

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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Mar 13, 2023 • 50min
Ryan Kopyar talks: Health/Fitness, Personal Struggles, Author, ”Pain to Power”, Trainer, and More
Ryan Kopyar joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Ryan is an international licensed counselor who helps people through challenges but he is ready to share his journey and challenges. We talk about the personal struggles/challenges that have played a huge part in his journey. We talk about the pain he has gone through. We talk about how health and fitness plays a huge part in his journey and getting into being a trainer. We talk about his book and the mission in writing his book. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Ryan Kopyar:
- https://www.instagram.com/ryankopyar/
- https://ryankopyarholistichealing.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kopyar-934b41200/
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#RyanKopyar #fitness #author #trainer #sports #nutrition #personalstruggles #counselor #mentalhealth #paintopower #challenges #risetothechallenge

Mar 9, 2023 • 52min
Joy Giovanni talks: WWE, WWE Diva Search, Psychic Medium, Healer, Teacher, Podcast Host, and More
Joy Giovanni joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. You may remember Joy as a WWE Superstar in WWE and on WWE Smackdown. We talk about her journey in getting into the WWE Diva Search and journey in the WWE. We talk about her path growing up and finding her passion. Since leaving the WWE, we talk about her profession as a Psychic Medium and teacher. She talks about helping others and sharing her story through her podcast. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Joy Giovanni:
- Get Joy's Free "Sign Magnet" 3 Day Mini Course HERE https://www.joyfulmedium.com/sign-magnet
- Joy's Website: https://www.joyfulmedium.com/
- Joy's Podcast, Spirit Speakeasy: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2084888/share
- Instagram: @JoyfulMedium
- TikTok: @JoyfulMedium
- Facebook: @JoyfulMedium
- Facebook Community: Joy's Soul Spa (https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyssoulspa )
- YouTube: Psychic Medium Joy Giovanni (https://www.youtube.com/joygiovannipsychicmedium )
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JoyGiovanni #wwe #PsychicMedium #healer #teacher #podcasthost #wwesuperstars #wwesmackdown #wwedivas #wwedivasearch #mentalhealth #challenges #risetothechallenge

Mar 6, 2023 • 39min
Kristal Marshall talks: WWE, Diva Search, Actress, Motherhood, IFBB Pro, Health and Fitness and More
Kristal Marshall joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. You may know Kristall from tv being on WWE Program like WWE Smackdown as a WWE Superstar. Kristall is here to share more about her story growing up and sharing her path. We talk about her love for art and path in the entertainment industry that brought her to the WWE Diva Search and WWE. We talk about how health and fitness has played a huge role in her journey and competing as a IFBB Pro. We talk about being a mother and the impact it has had. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge with Kristall Marshall.
Check out the links below to learn more about Kristall Marshall:
- IG: @bajanbombshell83
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#KristalMarshall #WWE #wwesmackdown #wwesuperstars #smackdown #divasearch #wwedivas #actor #actress #model #mother #ifbbpro #fitness #health #challenges #mentalhealth #risetothechallenge #athlete #artist

Mar 2, 2023 • 58min
Tyler Foley talks: Acting, Performing, Entertainment Industry, Author, Entrepreneur, and More
Tyler Foley joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Tyler talks about his journey as an actor and performer in the entertainment industry. He talks the experiences he gained and how it has played in affect in his personal life. We talk about him being an author and the message he shares with his audience. He is an entrepreneur and the impact of the company but how he loves to speaker to audiences through podcast or a presenter. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Tyler Foley:
- https://seantylerfoley.com/
- https://www.endlessstages.com/
- https://podmatch.com/member/tylerfoley
- https://www.instagram.com/seantylerfoley/
- https://www.facebook.com/SeanTylerFoleyYYC/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaMWxi5lGc_msriWtO45eA
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantylerfoley/
- https://twitter.com/DropTheMicSTF
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#TylerFoley #Actor #Author #Presenter #Peformer #challenges #risetothechallenge #performer #entertainment #entertainmentindustry #struggles

Feb 27, 2023 • 45min
Jacob Turner talks: MLB Journey, MLB Pitcher, Transition in Job, Financial Industry, STL, and More
Jacob Turner joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Jacob is a former MLB Pitcher that has experienced the ups and down in the professional baseball journey. He talks about his experience through the minors, to playing in the major leagues. We talked about the highlights and memories. We talk about his transition into the financial industry and what skills he has brought from his MLB days. We talk about growing up in Missouri as that is a similar story with Alex. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Jacob Turner:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesuddenwealth/
- Twitter @thesuddenwealth
- https://www.instagram.com/jacobturner_/
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JacobTurner #mlb #mlbpitcher #financial #athlete #sports #mlbdraft #stl #stlouis #financialindustry #risetothechallenge #challenges #struggles #positive #podcast

Feb 23, 2023 • 54min
Marci Warhaft talks: Resiliency, Author, Speaker, Sex/Secrets, Trauma/Self Worth, Judgement and More
Marci Warhaft joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Marci talks about her journey and the trauma/struggles she faced and what it has taught her to where she is today. We talk about her journey through sex and secrets, trauma and self worth, surviving and judgement, and the power behind them. She talks about creating her memoir and being an author and creating her Podcast. As a resiliency coach and body image advocate, the power she shares with individuals. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Marci Warhaft:
- https://www.instagram.com/marciwarhaft
- http://www.thegoodstripper.com
- https://anchor.fm/marci-warhaft/episodes/Trailer-e1n7hor
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#MarciWarhaft #resiliency #author #speaker #coach #bodyimage #sex #trauma #secret #judgement #survival #selfworth #challenges #struggles #risetothechallenge

Feb 20, 2023 • 52min
Kim Sorrelle talks: Cancer Survivor, Speaker, Author, Personal Struggles, Entrepreneur, and More
Kim Sorrelle joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Kim talks about her story with the personal journey that she has faced. She talks about surviving cancer and cancer in a family member. We talk about her becoming a speaker and mission that she shares with listener. As an author, Kim reveals the road to writing a book. We talk about what she has been doing now and so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Kim Sorrelle:
- https://www.kimsorrelle.com
- https://tiny.one/kimsfacebookpage
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-langlois-sorrelle-11079523/
- https://www.instagram.com/kimsorrelle/?hl=en
- https://www.facebook.com/ksorrelle
- https://tiny.one/kimsorrelleyoutube
- https://tiny.one/loveisonamazon
- https://tinyurl.com/cryuntilyoulaughonamazon
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#KimSorrelle #cancersurvivor #author #speaker #breastcancer #entrepreneur #nonprofit #trauma #challenges #struggles #risetothechallenge #newepisode #podcast

Feb 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
Jake Thomas talks: Marines/Military, Natural Physique Champion, Life Like Jake, Addiction, and More
Jake Thomas joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Jake shares his journey through the Marines and his Military experiences. He talks about the greatest strengths he learned but the challenges he faced during his time. We talk about how health and fitness played a big role in his life and how that lead to competing in the Natural Physique competitions and winning it. We talk about his path after as an entrepreneur and what he focuses on today during helping others. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Jake Thomas:
- https://lifelikejake.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/lifelikejake/
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JakeThomas #marines #naturalphysique #militaryveteran #addiction #fitness #entrepreneur #health #mentalhealth #challenges #risetothechallenge

Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 8min
Nick Klingensmith talks: Type 1 Diabetes, 4x Cancer Survivor, Author, Obstacle Racer, Goal, and More
Nick Klingensmith joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Nick shares a similar story with the host as Nick is a Type 1 Diabetic. He shares his story on being diagnosis and challenges he has faced. He also shares his story about being a 4x Cancer Survivor and the mission on not letting it stop him from what he wants to achieve. If you see his content, you see that Nick loves to challenge himself with obstacle courses. He shares his love for that passion and we talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Nick Klingensmith:
- IG: @stridemotivation
- YT: @stridemotivation
- TIKTOK: @stridemotivation
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nklingensmith/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069207242260
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#NickKlingensmith #type1diabetic #cancersurvivor #obstaclecourseracing #diabetes #cancer #t1d #author #challenges #mentalhealth #struggles #risetothechallenge #accomplishment

Feb 6, 2023 • 45min
Zach Tucker shares: Personal Struggles, Fitness Journey, Fitmess Podcast, Mental Health and More
Zach Tucker joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Zach shares his story through fitness and health and the personal struggles it has brought on to him. He talks about the path and helping others through their personal journey. He talks about creating the Fitmess Podcast with his Co Host Jeremy Grater (You can see his epsiode also). We talk about mental health and so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Zach Tucker:
- www.thefitmess.com
- Twitter: @fitmessguys
- Youtube: @fitmessguys
- FB: The Fitmess Guys
- IG: @fitmessguys
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#ZachTucker #fitness #podcasthost #personalstruggles #mentalhealth #FitmessGuys #challenges #struggles #accomplishment #fitnessmotivation #fitnesslifestyle #coach #risetothechallenge