Becoming a riser does not begin with confidence, clarity, or motivation. It begins with honesty.

In this episode, I take you into the real beginning of the rise. Not the polished version. Not the inspiring after. I am talking about the private moment most people never speak on. The moment when you realize you have been shrinking, avoiding, settling, and living beneath who you really are.

Here is what we explore together:

• What shrinking actually looks like

The quiet kind that shows up in everyday life.

• When the rise truly begins

How frustration, anger, and honesty create the spark for transformation.

• The first small steps of becoming a riser

Simple and practical moves that help you shift from shrinking to rising.

• Real-life examples

Moments where rising shows up in relationships, habits, standards, and self-belief.

• Why becoming a riser is an identity shift

Not something you inherit, but something you step into.

If you have ever looked at your life and thought,

“I am meant for more than this,”

this episode will meet you exactly where you are. This is your turning point.

Rising is not about perfection. It is about refusing to stay where the fall left you.

Key Themes

Identity work

Personal transformation

Emotional honesty

Breaking patterns

Inner belief

The rise from setbacks

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In this episode, Kashaun Cooper breaks down how Risers think, decide, and move through life. You will learn why identity shapes your thoughts, how imagination becomes a tool, and how to make decisions from your future self.

Kashaun also introduces the belief framework from his upcoming book, Five Stages of Yes: The Evolution of Belief, and shares how Risers shift from fear to possibility.

This is the foundation of the movement. Learn how to think like a Riser.

What You Will Learn:

• What a Riser is

• Why your identity shapes your thinking

• The four layers of identity

• How Risers use imagination

• How to make decisions from your future self

• The Five Stages of Yes

• Affirmations to shift your mindset

Key Quote:

“Your thoughts are the quiet engineers of your life.”

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In this first episode of Think Like a Riser, Kashaun Cooper shares the real story behind the name change and why the shift from Champion Nation was necessary. This episode breaks down the pause, the evolution, and the calling that led to this new direction.

Show Notes:

• Why the podcast name changed

• The internal shift that sparked the transition

• How growth shaped Kashaun’s message and voice

• What “thinking like a riser” means and how it applies to your life

• Why obedience matters more than perfection

• What to expect in the new season of the podcast

Key Insight:

Your purpose does not wait for your perfection. It waits for your willingness.

New episodes every Wednesday.