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Rising Stories

The Rising Stories Podcast is hosted by Corine Sandifer, each episode she interviews a successful business owner, entrepreneur or author. During the show they will share their stories of success, trials, tips and struggles. You will feel as if you are sitting across from these women chatting over a cup of coffee. Listening to these stories will encourage you to overcome and conquer your own business challenges.
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Sep 14, 2018

It's Friday and I love sharing all things good and wise with you. I also share tips on how to be more productive on Sunday nights on my Instagram. 

Today, I am talking about my favorite spices and what I am watching on Youtube. 

Tune in next Thursday when I interview another guest on Rising Stories Podcast. 

 

Don't forget to visit our  shop  on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Sep 6, 2018

Today on the show I am talking with Hayley Morgan, Haley is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur who is the co-author of Wild and Free with Jess Connelly. She has a new book out now called Always Enough, Never Too Much. Hayley reminds women what is true about God and about themselves. 

Hayley and I talk about that perceived finish line and finding satisfaction in the process. So important to keep perspective when you are working on your business or writing a book. 

You will love hearing what she does with her family every single Sunday. 

Things Hayley is Loving: 

That Ointment

The Lightbulbs

The Label Printer

The Labels

 

A Gift from the Sea

Corine's book for boys: Knuckleheads: Tall Tales and almost true stories of growing up Scieszka by Jon Scieszka

Aldi Coin keychain - Etsy

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Aug 31, 2018

Every other week you’ll find me chatting it up with an awesome female business owner or author. On the other weeks, I'll be sharing my Friday Favorites with you. Things that I have been enjoying, smart finds and recommendations. I mean you never know what I will drop here on the show. Whatever I am loving, I will share with you on Rising Stories Podcast. If you have a favorite food, book, app or item, you'd like for me to try. Please send me a msg. I will check it out. 

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On the show today I am going to tell you about my trip to Palo Alto, CA and San Francisco. It was so much fun and I learned a lot about networking and how to be a better leader. 

I will share more on my show notes >>>>> www.corinesandifer.com

 

favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Aug 23, 2018

My guest for episode #111 is Jennifer Briney from the Congressional Dish Podcast. I met Jen at a podcast event in Nashville and knew I had to interview. I always wanted to know more about what they are talking about on C-Span. Jen knows all about it, she is savvy about all things Congress and bills. Jen speaks from the perspective of a fed up taxpayer with no allegiance to any political party, and boy does she dish about both parties on this interview. 

 Read more about Jennifer in the show notes at CorineSandifer.com

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Aug 17, 2018

       >>>>>F R I D A Y    F A V O R I T E S   S H O W<<<<<

 

The Paris Wife

Maybelline Eyebrow Gel 

Van Lifer Videos

Jinti Fell

Minimal Millenials

Eamon & Bec

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Aug 9, 2018

Today my guest is a mom who shares her journey into single motherhood in her book

The Mother God Made Me to Be   

Karen Valentin is a single mom who speaks those things that most would never say but single moms need to hear. She is raw and authentic and a phenomenal writer. Her cathartic writings in this book hit home for so many moms and single moms alike. 

On this episode, Karen and I talk about how to carry that pain of divorce. She also gives us a glimpse into her journey as a Guidepost writer and now an author of several books, speaker, and leader.

 

Single Mom/Dad Song: He Will Lead You Home

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Jul 26, 2018

My guest on episode #108 is Designer/Blogger & Bungalow/Cottage homeowner Shavonda Gardner. 

y’all, I truly love this lady, she is so honest about everything. She will tell you about her personal life and about her home with authenticity and style. She is one of my favorite lifestyle influencers on Instagram. We became fast friends and I can't stop watching her IG stories.

In this episode, Shavonda and I talk about the benefits of living in smaller spaces and what that can bring to your family. She is truly a bohemian at heart who downsized her home and has been blogging about the joys of decorating & gardening. We talk about her designs and about her cottage bungalow in California.

Follow Shavonda on Instagram & on her Blog

Here are the books we talked about on the show. 

Get it Together by Orlando Soria

 Secrets of Six-Figure Women

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Jul 12, 2018

On episode #107 I am talking about productivity. Making Sunday nights count and planning for the week.

Find out what I do every Sunday evening that makes my week easier. Whether you are a working stay at home mom or an outside working mom, this episode is for you. 

I also share a fun way to use Pinterest to make your outfits rock. 

 

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Jul 5, 2018

My guest today is a culinary consultant, entrepreneur, and innovative chef Jenny Dorsey.

Jenny is creating a virtual reality experience with food. On episode #106 we talk about how working those side jobs that can enhance your dream job. Jenny and I also chat about knowing who you want to work with and saying no to the rest.  

Last Suppers : Famous Final Meals from Death Row

Kanban Flow board concept 

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Jun 21, 2018

Chefs have a way of seeing the heart and soul of people they serve. They are passionate people and I love talking to them. 

When I started this podcast I wanted to have conversations with chefs from all over the world.

Today I am talking with Stéphanie Bottreou a personal chef who lives in France. Stephanie and I talk about how she found her passion for cooking and how she started her company. 

 

 

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Jun 7, 2018

Today on episode #104 we have a author, coach and retreat speaker,  Kelly Johnson. Kelly has been blogging for many years and has now written a book called Being Brave: A 40 day Journey to the Life God Dreams for You  

On the show today Kelly and I talked about courage around community and how women dream. It’s so interesting to hear her talk about how she started blogging and the retreats she is now leading. Kelly shares her story about how she is building others up. Listen carefully for her life changing advice in this interview. 

Anne Lamott Bird by Bird

 
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Music is by Ben Sound
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May 24, 2018

My guests for Rising Stories Podcast #103 are the gals from UrbanGirl Nashville. UrbanGirl is a local Women's Collective founded by Juliana Cox and Lindsey Sherrod. Juliana and Lindsey started this group because they wanted to provide a place for women who are new to this city to connect with each other. The Facebook group is a great resource and a way to build community with other newbies & Nashville natives. This group has grown to over 2,000 women. 

I am going to warn you, ladies, after you hear the story about the campfire night, you are going to want to pack up your things and move to Nashville. 

We talked about what it's like to move to a new city and how to make those lasting connections. You'll also hear a great story, towards the end, from someone who was not only new to Nashville but she was new to this country and her brave move to find community. 

 

A special thanks to WeWork for sharing their space with us for the recording of this podcast.

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound
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May 12, 2018

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms. Sending this out to you all today. My friend Danielle Dedrick and I sit down and talk about all things being a mom. Everything from how we do self-care to what's the politically correct term to use when referring to a child with downs syndrome. Join us as we chat about being a mom and also a working mom. 

Enjoy this extra gift from me to you. 

 

What Danielle is loving: 

Book: Fierce Conversations

Davines Volume Creator

Paulas Choice--SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant

 

5th & Taylor

CityHouse

 

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the shows. 

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Music is by Ben Sound
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May 11, 2018
My guest for episode #101 is Tessa Robert. She saw a need and decided to start a business to fill that need. As working women (and everyone is a working woman) we need a little help from time to time. My next guest saw a need and decided to start a business to fill that need. Tessa Robert of Injoy. She is helping moms check off their to do lists and catch up on life. Tessa's InJoy assistants come into your home and spend anywhere from 2 hours to all day, checking off those things you can't get to. 
 
Today Tessa and I talk about when she started this business she needed another assistant immediately. This is a a great story of knowing your customers and filling that need. 
 
Tessa's favorite things: 
 
Katie Davis' book Kisses from Katie
 
Essential oils
 
Stainless Steel Straws 
I bought these myself and they are awesome!
 
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Music is by Ben Sound
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May 5, 2018

Today on the show, I stop to reflect on the year and share some highlights of past episodes. 

Thank you all for listening to me for the last two years. I am excited for the new changes happening at Rising Stories Podcast. Keep listening and let me know what you want to more of on the show. 

Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound
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Apr 26, 2018

What would you do if you were given just 3 months to live? Her cancer was progressing quickly, the mass was wrapped around her arteries, pressing her lunch and near her heart. "Inoperable" were the doctors’ words to her.

Chemo treatments left her in utter despair. But Krista Anderson believed that she would beat this thing. Not only did she beat it but she has since started her own company called Esstar, A Natural Food brokerage company. Krista tells us about her journey from hospital bed to now working with convenience stores nationwide to provide customers with healthy snack options.

Krista had a chance to meet Michelle Obama as part of the Healthier America partnerships. I met Krista in her home and we talked about her fight to wholeness. 

  Show Notes 

What she is loving: 

France & French Food

Goodwill Stores

Bulletproof Coffee

 To find out about the snack Krista gave me head over to the show notes with the link below, that says show notes!

App- Yelp

Her book: Claim Your Healing

 

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Music is by Ben Sound
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Apr 19, 2018
Did you know that Nashville has more Kurdish residents than any other city in the U.S.?
 
My guest today arrived in the US as a refugee, today she is the voice of Nashville’s Kurdish community.
 
 Kasar Abdullah is a community builder who is helping women find their voice. She is giving them tools to lift themselves up as professionals, as women, and as Americans. Kasar shares her story of how she moved from Kurdistan, to a refugee camp then to North Dakoka and finally to Nashville TN. Her has a vision for the area of town she calls Little Kurdistan and for her community.
 
She will also share her story about how she met her husband at one of my favorite restaurants here in Nashville. Kasar is a strong women who is taking on her world and making huge changes. I absolutely loved hearing her story about what education meant to her during her time in the refugee camps. This episode will encourage you in a mighty way. 
 
Learn more about the Kurdish community in Nashville HERE
 
Kasar's favorites: 
Road to Character
It's Ramadan Curious George 
 
Places to get Naan
Azadi
Newroz
Explore Little Kurdistan 
 
House of Kabob
 
Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 

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Music is by Ben Sound
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Apr 12, 2018
Continuing our Nashville Series with a very special young woman. She is the newly crowned Miss Tennessee USA  Alexandra Harper. Ali is a Native Nashvillian who also happens to appear on the new CMT docu-series called Music City. Ali takes us on her journey from being a college student to being 5th runner up to winning Miss TN.
Listen as she tells us what she was thinking right before they announced her name, Ali also talks about confidence and 
 
What makes this win for her a most unique event is that Ali’s mom Sharon also won Miss Tennessee 36 years ago. You are going to love this episode. 
 
 
Don't forget to visit our shop on Amazon where you can find more favorite things from the show. 
 
Ali's Favorites: 
Nude lipliner
St. Ives 
Lipsense

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Music is by Ben Sound
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Apr 5, 2018
Hello Everyone, Today on the show I am interviewing  author, mother, MBA Harvard grad, former global executive of two Fortune 500 companies and one Fortune 1000 company. She is now the President and founder of 4word Women.org
Diane Paddison started 4word to provide a place to help Christian women in the workplace build strong community and support. 
 
She’s written two books called Work, Love, Pray and her newly released devotional called Be Refreshed. Diane and I talk about her journey to starting 4word and also what it looks like to work and care for her daughter who is chronically ill. She has some wise words to offer someone in that situation. 
 
Diane's Favorites: 
Heroes Wanted- Book
You Version Bible
Waze app
City Cafe in Dallas, Tx
 

Connect with Corine

 
 
 
Music is by Ben Sound
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Mar 29, 2018

My guest for Season 2 of Rising Stories Podcast episode #95 is Ashlee Ammons. Ashlee is the Cofounder/COO of Mixtroz. She was hired as the 1st intern to NBA Star LeBron James and quickly established herself as an Event Producer working with A-Listers including Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jay-Z. 

Together with her mom, Kerry Schrader, Ashlee cofounded Mixtoz, a technology app that connects real people in real time at any large event. Without formal tech background, this mother & daughter duo has been blazing trails in the male-dominated tech startup space. 

Ashlee also serves on the Board of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and is passionate about encouraging other entrepreneurs. You will hear her passion in this interview.  

In this interview we talk about all things entrepreneur and she shares her Rising Story!

Ashlee's favorite Nashville place: Big Shakes

Videos about Mixtroz and how it all works. 

Mixtroz x A+E's

 

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Music is by Ben Sound
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Mar 22, 2018

For episode #94 I visited a curated goods and apparel store in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville. Kate Sbarra is an Arkansas transplant who set her eyes on this area of town and opened this year's most talked about shop.

Alexis and Bolt is a boutique for men and women. I visited this place on a sunny afternoon and found not only a great store but a wonderful community and a savvy & down to earth owner! I am dead serious she is rocking it. 
 
Kate and I talk about how she found a great mentor that gave her some great advice and direction about opening her store. Kate shares more on finding the right fit with a mentor and the one thing you
don’t want to focus on when starting your first business. 
 
We also chat about our favorite restaurants here in Nashville, because we both love this city and the food scene. 
 
Butchertown Hall
Rolf & Daughters
 
What KATE is loving: 
 
Stemless Tumblers for Wine found at her store. (check out my instagram for the photo)
 
RevitaLash
 
Planning her wedding. 
 
Check out my Amazon Store for more fun stuff I have chosen for myself and YOU. 
 

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Music is by Ben Sound
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Mar 15, 2018

Hey Everyone, it's episode #93! My guest is a wellness entrepreneur & restaurant owner Jennifer Masley. She is the owner of EIO + The Hive here in Nashville. Her motto and passion are summed up in these few words "One Body, One Life". 

The EIO stands for Everything is Organic. Jennifer and her team make space for people to eat what they want in the healthiest way possible. There is something for everyone at this healthy restaurant. As I walked in for our interview I was served the most delicious Kombucha I've ever had. The minute you walk into this place you feel the stress melt away and you just want to sit and drink it all in. Jennifer and I had a conversation about why bees & the hive are so important to her and how we can all bring a little peace & goodness to our own dinner tables. Join me on my fun trip to EIO + The Hive.

 

App - Calm

Things she is loving:

 

The Prime: Prepare and Repair your Body for Spontaneous Weight-loss

Andrew Weil - 8 Weeks to Optimum Health

Face Oil by Ebb&Flow

 

The Southern Steak & Oyster

Fin & Pearl

 

 

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Music is by Ben Sound

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Mar 8, 2018
Nashville Series Episode #92
 
Hey Everyone, we are back on track today with two gals who decided to start a business right here in Nashville. They are Keila Trevino and Brooke Allison. Two women who are making Nashville beautifully/ handsome one hair cut at a time. They are the owners of Scout’s Barbershop a Unisex barbershop and the only female owned & run barbershop in the city. 
 
It was fascinating to hear their story about why they chose Nashville to start a business. Listen as these two longtime friends tell us their philosophy on hiring, work/life balance & what makes their partnership work. 

 

Nashville Restaurants:

Rolf & Daughters  

Etch

ButcherTown Hall

Keila's favorite mascara - Pixie Mascara

Brooke's favorites- Amazon, Friends & Margaritas

and HOT YOGA

 

Visit my Amazon Store here for some of MY FAVORITES!!!

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Music is by Ben Sound
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Mar 1, 2018
This week I am venturing off of our Nashville series to bring you an interview with Polly Conner to discuss partnerships and how to simplify your business.  
 
Polly has co-written a cookbook called From Freezer to Table, it’s 75 simple recipes you can make and freeze. I absolutely love this book and couldn't wait to share it with you all. 
 
In this episode, Polly and I chat about what we can and cannot freeze, her "state of the union" meetings and why they decided not to do a book tour with this book release. 
 
Her website Thriving home blog encourages moms to thrive in every area of home life.
 

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Music is by Ben Sound
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Feb 22, 2018
My guest for Season 2/Nashville Series is Lily Clayton Hansen.
Lily is an author and the owner of Word of Mouth Conversations Publishing. Her book Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations is a wonderful book with interviews and portrait photography featuring the movers and shakers of this city. A great gift for anyone who loves Nashville, TN.
 
Lily is working on her second book and at airtime has an exhibit in the Nashville International Airport. In this episode, Lily and I chat about her interview process and the unique place that she calls home. Find out what she discovered about Nashville after living in London for three months last summer. 
 
Lily is a great businesswoman who has a great work ethic and stamina. She has found her place in the writing world and now this world is loving her back. 
 
Purchase her book here: Word of Mouth: Nashville Conversations

What Lily is reading: Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do by Studs Turkel  

Her favorite places to eat:

Pinewood Social

Bakersfield 

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Please consider supporting Rising Stories Podcast by purchasing books and products mentioned on the show with the links provided.

Thank you. 

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