Welcome to Yes! We Rise
Now more than ever, our world needs brave, visionary leaders to create positive change on a global scale. We need individuals and community organizers to rise up and build a future that allows our granddaughters and grandsons to thrive.
At Yes! We Rise, we have solutions.
You already have the power to make a meaningful impact. We’ll get you inspired and show you how.
If you’ve ever wanted to make a bigger difference inside your own community, or you’ve struggled to imagine what it would look like for you to create a more sustainable life and world, the Yes! We Rise podcast is for you.
Listen to Our Latest Episode
In this episode of the We Rise podcast, Christine Gyovai interviews Freddy Jackson, who shares his journey of personal growth, resilience, and community engagement. Freddy discusses the importance of love over fear, the impact of gratitude, and the role of ego in our lives. He emphasizes the need to create conditions for love and connection, and how personal experiences shape our understanding of joy and struggle. The conversation delves into practical strategies for navigating challenges and fostering a sense of belonging within ourselves and our communities. In this conversation, Freddy Jackson and Christine Gyovai explore themes of love, intuition, personal growth, and community. Freddy shares his journey of navigating heartache, the importance of self-work, and how nature serves as a teacher. They discuss the significance of collaboration within communities and the balance between giving and receiving. The conversation emphasizes the need for authenticity and the courage to be oneself, highlighting the transformative power of love and connection.
PODCAST Episodes
Episode 1
Episode 1:
Collective Rising and Resilience with
Christine Gyovai
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Episode 2
Episode 2:
Honoring Elders and Greeting the Morning with Tony Skrelunas
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Episode 4
Episode 4:
For A Person To Rise Up, Featuring Lou Ann Wallace
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Episode 5
Episode 5:
The Role of Resilience in Transforming Communities with Adam Wells
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Episode 6
Episode 6:
Building Momentum and Artists Leading with Theresa Burriss
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Episode 7
Episode 7:
Creating a Just Transition and a New Economy with Peter Hille
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Episode 8
Episode 8:
Hope and Being the Catalyst for Change with Christopher Rashad Green
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Episode 9
Episode 9:
Letting Love Lead with Mayor Horne
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Episode 10
Episode 10:
Growing Community, Growing Local Foods with Fritz Boettner
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Episode 11
Episode 11:
Building Resilience: The Power of Listening
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Episode 12
Episode 12:
Transformation Through Trust and Preventing Burnout with Amanda Workman-Scott
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Episode 13
Episode 13:
Rekindling the Past and Keeping Hope Alive with Cat and Pat in Dante, Virginia
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Episode 14
Episode 14:
When Women Lead: Centering Women’s Voices
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Episode 15
Episode 15:
On Rising and Resilience in Central Appalachia
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Episode 16
Episode 16:
Leading from Within with Heidi Metro
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Episode 17
Episode 17:
Centering Equity and Building Urban Resilience with Laurian Farrell
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Episode 18
Episode 18
Building Resilience in the Chesapeake Bay – St. Michaels, Maryland
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Episode 19
Episode 19:
Transitioning with Community, Science, and Traditional Wisdom with Nicole Horseherder
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Episode 20
Episode 20:
Creating Brave Space and Cultivating Trust with Frank Dukes
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Episode 21
Episode 21:
Collective Movement Building for Justice and Equity with Elizabeth Wright
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Episode 22
Episode 22:
Growing Freedom Within, The Power of Being Alcohol-Free with Karolina Rzadkowolska
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Episode 23:
How Your Greatest Passions are Your Gift to the World with Elizabeth Hope Derby
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Episode 25
Episode 25:
Breaking Barriers and Finding Success with Ruma Mazumdar
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Episode 26
Episode 26:
Trauma, Transformation and Healing with Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young
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Episode 27
Episode 27:
Wealth Is Your Birthright! Claiming Your Worth with Natalie Bullen
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Episode 28
Episode 28:
Cultivating Change and Transformation in Coal Communities
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Episode 29
Episode 29:
Following Our Body Wisdom to Guide Us and Change the World with Susan McCulley
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Episode 30
Episode 30:
Growing Authentic Leadership and Transformational Space with Roxanne Derhodge
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Episode 31
Episode 31:
Creating Collective Healing and Resilience with Jerrod Brown
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Episode 32
Episode 32:
Wisdom, Practice, and Heart Space: The Power of Herbalism with Kat Maier
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Episode 33
Episode 33:
Mutual Inspiration and Creativity with Chicho Lorenzo
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Episode 34
Episode 34:
In Pursuit of Education for All with Dr. Faith Okpotor
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Episode 35
Episode 35:
Finding Joy in the Journey – Yoga, Music and Creating Community with Lori and Jeremy Lowell
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Episode 36
Episode 36:
Healing the Whole Person and Finding what Feels Good with Dr. Fanike-Kiara Young
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Episode 37
Episode 37:
Pollinators and Gardening Like a Forest
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Episode 38
Episode 38:
The Gift of Water, Faith, and Pursuing a Just Transition with Percy Deal
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Episode 39
Episode 39:
Creating the Change We Want to See with Beth Tener
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Episode 40
Episode 40:
Beyond Burnout: Grounding In and Breaking Free with Laura Hartley
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Episode 41
Episode 41:
Igniting your Inner Brilliance with Allera Dawn
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Episode 42
Episode 42:
Creating Presence and Collective Resilience
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Episode 43
Episode 43:
Solar in the Coalfields – A Future Powered by the Sun
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Episode 44:
Maintaining Energy and Momentum: 10 Strategies For Welcoming New Members Into Your Collaborative
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Episode 46:
Regeneration: Making Life the Center of Every Action and Decision
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Episode 47:
Paul Hawken: Creating Restoration, Regeneration, and Community
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Episode 49:
Conversations Worth Having with Cheri Torres
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Episode 50:
Leading with Innovation and Sustainability in the Coalfields with Jacob Hannah
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Episode 52:
Building an Inclusive Future for Farmers and Workers in Appalachia with Hannah G.
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Episode 53:
Building Inner Resilience with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier
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Episode 55:
Embracing Love Over Fear with Freddy Jackson
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