204 Rise

204 Rise aims to document the rising talent hidden within the streets of Winnipeg. We want to reveal the talents of the city, whether that be through music, art, or business, in an entertaining, knowledge-based experience! Check us on youtube and instagram to see exclusive video content of some of the great guests we feature!

204 Rise is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 202 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts 204 Rise, a society show with 202 episodes published.

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  Episode #212

  She Quit Everything to Chase Her Music | Havs Ep 212

  Sep 22, 20261h 34m

  She had all the confidence. It just wasn't self-worth.HAVS left her 9-to-5, got a psychology degree to make her parents happy, then quit that too because her soul was dying. In this episode of 204 Rise, she breaks down the difference between the unshakable belief that you can do anything and actually knowing you're worth something without proving it.We dig into the moment she decided to go all-in on music and wellness: sound baths, To Be Magnetic, releasing her debut. But the real story isn't about making it happen: it's about what happened when she finally had to sit with herself and realize that building an empire doesn't solve the internal problem. We talk through the difference between self-belief and self-worth, why she almost didn't release her music, and what a breakup taught her about deserving things that have nothing to do with achievement.HAVS is honest about the delusion required to chase something unconventional, the pressure to please parents, and the moment she realized that accomplishing everything on the list still felt empty. This is a conversation about chasing the wrong finish lines, learning to validate yourself, and what it actually costs to build something meaningful.If you've quit the safe path, struggled with perfectionism, or wondered why success never feels like enough: this one's for you.

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  Episode #211

  The Student Athlete Who Built a Brand from His Kitchen

  Aug 25, 20261h 14m

  Cierán O'Hara spent seven years grinding as a university basketball player while quietly building two businesses on the side, a door-to-door pool cleaning company and a health & wellness supplement brand called Amani, both started before he even graduated. In this episode, Cierán breaks down how a random conversation got him a walk-on spot on the U of M basketball team with zero recruitment, how he built a six-figure pool business from cold door-knocking in Winnipeg, and how a curiosity about adaptogens turned into mixing supplements in his kitchen, which his own parents mistook for a drug operation. He gets into the real cost of building two businesses as a student, the launch day that made him cry, and why community-first marketing beat every paid ad he tried. If you're a student thinking about starting a business, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just want to hear an honest story about building something from nothing, this one's for you. Chapters: 00:00 The Student Athlete Who Built a Brand from His Kitchen 1:05 From University Basketball to Running 2 Businesses 4:01 Starting a Pool Business & Finding Every Pool in Winnipeg 10:28 His Shoe Exploded Mid-Game & Scaling to His First Hire 17:42 Nobody Told Him He Could Play University Basketball 21:33 Why He Stuck With Being a Redshirt 25:14 Trusting the Process When There's No Roadmap 28:29 Mixing Supplements in His Kitchen & the Health Canada Nightmare 32:59 How He Used Business School to Build His Startup for Free 37:11 My Dad Thought He Raised a Drug Dealer 39:08 Building a Community-First Marketing Strategy 45:34 The Biggest Hurdle to Getting a New Customer 49:00 He Asked His Business Partner to Join Him at a Rave 50:20 The Launch Day That Made Him Cry 52:26 Proving Himself to Immigrant Parents Without a Steady Paycheck 54:09 The Logistics Behind Shipping Nationwide 56:58 The Mistake He'd Avoid If He Started Over 59:52 Why Packaging Makes People Keep the Box 1:04:20 The 5-Year Vision for Amani 1:07:09 Building Proof to Himself & Documenting the Journey Online 1:10:27 Learning No One Actually Cares About You 1:12:18 His Final Advice for Anyone Chasing a Dream To support us on our mission of telling Winnipeg stories to the world, it would mean the world to us if you Subscribe! Connect with 204 Rise ‣ https://linktr.ee/204Rise Any business inquires, please email... ‣ 204Rise@gmail.com

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  The Price of Success and Obsession, $300 to 7 Figure Business | Lee Stuart | 210

  Aug 11, 20261h 27m

  This week 204Rise is joined by Lee for an honest, thoughtful conversation about obsession, success, and the invisible costs of building an empire.We talk openly about what it feels like to go from $300 to a seven-figure business, why the obsession that builds you can also break you, and what happens when you realize success doesn't feel like you thought it would. From the mental breakdowns nobody talks about to the moment you stop and ask "is this even worth it?", this episode explores parts of entrepreneurship that rarely get said out loud. We get into: How $300 became a million-dollar business Why he couldn't turn it off—the obsession that became a prison Depression, anxiety, and panic disorder behind the scenes Five days without showering, two days without sleep The gap between external achievement and internal emptiness ❌ Why success didn't feel like happiness The turning point when he decided to want it all—on his own terms Learning to turn it off and what that actually means To support us on our mission of telling Winnipeg stories to the world, it would mean the world to us if you Subscribe! Connect with 204 Rise ‣ https://linktr.ee/204Rise Any business inquires, please email... ‣ 204Rise@gmail.com

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  Episode #209

  Professional Baseball General Manager on What it Takes to Lead an Winning Team

  Aug 4, 202644 min

  Thirty years in and Andrew still unloads kegs before game time.As the General Manager of the Winnipeg Goldeyes since 1994, Andrew breaks down what it actually takes to lead an organization when the cameras aren't on. He's honest about the unglamorous reality refreshing the radar, making impossible calls, and carrying the weight of a community's expectations.We unpack the difference between winning and meaning: why playoff baseball feels different, what it costs to stay committed for three decades, and why he still gets that feeling walking into an empty ballpark. He talks leadership from the trenches being the first one pulling the tarp, getting out of the way of great people, and how showing up changes everything about how a team responds to you.This is a conversation about purpose, longevity, and building something that matters beyond the scoreboard. If you're in leadership, pursuing something long-term, or wondering how to stay grounded when success becomes ordinary this one's for you.00:00 Inside the Life of a Baseball GM06:12 Planning Events & Creating Experiences11:12 Being a Leader & Making Tough Calls17:10 Memorable Moments & The Business of Baseball23:23 Community, Culture, and Growth30:19 Challenges, Reflection & Building a Great Team37:00 Advice for Future Generations & Final Thoughts Connect with 204 Rise ‣ https://linktr.ee/204Rise Any business inquires, please email... ‣ 204Rise@gmail.com

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  Episode #209

  15 Years of Touring The Biggest EDM Stages in the World | Danny Avila |Summer of Sound 2026| EP 209

  Jul 6, 202613 min

  Fresh off Summer of Sound 2026, Danny Avila talks about 15 years on the road and why he didn't coast. At 15, he left his family and moved to his grandparents' basement in Madrid with zero connections. Tiëesto predicted he'd be a superstar. But instead of chasing that prediction, he invented a new sound (Mainstage Techno) and stayed true to his gut. In this conversation: Why he'd rather play for 100 people he loves than 10,000 he doesn't The false rumor that haunted his entire early career (his dad was broke, but people thought he owned the club) Why "you have to be really fucking patient" The moment he realized: "The ones that really make it aren't there for the lifestyle they're there because of the behind the scenes work" How he starts every show: grateful, even on the bad days Why social media broke his heart about the industry What trusting your gut actually means after 15 years What he learned about staying hungry when you've already won.

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