Welcome to a space where three women in different seasons of life come together to amplify the power, wisdom, and unstoppable potential of women everywhere.
At Voices Rising, we share real stories, spark meaningful conversations, and shine a light on the experiences that shape us—across generations, cultures, and life journeys. Our purpose is simple: to empower, uplift, and create space for every woman ready to rise into her strength, her purpose, and her most authentic self.
Legacy Beyond Success: Choosing Significance Over Achievement
In this conversation, the hosts of Voices Rising explorewhat it really means to leave a legacy—one that goes far beyond titles, income, and traditional markers of success.
Through honest stories of resilience, abusesurvival, career transitions, and reinvention, they ask: When the applause fades, what remains?
Together, they unpack how authenticity, humility, andeveryday human connection shape the impact we leave on our families, communities, and the people we may never realize we’ve touched. From 360° leadership feedback to quiet moments with grandchildren, they show that legacyisn’t built by what you gain—but by what you give and who you help rise.
If you’ve ever wondered what your “dash” between birth anddeath will truly stand for, this episode will challenge and inspire you to rethink success and start living your legacy now.
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9 Aug 2026
Choosing Yourself First: Dee Diaz on Leadership, Chronic Pain, and Purpose‑Driven Work
In this powerful episode of Voices Rising, Lynda and Marcia sit down with Dee Diaz—a purpose‑driven leader with nearly 30 years of experience in philanthropy, social impact, and nonprofit leadership. Dee has held senior roles with Look Good Feel Better, UNICEF Canada, War Child Canada, and SickKids Foundation, and now serves as a social impact strategist and consultant.
Dee opens up about:
-Walking into an interview for a women’s charity and findingfive men at the table—and what she said anyway
-Why helping women “choose themselves first” is the realquestion behind support programs and services
-The hardest decision of her life: stepping down fromexecutive leadership to prioritize a rare degenerative neurospinal condition
-Learning to live (and lead) with chronic pain, body grief,and the ongoing choice to look for joy
Dee also shares what she’s learned about balance,boundaries, and the “fine line between grief and joy”—and how listening to your body and your inner voice can change not just your career, but your life.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to slow down, pivot, or redefine success on your own terms, this conversation will stay with you.
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26 Jul 2026
The Next Level You: Identity, Self-Leadership, and the Power of Consistency
In this episode of Voices Rising, Rachelle, Lynda, and Marcia unpack what it really takes to reach your “next level you.” They explore why so many capable, driven women stay stuck in hesitation—even when they already know exactly what to do.
You’ll hear real stories and practical perspectives on:
· Why your next level is blocked more by identitythan by information or strategy
· The difference between doing more work vs. doingthe right work
· Fear of failure vs. fear of success—and howsuccess can feel just as scary
· Evolving through life seasons: empty nest,divorce, career transitions, and reinvention
· Using AI and technology as tools to add valueinstead of fearing replacement
If you know you’re capable of more but feel like you’reholding yourself back, this conversation will help you rethink how you make decisions, raise your standards, and become the woman your future self will thank.
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