Rise with Cheryl Hunter

Preston Byrd is the author of I Don’t Rent, I Rent, a “How To” book on how to develop and own multifamily housing. He’s also a real estate developer, generational wealth creator, philanthropist, motivational speaker, life coach, and entrepreneur offering a different perspective on how to approach business and be successful. Preston has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Medium, ESPNLA, and The Wall Street Journal as an intentional leader, innovator, and business strategist. Preston is a socially conscious businessman who cares about the world and how he can positively impact it. Over the past 20 years, he has had the opportunity to create flourishing new businesses from the ground up. Connect with Preston: https://www.instagram.com/prestonbyrd/ https://twitter.com/prestonbyrd http://www.iamprestonbyrd.com     Connect with Cheryl: https://www.instagram.com/rise_series/  https://www.instagram.com/huntercheryl/ https://www.facebook.com/RiseInterviewSeries/  https://www.facebook.com/cherylhunter/

Six years ago, Heidi fell down a set of stairs leaving her paralyzed from the chest down & permanently wheelchair-bound. Rather than letting her paralysis consume her entirety, she was determined to not let it destroy her identity. After running a successful bridal hair and makeup company, she decided to train as a personal stylist. Her mission has since been to help women who have suffered through adversity & help rebuild their confidence by looking & feeling good as a form of empowerment.   Connect with Heidi: https://instagram.com/heidiherkes https://youtu.be/fZ9z9JwYchA    Connect with Cheryl: https://www.instagram.com/rise_series/  https://www.instagram.com/huntercheryl/ https://www.facebook.com/RiseInterviewSeries/  https://www.facebook.com/cherylhunter/

Nikki Webber is a first-generation college graduate from Pueblo, Colorado. She says she got lucky with a temp job at Genentech in 1989, where her career in biotechnology began. Sober suicide survivor (who maintained sobriety even when I didn't want to), mother of two young women, and talent acquisition lead at Freenome (because easy, accurate, accessible, and early, cancer detection saves lives.  Connect with Cheryl Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/rise_series/ https://www.instagram.com/huntercheryl/ https://www.facebook.com/RiseInterviewSeries/ https://www.facebook.com/TheCherylHunter https://www.facebook.com/TheCherylHunter https://twitter.com/HunterCheryl    

As a plus-sized actor, Lisa Brounstein portrayed many people of size. Topping the scale at over 385 pounds Lisa played many different roles from the Fat Lady on HBO’s Carnivale to Mama Cass in the film My Dinner with Jimi. She has also been an outspoken advocate for people of size. She appeared on Oprah discussing “What It’s Like To Be Fat” exclaiming to Oprah, “I love my body!” Now, years later, she has lost over 185 pounds naturally (125 in the last few years living a ketogenic lifestyle) and still loves her body and wants people to love theirs in the most healthful way possible. She still fights her demons daily – disordered eating, body dysmorphia along with Type 2 Diabetes, menopause, and anxiety. Connect with Lisa: Instagram - @yet_another_fork_in_the_road Facebook - www.facebook.com/YetAnotherForkInTheRoad Facebook - www.facebook.com/LisaBrounsteinFans

Lydia Knight is an amazing health coach that teaches people how to end their eating disorder. Lydia tells her amazing story about how she overcame trauma, brainwashing, and her own eating disorder.  Connect with Lydia: https://www.lifewithlydia.com/videos https://www.instagram.com/coachlydiaknight/ Connect with RISE: https://www.instagram.com/rise_series/ https://www.facebook.com/RiseInterviewSeries/  

Sean tells us about how he had a stroke as a young man resulting from a martial arts accident. He was told that he was paralyzed and couldn't use any part of his body immediately after. Sean refused to be told he would live his life in this condition so he started putting in the work and setting goals. Sean overcame his struggles and created a nonprofit to provide counseling and funding for others that have experienced a stroke.

Zsuzsa shares her story of growing up in a communist country and escaping her life of control for a life of freedom in America. She went from being an immigrant maid to graduating from UCLA. She now helps entrepreneurs stand out and create a global impact. 

Jana tells us about how she lost her dad and two sisters in a car accident by a drunk driver. Jana overcame her grief and found a bright new love for her life. She is a first-grade teacher and uses her career to teach kids how to not sweat the small stuff and enjoy their life.

Mary shares her story about how she lost her husband to cancer then shortly after, her best friend was murdered. Mary went from being admitted to a psych ward to volunteering her time to help others recover from the same depression she once fell into.

Dr. Nancy tells us her story about being molested by her priest at a young age. She had no one to talk to and nowhere to turn. After her memories began resurfacing once she was older, Nancy began seeking therapy and helping with teenagers that had been sexually assaulted.

Njeri shares her story of being forced to undergo female genitalia mutilation due to her mother believing she would be cursed if she did not receive the procedure. She now uses her experience to be the voice and encouragement for other girls in her country that could be exposed to the same trauma. 

Jeremy shares his survival story with us about how he overcame a skydiving accident. Jeremy's parachute failed to open and left him with the inability to move, speak, or breathe initially. He used the power of meditation to get him through the initial shock of the crash landing, allowing him to lower his heart rate and take control of his thought process, consciously bringing his mindset to a safe place. Jeremy had to relearn everything he knew before and was able to do so victoriously. 

Kristine tells us her story of losing the man she loves and how she has overcome the trauma and grief to continue being the best person and mother she can be.

Dina tells us how she overcame addiction, shame, and planned suicide by learning how to meditate and rewiring her brain. 

Today Lyena tells us her story about how she went from a dancer and choreographer to shattering her spine. Lyena tells us how she changes her mindset on a daily basis to overcome her newfound struggles.

In this episode, we interview Claire Wineland. Claire has a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis. Claire shares her struggles and how she's overcoming those struggles. Claire is determined that she will not be defined by this illness.

Cheryl’s guest Napoleon Gratitude discusses how  gratitude transformed his life and rewired his brain. About 5 years ago, Napoleon was facing the most difficult situation in his life. He had started a tech company, raised money from investors then ran out. He was about to lose everything but then a friend suggested to him a 28-day gratitude program, and then a miracle happened. Within 3 weeks, he met a tech pioneer who agreed to become his partner, then he raised $25K, shortly thereafter he raised $500K and 6 months later, he received $2 Million for his company. He realized the power of gratitude in transforming his life, so he decided to help others change their lives. He has been practicing these exercises for the past five years and has grown a global community of over 18,000 people to whom he sends his daily gratitude exercises. Napoleon is now on a mission to spread the power of gratitude worldwide.   LINKS:   https://kidsgratitude.com/   https://www.instagram.com/napoleongratitude/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1785620798342288