Rising Stories

On episode #85 I talk about taking the time to reflect and learn from the previous year. It's so important to look back and see your past year in review before setting goals for the new one. Reflection is key to goal setting and finding your focus. Taking a glance at your work, your accomplishments and yes even your failures can make for an even better new year. I'll share some tips on how to review effectively and the importance of setting goals with a coach. I also chat about that one word that helps me move forward all year long. Let's move into this new year together. #onewordstory Links from the show  Oneword365   Giving Key Find out my one word HERE Follow me on Instagram Stories to hear more  Join me and Give to the Kkumi Progect HERE  Get your free 30 day trial and download from Audible Here.   Book your free 30 min Strategy Session  Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach    

On episode #84 I am chatting with Kelsey Aldinger and Kelsey Baty from The Kitchey Kountdown Podcast. Last month they had me on their show to talk about working a side hustle with confidence, consistency and credibility. We had so much fun that I just had to have them on my show.  These two friends share a passion for words and together they are making a space in their community for women to feel understood and united.  On the show today we talk about women who are keeping it real and who inspire us to keep following our dreams. Kelsey and Kelsey share why these women are worthy of following. We also chat about some fun podcasts, make up and of course our favorite apps. You will absolutely love their answers.  On this show you will hear more about a place that needs your funds this Christmas season. It's the KKumi Project: a place in the Wakiso District of Uganda. KKumi means 10 in Luganda. There are ten boys who need your help this season, help them become Rising Stories by giving what you can this year. E

My guest for episode #83 is Michele Brown. Michele caught my eye on Instagram and I knew that I had to have her on the show. She is beautiful and her photos are amazing. SweetThreadsCo on Instagram features her day to day home build and it is gorgeous. During my conversation with Michele we talk about the ups and downs of Instagram, how she started her Etsy account and her favorite Nashville restaurants. It was beyond fun and jam packed with some great information like shadow banning on Instagram, to Benjamin Moore paints to the new app called Like to Know. You will truly enjoy our conversation.  Get your free 30 day trial and download from Audible Here.    Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach    

 On episode #82 I am talking with  Jess Connelly. She is the author of Wild and Free and her new book called   Dance, Stand, Run: The God-Inspired Moves of a Woman on Holy Ground   Jess and I talk about what she does in the early morning hours that helped her write her second book. She shares her writing plan with us and she also answers a very tough question. "What inspires her writing?"   Jess and I also chat about what she eats for breakfast and where she shops when she is looking for a blouse. Yes, we covered all of the important things in life.     Links from the Show The Kingdom sweatshirt     Get your free 30 day trial and download from Audible Here.    Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach      

Today on the show I interview a dear friend who has been a business woman for many years. She brings years of experience and wisdom to the show. Dr. Brenda Rambo is a Nashville psychologist and author. She will talk about how she took her journals and turned them into a book. She has now written three books and plans to write more.  Brenda and I chat about everything from what she is seeing as the number one issue troubling this generation to "practical ways to listen and move into a new place with peace and purpose".  Dr. Rambo is giving away a copy of her book to all of our listeners. Click here for more info.  Get your free 30 day trial and download from Audible Here.    Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach  

Today on the show I am talking to Lincee Ray, author of a book called I hate Green Beans, (she explains why she chose this title in the show), she also has a blog by that name. But that is not all,  Lincee’s claim to FAME is that she began writing episode recaps for The Bachelor. She began writing these commentary recaps back when the bachelor was just a little tv show that we all thought would not get picked up for another season. When the Bachelor took off, so did Lincee’s writing. She is now a full time writer and writes for Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press and Huffington Post, just to name a few.  Lincee and I talked about how she got start as a writer, our favorite Disney treat and of course reality TV.   Pre-Order your copy of  Why I hate Green Beans: And Other Confessions about Relationships, Reality TV, and How We See Ourselves Releasing February 2018   Get your free 30 day trial and download from Audible Here.    Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Sho

My guest today is a savvy business women who had an idea for a meaningful and playful activity/toy called The Christmas Star from Afar. Natalie Ard owner of Star kids Company shares her journey from idea to product on the shelf. We talk about everything from choosing a manufacturing company for your product to promotion. We also discuss our favorite tv show and how to be present with your kids as an entrepreneur. Links from the show The Shack Divergent The Girl on the Train Natalie's favorite things: Odd Mom Out Her new puppy Salt and Pepper Pistachios Natalie and Star from Afar is offering a free coloring book to start off your holiday season. Visit their site at Star from Afar /Rising Stories.   Get your free 30 day trial and download from Audible Here.  Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach    

Today on episode #78, I am talking to Robin Channell owner of  Vigor Fitness & Wellness Studio in the SoBro area of Nashville TN.   This episode is so inspiring because Robin talks about putting feet to your dreams. She describes the time she put her dreams on hold and then how she revive them years later. Robin shares her story about the time she was working in corporate American and woke up and realized that this was not what she was meant to do in life. Her life is an inspiration to every business owner and anyone who is trying to realize their goals and dreams.   Don't forget to join Robin at VIGOR on Fridays for her Hip Hop class!   Join me in listening to audio books with this AUDIBLE link: Free Trial & Download Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach    

On today's episode of Rising Stories start living your Best Life with two great tools to use at work, in your business or in your personal life. Corine also highlights past guests that you might have missed.  In this short episode you'll learn how to use visualization to reach your highest level of potential. You don't have to be an athlete to reap the benefits of visualization. This tool will keep you tethered to your goal and increase your chances of achieving it.  Organization can also help you reach your goals in life and at work. Spend a few minutes learning some tips that will keep you organized and ready for the work week.  Wanna learn more, check out these resources.  10 Minute Toughness Focal Point Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach      

Have you ever wanted someone to come into your home and edit your life? To take out the useless things out of your home and give you a routine that brings simplicity and peace back into your world.  Like editing a research paper, they would identify the good you should keep and remove the needless things that clog up your brain. My guest today does just that. She is the owner and founder of Your Life Edit Virginia Richardson. Virginia talks to us about our eating habits and how to stop chasing skinny. We also chat about re-evaluating the things in our home to give us the life we have always wanted.    What she is loving:  Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Blue Blockers by Felix Gray      Corine's Amazon Blue Blockers pick   The Universe Has your Back   Audible App Calm App Health Edit Foundations Program with Virginia  -Promo Code LifeEdit20-   Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach  

 My guest on episode #75 of Rising Stories Podcast is a busy mom of 8 turned business owner. P.J. Jonas shares so many awesome tips about how she juggles mom life and business life. Y’all she has hired her kids and is teaching them how to save, about IRA’s and so much more. What’s her business? It is goat farming! She makes cheese, candy, soaps and skin care. She is giving away a free bar of her goat milk soap. Click on link below for details. I’m telling you this episode is filled to the brim with life changing tips for your business and home life. Enjoy the podcast! Free Soap Complimentary 30 min Coaching Session with Corine   Book she is reading: Fortune's Children: The fall of the house of Vanderbilt Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach

October is breast cancer awareness month and my guest today is no stranger to the struggles and challenges of cancer. She has written a book called Lavender Hair that follows her fight against breast cancer and her journey to wholeness. You might know her best from a show called Saturday Night Live.  She was part of the SNL cast 1986 to 1992. She is comedian, writer, speaker and now breast cancer survivor. Victoria and I met a few months ago and right away I knew that she needed to be on my show. Not because she is an author, or was on SNL but because she is a women with so much gusto and tenacity to keep rising in her career even after being diagnosed with cancer. Victoria and I talked about how a working woman functions within the context of having cancer and her message to anyone who is faced with this diagnosis. This is one podcast you don't want to miss as Victoria sings a little song for us.  Books & Links from the show: Lavender Hair Is My Bow too Big Debra Winger book - Undiscovered   Zanies Comed

Do you love your neighbors? Do you want to connect with them? If so, would you sit outside on your front yard and wait for one of them to join you? My guest today on Episode #73 did just that. She is the author of The Turquoise Table. Kristin Schell shares her story about how she put a turquoise picnic table out on her front yard and waited for people to show up. Kristin is a blogger, a mom of 4 and now she is an author of a book that is impacting lives all across the country. They call themselves Front Yard people. Listen as Kristin takes us from the beginnings of this project to now helping people find community and connection in their own front yards.  I want to make sure you stay tuned to the end to hear about a special offer from Kristin. Kristin is from Austin so of course, I asked her about her favorite places to eat listen. Check out what she recommends.   Things She is Loving:  1. Back to School and Getting Organized  2. Homemade Granola 3. All in All journal by Sophie Hudson Tiny Boxwoods, Austin,

My guest today on Episode #72 is the founder of THE LOVED BIBLE PROJECT. Anne Marie Emswiler Anne Marie shares about how this movement started with one good samaritan act and how it is now reaching people from all walks of life. Anne Marie and I totally connected over leadership development and best practices. We also talk about what she calls Post-Passion Depression. Plus we reviewed some of her most favorite books. This interview is chocked full of great things.   If you are interested in participating in the Loved Bible Project you can sign up for a free 14 day Getting Started Loved Bible Project Devotional on the website under contact page. Or you can head over to the show notes with the link provided below. As a special offer if you send an email with your address to info@lovedbibleproject.com and tell her you heard about it here on Rising Stories Anne Marie will send you a few getting started goodies. This offer expires on Dec. 1 2017 and is only available to North American listeners. Books from this Po

My guest for episode 71 is Jandra Sutton. Jandra is a young adult fiction author with a passion for traveling and higher learning. Wanting to see a book where the main character was deaf and not finding one, Jandra decide to write one herself. I enjoyed hearing her tenacity and passion to go after what she wants to see happen in her life and this world. Nothing is stopping this gal. We also talk about how she is reaching her audience with the latest online outlets & tools. In this podcast interview, Jandra shares about taking risks and how she sat with Heads of State at the 2012 NATO summit. Butchertown Hall Trello WattPad  Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach

On Episode #70, I'm sharing great tips for setting up your LinkedIn profile & summary, I'll tell you where I take my out of town guest when they visit me in Nashville and the three favorite things I am loving this week. I forgot to share about the awesome brussels sprouts from Trader Joe's, but check out my blog post HERE and you can read more about my fun TJ's list.  Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach

Today, Yolanda Harris Jackson joins me on Rising Stories #69. She is an author, speaker who after 18 years in the Spa, Beauty and Wellness industry became a licensed pastor and is now working alongside her husband with Live in Peace Ministries. Live in Peace Ministries is helping marriages thrive in this chaotic world. Yolanda and I chat about how to be intentional in your marriage, choosing the best time to talk to your spouse and then we go totally off topic and talk about Kumbucha Tea. Yolanda is giving away a FREE download  "6 Simple Steps That Will Make The BIGGEST Impact In Your Marriage Starting Now" The book Yolanda is reading now is called The Story of Marriage   Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach  

On episode #68 I interview a wise business woman. She is Katy Brandt, a local yoga instructor who opened her first store-front yoga studio here in the heart of Nashville. I loved talking with Katy because she gives great advice on her thought processes to launching her business. We discuss the pros and cons of advertising with Groupon and so much more. Plus she explains the 8 limbs of yoga, which I had been so curious about.  Check out Katy's studio Lotus Blooming Yoga the next time you are in Nashville.  Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Ben Sound Sponsor: Brentwood Life Coach

In this episode I share about my experiences while attending the Lean In Leaders Conference 2017 in Palo Alto, CA.  Landing in California, meeting up with a Lean In circle leader from Milan, boarding the CalTrain to Silicon Valley, was just the beginning of an amazing weekend. 75 Lean In Leaders from 17 countries across the globe, including China, Poland, El Salvador, Pakistan, India, Malaysia and Japan gathered for the 3rd Annual Lean In Leaders Conference.  I'll tell you about the time I got stuck at Facebook Headquarters, about the awesome speakers at the conference and of course, about my dinner with Sheryl Sandberg.  Lean In is a nonprofit organization started by Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s COO and author of Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead & Option B. It is now a strong movement with over 33,000 regional and corporate chapters and circles supporting women in leadership and removing those barriers to advancement. I was invited to attend this conference to represent the Lean In chapter in Nas

My guest today is Laura Lea Goldberg. Laura has written a cookbook called Laura Lea Balanced Cookbook and many of her delicious & healthy recipes have been featured on sites such as Southern Living, Clean Eating, and Shape magazine. Laura shares her journey to NYC, and how she discovered her love for healthy foods & cooking. She also talks about her story of being an introvert in a busy big city and how eating anti-inflammatory foods helped her anxiety. Laura and I also chat about her favorite Nashville restaurants and some of her newfound favorite foods. Stay tuned to the end of the show to hear how you can enter to win tickets to Laura's next Nashville appearance which will be a workout with Shawn Booth from the Bachelorette.  Laura's Instagram Corine's Instagram   What Laura is reading: Common Wealth & Super Women Rx Her favorite Nashville Restaurants: Henrietta Red &  AVO Connect with Corine   Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest    Show Notes  Facebook Group   Music is by Be