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Jubilee Jackson is an up and coming artist in Michigan. In this episode I talk with Jubilee about her rap career and where it is currently taking her. She also shares with us what it was like growing up in a very sheltered environment and how the transition to adulthood and being on her own affected her. The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube Watch & Subscribe On YouTube The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service. Apple Podcast Spotify LinkTree A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! Red Bike Delivery Sponsorship #risingabovemedia #risingabovepodcast #artist #michiganartist #rapper #michiganrap #mucisian #sheltered #puremichigan #lansing

Andy & Margaryta Stevens are locals in the community who talk about what the journey was like bringing Margarta's parents to the United States after the war broke out in Ukraine. In this episode we discuss things from what living abroad is like to the travesties of the Ukraine war. This is a real and raw discussion of what things are like for those who are trapped in a war torn country as well as the struggles of becoming a refugee. The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube Watch & Subscribe on YouTube The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service. Apple Podcast Spotify LinkTree A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! Red Bike Delivery Sponsorship #risingabovemedia #risingabovepodcast #warzone #ukrainewar #refugee #517 #michigan #517living #lansing #russiaukrainewar

Matt Martyn is a co-owner of Ahptic Film & Digital here in Lansing Mi. Matt is Co Director on the documentary "Forgotten: America's Worst School Massacre". Matt talks about what inspired him to do this film and what the process of filming is like. Matt is hoping to have the doc ready for release in a year or two. In the mean time check out the links. The link to the trailer is down below. The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube Watch & Subscribe On YouTube The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service. Apple Podcast Spotify LinkTree A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! Red Bike Delivery Sponsorship Movie Trailer Forgotten: America's Worst School Massacre Facebook Ahptic  

Jamell Dacon is a Trinidad native who came to the United States on a Track scholarship. Jamell is currently working on getting his PHD at Michigan State University. Jamell talks about his experience coming to the United States and what cultural differences there were. One Jamell found was that here in Lansing there really wasn’t a place that you could go and learn or even practice cultural dancing. Thats when he founded Cultural Explosion. The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube YouTube The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service. Apple Podcast Spotify LinkTree A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! Red Bike Delivery Sponsorship Jamell Social Media: Facebook: Cultural Explosion Facebook Facebook: Jamell Facebook #risingabovemedia #risingabovemedia #running #runner #trinidad #comingtoamerica #culturaldances

Had a chance to kick it with the one and only Jeremy Hurt the owner of Red Bike Delivery, also the official sponsor of this show. Jeremy Hurt is a local individual who started a business to help offer an alternative to GrubHub, Door Dash and Uber Eats. What sets him apart from all the corporate industries is that he is offering a green solution to the environment. Jeremy has been a regular on the show for about a year now and came back on to promote some of the things he has going on and to talk about how his bike got stolen and what it took to replace it. Previous Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojX1j24Kbvw&t=19s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CWGjMQ3Xyw&t=170s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T01BAI-3pw&t=5s Check It out! The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service. Apple Podcast Spotify LinkTree A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! Jeremy Hurt Social Media: Facebook: Facebook Red Bike Delivery: Facebook Instagram Website  

Erica Munchbach is a local here in the 517. Erica very vulnerability shares what inspired her to start Jubilee and what direction she intends to take it. Jubilee is a 501C3 that Erica founded in order to help the homeless or underserved community. Erica and the foundation are starting to make waves in our community. Every year Jubilee host an event called "When September Ends". The Purpose of the event is to recognize one family that has overcome homelessness in the last year. Its a way to celebrate them and to inspire them to keep moving. Be sure check out L-Town Jubilee The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service. Apple Podcasts Spotify LinkTree A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! Red Bike Delivery Sponsorship Erica Social Media: Jubilee Facebook When September Ends Info Speed Dating Event #homeless #homelessness #makingadifference #risingabovemedia #risingabovepodcast #lansingmi #517 #rescuemission

Brandy Novicka is someone who suffers from chronic pain. In this episode Brandy talks about what life was like as a child with spinal problems leading into adulthood. Brandy is someone who hasn’t allowed her ailment from stopping her from achieving her goals. In this episode she talks about the lack of help she is getting from our local government here in Michigan as a disabled individual and is raising awareness for all those who are suffering from chronic pain not just here in Michigan but across the Nation. #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube Watch & Subscribe on YouTube The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service. Apple Podcast Spotify LinkTree A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! Red Bike Delivery Sponsorship Brandy Social Media: Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok #chronicpain #chronic #spinabifidawarrior #spine #socialsecurity #usa #michigan #politics

Travis Mandenburg is new to the Mid Michigan area. Travis is a veteran of the US Military who came on to help raise awareness ness for other veterans needs, hardships, and his personal experiences and struggles from being over seas. #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia

Sayward Gohman- Kramer is a scientist in the Lansing Area at Fibertec Environmental Services. Sayward talks about what PFAS is and what kind negative impact it has on our environment and drinking.

David McNielly is a local business owner and financial advisor of Castle Financial Partners. David is also a semi pro football player for the Lansing Lighting. In this episode David shares his past of growing up in an extremely strict Fundamental Baptist school and church. He shares first hand accounts of some horrible child abuse acts that had taken place from the staff of the Christian school he had attended. David goes on to share what events took place for him to want to leave that Environment and what ultimately led him to Michigan and eventually opening his financial firm. #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia

Morgan Ekovich is a local entrepreneur and business owner here in the 517. Morgan is the owner of Get Fit with ME LLC which is an all online training program geared towards woman who feel restricted on time. Morgan talks about what it was like having to adapt to a new way of personal training during Covid. She then realized that she could be much happier if she branched off and started her own thing. Since then Morgan has had a successful business and has built a Community of people looking to change their lives. #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service.  Apple Podcast Spotify LinkTree A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode! Sponsorship Morgan's Links: Facebook Get Fit With Me

Vicky Mennare is a huge mental health advocate. in this episode Vicky explains some of her personal struggles with mental health issues and how she manages them. She also has become a huge supporter of suicide prevention and volunteers with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. With it being Mental Health awareness month I find people sharing stories such as this one very powerful.  #risingabovepodcast #risingabovemedia National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube The audio portion of this episode can now be found on all your personal favorite podcast streaming service. Apple Spotify LinkTree A special thank you to Red Bike Delivery for sponsoring this episode!  Red Bike Delivery   Vicky Social Media: Facebook Instagram Book American Foundation for Suicide Prevention