Relevate Podcast

Survivor Story with Kayla Bergeron

It was a day like any other for Kayla Bergeron when she went to work in the North Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.  Hear her story of surviving that harrowing day and the trauma she still carries.  And how a second DUI arrest ultimately became her lifeline.
To learn more about Kayla, simply Google "Kayla Bergeron, 9/11 survivor".
Should you have resources, connections or other ways to help Kayla or other civilian survivors with PTSD, email:  renatolsen@icloud.com
To learn more about Rena, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

Life is Better With a Dog with Beth Bruchmann

Dogs...they really are man's (or woman's) best friend.  
This episode is for the dog people of the world or those who might be considering the addition of a canine kid to the family.  Beth Bruchmann of Chattahoochee Kennels shares more about the Goldendoodle breed, tips for puppy training and what you should look for when choosing a breeder.  
Please subscribe to the Relevate Podcast for more upbeat stories of hope and inspiration.
For more about Beth Bruchmann:  https://chattahoocheekennels.com
To learn more about Rena, your host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com
 

Relentless with Teemaree

"God placed inside of me a warrior, but I was also scared."
- Teemaree
To see the confident, beautiful and radiant Teemaree, one could easily assume "charmed life".
But looks can be deceiving.  Listen and be inspired as leadership coach and author Teemaree shares her personal story of heartbreak to triumph.  And how she's discovered joy and resilience through transformation. 
You'll also receive valuable life coaching tips from Teemaree, like how to persevere by being relentless.
To learn more about Teemaree:  https://teemaree.com
For more about Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com
Don't miss the unedited video interview:  https://youtu.be/StAEbHLaQm0

Jewelry for Good with Megan Kitt of Tuli

"If people have that desire to do something good in the world, they should go out and chase it." - Megan Kitt, founder of Tuli Jewelry
Something as simple as fashion jewelry has the ability to impact the world for good.  Listen to learn the inspirational story of Megan Kitt and the company she founded, Tuli.  Tuli is a jewelry company that provides women in East Africa with meaningful work and sustainable income for their families.  Megan shares valuable life lessons learned along the way and provides encouragement for those who wish to embark on a similar path of doing work for good!
To learn more about Tuli:  https://tuli.co
To learn more about Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com
Thank you for being a subscriber of the Relevate Podcast.  Please share this episode and encourage others to reach for their dreams.
 

Radical Love of Neighbor with Corner to Corner

Listen and learn what happens when love of neighbor is lived out fully with Will Acuff and Shana Berkeley from the Nashville nonprofit Corner to Corner.  A hope-filled and inspiring conversation about pursuing God-sized dreams and the fantastic work of Corner to Corner.
To learn more about Corner to Corner:  https://cornertocorner.org
To learn more about Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com
For those who prefer to watch in video:  https://youtu.be/90Y5PywKz2E
Keep shining my friends and remember to love your neighbors! 
xo
Rena  

Leading Things You Didn't Start with Tyler Reagin

"When you're called into a new role, your job is not to be the person that was there before...don't be them, that's not your job."- Tyler Reagin
There will all be times in our life we were are called to step up and lead something.  Leadership expert Tyler Reagin sits down with Rena to talk about what it means to lead well and share tips from his new book, "Leading Things You Didn't Start". 
Tyler is a leadership expert and founder of the Life-Giving Company.  He is the former President of Catalyst and worked at North Point Ministries for 10 years.  To learn more about Tyler:  https://tylerreagin.com
For more information about Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

Better Understanding Alzheimer's with Lisa Skinner

Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia are difficult to understand and manage, dramatically impacting both patients and their caregivers.  Lisa Skinner, a behavioral expert in dementia and other brain diseases, provides helpful information for families impact by the disease.  She also offers ways we all can protect our own brain health.
Lisa Skinner is the author of Not All Who Wander Need be Lost:  Stories of Hope for Families Facing Alzheimer's and Dementia available on Amazon.  
For more information on Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  rena-olsen.com

Called to Serve with Dave Burgess

The call to serve is written on each and every person's heart.  But often we get stuck, afraid or unwilling to reach for that higher calling in our lives.
In this episode Dave Burgess, an engineer with a degree from Georgia Tech, shares his story of how he moved on from a place of comfort as an engineer to assuming a leadership role of the nonprofit, UboraTZ, that serves a community of people living in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.  And how a mission trip changed his life.
To learn more:  uboratz.org
For more on Climb Kili:  climbkili.org
For more on Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  rena-olsen.com

Choosing Success with Chris Widener

"Wherever you are is fine...what isn't fine is staying there."
- Chris Widener
Here's to a new year, fresh starts and believing that better days are ahead!
To kick off this season of the Relevate Podcast, motivational speaker Chris Widener is here to help us 'reset' and move forward with thoughtful advice on how to pursue  a life of success, filled with meaning.
To connect with Chris:  https://chriswidener.com/
To connect with Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com
Thank you for your support of the Relevate Podcast!  Please subscribe and share this fun and timely episode with my very special guest, Chris Widener.
Happy New Year!
- Rena
 

Coping through COVID Pandemic with Stephen Walters

While this year's COVID-19 pandemic has threatened our physical health, it has also deeply impacted our mental health.  Rev. Stephen Walters of the Summit Counseling Center in metro Atlanta shares his thoughts on coping through Covid, dealing with anxiety, and other ways we can seek to preserve our mental health during the pandemic.
To connect with Stephen or other counselors at Summit Health:  summitcounseling.org
To connect with Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  rena-olsen.com