In this powerful episode of The Rise, Sara Connell sits down with creator and thought leader Kimberly Warner for a heart-opening conversation on what it really looks like to rise in the midst of uncertainty, change, and big dreams.

Together, Sara and Kimberly explore how to stay devoted to your vision when life doesn't go as planned, how to alchemize challenge into purpose, and how to trust your voice as a leader, artist, and human being.

Whether you're writing a book, building a movement, growing a business, or simply navigating your next chapter, this episode will meet you right where you are and invite you to take your next brave step.

• How to honor your story (even the messy parts) and turn it into fuel for your mission.

• Simple mindset shifts to help you move from self-doubt into aligned, courageous action.

• Practices for staying grounded and resourced while you're visible, vulnerable, and leading.

• How to reframe "setbacks" as sacred redirections on the path to your purpose.

• Why your lived experience is not a liability but your greatest thought leadership asset.

This is a beautiful listen if you've ever wondered, "Is it really possible for me?" and you're ready for a resounding, soul-level yes.

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In Episode 76 of The Rise Podcast, Sara Connell sits down with transformational coach, technologist, and author Will Lukang for a powerful conversation on timing, courage, and the art of betting on yourself.

Will—who spent 33+ years in technology before launching his leadership company Kyros Executive Program—shares the core philosophy behind the name:
the right moment isn't someday…it's now.

Together, Sara and Will explore:
✨ Why your next big leap begins the moment you decide to take it
✨ The difference between planning for what if and planning for when—and how this shift changes everything

✨ The mindset reframe that turns rejection into "next opportunity"
✨ How to break the habit of staying small and start behaving like the future you
✨ How AI + human intention can elevate your thought leadership, creativity, and impact
✨ Why betting on yourself is the only strategy that guarantees expansion

Will also shares behind-the-scenes stories about his new collaborative book, the unexpected chain reaction that turned podcast guests into published authors, and the one question that changes his clients' entire trajectory:
"If you couldn't fail, what would you do?"

This episode is a call to action for leaders, writers, and entrepreneurs ready to rise into their next chapter. Whether you're at the start of your career, reinventing yourself, or climbing toward senior leadership—this conversation ignites the courage to move now, not later.

What You'll Learn

• How to recognize the Kyros moment—the precise moment to act on your calling
• A practical framework for making bold decisions without fear
• The simple morning ritual Will uses for peak performance
• How AI can support your creativity without replacing your voice
• How one brave action can unlock a chain of opportunities you never saw coming

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In this electrifying episode, Sara Connell welcomes powerhouse thought leaders Julie Fedele and Pamela DeRose, founders of Midlife Upgrade and creators of the fast-growing Menapolooza movement. What began as two women navigating their own midlife health challenges has transformed into a worldwide mission to end suffering, build community, and revolutionize the way women experience perimenopause and menopause.

Julie and Pam share their extraordinary origin story—how a raw conversation over symptoms, struggle, and sisterhood sparked a movement neither of them could have predicted. From hosting their first sold-out events to partnering with the leading physicians in the menopause space, to launching their groundbreaking book Midlife Upgrade, these women are showing a generation of women what's possible when you refuse to stay silent.

This episode is a masterclass in courage, resourcefulness, and movement-building.

• How Julie & Pam turned personal suffering into a global mission to help women be seen, honored, and supported during midlife.

• Why menopause remains one of the least understood areas in women's health, and how leaders are stepping up to fill the gap.

• The exact strategies they used to build momentum quickly — including partnering with top medical experts and creating sold-out community experiences.

• How to leverage your book before it's published, using events, partnerships, and visibility to build your movement (Sara breaks this down beautifully).

• What it really takes to start a movement even when you don't have a blueprint, funding, or certainty — just the willingness to say yes.

• The role of community, storytelling, and generosity in becoming a thought leader who genuinely changes lives.

• Why midlife is not a decline — but an upgrade, and how to reclaim passion, vitality, and purpose in the chapters ahead.

If you're a writer, coach, healer, or visionary with a message in your heart, this episode will remind you:
Movements don't happen because someone gives you permission — they happen because you decide to rise.

Julie and Pam show us what's possible when women tell the truth, lead with generosity, and refuse to let other women suffer in silence. Their story is movement-making at its finest.

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