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Rise Regardless
by Patrisse Chan
Rise Regardless is a podcast featuring the trials and triumphs of resilient individuals. Much too often do we hear elaborate success stories without any mention of the formidable struggles that have undoubtedly accompanied them. In the exceptional cases where we do learn of the struggles, they are portrayed as a one-time obstacle when the reality is that struggles are incessant and inevitably buffet our paths. Here, we share the raw and unfiltered stories of how individuals of diverse backgrounds have endured their respective obstacles with fortitude. Join us in rising regardless!
Episodes
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9: 2008 Recession & COVID Pandemic Parallels | Stephanie Ostler
There are obstacles intrinsic to being an entrepreneur scaling your business amidst a global recession, and there are obstacles inherent to running a sustainable fashion business — in particular, you want your customers to buy less, to consume less, but that also means less revenues for you. Now,...
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8: Righting the Wrongs of Fast Fashion | Selina Ho
Would you buy a t-shirt for $10? Would you still buy it if you knew that over 1,000 people were killed in the process? In 2013, Bangladesh's Rana Plaza collapse accentuated the dire working conditions of labourers (read: victims) of the fast fashion industry to the global community. Knowing this...
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7: Pursuing Purpose Over Paycheck | Farnoosh Brock
Selling is draining. Selling is egocentric. Selling is manipulative. Many people have these negative associations with selling, and yet, they feel that it’s nonetheless an integral component to being successful, whether it is advancing themselves in their career or growing their business. But…
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5: Beyond the Bamboo Ceiling | Jerry Lee
We’ve all heard of glass ceilings before, but do you know about bamboo ceilings? The term “bamboo ceiling”, like “glass ceiling”, addresses underrepresentation in leadership roles, but as opposed to highlighting women, it accentuates Asians in the Western workforce. Given stereotypes of being...
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4: So You Think You're Just a Student? Think Again. | Blessing Adogame, Michael Amoako, Sevri Sovian
Students, how do you define your own path? How do you differentiate yourself? How do you create impact and effect change when you’re only just a student? In this episode with special guests, Blessing Adogame, Michael Amoako, and Sevri Sovian, we answer all these questions and more. The reality is...
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3: All You Need is One Shot | Tim Salau
"Thank you, again, for your interest in our company. We encourage you to apply for future openings for which you qualify." Rejection. Sound familiar? Of course. In this episode of Rise Regardless, we’re not concerned with rejection in itself. Instead, we’re focusing on how to learn, grown and...
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2: Rejecting the Hype Around College-Dropout Entrepreneurship | Natalie Riso
"There's little value in a college degree if you want to be an entrepreneur." We've all heard this before. This college-dropout entrepreneurship culture is becoming increasingly pervasive in modern-day society, especially across social media platforms, and the question is, is this really the…
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1: How to Find Your New Happy | Stephanie Harrison
You can have all that is romanticized to constitute happiness, from a prestigious college degree to a highly-coveted and lucrative career, but that doesn't necessarily ensure you achieve your version of happiness. If you feel or have felt this way, you're not alone; this is a common phenomenon in...
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Welcome to Rise Regardless
Rise Regardless is more than just a podcast show. We're a platform for sharing anecdotes of enduring both unique and commonplace hardships with grit. We're your bi-weekly source of alacrity and friendly reminder that in spite of any hurdles that buffet your path, you can and will emerge…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rise Regardless is a podcast featuring the trials and triumphs of resilient individuals. Much too often do we hear elaborate success stories without any mention of the formidable struggles that have undoubtedly accompanied them. In the exceptional cases where we do learn of the struggles, they are portrayed as a one-time obstacle when the reality is that struggles are incessant and inevitably buffet our paths. Here, we share the raw and unfiltered stories of how individuals of diverse backgrounds have endured their respective obstacles with fortitude. Join us in rising regardless!
HOSTED BY
Patrisse Chan
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