Rise Higher Podcast | Empowerment | Motivation | Self-love | Confidence | Life Coaching | Hypnosis With Stephanie Kwong

Listen in as entrepreneur and celebrity chef, Sam Udell, shares how she broke all the rules to launch her WholeSam food truck and her career as a chef for celebrities at just 22 with no formal training, just a lot of risk taking, passion and learning how to cook from YouTube. Sam shares the keys to her success and what keeps her moving forward during moments of setback and challenges of growing her business. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP14

I’m back! To kick off the Rise Higher Podcast again, in this episode, I’m sharing all about my health challenges over the past 4 months and the 5 key takeaways of growth and practices I used to support in healing my body, mind and soul. If you’re struggling with a health challenge or going through a tough time right now, you definitely want to tune in. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP13

A leader in the Emergent Wisdom movement, Alexi Panos shares how she overcame her limiting stories and unconscious agreements that would have sabotaged the deepest, most intimate relationship of her life, the one with her now-husband, Preston. She also shares a pathway to release trauma, to truly own your worth, and how a conscious partnership can be the ultimate gift to heal past wounds. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP12

Travis Ross, world-renowned traveling tattoo artist opens up about overcoming a very dark period of his life - child abuse, drug use, homelessness, gang activity, a medical diagnosis of bipolar. Travis shares how he harnessed his internal desire not to fail in order to save himself from his own destructive habits by not only correcting the story he’d been telling himself for years, but also discovering the life-saving power of emotional intelligence, self-compassion and empathy. Founder of The T.R.Y.B.E Movement, Travis helps others find healing by transforming their old wounds, marks, and scars into something beautiful. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP11

Celebrity skincare expert, Kat Rudu, talks about quieting the noise, following your heart, discovering your dreams, sidestepping fear, and never giving up. Starting and building a business is not an easy feat, and Kat authentically shares all the trials and triumphs of forging her path in the beauty industry and creating her own wildly successful KÁT RUDU Pure Biotic skincare line. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP10

Oscar Winning Producer, Nicole Rocklin shares her journey to winning the Oscar for Best Picture for ‘Spotlight’, and how she managed to stay grounded under extreme circumstances. While making Spotlight, Nicole unexpectedly had a child, became a single mom, bought a house, had 2 other movies in production, and she suffered the devastating loss of her father. Nicole shows us that life can be challenging, but if you have a clear vision and cultivate supportive and trusting relationships, it’s amazing what you can accomplish. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP9

Dr. Alina Gorgorian, licensed Clinical Psychologist and Executive Director of Clearview Treatment Programs, breaks down anxiety and depression, and she shares some effective practices and skills to manage and release it. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP8

Actress and singer, Jade Tailor, opens up about her sexual trauma starting when she was 11 that led to an eating disorder and other unhealthy habits. This episode is raw and deeply inspiring as Jade shares the pathway she took to heal, rise up, and empower not only herself but other women who have been victims of sexual assault. This episode is packed with so many empowering perspectives and tools just for you. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP7

The pain of trauma, especially in childhood can sting for decades if they’re left unresolved. Join me as I chat with my dear friend, prolific director & producer, Tawnia Mckiernan, as she shares her journey through immense trauma and how she healed it through self-love. She’s a living example that you can reclaim your life and move through your trauma to experience abundant self-esteem, confidence, loving intimate relationships, and a deep sense of meaning in your life. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP6

Postpartum depression is a part of motherhood that we don’t talk about that much but we should. In this episode, I get deep, raw and real with my dear friend, TV host, entrepreneur, and mama, Nicole Dabeau. Nicole courageously shares how she suffered a debilitating episode of postpartum depression that landed her in the hospital. She details her journey to heal, to rediscover who she is after losing her identity, and she gives us some seriously insightful advice about surrendering and vulnerability. For full show notes and episode resources head to: http://stephaniekwong.com/ep5

Dr. Adi Jaffe delves deep into his story of being an addict and a drug dealer to being put in jail and then rebuilding his life to become a nationally recognized expert on mental health, addiction, and stigma. His personal story not only serves to inspire and remind us that we can overcome the greatest of odds but also set an example of how to correctly and compassionately treat addiction and mental health. He currently teaches at UCLA and is on a mission to change the way Americans think about and address mental health issues in ourselves, our family, and our community. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP4

Daya Vaidya gets real about self-doubt, fighting cancer twice and building herself back up after losing everything. Listen in as this all around superwoman talks about the power of the mind, the healing rituals that saved her from a downward spiral, how she channeled her strength, and how the love and support of her husband changed everything during her illnesses. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP3  

Virginia Williams, prolific actress, singer, humanitarian and mom to two beautiful boys, shares her story about her struggles starting out in Hollywood and the devastation of multiple miscarriages with humor and grace. She opens up about how her faith uplifted her and kept her moving through the pain. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP2

We will all experience negativity and hate. It’s especially hard when it’s directed at you. The inspiring, Yasmine Yousaf, of the incredible electronic punk band, Krewella, shares her story of how she overcame intense online bullying that happened after one of her band mates left. She dives deep into how she kept the negativity out and her key practices to rise above this difficult time. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/ep1

Hi! I’m Stephanie Kwong, your host of the Rise Higher Podcast. In this intro episode, I give you some insight into what the podcast is all about, how it was inspired, and what you can expect each week. I’ve got a cool story in there for you too. Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss an episode. I’ve got a whole lotta goodness packed in for you! For a list of all episodes and resources, you can head to https://stephaniekwong.com/podcast