"We are called to get engaged in our communities..." Dr. Ann Price  An important and timely conversation with Dr. Ann Price, a community psychologist and founder of Community Evaluation Solutions about our role in getting involved in helping solve complex societal issues and working toward improving our communities and our world.  Rena and Ann talk about root causes, racial reconciliation, the importance of community engagement, and more.   To connect with Ann:  Community Evaluation Solutions To listen to Ann's fabulous podcast: Community Possibilities To connect with Rena:  rena-olsen.com Who needs to hear this episode?  Please share and subscribe to the Relevate Podcast! Where will you get involved and serve?  Let's be people of love and action!

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Partner for Social Change--Dr. Ann Price

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

Survivor Story with Kayla Bergeron

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  

Life is Better With a Dog with Beth Bruchmann

"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

Relentless with Teemaree

"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.  

Jewelry for Good with Megan Kitt of Tuli

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  

Radical Love of Neighbor with Corner to Corner

"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

Leading Things You Didn't Start with Tyler Reagin

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

Better Understanding Alzheimer's with Lisa Skinner

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.orgFor more on Climb Kili:  climbkili.orgFor more on Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  rena-olsen.com

Called to Serve with Dave Burgess

"Wherever you are is fine...what isn't fine is staying there."- Chris WidenerHere'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.comThank 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 

Choosing Success with Chris Widener

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.orgTo connect with Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  rena-olsen.com

Coping through COVID Pandemic with Stephen Walters

It's easy to get comfortable with where we are in life, to take a 'pass' on new opportunities that don't seem to make sense at the time.  In this episode of the Relevate Podcast, veteran journalist Jaye Watson shares her journey of leaving the job she loved in television news to forge a new path in healthcare journalism.  And in so doing, she found new purpose and meaning in life.  Don't miss the latest season of “Your Fantastic Mind”, where Jaye artfully tackles a number of topics, all centered around brain health, including stress, opioids, depression, second chances and my favorite, an episode on dogs.  The entire second series is now online.  Watch online: https://www.gpb.org/television/show/your-fantastic-mindTo learn more about Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

Stellar Storyteller with Jaye Watson

The call to serve in missions was written early on Kathy Stewart's heart.  Her and husband, Jim, would eventually serve in Nairobi, Kenya, where her son, Griffin was born.  The family eventually returned to the U.S. but Africa would always remain in their hearts, specifically the people of Tanzania.Learn the generational impact of one family's call to servant leadership and how Griffin, now a father of three daughters, and his wife, Valerie, are carrying on their family's legacy of love, charity and service.To learn more about the Stewart's company, 5DayDeal, visit:  https://5daydeal.comTo learn more about UboraTZ:  https://uboratz.orgTo learn more about Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.comThank you for listening and being a subscriber of the Relevate Podcast!  

Tanzania in Their Hearts

"I am watching my 19-year-old girl change the world and bring people to Jesus from heaven..."- Cathy SemeriaEven though she's no longer here on earth, Christina "Tini" Semeria continues to be a spark in the dark.  In this episode, her mother Cathy shares more about her talented and faith-filled daughter, the tragic accident that claimed her girl's life along with three of Tini's best friends, and the love that still burns brightly.Special thanks to the Semeria family for the privilege of using Christina's original song, Be Still, in this episode. To download a copy or to learn more about Tini:  https://christinasemeria.org/To register for the Christina Semeria Spark in the Dark 5K Run:  https://bit.ly/3cuMzmDFor more information about Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast:  rena-olsen.com

Spark in the Dark with Cathy Semeria

"Most people want to make a difference but don't know how. Be Rich makes it simple."- Bryan ApinisBe Rich is a yearly "go do" initiative of North Point Ministries in metro Atlanta that is now having a tremendous impact on non-profit organizations and people around the world.  Learn more about what it truly means to "Be Rich", how it all began and what happens when we unite to give, serve and love.   To donate, volunteer or learn more about Be Rich:  https://berich.orgFor more about North Point Community Church and North Point Ministries:  https://northpoint.orgTo learn more about your host of the Relevate Podcast:  https://rena-olsen.com

Be Rich with Bryan Apinis of North Point Ministries

Inspiring conversations with real people about life. Relevate's host, Rena Olsen, believes an amazing life awaits for anyone willing to take that first step.

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