In this inspiring episode of RISE Urban Nation, former professional athlete, author, and global youth coach Angela Lewis shares how sports became a powerful vehicle for healing, leadership, and personal growth. Angela breaks down her impactful V6 framework, the importance of representation in children’s books, and why using your voice is essential to creating change.

Angela also shares exciting news about her latest children’s book, A Ball and A Chance — a story inspired by her journey through basketball and travel, written to empower young readers who may feel different and remind them that confidence and courage can open doors.

Listeners can grab a copy here:

👉 https://angelarlewis.com/store/pre-order-a-ball-and-a-chance

Signed copies are also available upon request. In addition, 10% of proceeds support a nonprofit each month, making every purchase part of a larger impact.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, coaches, parents, and young leaders looking to build confidence, purpose, and lasting change.

Credits:

Host: Taryell Simmons

Guest: Angela Lewis

Music: Will Maker

Production: RISE Urban Nation Media

Unite. Empower. Ignite.

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.

✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.
💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tools to build, market, and monetize your mission.
🌍 Global Perspective: Connect with stories that celebrate the African diaspora.
🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact.

Don’t miss new episodes or updates—follow and subscribe today!
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Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite.

BIO:

A Nigerian-American psychotherapist, Agatha Peters is the founder of Beautiful Sunshine Therapy and the author of Trapped in Their Script: Reclaim Your Life from Narcissistic Parents & Cultural Expectations. She is dedicated to helping adult children of narcissistic parents, especially those from collectivist cultures, where family loyalty often overshadows individual well-being. Having experienced the healing power of therapy herself, she is passionate about helping others discover the same transformation and offers guidance on embracing one’s identity while respecting cultural ties.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

Website: https://beautifulsunshinetherapy.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agatha-peters-6209659a

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19AW9BHBNM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulsunshinetherapy?igsh=amR0dGhkbXVtbWQ1&utm_source=qr

Credits:
Host: Taryell Simmons
Guest: Agatha Peters
Music: Will Maker
Production: RISE Urban Nation

Unite. Empower. Ignite.

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.

✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.
💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tools to build, market, and monetize your mission.
🌍 Global Perspective: Connect with stories that celebrate the African diaspora.
🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact.

Don’t miss new episodes or updates—follow and subscribe today!
🔗 Website: RISEUrbanNation.com
📲 Instagram: @RiseUrbanNation
🎥 YouTube: Subscribe Here
🌐 Linktree: All Links

Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite.

Alabama Changed Something.

In this solo reflection, Taryell shares how visiting Alabama — walking through civil rights landmarks and standing in ancestral spaces — clarified the next chapter of RISE Urban Nation.

This episode explores:

• Why storytelling is not entertainment — it’s resistance
• How systems change when communities reclaim narrative power
• The cultural significance of aligning with the Lunar New Year
• The transition from the Year of the Snake (shedding) to the Year of the Fire Horse (bold forward movement)
• Why Season Five intentionally ended at the New Year
• The five-year anniversary evolution of RISE Urban Nation
• The launch of a new message for 2026: Our Stories Over hiStories

In a time when Black voices are being stripped from textbooks, monuments, and mainstream media, this episode reaffirms podcasting as modern-day griot work — oral tradition at scale.

🔥 What’s Coming in 2026

RISE Urban Nation will expand beyond interviews to help entrepreneurs and leaders:

1. Get featured on aligned podcasts that amplify their mission
2. Launch their own podcasts and control their narrative
3. Use media and storytelling to 10X brand visibility and impact
4. Learn from guest hosts and media experts who have scaled through podcasting

This isn’t just a podcast anymore.

It’s narrative infrastructure.

👕 Coming Soon

New 2026 apparel drop:

Our Stories Over hiStories

Because history is often told by those who won and far too often leaves out the real boots-on-the-ground stories.

We’re reclaiming the narrative.

🌅 Reflection Questions

1. What story of yours needs to be told before someone tells it for you?
2. What are you shedding as we close the Year of the Snake?
3. What bold movement are you stepping into during the Year of the Fire Horse?

🎙️ EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS

Host: Taryell Simmons

Podcast: RISE Urban Nation

Music: Will Maker

Production: RISE Urban Nation Media

Unite. Empower. Ignite.

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.

✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.
💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tools to build, market, and monetize your mission.
🌍 Global Perspective: Connect with stories that celebrate the African diaspora.
🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact.

Don’t miss new episodes or updates—follow and subscribe today!
🔗 Website: RISEUrbanNation.com
📲 Instagram: @RiseUrbanNation
🎥 YouTube: Subscribe Here
🌐 Linktree: All Links

Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite.