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Root to Rising isn’t just a podcast—it’s a call to every woman ready to step into her own story. Hosted by Christine Hummel, this unfiltered, soul-stirring series takes you inside the real lives of women who’ve dared to pivot, rebuild, and rise. From classrooms, to boardrooms, to fresh starts, heartbreaks to breakthroughs, these are the raw conversations you didn’t know you needed—about courage, risk, resilience, and finding your true direction. Christine sits down with trailblazers, dream-chasers, and everyday women with extraordinary lessons, giving you the mindset shifts, practical tools, and fierce motivation to grow where you’re planted and reach higher than you thought possible. Whether you’re launching your first career move, rewriting your next chapter, or searching for that spark again—Root to Rising will meet you where you are and inspire you to rise into the woman you’re meant to become.
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Episode Overview In this episode of Root to Rising , Christine Hummel sits down with leadership strategist, coach, author, and podcast host Gia Lacqua to explore what happens when outward success no longer matches intern
Finding Your Worthy Career with Melissa Lawrence What if the key to career success isn’t climbing the next rung of the ladder—but finding work that truly aligns with who you are? In this episode of Root to Rising, Christ
Episode Description What does it really feel like to graduate high school and step into the unknown? In this special graduation edition of Root to Rising, Christine Hummel sits down with three recent high school graduate
What if confidence isn't something you find—but something you build? In this inspiring episode of Root to Rising, Christine Hummel sits down with confidence coach, speaker, and founder of Inspire Her Coaching, Tricia Con
SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST: RORY LATORIA Guest hosting this special Root to Rising episode, continuing the meaningful conversations Christine Hummel built this platform around. How Grief, Reinvention & Self-Belief Can Complet
Episode Overview In this episode of Root to Rising, host Christine Hummel sits down with AJ, a corporate controller in the automotive industry, to unpack a powerful story of resilience, identity, and growth. AJ shares he
🧠 Episode Summary In this episode of Root to Rising, Christine sits down with national and international correspondent Robert Ray—someone who’s not only covered some of the world’s most intense moments, but also happens
✨ Episode Overview In this episode, Christine sits down with Sandy Loreaux, a seasoned biopharma executive turned executive coach, to explore her journey through high-stakes leadership, personal evolution, and redefining
Key Themes 1. Non-Linear Career Paths Are Normal Jen’s journey: math/science → journalism → software → biopharmaNo “perfect plan”—careers evolve through explorationImportant takeaway: Your path doesn’t need to make sense
🔑 Episode Summary In this episode, Christine sits down with former podcast host and tech professional Olivia Wherry to discuss career growth, navigating rejection, breaking into competitive industries, and building conf
Episode Overview In this special episode of the Root to Rising Podcast , the roles are reversed. After previously appearing as a guest, Rory Latoria returns—but this time as the interviewer—turning the spotlight on host
Episode Summary In this Terrific Topic Tuesday episode of the Root to Rising Podcast, Christine sits down with recent graduates Ellie and Megan from the University of Alabama for a rapid-fire question round about confide
Episode Overview What really happens after graduation? In this candid follow-up episode, Christine welcomes back her very first guests, Ellie and Megan, one year after their debut. Now officially post-grad, they’re shari
Episode Overview In this episode of Root to Rising, Christine sits down with Kaitlyn Jerard, a recent University of South Florida graduate to talk about navigating post-college uncertainty, studying abroad in Florence, a
✨ Episode Summary In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of Root to Rising, Christine Hummel sits down with co-host Catherine Chialdikas and special guest Xanthe , a singer-songwriter originally from Australia wh
🌱 Episode Overview In this episode of Root to Rising, host Christine Hummel sits down with healthcare leader Mary Beth for a powerful conversation about intentional leadership, career pivots, and redefining success on y
✨ Episode Overview In this episode of Root to Rising, Christine Hummel sits down with Allison Augsburger , a registered dietitian and integrative nutritionist, to unpack what it really means to listen to your body, advoc
✨ Episode Overview In this special Thirsty Thursday edition of Root to Rising, Christine Hummel sits down with recent college graduates Emma and Josie —best friends turned Nashville roommates—who share their honest exper
🌱 Episode Overview The first interview of 2026 sets the tone for Root to Rising’s mission: creating space for women to share their stories, find confidence, gain knowledge, and live with purpose. Christine Hummel is joi
From Curiosity to Confidence: Taking Risks, Leading with People, and Building a Life That Grows With You Host: Christine Hummel Guest: Kam (Kathy Anne) McManus, Chief Customer Officer at CDK Global 🌱 Episode Overview In
Megan
certified breathwork facilitator · Rawcology
2 appearances on this show
Ellie
University of Wisconsin-Madison student · Unique Capture
2 appearances on this show
Mary Beth
Executive Director · bettertravelwithteens
1 appearance on this show
Josie
front office · Bend High
1 appearance on this show
Emma
Founder and CEO · Formery Architects and Interior Design
1 appearance on this show
Elizabeth
intern · Spherion
1 appearance on this show
Monica
therapist · About Progress
1 appearance on this show
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