Choosing to Rise: A Podcast About Faith, Leadership, and Transformation
Choosing to Rise is a faith-centered podcast that explores the emotional, spiritual, and personal growth seasons of life—Rising, Reflecting, Renewal, and Thriving. Hosted by Dr. Carolyn Kennedy, each episode offers heartfelt stories, honest reflections, and one small step—One Good Hello—to help you grow with grace, not pressure.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Choosing to Rise: A Podcast About Faith, Leadership, and Transformation
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Choosing to Rise - Episode 9: The Power of One Good Hello
After a short hiatus, Carolyn returns with a story about alignment. A classmate in her Corner to Corner Academy cohort (“Coach”) and her Toastmasters mentor offered two clear mirrors: “You’re a storyteller.” and “Stop running from ...
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Choosing to Rise - Episode 8: My Journey, My Pace
Episode 8: My Journey, My PaceHave you ever felt like you were falling behind—like your healing, growth, or dreams weren’t happening fast enough? In this episode of Choosing to Rise, I share a personal story about being t...
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Choosing to Rise - Episode 7: Rising With Grief
Episode 7: Rising with Grief Grief is not something we “get over.” It’s something we learn to live with—and, when we’re ready, to rise with. In this heartfelt episode of Choosing to Rise, I’m joined by my good friend, fell...
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Choosing to Rise - Episode 6 - Detaching Without Drifting: Why Healthy Boundaries Are a Form of Faith
Episode 6 – Detaching Without Drifting: Why Healthy Boundaries Are a Form of FaithWhat if setting a boundary didn’t mean pushing people away… but coming back to yourself?In this episode of Choosing to Rise, Dr. Car...
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Choosing to Rise - Episode 5: Moving from Rising to Reflecting
This week, I’m sharing a reading from Week 3 of my devotional When You’re Ready to Begin—titled Breaking Free from Self-Doubt.We talk about the struggle of questioning our calling, the slow journey toward confidence, an...
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