Where We Rise
Real stories, real people, and the moments that change us — that’s Where We Rise.
Where We Rise
Latest Episodes
25| "Meet Them Where They Are" | Advocating for Adults with Autism
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 neurodive...
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24 | "Knowing Shifts Your Power" | Stress as Data, Not Danger
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 and stress signals until...
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23 | "Life Lessons" | What Has Shaped Your Life?
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 embracing lifelong learn...
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22 | "Inside Out" | Dating and Finding Love
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 smart, successful women bre...
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21 | "Coming Back to You" | Love Who You Are
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, overfunctioning, and identity loss. Tamm...
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