In this episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros reflects on her journey through 2025, a year filled with challenges and growth as a leader. Claire discusses the importance of acknowledging the truth of leadership struggles, particularly for women of color, and emphasizes the need for reflection and transformation. She recaps the Rise Up Pillars and introduces the NARRA Method for Season 2, highlighting the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving. Claire encourages listeners to set liberation-centered intentions for the upcoming year and to create rituals that support sustainable change and personal growth.

In this episode of the Ascend podcast, Dr. Claire Oliveros takes you on a journey of embracing "Progress Over Perfection." Discover how setting intentions, measuring what truly matters, and celebrating the cyclical nature of growth can empower your leadership journey. Claire shares personal stories and insights on overcoming self-doubt and the power of community support. Tune in to learn practical principles that align your path with your core values and inspire authentic growth.

In this episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros discusses the fifth pillar of the Rise Up Method: Uplift. She emphasizes the importance of community and collective care in achieving liberation and leadership. Through personal reflections and shared experiences, Claire illustrates how uplift is not just about individual success but about supporting one another as reciprocal. She outlines practical ways to uplift others and highlights the significance of shared identity and interconnectedness in fostering a supportive community.