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Rise To More
by Jasna Burza
Welcome to Rise to More—where who you become next is what matters.I’m Jasna Burza, a war survivor turned advisor to the world’s top minds.From the wildly successful lost at the top to visionaries chasing more, I’ve helped them elevate. How? Cut the noise. Act with grit. Lead with purpose.This isn’t just about success—it’s about becoming resilient, grounded and unshakable.Here, transformation is real, personal, and lasting—and whether you’re leading a company or rebuilding your life…you're ready to…rise to more.Come say hi on Instagram @jasna.burza ♥️Buy book here: https://a.co/d/agOUrzvPlease rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Remember, you are the one you have been waiting for. jasnaburza.substack.com
Episodes
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The Truth About Sleep with Dr. Michael Howell
What if some of the sleep advice you’ve been following isn’t actually right for your body? Neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Michael Howell joins Jasna Burza for a fascinating conversation about what we’re getting wrong about sleep—and why understanding your own biology may matter more than...
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Here’s Why You’re Not Breaking Through
What if the thing you think is helping you get ahead is actually keeping you stuck? After spending time with two extraordinary women recently, I started noticing a pattern I couldn’t stop thinking about. It made me question how we create, where our best ideas actually come from, and whether some…
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When Youth Sports Became Big Business
Are travel sports, elite teams and expensive training actually helping our kids succeed—or are parents being sold a version of youth sports they don’t need? In this episode of Rise to More, recorded at Grand Casino Arena, home of the Minnesota Wild, Jasna Burza sits down with Mike Snee, Vice...
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They’ll call you bossy. Build it anyway.
What if the thing people keep telling you to soften is actually one of the reasons you’re so good at what you do? I kept thinking about that while reading Bobbi Brown’s Still Bobbi. Throughout her career, there were plenty of people with bigger titles and more traditional credentials telling her...
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How the Minnesota Vikings Are Changing Lives
What does it look like when one of the most recognizable sports organizations in the country uses its influence for something bigger than football? In this episode of Rise to More, Jasna Burza sits down at TCO Performance Center with Brett Taber, Vice President of Social Impact for the Minnesota...
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I Don’t Want a Vacation From My Life
What if the life you’re supposed to want isn’t actually the life you want? After spending nearly a month in Europe, I came home with a realization that surprised me: I couldn’t wait to work. I missed my clients, Rise to More, creating, building—and instead of questioning why I couldn’t simply…
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The Heart Behind the Minnesota Twins
Recorded live at Target Field, this conversation goes far beyond baseball. Nancy O'Brien has spent more than two decades building the Minnesota Twins' community impact work — girls baseball teams, adaptive sports clinics, youth development programs, and a free community clinic tradition that...
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How To Stop Caring What People Think And Finally Be Yourself
I used to walk into every room and scan it first. What do they need from me? How do I come across as credible without coming across as too much?I built a real career that way. I was also exhausted in a way I couldn't name.In this episode I'm being honest about something I don't talk about enough…
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What He Built After the World Cup
Guest: Tony Sanneh — Former U.S. National Team soccer player, 2002 World Cup veteran, 2026 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, and founder of the Sanneh Foundation Episode Description There's a version of Tony Sanneh's story that ends with the World Cup. Boy from St. Paul makes it to soccer's...
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The Woman Who Raised Her Hand
Most people wait until they’re ready.Greta Siedow raised her hand when she was 80% there, and ended up leading one of the largest women’s sporting events in the country. In this episode of RISE TO MORE, Greta — VP at Optum Rx and General Chair of the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at…
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You Were Trained Not to Trust Yourself
Hey beautiful humans, this week, I did a solo episode for you all. One thing keeps coming up over and over again in my conversation with incredible women - they don’t trust themselves fully. And yet - I believe that inside of us is this magic power that is our superpower. And this is something I...
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She Was Born for This
Some people have a career. Some people have a calling. Very few get to live both.Christine (Christy) Sovereign is one of them.For decades, she built her career at the highest level, and quietly, something else was always there. Her sister.In this week’s Rise to More, Christine shares what it…
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How the EVEREVE Founder Built a Dream Life & Business
In this episode of RISE TO MORE, Megan Tamte, co-founder and CEO of EVEREVE, opens up about entrepreneurship, identity, faith, fulfillment, and the real emotional cost of building one of the most beloved retail brands in the country.From the moment she stopped watching other people chase their...
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More Will Be Revealed with Wendy Blackshaw
She showed up to this interview the day after foot surgery. That alone tells you everything you need to know about Wendy Blackshaw. The president and CEO of Minnesota Sports and Events sat down with Rise to More this week and delivered one of the most honest, warm, and genuinely inspiring...
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The Future of Luxury Hospitality
When I sit down with people on Rise to More, I am always looking for more than a good résumé or an impressive title. I want to understand who they are when they walk into a room. I want to know what kind of energy they bring to other people. I want to know whether their success has made them more...
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The Reality of Not Giving Up
When I sat down with Beth Benike on Rise to More, I expected we’d talk about business, tariffs, entrepreneurship, and the challenges she’s faced as the founder of Busy Baby. And we did. But what stayed with me wasn’t just her business story. It was who she is underneath all of it: the woman, the...
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The War Within
Over the past few weeks I have had the same conversation with many different people. Friends, clients, parents at school events, strangers who stop me after a talk. The topic is always the same: the state of the world. Another war appears in the news. Political tensions rise. Economists warn…
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Are We Broken Or Overmedicated? What Patients Aren’t Told About Mental Health Medication
There are certain stories that do not simply inform you — they rearrange you. In 2003, a healthy thirty-seven-year-old man kissed his wife goodnight and went to sleep. He had just begun a dream job at a startup company. He and his wife were planning in vitro treatments to start a family. He was...
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MartinPatrick 3: The Partnership Behind It
It started the way so many iconic things do: quietly, improbably, and with no one’s permission. An empty brick warehouse in Minneapolis’ North Loop. Two guys. No investors. No outside money. And a vision that sounded almost absurd in 2008—build the most beautiful store in America. Not a boutique....
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Coming Home to Ourselves: The Art of Subtraction
Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. In a world of endless scrolling, relentless news cycles, and the constant hum of “not enough,” what does it really mean to come home to ourselves? That’s the question I explored with my dear friend and spiritual...
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The Beauty of This Lifetime
Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. What does it mean to live fully—not someday, not when things calm down, not when the stars finally align—but now, in this lifetime? That question sat at the heart of my recent Rise to More conversation with my dear...
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Jacob Frey: The Man, Not the Mayor
When we see public figures, we rarely see the human being. We see a policy, a headline, a viral moment. What we don’t often glimpse is the person—the father fixing his daughter’s tiara, the husband leaning on his wife, the runner who finds peace by railroad tracks after a long day. In my recent...
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Matchmaking Secrets Revealed
Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. I believe love is the most powerful force in the world. It steadies us. It expands us. It’s the one thing success can’t replace. That’s why today’s story matters. I brought my dear friend and now business partner,...
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Hate Elon Musk?
We love to watch people rise. We cheer for the underdog, admire their grit, and celebrate their early wins. But the moment they cross into real success—the kind that sets them apart—something shifts. Suddenly, we start picking them apart. We look for cracks, mistakes, scandals. We whisper, “Who…
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Genius & Soul Behind Sigma Beauty
Today’s guest on Rise to More completely blew my mind. Dr. Simone Xavier isn't just another entrepreneur—she is one of the most remarkable minds behind one of the world’s biggest makeup brands, Sigma Beauty. When I first heard her story—a veterinarian, infectious disease researcher, and professor...
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Why Minnesota Might Just Save Your Soul
Lauren Bennett McGinty on Leading Explore Minnesota’s $25B Revival When you think of transformative leadership, you might not immediately think of tourism. But Lauren Bennett McGinty is here to change that. As the Executive Director of Explore Minnesota, Lauren has taken the reins of a $25…
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Building Relationships That Change the World with Nick Engbloom
Sometimes, the most powerful voices are the quiet ones. The people who don't speak to be heard—but to serve. Today's Rise to More guest, Nick Engbloom, is exactly that kind of quiet powerhouse. Nick is Senior Director of Development at the University of Minnesota Foundation, and just this year…
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The Success Secret No One Talks About
Recently, I recorded an episode of Rise to More that tackles something I've noticed again and again among incredibly talented, driven people: the unconscious habit of sabotaging their own success. We all know someone (maybe even ourselves) who wants so badly to succeed that every interaction...
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The Real Cost of Being Seen with Sarah Edwards
There’s this story we tell about visibility: Build something amazing. Gather a big following. Get celebrated. Feel fulfilled. But what happens when the story turns? In one of the most raw, vulnerable conversations I've had on the Rise to More podcast, creative entrepreneur Sarah Edwards pulls…
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Why men pull away
Today on the podcast, we talk about the amazing single women and why it’s becoming harder and harder to find a true partnership. There’s a conversation I keep having with brilliant, independent, wildly accomplished women. They’ve checked off all the boxes—careers they’re proud of, finances…
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Betrayed by friends?
Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. When Loyalty Breaks: Betrayal, Self-Preservation & Rising Anyway There’s a quiet kind of heartbreak that doesn’t come from a breakup or a layoff. It comes from someone you trusted… choosing themselves over you. That...
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Spice, Soul & Story: Inside the Life of James Beard-Nominated Chef Ann Ahmed
Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This week on Rise to More, I had the honor of sitting down with a guest whose story moved me to my core. Anne Ahmed is not just a chef. She is a memory-keeper, a storyteller, and a bridge between worlds. A former...
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Are we drugging the magic out of our kids?
Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. 🎙️ Welcome to the First Episode of 'Rise to More' This is the official rebrand of the podcast formerly known as Uplevel Together. I’m excited to step into this new chapter with you. If you’re wondering why I made…
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Goodbye Uplevel Together Podcast. Hello RISE TO MORE podcast.
Today feels like a homecoming. The podcast you’ve known and trusted has officially evolved. Formerly Uplevel Together, now proudly: Rise to More.Because who you become next is what truly matters. This isn’t just a rebrand. It’s a declaration.It’s a reminder that the life you want—the one that…
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The Miracle Blessing That Changed My Life - with guest Joey Korn
In a world screaming for our attention, stillness has become revolutionary. In this episode of the Uplevel Together podcast, I sit down with spiritual teacher and dowser Joey Korn to explore how unseen energies—the emotional residue of fear, anger, and overwhelm—impact our bodies, our homes, and...
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Three Men Make a Tiger: Questioning False Beliefs
This is the kind of episode that makes you stop and think… What have I accepted as truth just because it’s been said enough? Maybe you’re chasing a version of success that was never yours to begin with. Maybe you’ve been telling yourself a story that was written for you, not by you. It’s time to...
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Why You’re Not Getting Billionaire Results (Yet)
Hey beautiful people, Let’s cut through the noise. We’re living in a time where you’re expected to have billionaire-level results in six months or less. Launch a brand, skip the process, and go straight to the top. It’s everywhere: A brand-new coach charging $10,000 per client—with zero results…
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How to Become Emotionally Unshakable
Hey beautiful humans, This one’s for the sensitive souls, the overthinkers, the high-achievers who get thrown off course by the smallest comment, email, or bump in the road. Trust me—I’ve been there. But here’s the blunt truth: If every little thing gets under your skin, you’re giving away your...
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Walk-away Power: The Secret the Most Successful People Don't Talk About
In this episode, I’m talking about something I believe every single person needs—but most don’t even realize they’re missing: walkaway power. Walkaway power is the ability to leave any situation—a job, a relationship, a business deal—because you know who you are, what you want, and that you’ll be...
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Stop letting politics steal your energy | Uplevel Together Podcast
Americans are more involved in global politics than ever. They’re picking sides in international conflicts, debating foreign policies, and staking a moral ground on issues they barely understand. And here’s the hard truth: Most of them have never studied these regions, these cultures, these...
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It’s Not the Economy—It’s Your Work Ethic
This shouldn’t be controversial, but here we are. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the hard truth no one wants to hear: If you’re struggling financially, it’s not just the economy, bad luck, or a lack of opportunities—it’s your work ethic. Too many people turn down jobs because they’re…
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Should You Trust a Self-Help Guru Who Struggles Just Like You?
Let’s be real—when someone is teaching success, happiness, or personal growth, don’t we expect them to have mastered it themselves? Yet even the biggest names in self-help struggle with the very things they teach. So, does that make them frauds, or does it actually make them more relatable? More...
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Fall in Love with Your Life Again
This week, love isn’t just about flowers and chocolates—it’s about the way you show up for yourself and the life you truly want. No more waiting. No more postponing joy. You deserve to feel fully alive. Let’s talk about how to break free from expectations, reconnect with your dreams, and create a...
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Redefining beauty with Casie Kindl
Did you know that having a positive outlook on aging can add up to 7.5 years to your life? In this special live episode, recorded at ModernWell during the book launch of Casie Kindl’s Age of Beauty book and workbook, we dive deep into a conversation that will shift how you see yourself at every...
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Healing vs treatment: How Healing Begins Within with Steve Tonsager
Thrilled to share another conversation with my spiritual teacher, Steve Tonsager. Steve is one of the wisest people I know and when I notice things like spiritual bypassing on a mass scale, he is always the person to talk to. In this episode, we discussed some major topics, all important and...
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Botox, fillers, body dysmorphia and dangers of fast aesthetics with Leslie Lee
This week, I bring you a thought-provoking conversation with Leslie Lee, a dedicated nurse injector making waves in the beauty industry. I have known Leslie for a while now and just love her to pieces. Leslie opens up about her personal journey into aesthetics, motivated by a deep interest in...
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Embracing the Journey with Kate Nelson
Another amazing episode folks!!! This week, I introduce you to a dear friend and a woman going places: Kate Nelson. An Alaska Native Tlingit tribal member, Kate Nelson is an award-winning journalist based in Minneapolis who focuses on amplifying important Native American change makers and issues....
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Turn An Overwhelmed Life Into A Fulfilled Life with Michael Madaus
This week on the Uplevel Together podcast, we talk to Michael Madaus, a retired thoracic surgeon with an exceptional story to tell. From a turbulent childhood to the height of medical success, and finally finding true fulfillment beyond the operating room, Michael's story is both riveting and...
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Beyond Success: Redefining Leadership with Katy Burke
In this episode of "Uplevel Together," I sat down with Katy Burke, entrepreneur and visionary behind TeamWomen. Tune in to explore how TeamWomen is reshaping leadership, fostering women's growth in business, and creating a supportive community through mentorship, partnerships, and engaging…
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Hope after suicide attempt: Sam Eaton's story
In this powerful episode, I talk to Sam Eaton, founder of Recklessly Alive - https://www.recklesslyalive.com/. Sam Eaton takes us through his own battle with depression and suicide attempt to the creation of a suicide prevention initiative. His experience sheds light on the stark realities of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Rise to More—where who you become next is what matters.I’m Jasna Burza, a war survivor turned advisor to the world’s top minds.From the wildly successful lost at the top to visionaries chasing more, I’ve helped them elevate. How? Cut the noise. Act with grit. Lead with purpose.This isn’t just about success—it’s about becoming resilient, grounded and unshakable.Here, transformation is real, personal, and lasting—and whether you’re leading a company or rebuilding your life…you're ready to…rise to more.Come say hi on Instagram @jasna.burza ♥️Buy book here: https://a.co/d/agOUrzvPlease rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Remember, you are the one you have been waiting for.
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