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Where We Rise

Hosted by Khalila McCoy · society · EN-US

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Real stories, real people, and the moments that change us — that’s Where We Rise.

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Questions about Where We Rise

Who hosts Where We Rise?

Where We Rise is hosted by Khalila McCoy. The show has published 39 episodes to date.

What has Where We Rise covered recently?

Recent episodes include "38 | "Help Grow Their Baby" | A Surrogate's Journey" (29 October 2026, 43 minutes), "37 | "It's Never Too Late" | Transforming Your Life" (22 October 2026, 48 minutes), and "36 | "Space for Grief and Joy" | Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance" (15 October 2026, 70 minutes).

How often does Where We Rise publish?

Where We Rise publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 39 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Where We Rise?

Booking probability for Where We Rise is 46%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Where We Rise requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Where We Rise's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Khalila McCoy hosts Where We Rise, a society podcast with 39 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #38

    38 | "Help Grow Their Baby" | A Surrogate's Journey

    Oct 29, 202643 minS1

    In this episode, Angela Higgins shares her experience as a two‑time surrogate and walks us through what the surrogacy process really looks like from the inside. Angela talks about the early curiosity that sparked her...

  • Episode #37

    37 | "It's Never Too Late" | Transforming Your Life

    Oct 22, 202648 minS1

    In this episode, Natasha Ickes joins me to share her journey of personal growth, resilience, and transformation. We talk about her childhood experiences, the challenges she faced as a young adult, and the mindset shifts...

  • Episode #36

    36 | "Space for Grief and Joy" | Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance

    Oct 15, 20261h 10mS1

    Heather Baker joins Where We Rise to share a deeply personal journey marked by infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and the stillbirth of her daughter, Blakely. In this conversation, Heather opens up about the emotional...

  • Episode #34

    34 | "Anger Into Wisdom" | How One Man Rebuilt After Divorce

    Oct 1, 20261h 6mS1

    When Jeff Kolez found himself facing a divorce that shook every part of his identity, he began a long journey of examining the patterns, beliefs, and habits that shaped his life. In this episode, Jeff shares how losing...

  • Episode #33

    33 | "No Matter What" | Rising Through Trauma and Finding Beauty

    Sep 24, 20261h 6mS1

    Amanda Goldman‑Petri has survived more than most people could fathom — an abusive childhood, a near‑fatal car accident that left her learning to walk again, and a recent brain tumor that required part of her temporal...

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  • Episode #32

    32 | "Fight Back" | Reclaiming Her Voice

    Sep 17, 20261h 8mS1

    CONTENT WARNING — In this episode, the guest discusses the aftermath of being sexually assaulted. There are no details of the event itself, but the emotions, impact, and healing process are shared openly. Please listen...

  • Episode #31

    31 | "The Second Half of My Life" | From Survival to Peace

    Sep 10, 202649 minS1

    In this episode, Khalila sits down with Kristell Miles — a woman many first learned about through BET’s American Gangsters: Trap Queens . While the details of that story can’t be revisited here, Kristell opens up about...

  • Episode #30

    30 | "The Natural Progression" | From the Mat to the Classroom

    Sep 3, 20261h 5mS1

    This week, we sit down with Toccara Montgomery — a former Olympic wrestler whose journey began with a simple high‑school announcement and grew into something far bigger than she ever imagined. Before she became one of...

  • Episode #28

    28 | "The Relationship is the Goal" | Homeschooling

    Aug 20, 20261h 2mS1

    In this episode, Christina Garrett shares the honest, unexpected journey that led her to homeschool her five children—a decision she never planned to make. Christina opens up about the early years of motherhood, the...

  • Episode #27

    27 | "So Much More Than Algebra" | Impacting Our Youth

    Aug 13, 20261 hourS1

    Dr. Emily Wassell shares her remarkable journey from aspiring politician to educator, revealing how teaching became the most powerful way she could change the world. In this conversation, she reflects on her work across...

  • Episode #26

    26 | "Autism Rocks" | Looking Beyond the Surface

    Aug 6, 202627 minS1

    In this episode, I am talking with Sam Mitchell , which is like getting a clearer, more honest look at what autism really feels like — not through assumptions or clinical language, but through lived experience. In this...

  • Episode #25

    25| "Meet Them Where They Are" | Advocating for Adults with Autism

    Jul 30, 202645 minS1

    In this episode of Where We Rise , Khalila sits down with April Ratchford , an autistic occupational therapist, mother, and host of Adulting With Autism . April shares her story of being late diagnosed, raising a...

  • Episode #24

    24 | "Knowing Shifts Your Power" | Stress as Data, Not Danger

    Jul 23, 20261h 18mS1

    Author Nicole Hope Sylvester joins Khalila to unpack the science and self‑awareness behind stress, overwhelm, and emotional regulation. Nicole’s “jar of marbles” metaphor reveals how the body stores unprocessed emotions...

  • Episode #23

    23 | "Life Lessons" | What Has Shaped Your Life?

    Jul 16, 20261h 3mS1

    Turning 40 is a milestone — and in this special birthday episode, Khalila McCoy reflects on the seven life lessons that have shaped her across four decades. From putting God first to redefining identity beyond career to...

  • Episode #22

    22 | "Inside Out" | Dating and Finding Love

    Jul 9, 202644 minS1

    Dating coach Lilli Bewley joins Khalila for a powerful conversation about healing dating patterns, attracting aligned love, and becoming the woman God created you to be. Lilli shares how her inside‑out approach helps...

  • Episode #21

    21 | "Coming Back to You" | Love Who You Are

    Jul 2, 20261h 24mS1

    In this episode, Khalila sits down with Coach Tammy Nicole — a licensed clinician with 22 years in the mental health field who now coaches high‑capacity women navigating people‑pleasing, emotional labor...

  • Episode #20

    20 | "Exploring and Connecting" | Adventures in Traveling

    Jun 25, 20261h 7mS1

    In this episode of Where We Rise , Khalila sits down with award‑winning author and world traveler Meg Stafford to explore how curiosity, courage, and connection shape a life of adventure. Meg shares the stories behind...

  • Episode #19

    19 | "I Choose You, Every Day" | Marriage Roundtable

    Jun 18, 20261h 22mS1

    In this special group episode of Where We Rise , we’re talking all things marriage — the beauty, the challenges, the growth, and the daily choice to love. I’m joined by four incredible women from my former fourth‑grade...

  • Episode #18

    18 | "There Will Be Roadblocks" | Understanding Internal Resistance

    Jun 11, 20261h 3mS1

    Why do we get stuck, lose motivation, or avoid the very things we say we want? In this powerful episode, international speaker and author Kam Knight breaks down the psychology of internal resistance — the hidden mental...

  • Episode #17

    17 | "What Do You Want to Do?" | Finding Your Purpose

    Jun 4, 202643 minS1

    <p>In this conversation, Erica Lynn shares her journey of finding purpose through podcasting and motivational speaking. She discusses the importance of overcoming adversity, the techniques for healing, and the role of...

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