

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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Dec 19, 2022 • 48min
Deborah Johnson talks: Creating Music, Grammy Nominee, Author/Speaker, Huge Industry, and More
Deborah Johnson joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Deborah is an award winning artist who creates music through her passions and inspiration in which she shares. We talk about becoming a Grammy Award nominee and how music has played an impact for her. We talk about being an author and speaker and what is next in her journey. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Deborah Johnson:
- IG: @deborah_johnsonworks
- Linkedin: Deborah Johnson
- Youtube: DJ Works
- www.deborahjohnson.com
- deborah@goalsforyourlife.com
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#DeborahJohnson #GrammyAwardNominee #MusicArtist #Music #Speaker #Author #Podcasthost

Dec 12, 2022 • 40min
Dane Louis talks: Music Industry, Onlyfans, ”Whisky Wears Off”, Creating Brand, Style, and More
Dane Louis joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Dane is in the music industry and he shares how he made it a career. We talk about his music style/lyrics/inspiration. Something fans may not know is Dane has an Onlyfans account but its not the account you may think. He shares how this came about and the positives that come from it doing it this way. We talk about his new single "Whisky Wears Off" and so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Dane Louis:
- Check out new single on iTunes or Spotify: "Whisky Wears Off"
- www.danelouisofficial.com
- Tiktok: @danelouisofficial
- IG: @danelouisofficial
- FB: @danelouismusic
- Twitter: @danelouismusic
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#DaneLouis #Singer #Songwriter #Onlyfans #NewSingle #Music #musicjourney #musiccareer #challenges #risetothechallenge #goals #accomplishment

Dec 8, 2022 • 49min
Torrin Minutillo talks: Financial Struggles, Real Estate, Personal Development Coach, and More
Torrin Minutillo joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Torrin has been on a journey in the real estate industry and he has shared about his positives, struggles, and growth opportunities that have led to financial struggles in his personal life. He talks about coaching and what he has learned. He talks about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Torrin Minutillo:
- www.attergy.com
- Linkedin: Torrin Minutillo
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#TorrinMinutillo #realestate #financialstruggles #coach #mentalhealth

Dec 5, 2022 • 42min
Zach Day talks: American Ninja Warrior, Content Creation, Fitness, Mental Health, Filming and More
Zach Day joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Zach was a finalist on American Ninja Warrior but his love for Ninja Warrior started at a young age. We talked about the journey it took him to get to the main event. We talk about the roads he took in his career and how he found a love for content creation and filming. We talk about how him and his friends created a show and what it has taught him about himself. There is so much more that Zach shares on his Rise to the Challenge so make sure to tune in.
To learn more about Zach Day, check out the link below:
- Instagram: @iamzachday
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier

Nov 28, 2022 • 58min
Adam Rivera talks: Military Journey, Vehicle Accident, Changes in Future, Mental Health, and More
Adam Rivera joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Adam is a Military Veteran that shares his journey and the transition into civilian life. He talks about the growth as a person the military taught him. We talk about a moment in time that Adam will never forget. He shares the moment of his moto scooter accident that changed his future. We talk about overcoming odds and rising to the challenge through recovery. We talk about the mindset he lives by and so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Adam Rivera:
- Blog- www.thereferencebook.com
- Instagram- @The_reference_book
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#AdamRivera #militaryveteran #mentalhealth #motoaccident #struggles #challenges #army #risetothechallenge #thrillseeker

Nov 25, 2022 • 45min
Sharon Rolph talks: ”Invisible Child”, Finding Courage, Challenges, Author, Speaker, and More
Sharon Rolph joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Sharon talks about her upbringing and the challenges she faced. She talks about the struggles and feeling like the invisible child and how that play an effect. She talks about feeling like the "Queen of Courage" and utilizing that courage in her life. We speak about being an author and speaker and the mission she shares. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Sharon Rolph:
- sharon@effortlessvitality.org
- sharonrolph.com
- https://www.facebook.com/rolphsm
- https://www.facebook.com/QueenOfCourage/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/239509063841449
- inkedin.com/in/sharon-rolph
- https://www.instagram.com/sharon_queenofcourage/
- https://www.youtube.comnclude/channel/UCPh2wkaTJr_20-hpdkxv_vw
- https://amzn.to/3uGNaMn
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#SharonRolph #Courage #Speaker #Author #podcasthost #mentalhealth #challenges #struggles

Nov 21, 2022 • 51min
Susanne Grainger talks: Olympic Gold, Team Canada Athlete, Rowing, Motherhood, After Sports and More
Susanne Grainger joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Susanne talks about her journey as a rower and competing for Team Canada. She is a 2x Olympian who got to win a gold medal in the 2020 Olympics. We talk about the challenges she faced as an athlete and what life is like making the transition to motherhood. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Susanne Grainger:
- IG: @suse.grai
- IG: @sweetsbysusanne
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#SusanneGrainger #olympicgoldmedal #teamcanada #olympian #olympics #athlete #rower #performance #mentalhealth #worldchampion

Nov 17, 2022 • 41min
John Michael Ferrari talks: Music Career, Publication, Mentors/Mentees, New Single, and More
John Michael Ferrari joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. John speaks about his journey and passion for music. He talks about making it a career and how he has so much fun now just like at the start. We talk about his new single "Paint You a Love Song" and the inspiration behind it. We talk about being an author and love for writing. John talks about the challenges in the music industry. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast:
Check out the links below to learn more about John Michael Ferrari:
- www.johnmichaelferrari.com
- Twitter: @jonnyferrari
- FB: John Michael Ferrari
- Youtube: @John Michael Ferrari Motivational Singer @John Michael Ferrari Singer Songwriter
- Spotify and iTunes: John Michael Ferrari
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JohnMichaelFerrari #Music #singersongwriter #author #musiccareer #musicjourney

Nov 14, 2022 • 46min
Charles Smith talks: Military, Civilian Life, Finding Identity, Author, Personal Struggles, and More
Charles Smith joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Charles is a military veteran that shares his story about combat and what the military taught him. He talks the transition to civilian life and the battles and struggles he faced. He talks about the road it took him how it changed who he was as a person. He talks about finding new passions and how much fun he has and talks about writing a book. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Charles Smith:
- www.lifelongexperience.net
- IG: @lifelongexperience
- Linkedin: Charles Smith
- Twitter: @author_charles
- FB: @lifelongexperience
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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 7, 2022 • 48min
Karina Pacific talks: Real Estate, Trauma/Struggles, Resiliency, Author, LA Lifestyle, and More
Karina Pacific joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Karina has overcome challenges like a phoenix and she is ready to share through trauma and personal struggles. She talks about being resilient and mindset to achieve all that you want. As a realtor, she talks about the journey and the passion she has for the industry. She talks about being an author and the mission for her book. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Karina Pacific:
- https://karinapacific.com
- https://www.instagram.com/karinapacifichomes/
- https://choosingmagic.com
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
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