

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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Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 9min
Jane Powers talks: Being an Entrepreneur, Author, Personal Challenges, Being a Speaker, and More
Jane Powers joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Jane talks about her path to her entrepreneurial career and why she enjoys what she is doing. She talks about writing and being an author. She talks about the mission of her being a public speaker and why she enjoys getting to talk to people. We also to talk about the personal challenges and the growth she got from the experience. Make sure to watch the full episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast with Jane Powers.
Check out the links below to learn more about Jane Powers:
- FB-Personal: https://www.facebook.com/jmpowersu
- FB-Business: https://www.facebook.com/JaneMPowers/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janempowers/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-m-powers/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JanempowersYOU
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JaneMPowersU
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🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast:
Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JanePowers #PublicSpeaker #Entrepreneur #Author #PersonalChallenges

Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 2min
Matthew Josa talks: Swimming, Olympic Trials, Personal Challenges, Being an Athlete, Growth, & More
Matthew Josa joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Matthew talks about his journey as a swimmer and the challenges he has faced through Olympic Trials and World Championships. He talks about the personal challenges he has faced and how it took a toll mentally for him. We talk about the growth he has found from those experiences. We talk about the future of his career and what Matthew would like to accomplish. Make sure you tune in to the full episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Matthew Josa:
- https://www.teamusa.org/usa-swimming/athletes/Matthew-Josa
- Instagram: @matthewaustinjosa
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🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast:
Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#MatthewJosa #Swimmer #OlympicTrials #GoldMedalist #WorldChampionship #Athlete

Jul 5, 2021 • 45min
Michael Wyche talks: Personal Challenges, Childhood, Making a Change, NFL, Entrepreneur, and More
Michael Wyche joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Michael talks about his upbringing and the difference he wanted to make within in his community with the platform he has. He talks about his love for football and the impact it had on his life. Talks about his opportunity with the NFL. We talk about the mission with his company as an entrepreneur and what he hopes to accomplish. Make sure to listen to the full episode of the Rise to the Challenge Podcast with Michael Wyche.
Check out the links below to learn more about Michael Wyche:
- Website: www.michaelwyche.com
- Facebook: CEO Michael Wyche
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🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
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🌟Social Media:
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast:
Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#MichaelWyche #NFL #PersonalChallenges #Entrepreneur #LifeCoach

Jul 1, 2021 • 50min
Tracy Lamourie talks: Being a Publicist, Helping Someone on Death Row, Helping her Clients, and More
Tracy Lamourie joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Tracy talks about creating her business as a publicist. She talks about how it all started when she helped a Death Row inmate. She talks about being an international award winning publicist and that passion she has for what she does. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Tracy Lamourie:
- Website: www.lamouriemedia.com
- IG: @TracyLamouriePRMedia
- Twitter @lamouriemedia or @tracygoddess
🌟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
#TracyLamourie #Entrepreneur #AwardWinningPublicist

Jun 28, 2021 • 59min
David Karasek talks: Competing at Olympics, Swimming, The Tribe of Athletes, and More
David Karasek joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. David talks about his swimming career and the opportunities he had to represent Switzerland at the Olympics. He talks about the struggles near the end of his career and knowing when he was ready for the next chapter. We talk about his business The Tribe of Athletes and the passion he has for it. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about David Karasek:
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHiydPfAy9ZJbyg8ekehR6A
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribe_of_athletes/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidraphaelkarasek/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/david.karasek/
🌟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
#DavidKarasek #Olympian #TribeofAthletes #Switzerland #Swimming #Athlete #Entrepreneur #MotivationalSpeaker

Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 2min
David Lutes talks: Impact of Baseball, Square Ball, Challenging Ego and Image, Coaching and More
David Lutes joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. David talks about the impact of baseball in his life. He talks about is growth in challenging ego and image status. We talk about his journey in working with international clients and the opportunities it has given him. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the link below to learn more about David Lutes:
- Linkedin: David Lutes
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🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast:
Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#DavidLutes #ExecutiveCoach #Entrepreneur

Jun 21, 2021 • 36min
Jermane Cheathem talks: Creators Learn, Exploring the Work, Dealing with Fear, and More
Jermane Cheathem joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. He talks about his career opportunity that has lead him to explore the world and not be tied down to one location. He talks about dealing with fear and how you should use that to motivate you. He talks about creating Creators Learn and so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
🌟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
#JermaneCheathem #CreatorsLearn #Entrepreneur

Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 18min
Todd Newton talks: Radio Industry, Game Show Hosting, Whammy, Emmy Winner, Podcast Hosting, and More
Todd Newton joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge. Todd talks about growing up in St. Louis and the impact that Radio had on him which got him into that industry. We talk about the journey it took him leading to TV hosting and Game Show hosting which put him on the map. We talk about Whammy, Hollywood Showdown, The Price is Right live and other shows that played a big part in his career. We talk about writing his book, the podcast he created and so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Todd Newton:
- www.toddnewtononline.com
- The Host With The Most podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-host-with-the-most-podcast/id730904374
- Youtube: Todd Newton
- Youtube: The Host with The Most
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🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast:
Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#ToddNewton #RadioHost #GameShowHost #DaytimeEmmyWinner #PodcastHost #Whammy #ThePriceisRightLive #FamilyGameNight #Author

Jun 14, 2021 • 54min
Myles Biggs talks: Tedx Speaker, Writing a Book, Creating a Podcast, Imposter in Life?, and More
Myles Biggs joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Myles Biggs talks about his journey in changing careers and calling himself "An Imposter in Life." He talks about what that means and how he has grown through that journey. He talks being a speaker and writing a book. He talks about creating his podcast and so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Myles Biggs:
- www.mylesbiggs.com
- IG: @mylesbiggs
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🌟New Episodes every Monday with bonus episodes on Thursday.
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🌟Social Media:
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast:
Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#MylesBiggs #Author #TedxSpeaker #PodcastHost

Jun 7, 2021 • 1h 15min
Joel Goldberg talks: TV Broadcaster, KC Royals/STL Sports, Author, Rounding the Bases Podcast & More
Joel Goldberg joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Joel talks about his journey being in the TV Industry and growing as a TV Broadcasting. He talks about his time in St. Louis working for Fox Sports and making the transition to Fox Sports (Bally Sports) Kansas City and working for the Royals. We talk about writing a book and how he used that platform to help him be a motivational speaker. Joel and I talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Joel Goldberg:
- www.joelgoldbergmedia.com
- Linkedin: Joel Goldberg
- Youtube: Joel Goldberg
- Facebook: Joel Goldberg
- Twitter: @goldbergkc
- IG: @joelgoldbergkc
🌟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.
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast:
Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JoelGoldberg #KCRoyals #BallySports #FoxSports #TVBroadcaster #Author #Podcast Host