

Rise to the Challenge Podcast
Alex Burket
Rise to the Challenge is all about bringing ”Real Life Stories, Real Motivation, To Inspire all Generations.” Our guests will share their experiences on how they rise to the challenge and help you conquer yours. Each week, we will bring a new story to the world.
Guests include: Olympians/Athletes, Speakers, Type 1 Diabetics, Survivors, CEOs/Entrepreneurs, TV Personalities, and More.
Come on the journey of our guests while we learn about their Rise to the Challenge.
Please follow and subscribe on all major podcasts. Check out our Instagram: @risetothechallengepodcast or our Facebook: Rise to the Challenge Podcast
Guests include: Olympians/Athletes, Speakers, Type 1 Diabetics, Survivors, CEOs/Entrepreneurs, TV Personalities, and More.
Come on the journey of our guests while we learn about their Rise to the Challenge.
Please follow and subscribe on all major podcasts. Check out our Instagram: @risetothechallengepodcast or our Facebook: Rise to the Challenge Podcast
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Dec 26, 2024 • 48min
Overcoming Financial Hardships and Seizing Opportunities: The Resilient Journey of Jeanne Omlor
In this empowering video, Jeanne Omlor shares her remarkable story of overcoming significant financial challenges while navigating the responsibilities of motherhood as a single parent. She opens up about the resilience that helped her seize business opportunities when everything seemed against her. From facing setbacks to picking herself up and pushing forward, Jeanne’s journey is a testament to the power of determination, hard work, and an unwavering belief in herself. Learn how she transformed obstacles into stepping stones, exceeded expectations, and created her own path to success, all while balancing the demands of motherhood. This video is packed with valuable insights on perseverance, business growth, and the mindset needed to thrive, no matter the hurdles.
Learn more about Jeanne Omlor:
https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor
https://www.facebook.com/jeanneomlor/
The Rise to the Challenge Podcast is your destination for real-life stories and powerful motivations that inspire across all generations. Each episode features guests from diverse backgrounds, sharing their unique journeys of overcoming adversity, reaching their goals, and embracing the challenges that shaped them. We highlight authentic voices, offering a deep dive into the experiences that define their paths because every story has something to teach. Tune in to hear raw and honest accounts that may resonate with your own challenges, provide fresh insights, and ignite your drive to rise above obstacles.
What obstacles are you facing, and how are you stepping up to meet them?
Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @AlexXperience
Follow the Podcast and AlexXperience through the link:
https://linktr.ee/AlexXperience
Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
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Dec 23, 2024 • 55min
Conquering Early Adversity and Ownership Trials: A Health Industry Triumph with Tobias Atkins
Discover the inspiring journey of Tobias Atkins as he shares his incredible story of overcoming adversity from a young age. Tobias opens up about being bullied and how those experiences shaped his resilience. He candidly discusses the challenges of navigating ownership in the health industry while balancing personal struggles, including marriage troubles and the profound lessons learned as a father. This heartfelt interview dives deep into the obstacles he faced, the lessons that fueled his growth, and the determination that led to his success as a leader in his field. Whether you're seeking motivation, insights into entrepreneurship, or inspiration on balancing personal and professional life, Tobias’s story offers powerful takeaways.
Learn more about Tobias:
https://www.thebos.com.au/
www.atkinshealth.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/atkinshealth
https://www.instagram.com/atkins_health
The Rise to the Challenge Podcast is your destination for real-life stories and powerful motivations that inspire across all generations. Each episode features guests from diverse backgrounds, sharing their unique journeys of overcoming adversity, reaching their goals, and embracing the challenges that shaped them. We highlight authentic voices, offering a deep dive into the experiences that define their paths because every story has something to teach. Tune in to hear raw and honest accounts that may resonate with your own challenges, provide fresh insights, and ignite your drive to rise above obstacles.
What obstacles are you facing, and how are you stepping up to meet them?
Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @AlexXperience
Follow the Podcast and AlexXperience through the link:
https://linktr.ee/AlexXperience
Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#TobiasAtkins #OvercomingAdversity #HealthIndustrySuccess #EntrepreneurshipJourney #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #FatherhoodLessons #MarriageChallenges #BullyingSurvivor #Inspiration #LeadershipStories #HealthIndustryLeader #MotivationalStory #TriumphOverChallenges #LifeBalance #successmindset #risetothechallenge #risetothechallengepodcast #alexxperience

Dec 16, 2024 • 34min
From Parkour Heights to Champion with New Skill Success & On Screen Opportunities with Sydney Olson
Join us on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast as we welcome Sydney Olson, a parkour champion and multi-talented athlete. Sydney shares her passion for mastering new skills and the thrill of pushing herself to new heights. From her inspiring journey in parkour to her adventures in TV and film, Sydney opens up about her experience competing on Fox’s Ultimate Tag and her path to discovering new passions every day.
We dive deep into the challenges of navigating the entertainment industry, the resilience it takes to excel, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Don't miss this exciting and insightful conversation with Sydney Olson, only on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Learn more about Sydney Olson:
IG: @sydneyolson1
Podcast: Collecting Scars
The Rise to the Challenge Podcast is your destination for real-life stories and powerful motivations that inspire across all generations. Each episode features guests from diverse backgrounds, sharing their unique journeys of overcoming adversity, reaching their goals, and embracing the challenges that shaped them. We highlight authentic voices, offering a deep dive into the experiences that define their paths because every story has something to teach. Tune in to hear raw and honest accounts that may resonate with your own challenges, provide fresh insights, and ignite your drive to rise above obstacles.
What obstacles are you facing, and how are you stepping up to meet them?
Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @AlexXperience
Follow the Podcast and AlexXperience through the link:
https://linktr.ee/AlexXperience
Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
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Dec 12, 2024 • 42min
Fight Against Addiction: Opening Doors for Change in the Mile High City with Brice Hancock
Brice Hancock joins the Rise to the Challenge Podcast to share his powerful story of battling addiction with raw vulnerability and honesty. He opens up about the impact of his struggles, the journey to recovery, and the process of creating his company as part of his transformation. Brice delves into the path of sobriety, its significance for his family, and the lessons he's learned along the way. His inspiring story of resilience and determination will leave you motivated to face your own challenges. Don't miss this impactful episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast!
Learn more about Brice Hancock:
www.milehighrecoverycenter.com
IG: @bricedoghancock
www.milehighsoberliving.com
The Rise to the Challenge Podcast is your destination for real-life stories and powerful motivations that inspire across all generations. Each episode features guests from diverse backgrounds, sharing their unique journeys of overcoming adversity, reaching their goals, and embracing the challenges that shaped them. We highlight authentic voices, offering a deep dive into the experiences that define their paths because every story has something to teach. Tune in to hear raw and honest accounts that may resonate with your own challenges, provide fresh insights, and ignite your drive to rise above obstacles.
What obstacles are you facing, and how are you stepping up to meet them?
Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @AlexXperience
Follow the Podcast and AlexXperience through the link:
https://linktr.ee/AlexXperience
#BriceHancock #OvercomingAddiction #SobrietyJourney #AddictionRecovery #MileHighCity #RiseToTheChallengePodcast #InspiringStories #FamilySupport #AddictionAwareness #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthMatters #TransformationStory #ResilienceAndRecovery #Entrepreneurship #BattlingAddiction #MotivationAndInspiration #AlexXperience #MindsetTools #personalgrowth #MentalHealthAwareness #FocusAndClarity #GamingAndGrowth #RiseToTheChallengePodcast #CommunityBuilding #InspirationThroughAction

Dec 9, 2024 • 44min
Dancing Through Diabetes, Revolutionizing Fitness as a Warrior with Lacey Cleland
Lacey Cleland joins us on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast to share her empowering journey as a Type 1 Diabetic. Lacey opens up about navigating life with diabetes while passionately pursuing her love for fitness and dance. From ballet to hip hop, she brings music to life, inspiring not only her friends and family but a growing community captivated by her talent and energy. In this episode, Lacey discusses how dance fuels her purpose, the importance of family support, and her mission to uplift others through movement and determination. Don't miss her incredible story on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast!
Learn more about Lacey Cleland:
Instagram: @LaceUpCardioDance
YouTube: Lace Up Fitness
Website: Somble.com/LaceUpFitness
The Rise to the Challenge Podcast is your destination for real-life stories and powerful motivations that inspire across all generations. Each episode features guests from diverse backgrounds, sharing their unique journeys of overcoming adversity, reaching their goals, and embracing the challenges that shaped them. We highlight authentic voices, offering a deep dive into the experiences that define their paths because every story has something to teach. Tune in to hear raw and honest accounts that may resonate with your own challenges, provide fresh insights, and ignite your drive to rise above obstacles.
What obstacles are you facing, and how are you stepping up to meet them?
Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @AlexXperience
Follow the Podcast and AlexXperience through the link:
https://linktr.ee/AlexXperience
#Type1Diabetes #DiabeticDancer #FitnessJourney #DanceInspiration #RiseToTheChallenge #BalletToHipHop #DiabetesAwareness #DanceFitness #InspiringStories #CommunitySupport #PassionForDance #FitnessMotivation #DiabeticLifestyle #OvercomingChallenges #podcastinterview #AlexXperience #MindsetTools #PersonalGrowth #Type1DiabetesSupport #mentalhealthawareness #thrivewitht1d

Dec 2, 2024 • 34min
Facing Personal Trauma and Transforming Lives by Healing Relationship Struggles with Dr. John De Oca
In this episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast, we are joined by Dr. John De Oca, a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with an inspiring story of resilience, growth, and dedication to helping others. John opens up about the trauma he has faced in his personal life and how he found the strength to navigate through his challenges. John takes us on a journey through his career and how his passion for mental health and healing relationships became his mission. From overcoming personal struggles to helping others build stronger connections, his story is one of vulnerability, hope, and transformation. Don’t miss this powerful and inspiring conversation on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast!
Learn more about Dr. John De Oca:
- IG: @dr_johndeoca
- www.therelationshipprescriber.com
The Rise to the Challenge Podcast is your destination for real-life stories and powerful motivations that inspire across all generations. Each episode features guests from diverse backgrounds, sharing their unique journeys of overcoming adversity, reaching their goals, and embracing the challenges that shaped them. We highlight authentic voices, offering a deep dive into the experiences that define their paths because every story has something to teach. Tune in to hear raw and honest accounts that may resonate with your own challenges, provide fresh insights, and ignite your drive to rise above obstacles.
What obstacles are you facing, and how are you stepping up to meet them?
Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @AlexXperience
Follow the Podcast and AlexXperience through the link:
https://linktr.ee/AlexXperience
#MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #OvercomingChallenges #RelationshipSupport #MentalHealthNursePractitioner #PodcastInterview #RiseToTheChallengePodcast #PersonalGrowthJourney #InspirationForChange #HealingThroughTrauma

Nov 25, 2024 • 34min
Overcoming Trauma to Inspiring Mental Health Through Creativity with Caroline Haldeman
Join us on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast as we welcome Caroline Haldeman, who opens up about her powerful journey from childhood trauma to becoming a mental health advocate. Caroline shares how her early experiences impacted her later life, leading to struggles with mental health and suicide attempts. She speaks candidly, aiming to inspire and support others facing similar challenges. Caroline also dives into her passion for creativity, including her love for graphic design, and how she channels this passion into her mental health education platform, Minds Over Matter NC. Tune in for an inspiring conversation as Caroline shares her story, insights, and much more!
Learn more about Caroline Haldeman:
www.carolinehaldeman.com
www.makingmindsmatterpodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/mindsovermatternc
https://www.instagram.com/mindsovermatternc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinehaldeman
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Caroline-Haldeman/author/B0CDJJFNYG
The Rise to the Challenge Podcast is your destination for real-life stories and powerful motivations that inspire across all generations. Each episode features guests from diverse backgrounds, sharing their unique journeys of overcoming adversity, reaching their goals, and embracing the challenges that shaped them. We highlight authentic voices, offering a deep dive into the experiences that define their paths because every story has something to teach. Tune in to hear raw and honest accounts that may resonate with your own challenges, provide fresh insights, and ignite your drive to rise above obstacles.
What obstacles are you facing, and how are you stepping up to meet them?
Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @risetothechallengepodcast
Follow the Podcast and AlexXperience through the link:
https://linktr.ee/AlexXperience
#CarolineHaldeman #RiseToTheChallengePodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaSurvivor #MentalHealthEducator #SuicidePrevention #ChildhoodTrauma #CreativeHealing #GraphicDesign #MindsOverMatterNC #OvercomingAdversity #Inspiration #MentalHealthSupport #HealingThroughCreativity #podcastinterview

Nov 18, 2024 • 47min
Inspiring Path of Overcoming Homelessness & Addiction to Become an Entrepreneur w/ Adam Vibe Gunton
Join us on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast as Adam Vibe Gunton shares his incredible transformation from homelessness and addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Adam's powerful story of recovery highlights his battles and triumphs, inspiring others to find their path to hope and success. Now leading as a nonprofit executive and podcast host, Adam uses his platform to motivate and make a difference in the lives of others. Discover how grit, determination, and passion fueled his journey to overcome obstacles and achieve his goals.
Learn more about Adam Vibe Gunton:
- www.drugrehab.agency
- www.RecoveredOnPurpose.org
- IG: @adamvibegunton
- Facebook: Adam Vibe Gunton
The Rise to the Challenge Podcast is your destination for real-life stories and powerful motivations that inspire across all generations. Each episode features guests from diverse backgrounds, sharing their unique journeys of overcoming adversity, reaching their goals, and embracing the challenges that shaped them. We highlight authentic voices, offering a deep dive into the experiences that define their paths because every story has something to teach. Tune in to hear raw and honest accounts that may resonate with your own challenges, provide fresh insights, and ignite your drive to rise above obstacles.
What obstacles are you facing, and how are you stepping up to meet them?
Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @risetothechallengepodcast
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
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Nov 11, 2024 • 37min
From Addiction to Empowerment- How Sobriety Rebuilt His Family and Purpose with Chase Warburton
In this episode of Rise to the Challenge, Chase Warburton opens up about his long battle with addiction and the profound impact it had on him and his loved ones. Chase shares how he faced overwhelming challenges, ultimately finding strength and growth through sobriety. Now, with stronger relationships and a renewed sense of purpose, he’s building his entrepreneurial path and advocating for mental health. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, healing, and the power of transformation.
Learn more about Chase Warburton:
- www.thewellnesscenter.life/podcast
- www.thewellnesscenter.life
Rise to the Challenge Podcast is dedicated to unveiling Real Life Stories and Genuine Motivations that resonate across All Generations. In every episode, we invite a diverse array of guests, spanning various backgrounds, experiences, and age groups, to share their personal narratives of triumph over adversity, achieving their goals, and embracing the call to rise to the challenge. Our guests bring authenticity to the forefront, delving into the intricacies of their journeys because, ultimately, we all navigate our unique stories. Join us on this compelling journey as our guests open up about their experiences. You might find connections to your own narrative, discover new insights, and gain inspiration when our guests generously share their stories.
What challenges are you currently facing, and how are you rising to them?
Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @risetothechallengepodcast
🌟Social Media:
🔴Personal IG: / alexburket2. .
🔴Podcast IG: / risetothech.. .
🔴X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/alexburket?lang=en
🔴Podcast Facebook Page: / rise-to-the-.. .
Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealthMatters #Entrepreneurship #RiseToTheChallenge #FamilyHealing

Nov 4, 2024 • 51min
From the Brink of Death to Renewed Purpose: Journey of Rebuilding with Nate Zeleznick
Nate Zeleznick joins the Rise to the Challenge Podcast to share his extraordinary journey of resilience and transformation. Nate opens up about surviving near-death experiences, navigating a challenging upbringing, and overcoming the dark thoughts that shaped his path. His passion for travel and lifelong learning ignited new opportunities, leading him to an unexpected and fulfilling career. Nate dives into his love for martial arts and his mission to introduce it to a broader audience, offering a powerful story of overcoming adversity and rebuilding purpose. Join us on this inspiring episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast as Nate reveals the pivotal moments that defined his journey. Learn more about Nate: - https://www.facebook.com/nate.zeleznick - https://www.instagram.com/natezeleznick - https://www.instagram.com/integrated_ascension_method - https://www.tiktok.com/@integratedascension - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-zeleznick Rise to the Challenge Podcast is dedicated to unveiling Real Life Stories and Genuine Motivations that resonate across All Generations. In every episode, we invite a diverse array of guests, spanning various backgrounds, experiences, and age groups, to share their personal narratives of triumph over adversity, achieving their goals, and embracing the call to rise to the challenge. Our guests bring authenticity to the forefront, delving into the intricacies of their journeys because, ultimately, we all navigate our unique stories. Join us on this compelling journey as our guests open up about their experiences. You might find connections to your own narrative, discover new insights, and gain inspiration when our guests generously share their stories. What challenges are you currently facing, and how are you rising to them? Subscribe to Youtube Channel: @risetothechallengepodcast 🌟Social Media: 🔴Personal IG: / alexburket2. . 🔴Podcast IG: / risetothech.. . 🔴X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/alexburket?lang=en 🔴Podcast Facebook Page: / rise-to-the-.. . Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier #NateZeleznick #RiseToTheChallenge #NearDeathExperience #OvercomingAdversity #MartialArtsJourney #FindingPurpose #Resilience #MentalHealthJourney #Inspiration #selfdiscovery