Together We RISE Season 4: The Legacy We Leave (with Okpara Rice)

What do you want your children to remember? This season finale invites you to reflect on the legacy you’re creating—through values, vulnerability, and everyday moments.
Together We RISE Season 4: Joy, Play, and Connection (with Cassie Kehoe)

Laughter is medicine—and joy is essential. This episode celebrates the power of play and presence in deepening connection and fostering resilience in both kids and parents.
Together We RISE Season 4: Joy, Play, and Connection (with Cassie Kehoe)

Laughter is medicine—and joy is essential. This episode celebrates the power of play and presence in deepening connection and fostering resilience in both kids and parents.
Together We RISE Season 4: Parenting While Healing Ourselves (with Ben Rogers)

Parenting often brings us face-to-face with our own past. In this powerful episode, we talk about breaking generational cycles, healing childhood wounds, and showing up for our kids as we […]
Together We RISE Season 4: Redefining Success for the Next Generation (with Okpara Rice)

In a world obsessed with achievement, how do we redefine success for our families? Explore how to prioritize joy, growth, and well-being over performance and pressure.
Together We RISE Season 4: Balancing Discipline and Grace (with Cassie Kehoe)

Discipline doesn’t have to mean disconnection. This episode reimagines discipline as an act of love and guidance, rooted in empathy, natural consequences, and emotional safety.
Together We RISE Season 4: Navigating Tough Conversations (with Amy Jennings)

From mental health to consent, race, and identity, this episode guides you through the messy, meaningful conversations our kids need us to have. Learn tools for staying grounded, being honest, […]
Together We RISE Season 4: Kids, Society, and Self-Worth (with Amy Jennings)

How do we raise kids who feel worthy in a world full of impossible standards? This episode takes on societal pressures, media messages, and body image concerns, offering ways to […]
Together We RISE Season 4: The Emotional Toolkit for Parents (with Paula Cox)

Being a parent means being human—big emotions and all. This episode dives into emotional regulation, modeling vulnerability, and the beauty of growing alongside your child. Through shared stories and grounding […]
Together We Rise Season 4: Building Resilient Relationships (with Lauren Goodlove)

Strong relationships are at the heart of parenting. In this episode, we explore the art of connection, the importance of rupture and repair, and how to stay emotionally present through […]
Together We RISE Season 4: The Myth of the Perfect Parent (with Amber Cook)

Let’s kick off the “Together We Rise” series with a liberating truth: perfection is a myth. In this episode, we unpack the unrealistic expectations placed on parents, explore how comparison […]
Together We RISE with Karla Twedt-Ball

On this episode of Together we RISE, we sit down with Karla Twedt-Ball, President and CEO of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
Together We RISE with Dara Schmidt

On this episode of Together we RISE, we sit down with Dara Schmidt, Director of Cedar Rapids Public LIbrary.
Together We RISE with Karey Chase

On this episode of Together we RISE, we sit down with Karey Chase, Vice President of Community Impact for the United Way of East Central Iowa.
Together We RISE with LaNisha Cassell

On this episode of Together We RISE, we sit down with LaNisha Cassell, Executive Director of the African American Museum of Iowa.
Together We RISE with John Tursi

On this episode of Together We RISE we sit down with John Tursi, Executive Director of Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor.
Together We RISE with Anne Carter

On this episode of Together we RISE, we site down with Anne Carter, Health Equity Program Manager.
Together We RISE with Stefanie P.K. Munsterman

On this episode of Together we RISE, we sit down with Stefanie P.K. Munsterman, MBA, MSL, Executive Director for Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission.
Together We RISE with Erin Foster

On this episode of Together we RISE, we sit down with Erin Foster, Linn County Access Center Director.
Together We RISE with Parmod Dwivedi

On this episode of Together We RISE, we sit down with Pramod Dwivedi, Health Director at Linn County Public Health.