Episodes

  • Season One Wrap with Kristen McGuiness
    Dec 19 2025

    On this season finale episode, Publisher and CEO Kristen McGuiness sits down and reflects on the year Rise Literary and Write the Good Fight has had. She teases what’s to come and all you can expect in the coming year. If you want some insider information, this is the episode for you!

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    31 mins
  • We Don't Own the Force or the Faith with John Fugelsang
    Dec 12 2025

    On this episode, Chief Operating Officer ⁠Elena Azzoni⁠ is joined by New York Times bestselling author, actor, and comedian ⁠John Fugelsang⁠ to discuss his book ⁠Separation of Church and Hate⁠. From spiritual trauma and the separation of Jesus' teachings from organized religion to addressing heavy topics with humor, this episode will have you going from crying to laughing and back again in just moments.

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    44 mins
  • The Future of Write the Good Fight with the Fems of Rise Literary
    Nov 28 2025

    Rise Literary Publisher and CEO Kristen McGuiness is joined by CMO Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld, Creative Director Vyana Novus, and Content Director Raya Whittington. In this special episode, you are brought behind the curtain and invited into a Rise Literary team meeting. It is here that the future of what Write the Good Fight will look like and be is determined. If you ever wanted to experience Rise behind closed doors, this is your chance!

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    29 mins
  • Navigating the Rollercoaster of Publishing with Linda Camacho
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode, Publisher and CEO Kristen McGuiness is joined by Gallt & Zacker literary agent Linda Camacho. Camacho shares her industry insights, emphasizing the importance of community, the challenges of diversity in publishing, and the evolving market trends. If you want to know what makes a compelling author, this is the episode for you.

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    38 mins
  • Matriarchy and the Randomness of Neurodivergency with Raya and Vyana
    Nov 6 2025

    What do you get when you give two neurodivergent individuals mics and press record? You get this delightfully chaotic episode with Rise Literary Content Director Raya Whittington and Creative Director Vyana Novus. The two discuss a wide array of topics, from the difference between patriarchal and matriarchal structures, the way age affects how you operate in corporate settings, and how to juggle the visions of many in the pursuit of one.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Girls, Gays, and Grief with Barri Leiner Grant
    Oct 31 2025

    In this episode, Publisher & CEO Kristen McGuiness and CMO Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld are joined by Barri Leiner Grant to talk about the power of friendship, writing, and redefining grief through sharing the stories of loved ones.

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    43 mins
  • Writing for a Meaning and Understanding with Tembi Locke
    Oct 23 2025

    In this episode, CEO and Publisher Kristen McGuiness is joined by actress and author Tembi Locke to discuss Locke's new audiobook Someday, Now, her journey as an actor turned author turned screenwriter, and the importance of writing as though the house is on fire. This funny and honest episode is not one to miss!

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    47 mins
  • Fleeing Finance and Finding Creativity with Lauren and Elena
    Oct 16 2025

    In this episode, CMO Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld and COO Elena Azzoni sit down to talk about their journeys through college, their careers in finance, and how they ended up at Rise Literary. From writing a book while on the 9-to-5 grind to creativity being their job, they cover the ups and downs of creating in a corporate world. If you’re looking for encouragement to follow your heart, this is the episode for you!

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    31 mins