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The Humble Rising Podcast
Hosted by Arivee Vargas · EN
Welcome to the Humble Rising Podcast! Each week, host Arivee Vargas has conversations with badass, inspirational women sharing their own stories and actionable strategies on how to have fulfilling careers and lives. The journey to get there isn't linear or easy. Let's help you get clear on the life and career you really want and deserve now, and help you overcome the challenges and roadblocks that get in your way. From fear, disappointment, and self-doubt, to purpose, resilience, career clarity and transitions, we tackle it all. Be inspired, get motivated, and get ready to rise.
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139. Beyond Awareness: How to Truly Change with Bizzie Gold
Aug 4, 2025Tap to summarizeBizzie Gold is a pioneering force in the mental health world. She's the founder of Break Method—a data-driven system for emotional rewiring—and the author of the upcoming book Your Brain is a Filthy Liar, which explores how subconscious programming hijacks behavior and keeps us stuck in painful cycles. In this episode, Bizzie shares her own powerful story—from growing up with a parent diagnosed with borderline personality disorder to a "Fight Club moment" that changed everything. We talk about anxiety, ADHD, burnout, parenting, identity, and why traditional therapy often misses the mark when it comes to real, sustainable change. If you've ever found yourself repeating the same patterns and wondering why, this conversation is for you. It's disruptive in the best way possible, illuminating, and could very well change how you see your own behavior—and your healing. CONNECT WITH BIZZIE Website: https://bizziegold.com/bg-welcome Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bizziegold/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bizziegold/ https://x.com/bizziegold https://www.youtube.com/@BizzieGoldOfficial Learn More About The Break Method: https://breakmethod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/breakmethod/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/break-method/ CONNECT WITH ARIVEE GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee's women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee's coaching programs. We're focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/
Transcribe →132. Empowering Women in Politics With Trailblazer Diana Maldonado
Mar 23, 202501:03:48Tap to summarizeDiana Maldonado is a best-selling author, speaker, business strategist and former Texas state representative. As CEO of Maldonado Strategies, Diana’s sharp insight for pinpointing incongruencies, combined with her method for listening and collaborating, helps organizations design and implement innovative solutions to accelerate their big vision goals and become the leading edge. As the first Latina elected to represent Williamson County in the House of Representatives, she advocated for education, business, and safe communities. In this role, she authored/co-authored 88 bills and was named “Freshman of the Year” by her colleagues. Through her collaboration with key stakeholders, she secured nearly $16 million for education, $10 million for road expansion, andadditional funds for renewable energy initiatives and walking trails in parks. She served as Secretary for the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Defense & Veterans Affairs, and on the coveted State Affairs committee.Today, Diana’s focus is helping women get elected to public office to bring parity, voice and representation to the halls of democracy. Her uniquely curated daily lessons in The Candidate School will help unlock the secrets to becoming a powerful, persuasive, and authentic candidate, while winning over the hearts and minds of voters. Her unmatched expertise to empowering women in politics helps women plan their next move strategically. In this course, she shares everything she wished she’d known during her own campaign journey. From mastering your candidate identity to managing money, policy and power strategically and ethically, this program helps you navigate the political arena with confidence. By completing Candidate School, participants gain the skills, strategy, and clarity to run a successful, purpose-driven campaign – and win. Diana is a global marathon runner with races in Tokyo, Berlin, London, Paris and mom of two adult children, Alex and Denise, and spends time with her granddaughter, Camila where she taps into her greatest joy. CONNECT WITH DIANA https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-maldonado/ Books:- https://www.amazon.com/stores/Diana-Maldonado/author/B0C1TBBRMQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true CONNECT WITH ARIVEE GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/
Transcribe →131 Leading with Courage and Inclusivity with Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham
Mar 13, 202500:48:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, JD (she/ella) who is a loving, inclusive leadership strategist, awakening courage and amplifying culture every day. Valerie is the founder/CEO of Promoting Good. Prior to founding her seven year old firm, she practiced preventative law at a non profit where she founded and managed a medical-legal partnership addressing health-harming legal needs. Today, she leads a team that is using proven and evidence-based frameworks to build workplaces where everyone can thrive. Outside of work, Valerie is an active volunteer, in addition to serving on several non profit boards, she is the co-founder and co-director of Casita Cultura Latina, a non profit that amplifies Latino culture and conversations about equity in central Massachusetts. She’s a proud Mexican immigrant. She has a B.A from Boston College and a JD from Boston University School of Law. Valerie and I talk about her journey from Mexico City to Massachusetts, where she transitioned from a management role selling industrial hardware to practicing non-profit law for 17 years before founding her own consulting company, Promoting Good. We dive into that gut-wrenching moment when you know it's time to leave a job, even when loyalty makes it hard to walk away, and how sometimes leaving creates space for others to shine. Valerie opens up about creating workplaces where people feel safe to speak up, the challenges middle managers face when caught between company values and daily realities, and why staying true to your values is crucial during uncertain times. She shares her excitement about launching a new inclusive leadership assessment tool that helps leaders pinpoint their strengths and blind spots, and why giving honest feedback early makes such a difference. We also chat about her plans for 2025, including taking groups of women to experience her native Mexico, and her personal focus on bringing more play and growth into her life and work. Don’t forget to rate and review this podcast and share with others! CONNECT WITH VALERIE LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriezolezziwyndham/ Promoting Good: https://www.promotinggoodllc.com/ GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/
Transcribe →130. Does Your Work Provide All Your "Self Worth"?
Mar 1, 202500:26:38Tap to summarizeThis week, we examine why many high-achieving women tie their self-worth to their professional achievements. Work offers a sense of control, validation, and instant gratification that can feel more manageable than the uncertainty of relationships, personal growth, or other areas of life. Over time, this reliance on work for self-esteem can turn into a coping mechanism, leaving women caught in a cycle of overworking to feel competent and valued. This pattern creates a range of challenges, from struggling to be present with loved ones to constantly chasing the next accomplishment without ever feeling truly fulfilled. It can also amplify harsh self-criticism, making even minor setbacks at work feel like personal failures. As work takes up more mental and emotional space, many women find themselves disconnected from who they are outside of their careers, unsure of what brings them joy or purpose beyond their professional identity. Breaking this cycle isn’t about giving up ambition—it’s about expanding the definition of success to include health, relationships, and personal fulfillment. By setting healthy boundaries, redefining self-worth, and embracing the discomfort of growth outside of work, women can begin to reclaim their sense of self. With support, self-reflection, and intentional action, it’s possible to build a life where worth isn’t tied to productivity, but to the whole, multifaceted person you are. WORK WITH ARIVEE GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self: https://a.co/d/i0wPQ2I Grab your FREE BOUNDARY TOOLKITt: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now: https://gift.ariveevargas.com/toolkit Grab more FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR EMPOWERED JOURNEY and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/free-resources CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox: https://newsletter.ariveevargas.com/join This community gets FIRST ACCESS TO ALL OF ARIVEE'S COACHING PROGRAMS. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/
Transcribe →129. Vanessa Schwippert: The Power of Self-Care & Pivoting with Purpose
Feb 21, 202500:50:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Schwippert to explore breaking free from the stuck mindset, what it means to really take care of yourself, and finding your own true path. Vanessa is a first-generation Colombian-American woman dedicated to empowering others through education, storytelling, and community building. After years of teaching in intentionally underserved communities, she shifted her focus to creating safe spaces for women, particularly Latinas. Vanessa is the creator and host of Chick Lit, a podcast where she does book reviews, encouraging women to decenter men and prioritize their own fulfillment. In addition to her podcast, Vanessa founded the Latina Writing Comunidad, a vibrant space for Latinas who are breaking barriers, embracing passions, and sharing their stories. With a deep commitment to fostering supportive environments where creativity, culture, and empowerment intersect, Vanessa continues to inspire and uplift those around her, challenging traditional norms and redefining the role of women in our personal lives and beyond. In our conversation, Vanessa opens up about her journey from being a special education teacher and the challenges she experienced to becoming the force behind the Chick Lit podcast and Latina Writing Comunidad. She shares how taking a seven-month sabbatical (with therapy and very intentional self-care) changed everything for her. Whether you're stuck in a job that doesn't light you up or is burning you out, feeling pressure to live up to others' expectations, or simply craving more authenticity in your life, this conversation is your permission slip to pause and redirect. Through honest stories and practical wisdom, Vanessa shows us how listening to our gut, embracing change, and building meaningful communities can transform not just our own lives, but the lives of others too. This episode is perfect for anyone ready to stop putting everyone else first and start creating a life that actually feels like you. WORK WITH ARIVEE GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self: https://a.co/d/i0wPQ2I Grab your FREE BOUNDARY TOOLKITt: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now: https://gift.ariveevargas.com/toolkit Grab more FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR EMPOWERED JOURNEY and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/free-resources CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox: https://newsletter.ariveevargas.com/join This community gets FIRST ACCESS TO ALL OF ARIVEE'S COACHING PROGRAMS. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ CONNECT WITH VANESSA Chick Lit on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@chicklitpodcast?si=L6D5VEiNM3dmvNm1 Chick Lit on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CEhGUu2D2OAkzbwSkDjcm?si=ca35fe19ca4c45a1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicklitpodcast/ Latina Writing Comunidad: https://forms.gle/5i8hKF4DLgF1PbXE8
Transcribe →128. Building Confidence & Owning Your Voice with Miriam Simon
Feb 13, 202500:54:45Tap to summarizeWant to know what it's like to completely evolve your career and help others grow? Leadership coach Miriam Simon joins us to talk about her journey from working at Newark Airport to being a leadership coach, helping women to speak up and own their worth. Miriam Simon is a coach, executive mentor, and corporate business manager with over 25 years of experience in leadership, human resources, and workforce optimization. As a Certified Hudson Coach and Forbes Coaches Council Member, she helps professionals navigate their careers with confidence and strategy. Miriam is the author of Tattoos & Pearls and host of the Latina Mic Drop podcast, where she amplifies bold conversations on leadership, resilience, and breaking barriers. She helps people transform setbacks into successes and silence into confidence. In this episode, she shares her journey and strategies for stepping into leadership authentically and powerfully. In this episode, Miriam shares her journey of being a young mom of three, going back to school while working full-time when her kids were teenagers, and building a life with her wife of almost 20 years. Miriam opens up about what it means to be a Latina leadership coach, why journaling helped her through tough times, and gives us a peek into her upcoming book "Tattoos and Pearls." If you're juggling big career goals with family responsibilities, or looking to build your confidence, own your worth, and make your impact, this conversation feels like getting advice from a mentor who totally gets it. Let's dive into this episode - you're going to love this conversation! Get Arivee’s Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ CONNECT WITH MIRIAM SIMON Tattoos and Pearls: Combining Street Wisdom with Corporate Strategy Launches 3/15/2025 Website: www.miriamsimon.online Follow Miriam: Facebook: Miriam Simon TikTok: @authormiriamsimon LinkedIn: Miriam Simon Blog: Leadership Blog X: @coach_Miriam_ Follow Latina Mic Drop: Instagram: @LatinaMicDropPodcast
Transcribe →127: Your Time to Rise: Behind the Launch
Feb 7, 202500:30:21Tap to summarizeToday I'm sharing the excitement around my bestselling book "Your Time to Rise" and #1 new release on Amazon! If you've ever felt like something inside you has shifted, or that your success doesn't feel quite the same anymore, this episode is for you. I break down exactly who I wrote this book for (spoiler: those of us navigating big life transitions!), share the three most powerful takeaways that had my fellow coach saying "yes!" and tell a surprising story about how the book is creating bridges of understanding I never expected. I’m sharing: The real scoop on who needs this book right now - especially if you're a professional (particularly women of color and moms) feeling that internal whisper saying "something's different" and wondering what's next. Three game-changing insights that my fellow coach loved: why choosing to "do nothing" is still a choice, the truth about actual survival mode versus the pressure we put on ourselves, and the simple but powerful truth about where all real change begins. A beautiful reminder of how sharing our authentic stories can create unexpected connections - told through the eyes of a reader who couldn't be more different from my target audience but found deep value in the book. Get Arivee’s Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. This community gets first access to all of Arivee’s coaching programs. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live- with meaning, joy, aliveness, and fulfillment. Website to learn more: https://www.ariveevargas.com/
Transcribe →126. Lessons from 2024 & What I’m Bringing Forward into 2025
Dec 27, 202400:37:56Tap to summarize2024 has been a year of transformation, growth, and invaluable lessons. In this episode, I’m reflecting on my journey from leaving a 20-year career in corporate law to embracing full-time entrepreneurship. I’ll share the powerful insights I’ve gained along the way – from learning the true importance of rest to overcoming self-doubt and harnessing the power of discipline over motivation. Through the wins, the challenges, and the moments of clarity, I’ve come to deeply understand what matters most: doing the right things for you in this season of your life. If you’re ready to reflect on your year, uncover lessons you can carry into 2025, and align with what truly fulfills you, this episode is here to inspire you. Arivee’s 2025 Coaching Spots are open: Book your coaching call with Arivee here. Pre-order Arivee’s Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self (coming January 14, 2025) Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and Actionable strategies from Arivee Vargas in your inbox. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/
Transcribe →Rewind: How to Craft Your Exit Plan with Jessica Medina
Dec 19, 202400:57:55Tap to summarizeJessica Medina is a former lawyer turned Accredited Financial Counselor, on a mission to help attorneys create the financial freedom they need to do big things. She graduated from Columbia Law School in 2004 as a single mom of twins with over $200,000 in student loans and went straight to work at a Biglaw firm. After eight years she switched roles and became Senior Counsel at the Division of Enforcement at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. She left the government to work in an area of the financial industry outside of the securities world and now teaches other lawyers how to use their money to finance their dream lives. She first joined the podcast in episode 17 in 2021, where she shared more of her personal story and her journey to helping lawyers in the personal finance space. Jessica is now back to talk about her 5 steps to crafting your exit plan. If you’ve been grappling about whether to leave your big law job, or you know you want to leave but think you can’t do it financially, Jessica’s exit plan is for you. Her 5 step exit plan strategy also applies if you’ve experienced a lay off and are struggling with questions of “how am I going to make this work now.” Or maybe the lay-off is your moment to reassess your finances and how you want to live. In this episode, Jessica tackles it all and shows you how to create your exit plan so you can feel less worried and stressed about the financial piece, and more confidence and clear about your next step. CONNECT WITH JESSICA Craft Your Exit Plan Cheatsheet: https://www.jessicamedinallc.com/exit Schedule a free consult: https://www.jessicamedinallc.com/scheduling Website: https://www.jessicamedinallc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamedinallc CONNECT WITH ARIVEE Masterclass: Sign up for the FREE Masterclass on Sept. 12, 2024: 3 Mistakes Costing You Your Well-being: For Women Who Have No Time. It’s one hour. It’s one of the best investments you’re going to make in yourself. Pre-order The Book: Pre-order my book coming out January 14, 2025: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self Time to Rise Mastermind: Learn more about the Time to Rise Mastermind kicking off in September 2024 and how to join us Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategies from Arivee in your inbox. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/
Transcribe →125. The Gratitude Trap: How to Be Thankful Without Staying Stuck
Dec 2, 202400:20:10Tap to summarizeGratitude is a powerful tool for joy and growth, but what happens when we use it against ourselves to invalidate and dismiss our desire for growth or change? In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, we explore the ways gratitude can unintentionally become a weapon we use to invalidate our feelings, suppress our desires, and keep ourselves stuck in situations we’ve outgrown. While practicing gratitude has undeniable benefits—like reducing anxiety, improving resilience, and even boosting physical health—it’s essential to understand that gratitude and the desire for change can coexist. You don’t have to choose between appreciating what you have and striving for something more. Join me as we break down: The toxic side of “just be grateful” advice and how it impacts our emotions How to balance gratitude with personal growth and ambition Three actionable strategies to escape the gratitude trap and embrace a mindset of abundance and possibility If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more or silenced your dreams with “I should be grateful,” this episode is for you. Let’s reframe gratitude as a friend that supports your journey—not a barrier to your evolution. Arivee’s 2025 Coaching Spots are open: Book your coaching call with Arivee here. Pre-order Arivee’s Book: Your TIme to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, and Unleash Your Truest Self (coming January 14, 2025) Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/ Join Arivee’s women empowering women email community for inspiration, motivation, and Actionable strategies from Arivee Vargas in your inbox. We’re focusing on how to live that one beautiful precious life that you were meant to live it - with meaning, joy, aliveness, and alignment. Website: https://www.ariveevargas.com/
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