organization in 2019, to include teen empowerment and outreach.  The teen program empowers young ladies to build the skills and self-assurance needed to be successful.<br /><br />Guiding Life Skills & Mentoring for Women<br />Being a women leader in today’s world is tough and Zoraida gets it.  Having grown up in Mexico in a single-parent household.  Zoraida knows firsthand the obstacles and challenges that one can face.  Now passionate about the life-changing results she experienced in her own life, Zoraida is on a mission to impart confidence, coping skills, and positive social skills to women everywhere.  She coaches girls and young women to gain confidence, character, and class by helping them to learn how to truly love themselves, understand healthy decision making, appreciate inner beauty, and so much more.<br /><br />Inspirational Speaker<br />Zoraida is a sought after recognized speaker who has delivered hundreds of presentations to girls and young women throughout the US.  She brings a whole lot of girl power (and is known to also sprinkle glitter) wherever she goes!  Her educational, interactive, and down-to-earth approach captivates the hearts of her audience while motivating them with self-love and positivity.<br /><br />Lifetime Learner<br />Zoraida received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University – Kingsville.  She put herself through school by using financial aid, school loans, and working.  She did not let her circumstances dictate her future.  She used her drive and determination to achieve her goal to be the first in her family to graduate college.  Today, she is a successful engineer at a local refinery where she serves as a Process Engineer.  She is an engineer in lipstick!<br /><br />Regular Girl<br />When not coaching, speaking, or planning events for Empowered Fem, Zoraida loves spending quality time with her family.  She is the mother of three beautiful children.  She also enjoys volunteering, seeing friends, biking, and traveling.  She is OBSESSED with the color pink.  She sings and dances while she drives.  She is crazy about Beyonce–hence her hashtag #ZEYONCE– and, like many girls, she believes glitter makes everything better!<br /><br />For more information about Zoraida, visit: <a href="https://empoweredfem.org" rel="noopener">https://empoweredfem.org</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowered Fem!!<br /><br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen #ZoraidaBasaldu<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org/hero" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org/hero</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40241925</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:57:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40241925/powerup_hero_live_interview_zoraida_basaldu_empowered_fem.mp3" length="77591031" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero of Empowered Fem
Name: Zoraida Basaldu

Zoraida is a passionate communicator and self-esteem enthusiast who is making a positive impact in the lives of girls, young women, and the people who care about them.

Entrepreneur &amp; Community...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Empowered Fem<br />Name: Zoraida Basaldu<br /><br />Zoraida is a passionate communicator and self-esteem enthusiast who is making a positive impact in the lives of girls, young women, and the people who care about them.<br /><br />Entrepreneur & Community Advocate<br />Zoraida is the founder of Empowered Fem, which is an energy movement designed to catalyze you into your best life.  She is dedicated to providing self-esteem enhancing workshops for women that uplift, educate, and motivate!  To expand the scope and mission of Empowered Fem, Zoraida launched a non-profit branch of the organization in 2019, to include teen empowerment and outreach.  The teen program empowers young ladies to build the skills and self-assurance needed to be successful.<br /><br />Guiding Life Skills & Mentoring for Women<br />Being a women leader in today’s world is tough and Zoraida gets it.  Having grown up in Mexico in a single-parent household.  Zoraida knows firsthand the obstacles and challenges that one can face.  Now passionate about the life-changing results she experienced in her own life, Zoraida is on a mission to impart confidence, coping skills, and positive social skills to women everywhere.  She coaches girls and young women to gain confidence, character, and class by helping them to learn how to truly love themselves, understand healthy decision making, appreciate inner beauty, and so much more.<br /><br />Inspirational Speaker<br />Zoraida is a sought after recognized speaker who has delivered hundreds of presentations to girls and young women throughout the US.  She brings a whole lot of girl power (and is known to also sprinkle glitter) wherever she goes!  Her educational, interactive, and down-to-earth approach captivates the hearts of her audience while motivating them with self-love and positivity.<br /><br />Lifetime Learner<br />Zoraida received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University – Kingsville.  She put herself through school by using financial aid, school loans, and working.  She did not let her circumstances dictate her future.  She used her drive and determination to achieve her goal to be the first in her family to graduate college.  Today, she is a successful engineer at a local refinery where she serves as a Process Engineer.  She is an engineer in lipstick!<br /><br />Regular Girl<br />When not coaching, speaking, or planning events for Empowered Fem, Zoraida loves spending quality time with her family.  She is the mother of three beautiful children.  She also enjoys volunteering, seeing friends, biking, and traveling.  She is OBSESSED with the color pink.  She sings and dances while she drives.  She is crazy about Beyonce–hence her hashtag #ZEYONCE– and, like many girls, she believes glitter makes everything better!<br /><br />For more information about Zoraida, visit: <a href="https://empoweredfem.org" rel="noopener">https://empoweredfem.org</a> <br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowered Fem!!<br /><br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen #ZoraidaBasaldu<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org/hero" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org/hero</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4850</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6fc0b1b3d10869a18b13472b5097dee1.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Sadia Nuhu: PowerUp Hero of Mental Health: #4</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/sadia</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Mental Health<br />Name: Sadia Nuhu<br />Superpower: Compassion<br /><br />Alimatu Sadia Nuhu is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a native of Ghana and has a passion for spreading cultural awareness through dance to promote peace and respect within the community. Her goal is to promote African culture within our community so people can have appreciation, education, and information of the African people. Sadia’s focus to promote cultural awareness through education, entertainment, and friendship extends all over the world. She has worked with Offices of International Education, been interviewed by the OWN Network, is a TEDx talker, and has been President of the African Students Organization.  For more information about Sadia, visit: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sadia-nuhu-houston-tx/740612" rel="noopener">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sadia-nuhu-houston-tx/740612</a><br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Compassion!<br /><br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen #SadiaNuhu <br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39849078</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:27:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39849078/sadia.mp3" length="98887052" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero of Mental Health
Name: Sadia Nuhu
Superpower: Compassion

Alimatu Sadia Nuhu is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a native of Ghana and has a passion for spreading cultural awareness through dance to promote peace and respect...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Mental Health<br />Name: Sadia Nuhu<br />Superpower: Compassion<br /><br />Alimatu Sadia Nuhu is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a native of Ghana and has a passion for spreading cultural awareness through dance to promote peace and respect within the community. Her goal is to promote African culture within our community so people can have appreciation, education, and information of the African people. Sadia’s focus to promote cultural awareness through education, entertainment, and friendship extends all over the world. She has worked with Offices of International Education, been interviewed by the OWN Network, is a TEDx talker, and has been President of the African Students Organization.  For more information about Sadia, visit: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sadia-nuhu-houston-tx/740612" rel="noopener">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sadia-nuhu-houston-tx/740612</a><br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Compassion!<br /><br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen #SadiaNuhu <br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork<br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org" rel="noopener">www.powerup.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2473</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e793a6ddebd4b06ad4c50a0dbc7a0905.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Denis Wisner: PowerUp Hero of Learning: #3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/denis-wisner-powerup-hero-july-2020</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Learning<br />Name: Denis Wisner<br />Superpower: Never-Ending Desire to Learn<br /><a href="http://hero.powerup.org/denis" rel="noopener">http://hero.powerup.org/denis</a> <br /><br />Denis Wisner began his journey in Brooklyn, New York, then spent most of his adolescent years in Southern California, and currently lives in Corpus Christi, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership.  He taught high school social studies for 13 years at Moody High School and Collegiate High School. He currently works with Corpus Christi Independent School District as an Instructional Technology Specialist where he supports the district's educators in integrating technology in the classroom for increased engagement to ensure students are “future-ready”. He has been married for 16 years and has 3 boys. He is a certified health and life coach and carries the title of Distinguished Toastmaster.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Learning!<br /><br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38307301</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:19:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/38307301/denis_wisner_powerup_hero_july_2020.mp3" length="141650546" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero of Learning
Name: Denis Wisner
Superpower: Never-Ending Desire to Learn
http://hero.powerup.org/denis 

Denis Wisner began his journey in Brooklyn, New York, then spent most of his adolescent years in Southern California, and currently...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Learning<br />Name: Denis Wisner<br />Superpower: Never-Ending Desire to Learn<br /><a href="http://hero.powerup.org/denis" rel="noopener">http://hero.powerup.org/denis</a> <br /><br />Denis Wisner began his journey in Brooklyn, New York, then spent most of his adolescent years in Southern California, and currently lives in Corpus Christi, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership.  He taught high school social studies for 13 years at Moody High School and Collegiate High School. He currently works with Corpus Christi Independent School District as an Instructional Technology Specialist where he supports the district's educators in integrating technology in the classroom for increased engagement to ensure students are “future-ready”. He has been married for 16 years and has 3 boys. He is a certified health and life coach and carries the title of Distinguished Toastmaster.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Learning!<br /><br />#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen<br />#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork<br />#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum<br />#TimeToWork]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3542</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/38e41b17122eef6f61e64be7d4144542.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>INTERVIEW: Suraida Nanez-James: PowerUp Hero of Science Education: #2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/suraida-nanez-james-powerup-hero</link><description><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Science Education<br />Name: Suraida Nanez-James<br />SuperPower: Creativity<br /><br />Suraida Nañez-James is the President and Founder of Gulf Reach, LLC., a company focused on her expertise and passions for Science, Health, and Education.<br /><br />She offers consulting services for K-12 and community science education programming and development, as well as a free Teen Science Café program for middle and high school students.<br /><br />Her passion for the ocean, environmental education, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. Her work has taken her to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to explore the world’s largest single volcano and Tamu Massif, sailing on the Schmidt Ocean Institute research vessel for 36 days with other scientists. Nañez-James was tasked with communicating the mysteries of the ocean to more than 4,000 students and educators from around the world.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Science Education!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GulfReach" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/GulfReach</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35653039</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/35653039/suraida_nanez_james_powerup_hero.mp3" length="111071607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>PowerUp Hero of Science Education
Name: Suraida Nanez-James
SuperPower: Creativity

Suraida Nañez-James is the President and Founder of Gulf Reach, LLC., a company focused on her expertise and passions for Science, Health, and Education.

She offers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[PowerUp Hero of Science Education<br />Name: Suraida Nanez-James<br />SuperPower: Creativity<br /><br />Suraida Nañez-James is the President and Founder of Gulf Reach, LLC., a company focused on her expertise and passions for Science, Health, and Education.<br /><br />She offers consulting services for K-12 and community science education programming and development, as well as a free Teen Science Café program for middle and high school students.<br /><br />Her passion for the ocean, environmental education, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. Her work has taken her to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to explore the world’s largest single volcano and Tamu Massif, sailing on the Schmidt Ocean Institute research vessel for 36 days with other scientists. Nañez-James was tasked with communicating the mysteries of the ocean to more than 4,000 students and educators from around the world.<br /><br />Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Science Education!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GulfReach" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/GulfReach</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2777</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/09a9da0acced295c3ceea53b0ad9d60b.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Welcome to #PowerUpHero, By Liza Wisner: A Show About Your Heroic Journey: #1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/welcometopoweruphero</link><description><![CDATA[Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.<br /><br />But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. Find hundreds of #PowerUp life hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.<br /><br />This show is also about celebrating our most amazing heroes. Through this show, we hope to help you become the best version of yourself that you can be. <br /><br />To nominate anyone to be a PowerUp Hero or tell us your story, please go to: <br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org/hero" rel="noopener">http://www.powerup.org/hero</a><br /><br />#PowerUpHero #BeTheChange #LiveYourBestLife #NextGen #PowerUpWork]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33730089</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2020 01:10:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/33730089/powerup_hero_introduction_mix.mp3" length="5070464" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.

But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.<br /><br />But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. Find hundreds of #PowerUp life hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.<br /><br />This show is also about celebrating our most amazing heroes. Through this show, we hope to help you become the best version of yourself that you can be. <br /><br />To nominate anyone to be a PowerUp Hero or tell us your story, please go to: <br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org/hero" rel="noopener">http://www.powerup.org/hero</a><br /><br />#PowerUpHero #BeTheChange #LiveYourBestLife #NextGen #PowerUpWork]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>317</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab0793638111bd7e56a546afb31eb9f6.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Season 3: #PowerUpHero Coming Soon - The Beach 96.5 Promo</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/promobeach965</link><description><![CDATA[Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family, and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.<br /><br />But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. Find hundreds of #PowerUp life hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.<br /><br />This show is also about celebrating our most amazing heroes. Through this show, we hope to help you become the best version of yourself that you can be. <br /><br />To nominate anyone to be a PowerUp Hero or tell us your story, please go to: <br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org/hero" rel="noopener">http://www.powerup.org/hero</a><br /><br />#PowerUpHero #BeTheChange #LiveYourBestLife #NextGen #PowerUpWork]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33041663</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:25:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/33041663/promo_to_load.mp3" length="716799" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family, and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.

But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being a PowerUp Hero is about living your best life and being an agent of change - for yourself, your family, and for your community. It is about being the hero in your own story.<br /><br />But let’s face it, living your best life, and juggling a busy workload can be close to impossible. Find hundreds of #PowerUp life hacks and systems that will teach you how to automate your life and be time-smart so instead of spending your time you are using it to actualize your potential.<br /><br />This show is also about celebrating our most amazing heroes. Through this show, we hope to help you become the best version of yourself that you can be. <br /><br />To nominate anyone to be a PowerUp Hero or tell us your story, please go to: <br /><a href="http://www.powerup.org/hero" rel="noopener">http://www.powerup.org/hero</a><br /><br />#PowerUpHero #BeTheChange #LiveYourBestLife #NextGen #PowerUpWork]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f1bfd36d6b5a1bcf91d0d1f86c79c14.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Liza Speaks at the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce - 2019</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/kingsville-speech</link><description><![CDATA[Kingsville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, which will take place on Thursday, March 28, at the Henrietta Memorial Center located at 405 N. Sixth St. <br /><br />This year’s theme is “We’re Here For You,” and will highlight the benefits to local business owners when they are members of the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce. <br /><br />As with last year’s banquet, the event will eschew its traditional solo guest speaker in favor of having three local small business owners give speeches about their successes and how the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce has helped them along the way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18347851</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2019 20:02:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18347851/kingsville_speech.mp3" length="6834885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kingsville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, which will take place on Thursday, March 28, at the Henrietta Memorial Center located at 405 N. Sixth St. 

This year’s theme is “We’re Here For You,” and will highlight the benefits to local business...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kingsville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, which will take place on Thursday, March 28, at the Henrietta Memorial Center located at 405 N. Sixth St. <br /><br />This year’s theme is “We’re Here For You,” and will highlight the benefits to local business owners when they are members of the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce. <br /><br />As with last year’s banquet, the event will eschew its traditional solo guest speaker in favor of having three local small business owners give speeches about their successes and how the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce has helped them along the way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>428</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b6519fbb45172efd07901e86042c422.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alice celebrates Black History Month with Keynote Speaker Liza Wisner</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/liza-wisner-alice-black-history-committe</link><description><![CDATA[Members of the community came together on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Black History Month. The celebration began in 1970 but has its beginning in the 1920s. The Alice celebration focused on celebrating the history of African American people through music, speeches and education exhibits featured throughout the venue.<br /><br />Music was a prominent feature for the day, with many choirs and soloists performing. The AHS choir performed the unofficial Negro National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing. The Texas A&M Jazz Band was on hand to perform, as well as saxophonist Daryl Eason. Dinah Taylor also sang a selection of songs by Whitney Houston.<br /><br />The keynote speaker was Liza Wisner, a Kenyan born American who has attained much success after coming to the states in 1999 on a golf scholarship from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Wisner was also a top three finalist on The Apprentice, the television program formerly helmed by President Donald Trump. Wisner gave an inspiring speech about the power of people and how one person can provide their family with “generational wealth”.<br /><br />“Tomorrow is not promised, all you have is today,” said Wisner. “The time is now, the opportunities are now.”<br /><br />She also encouraged those in attendance to never remain neutral in the face of conflict. Wisner discussed her great grandmother, who had been a Kenyan freedom fighter.<br /><br />“When you remain neutral, you’re actually on the side of the oppressor,” said Wisner.<br /><br />Dinner followed the day’s events.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17206463</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2019 03:03:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17206463/liza_wisner_alice_black_history_committee_celebration_texas.mp3" length="24935285" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Members of the community came together on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Black History Month. The celebration began in 1970 but has its beginning in the 1920s. 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Wisner was also a top three finalist on The Apprentice, the television program formerly helmed by President Donald Trump. Wisner gave an inspiring speech about the power of people and how one person can provide their family with “generational wealth”.<br /><br />“Tomorrow is not promised, all you have is today,” said Wisner. “The time is now, the opportunities are now.”<br /><br />She also encouraged those in attendance to never remain neutral in the face of conflict. Wisner discussed her great grandmother, who had been a Kenyan freedom fighter.<br /><br />“When you remain neutral, you’re actually on the side of the oppressor,” said Wisner.<br /><br />Dinner followed the day’s events.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1559</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>africanamerican,blackhistorymonth,inspirational,kenya,keynote,liza,motivational,mucheru,powerup,speech,talk,wisner</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9b62eeef25d51e53a07119d65380d6f6.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Law Of The Harvest</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/the-law-of-the-harvest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14546454</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2018 23:24:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure 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Time management is about being more productive. Productivity is how much you accomplish – not how busy you are. Here are some ideas on how you can PowerUp your time. To learn more go to <a href="http://powerup.org/time" rel="noopener">http://powerup.org/time</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12254257</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 21:48:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12254257/podcast_1498857711.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Powering up your life is about time management. Time management is about being more productive. Productivity is how much you accomplish – not how busy you are. Here are some ideas on how you can PowerUp your time. To learn more go to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Powering up your life is about time management. Time management is about being more productive. Productivity is how much you accomplish – not how busy you are. Here are some ideas on how you can PowerUp your time. To learn more go to <a href="http://powerup.org/time" rel="noopener">http://powerup.org/time</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1387</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>management,organizationalskills,productivity,time,timemanagement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab0793638111bd7e56a546afb31eb9f6.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are Little Texas Techies Smarter?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/are-little-texas-techies-smarter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12197091</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:09:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12197091/podcast_1498237055.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:duration>592</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>children,education,non-profit,reading,technology</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2e6583f8c0fb271d20908e5234251df1.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Season 2: Interview for The DIY Artist Route &amp; You Episode 6: Liza Wisner By D. 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She shares priceless wisdom and insights into how to make a lasting impact in building your community around your music, business, or project, and tells us the #1 thing you must have to reach your goals."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6695654</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2015 22:14:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6695654/diyartistroutepodcast_ep6_lizawizner.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hosted by Mr. D. Grant Smith: http://dgrantsmith.com/the-diy-artist-route-you-episode-6-liza-wisner/

"This episode we're joined by Liza Wisner, a social entrepreneur and nonprofit business leader out of Corpus Christi, Texas. Liza is a past finalist...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosted by Mr. D. Grant Smith: <a href="http://dgrantsmith.com/the-diy-artist-route-you-episode-6-liza-wisner/" rel="noopener">http://dgrantsmith.com/the-diy-artist-route-you-episode-6-liza-wisner/</a><br /><br />"This episode we're joined by Liza Wisner, a social entrepreneur and nonprofit business leader out of Corpus Christi, Texas. Liza is a past finalist on the hit NBC show The Apprentice, and has used her business experience to launch a nonprofit organization making a tremendous impact in communities. She shares priceless wisdom and insights into how to make a lasting impact in building your community around your music, business, or project, and tells us the #1 thing you must have to reach your goals."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1093</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,donaldtrump,enterpreneurship,social,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab0793638111bd7e56a546afb31eb9f6.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tools from the 'Cloud' for your Business</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/tools-from-the-cloud-for-your-business</link><description><![CDATA[Successful business owners know that more and more business is done on the road. 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Here are some ideas on how to stay productive on the road. <a href="http://lizawisner.com" rel="noopener">http://lizawisner.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>756</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,cloud,entepreneur,small,tools</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/24775f701af45523a5a89831889479fe.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>5 cost-cutting ideas for your business</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/5-cost-cutting-ideas-for-your-business</link><description><![CDATA[Small business owners understand the expression that you have to spend money to make money. 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Liza Wisner interview hosted by Susan Njeri Kariuki, CEO Karisan Media Productions. 

Karisan Media is the leading online African Radio station in Diaspora. Karisan reaches out to over 25,000...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Original Source: <a href="http://www.karisanmedia.com/?p=884" rel="noopener">http://www.karisanmedia.com/?p=884</a><br /><br />Liza Wisner interview hosted by Susan Njeri Kariuki, CEO Karisan Media Productions. <br /><br />Karisan Media is the leading online African Radio station in Diaspora. Karisan reaches out to over 25,000  Africans. Karisan Media has an audience in over 121 countries around the world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5011</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/493e474bc866daee66bddc798e938c28.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Connecting The Dots Using Technology</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/connecting_the_dots_using_technology</link><description><![CDATA[Original Source: <a href="http://tbwconnect.com/connecting-dots-technology-liza-wisner" rel="noopener">http://tbwconnect.com/connecting-dots-technology-liza-wisner</a> <br /><br />Liza Wisner is a golfer, entrepreneur, and total technology junkie. She has an incredible story, from moving to the United States from Kenya on a golf scholarship to being featured on The Apprentice with Donald Trump. On the very first episode of Women. Connected., Liza shares with us how she uses technology to advance both her personal and business life. You’ll learn about her favorite apps and how you can use them to stay organized and communicate effectively.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3421696</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:45:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/3421696/tbwpodcast.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Liza Wisner</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Original Source: http://tbwconnect.com/connecting-dots-technology-liza-wisner 

Liza Wisner is a golfer, entrepreneur, and total technology junkie. She has an incredible story, from moving to the United States from Kenya on a golf scholarship to being...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Original Source: <a href="http://tbwconnect.com/connecting-dots-technology-liza-wisner" rel="noopener">http://tbwconnect.com/connecting-dots-technology-liza-wisner</a> <br /><br />Liza Wisner is a golfer, entrepreneur, and total technology junkie. She has an incredible story, from moving to the United States from Kenya on a golf scholarship to being featured on The Apprentice with Donald Trump. On the very first episode of Women. Connected., Liza shares with us how she uses technology to advance both her personal and business life. 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Find out how you can help your employees offer excellent customer service. <a href="http://lizawisner.com" rel="noopener">http://lizawisner.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>513</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,businesssuccess,customer service,employees,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/172f187403613b28e6f6c0de5f7786a5.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Travel for Business? Maximize Rewards!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/lizawisner/travel_for_business_maximize_rewards</link><description><![CDATA[If you have to travel for business, you may as well take advantage of the perks! 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