

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 8, 2022 • 1h 10min
Hoppo talks: Bondi Rescue, Lifeguard Experience, ”Life’s a Beach”, Career Learning, and More
Bruce "Hoppo" Hopkins joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Hoppo talks about his journey as a lifeguard and the opportunity to be Chief Lifeguard. We talk about the biggest things the experience taught him and how he makes an impact. We talk about the creation of Bondi Rescue and the global phenomenon it has become. He shares his love for podcast and the creation of "Life's a Beach" Podcast. We talk about things you may not have known about Hoppo so you don't want to miss this great interview.
Check out the links below to learn more about Hoppo:
- Instagram @lifeguardhoppoofficial
- Instagram @lifesabeachau
- Twitter - @lifeguardhoppo
- Twitter- @lifesabeachau
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#Hoppo #BondiRescue #Life'saBeach #BruceHopkins #Podcast #Lifeguard #Speaker #TVPersonality #Podcast

Aug 4, 2022 • 48min
Riley Jarvis talks: Sleep Consultant, Crohn’s Disease, Changes in his life, Biotech Copy, and More
Riley Jarvis joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Riley has had his challenge with health and was curious of a way to overcome those challenges and found how sleep could help with his Crohn's. He talks about the journey and how it gave him the inspiration to start his own company called "The Sleep Consultant". We talk about how these changes has given him more to want to accomplish and what is next for him. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Riley Jarvis:
- Linkedin: Riley Jarvis
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riley.jarvis.3
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#RileyJarvis #SleepConsultant #Crohn'sDisease #MentalHealth #BiotechCopy

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 23min
Kevin Palmieri talks: Next Level Univ, Podcast Host, Hitting Rock Bottom, Struggles, and More
Kevin Palmieri joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Kevin talks about his journey through the ups and downs and how each obstacle didn't stop him but gave him more strength to battle back. We talk about hitting rock bottom, to financial struggles, and even the mental health side. We talk about the career path to getting to creation of Next Level University. We talk about being a host of his own show and what is the message he shares with listeners. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Kevin Palmieri:
- Linkedin: Kevin Palmieri
- www.nextleveluniverse.com
- IG: @neverquitkid
- Check out "Next Level University" Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and More
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#KevinPalmieri #NextLevelUniversity #RockBottom #MentalHealth #PodcastHost #Podcast #Struggles #Challenges

Jul 28, 2022 • 50min
David Taylor-Klaus, MCC talks: Gold Medal Rower, Struggles, Coaching, Entrepreneur and More
David Taylor-Klaus joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. David talks about the personal struggles that he has faced and how he overcame and learned from his journey. He talks about being a gold medal rower and how he got into the sport. We talk about the accomplishments and how the sport taught him new things about himself. We talk about the career as an entrepreneur and a coach and what he hopes to accomplish in the future. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about David Taylor-Klaus:
- www.DTKcoaching.com
- Linkedin: David Taylor-Klaus
- www.betterhumanbetterlife.com
- Facebook: DTK Coaching
- Twitter: @dtk
- IG: @dtkcoaching
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#DavidTaylor-Klaus #GoldMedalRower #Entrepreneur #Rower #Coach #MentalHealth #Struggles #Challenges

Jul 25, 2022 • 39min
Presley Tennant talks: S16 The Voice, Music Journey, Music Reflection, ”Gamble on You”, and More
Presley Tennant joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge. Presley has been a fan of music all her life and share shares her love and passion for music. She talks about turning it into a career and how it has played an impact in her life. We talk about the opportunity to be a contestant on Season 16 of NBC's The Voice and what she learned from the journey. We talk about her single "Gamble on You" and Presley gives a preview of what is upcoming. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Presley Tennant:
- www.presleytennant.com
- IG: @presleytennant
- Youtube: Presley Tennant
- Check out Presley Tennant on iTunes and Spotify
- TikTok: @presleytennant
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#PresleyTennant #GambleonYou #NBCTheVoice #Music #Singer #Artist

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 11min
Phil Hampton talks: Ex-Mormon, Life Adjustment, Addiction, Mental Health, Podcast Host, and More
Phil Hampton joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Phil talks about his experience growing up as a Mormon and the impact it had on him. Over time as he was transition out, he shares the struggles and challenges he faced. We talk about addiction and the recovery he went through. We talk about his journey through mental health and how family has played a big part. We talk about his podcast and so much more.
Check out the links below to learn more about Phil Hampton:
- Email: evolvingmindspodcast@gmail.com
- IG: @phil.hampton89
- IG: @evolvingmindspodcast
- Youtube: Evolving Minds Podcast
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#PhilHampton #PodcastHost #Mormon #ExMormon #Addiction #Recovery #MentalHealth

Jul 18, 2022 • 51min
Jewels talks: Trauma/Abuse/Addiction/Recovery, Fitness Competitor, Mental Health, Author, and More
Jewels joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Jewels talks about her story through trauma and abuse and the impact it has on her. She talks about going through addiction and recovery and how she stays motivated and positive through each day. We talk about her passion for fitness and being involved in fitness competition. As an author she shares the inspiration behind the book and the impact it has had for readers. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Jewels:
- https://instagram.com/jewelsthemakingofawoman/
- https://facebook.com/jewelsthemakingofawoman/
- https://twitter.com/makingofjewels/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvmtpgWqE33CwRZl83R6Vg
- https://themakingofawoman.com
- https://www.amazon.com/Making-Woman-Jewels/dp/1737268507/
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#Jewels #MentalHealth #MakingofaWoman #Author #Trauma #Addiction #Recovery #Abuse #Fitness #FitnessCompetition

Jul 14, 2022 • 59min
Robert Riopel- Financial Struggle, Author, Entrepreneur, Overcoming Stress, Innovator
Robert Raymond Riopel joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Robert is a best selling author who shares the tools that he utilizes in his life. Robert shares the struggles through stress, financial debt, and hardship but how he kept going to overcome the obstacles. He talks about his entrepreneurial journey that has motivated him to make a difference in the industry he is in. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Robert Raymond Riopel:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therobertriopel/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertriopel/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrriopel/
- Twitter: @RobRox69
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#RobertRiopel #Entrepreneur #SuccessaClue #Author #AppDesigner #Trainer

Jul 11, 2022 • 52min
Christina Martin talks: Type 1 Diabetes, Type Zero Foundation, Pro Dancer, Ninja Warrior, and More
Christina Martin joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Christina and Alex share a similar journey as type 1 diabetics and Christina talks about her story through Type 1 Diabetes. She talks about the positives and challenges and motivations it has given her to create the Type Zero Foundation. We talk about her career as a pro dancer and how her passion became even more. We also talk about being on American Ninja Warrior as the first female Type 1 diabetic. Christina talks about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge.
Check out the links below to learn more about Christina Martin:
- Linkedin: Christina Martin
- Instagram: @typezeroninja
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#ChristinaMartin #Type1Diabetes #TypeZeroFoundation #AmericanNinjaWarrior #T1D #ANW #Diabetes #ProDancer

Jul 7, 2022 • 39min
County Wide (Aron and Evan): Creation of Band, Music Inspiration, Big Stage, Off the Stage and More
County Wide Band Members Aron Bunch and Evan Crawford join Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. We talk about the meaning behind County Wide and what inspires them to write music. Talk about all the members and their contributions and friendships that have grown. We talk about their upcoming song "Fool Speed" and how their songs are created. Learn more about Evan and Aron and so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about County Wide:
- IG: @ countywideband
- Twitter: @ CountyWideBand
- Facebook @ County-Wide
- Youtube: County Wide Band
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#CountyWide #Music #FoolSpeed #AronBunch #EvanCrawford #Artist #Lyrics