

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
Episodes
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Aug 17, 2023 • 44min
Jacquelyn Phillips- PTSD, Trauma, Mental Health, Personal Struggles, Photography, Author, and More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest Jacquelyn Phillips to the show. Jacquelyn has a great story in sharing from her experiences.
Jacquelyn shares about:
- PTSD/Trauma
- Mental Health Struggles,
- Family Journey
- Photography/Entrepreneur/DIY
- Speaking the Truth
- Chasing Happiness
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out Jacquelyn at:
- www.yourazphotog.com
- IG: @grownupgrowingpains
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🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JacquelynPhillips #ptsd #trauma #diy #speakingtruth #happiness #challenges #struggles #mentalhealth #author #photography #risetothechallenge

Aug 14, 2023 • 52min
Andrea Wilson Woods talks: Author/Speaker, Family Dynamics, Lost of Family Member, Journey and More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest Andrea Wilson Woods to the show. Andrea has a great story in sharing from her experiences.
Andrea shares about:
- Lost of Family Member
- Family Dynamics and Struggles
- Author and Speaker
- Personal Journey and Reflections
- Entrepreneur path
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out Andrea at:
- https://andreawilsonwoods.com
- https://bluefaery.org
- https://betteroffbald.com
🌟Make sure to Subscribe to the Channel. Hit the Like Button. Make sure to turn on the Bell Icon for notifications on when we post future content.
🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
🔴Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexburket2....
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🔴Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexburket?lang=en
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#AndreaWilsonWoods #author #speaker #struggles #challenges #familychallenges #emotionalstory #risetothechallenge

Aug 10, 2023 • 47min
Steve Fredlund talks: PTSD/Childhood Trauma, Small Business, Mentor, Speaker, Mental Health and More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest Steve Fredlund to the show. Steve has a great story in sharing from his experiences.
Steve shares about:
- PTSD from Traumatic Events
- Mental Health
- Creating a Small Business
- Mentor and Speaking
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out Steve at:
- SteveFredlund.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefredlund/
🌟Make sure to Subscribe to the Channel. Hit the Like Button. Make sure to turn on the Bell Icon for notifications on when we post future content.
🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
🔴Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexburket2....
🔴Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risetothech....
🔴Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexburket?lang=en
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#SteveFredlund #ptsd #smallbusiness #challenges #struggles #trauma #childhoodexperience #risetothechallenge #mentalhealth #speaker

Aug 7, 2023 • 53min
Gary Roberts talks: Firefighter, Addiction Around, CBD, Fitness, Tragic Event Mental Health and More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest Gary Roberts to the show. Gary has a great story in sharing from his experiences.
Gary shares about:
- Becoming a firefighter
- CBD Company
- Good Dudes Grow
- Lost of Family Member
- Addiction Around
- Mental Health
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out Gary Roberts at:
- IG: @gooddudesgrow
- Linkedin: Good Dude Grow
- www.promisesrecoverycenters.com
🌟Make sure to Subscribe to the Channel. Hit the Like Button. Make sure to turn on the Bell Icon for notifications on when we post future content.
🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
🔴Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexburket2....
🔴Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risetothech....
🔴Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexburket?lang=en
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#GaryRoberts #Firefighter #mentalhealth #challenges #struggles #addiction #cbdcompany #gooddudesgrow #fitness #lost #family #risetothechallenge

Aug 3, 2023 • 31min
Robert Kerbeck talks: Former Spy, ”Ruse: Lying the American Dream”, Exposing Career, Risk, and More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest Robert Kerbeck to the show. Robert has a great story in sharing from his experiences.
Robert shares about:
- Being a Corporate Spy
- Risk/Dangers of being a spy
- Outing himself through his book
- Author: "Ruse: Lying the American Dream"
- Speaker and Sharing his story
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out Robert Kerbeck at:
- www.robertkerbeck.com
- Linkedin: Robert Kerbeck
- IG: @robertkerbeck
🌟Make sure to Subscribe to the Channel. Hit the Like Button. Make sure to turn on the Bell Icon for notifications on when we post future content.
🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
🔴Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexburket2....
🔴Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risetothech....
🔴Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexburket?lang=en
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#robertkerbeck #corporatespy #author #ruse #spy #danger #risk #actor #challenges #struggles #risetothechallenge #mentalhealth

Jul 31, 2023 • 34min
Drew Ryder Smith talks: Music, Collaboration, Style, New EP, More than a Songwriter, and More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest Drew Ryder Smith to the show. Drew has a great story in sharing from his experiences.
Drew shares about:
- Music Style and Inspiration
- Doing more in Music and Enjoying the Process
- Music Producer/Studio Owner
- New EP in 2023, Check it out on Spotify and Apple Music
- Personal Journey and Challenges
- Sharing what fans maybe don't know
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out Drew Ryder Smith at:
- IG: @drewrydersmith
- Youtube: @DrewRyderSmith
- TikTok: @drewrydersmith
- Check out new singles on Spotify and Apple Music
🌟Make sure to Subscribe to the Channel. Hit the Like Button. Make sure to turn on the Bell Icon for notifications on when we post future content.
🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
🔴Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexburket2....
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#drewrydersmith #music #singer #songwriter #singersongwriter #studioowner #author #outlaw #challenges #mentalhealth #struggles #risetothechallenge

Jul 27, 2023 • 37min
JD Reynolds talks: Music, Acting, Singer, ”Little Piece of Your Heart”, Music Impact, and More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest JD Reynolds to the show. JD has a great story in sharing from her experiences.
JD shares about:
- Growing up in Australia
- Music Impact in life
- "Little Piece of Your Heart"
- Finding Passions in Modeling, Dancing, Acting, and More
- Positive Vibes and Mindset
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out JD Reynolds at:
- IG: @jdreynoldsofficial
- Youtube: @JDReynoldsOfficial
- TikTok: @jdreynoldsofficial
- Check out her new singles on Spotify and Apple Music
🌟Make sure to Subscribe to the Channel. Hit the Like Button. Make sure to turn on the Bell Icon for notifications on when we post future content.
🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JDReynolds #singer #songwriter #music #musicindustry #dancer #model #actress #producer #musicimpact #newsingle #struggles #challenges #australia #mentalhealth #risetothechallenge

Jul 24, 2023 • 52min
Danny Limelight talks: AEW, UWN Champion, Acting, Stunts, Fatherhood, Marine Corps, and More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest Danny Limelight to the show. Danny has a great story in sharing from his experiences.
Danny shares about:
- Becoming a pro wrestler and the impact
- Working for AEW and the change behind the scenes
- Becoming champion (UWN World Champion)
- Being in the Marine Corps and Mindset
- Acting, Stunts, Finding Passions
- The impact Fatherhood has had
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out Danny Limelight at:
- IG: @dannylimelight
- Twitter: @DannyLimeLight
- Facebook: Danny LimeLight
- United Wrestling Network on Youtube
🌟Make sure to Subscribe to the Channel. Hit the Like Button. Make sure to turn on the Bell Icon for notifications on when we post future content.
🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#DannyLimelight #aew #prowrestling #wrestler #wrestling #UWN #champion #MLW #NJPW #actor #stunts #fatherhood #father #marinecorps #mentalhealth #challenges #struggles #risetothechallenge

Jul 17, 2023 • 37min
Gail Kasper talks: Men Almighty, Author/Speaker, Humble Start, Knocking Down Doors, TV Host, & More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest Gail Kasper to the show. Gail has a great story in sharing from her experiences.
Gail shares about:
- Journey in the Entertainment Industry
- Battling from the bottom, Knocking Down Doors
- Humble Beginning and Starting from nothing
- TV Hosting
- Speaker and Author
- Creating Men Almighty/Content Creation
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out Gail Kasper on:
- www.gailkasper.com
- www.MenAlmighty.com
- Facebook @gailkasperfans
- Instagram @gailkasper
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailkasper/
🌟Make sure to Subscribe to the Channel. Hit the Like Button. Make sure to turn on the Bell Icon for notifications on when we post future content.
🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
🔴Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexburket2....
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#GailKasper #MenAlmighty #tvhost #speaker #author #challenges #struggles #mentalhealth #risetothechallenge #podcast #newepisode #humblebeginnings

Jul 13, 2023 • 43min
Joey Hyde talks: Bone Marrow Transplant, Family Addiction, Struggles Faced, Health/Fitness, and More
Rise to the Challenge Podcast mission is Real Life Stories, Real Motivations, To Inspire All Generations. In each episode, we bring guests on the show from all background, all experiences, and all generations to share their story about overcoming challenges, accomplishing their goals, and rise to the challenge. Our guests get real about their experiences because we all have our own story and journey that we are on. Come on the journey with our guest and maybe your story connects, learn something new, and so much more when our guests are on the show. What is your Rise to the Challenge you are going on right now? Let us know.
Make sure to subscribe to all of our platforms from Youtube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, and More. Follow the show to stay up to date on new episodes.
This episode, we bring our guest Joey Hyde to the show. Joey has a great story in sharing from his experiences.
Joey shares about:
- Going through Bone Marrow Transplant
- Health and Fitness playing a big part
- Mental Health struggles and battles
- Finding a path
- Family Addictions and Challenges
- Moving around
- So much more that you don't want to miss
Check out Joey Hyde at:
- IG: @joeydhyde
🌟Make sure to Subscribe to the Channel. Hit the Like Button. Make sure to turn on the Bell Icon for notifications on when we post future content.
🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
🌟Lets get to 1,000 subscribers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9H....
🌟Social Media:
🔴Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexburket2....
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JoeyHyde #bonemarrowtransplant #challenges #mentalhealth #struggles #familyaddiction #personalgrowth #findingmotivation #findingself #fitness #health #risetothechallenge