Episode 41: The Rising Effect - Stephanie Rising

Episode 41: The Rising Effect - Stephanie Rising

Author: L. Connor Voice June 30, 2025 Duration: 1:03:39
Howdy T-lokes, we have an awesome episode for you today where we talk to Stephanie Rising, the owner of The Rising Effect - a coaching service that seeks to empower solopreneurs and small business owners by helping them grow their business through authenticity. We talk all about the common pitfalls of new business owners, why having a business coach is so important - and how Stephanie utilizes personality assessments and genuine connection to uplift her clients and help turn their businesses ...

Hosted by L. Connor Voice, T-Lokes: Tucson Local Business is a conversation series dedicated to the real stories of the city's economic and social fabric. This podcast moves beyond generic business advice to explore the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the people running local enterprises and nonprofit organizations. Each episode features an in-depth dialogue with a founder, owner, or community leader, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and sustain something meaningful in Tucson. Listeners get a candid perspective on everything from initial inspiration and daily operations to navigating market shifts and fostering community impact. The discussions are grounded in the specific context of the local landscape, revealing the interconnected network that defines the area's character. By focusing on these individual narratives, the podcast provides a unique lens on entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and regional news. It’s for anyone curious about the forces shaping their city, seeking inspiration from relatable ventures, or wanting to understand the human effort behind familiar storefronts and community initiatives. Through these conversations, T-Lokes builds an audio portrait of a community in the words of those who are actively creating it.
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Episode 32: Jeffrey McBride - Yellow Rose Studio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:54
Howdy Folks, we have an awesome interview with Jeffrey McBride, founder and owner of Yellow Rose Studios here in Tucson. Yellow Rose Studios offers Custom Framing as well as adult art sessions. Join us as we dive into th…
Episode 30: Becky Wesoloski - Sol Bodyworks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:37
Howdy Folks, in this episode we talk to Becky Wesoloski - the Kettlebell Whisperer - and the founder and owner of Sol Bodyworks, a business that helps athletes and active adults get out of pain, moving better, and back t…
Episode 29: Jessica Barfield - Local First Arizona [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:55
Howdy Folks, in this episode we talk to Jessica Barfield, the Director of Tucson Business Development from Local First Arizona. While we have heard from Local First Arizona before - there really aren’t enough good things…
Episode 28: Young at HeART [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:17
We have an AWESOME interview for you all this week. We talked to the board of directors, and founders of, Young at HeART, a non-profit here in Tucson that emphasizes creating connections between youth and older adults by…
Episode 27: TC Chicago - Grief H.E.A.L [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:34
Howdy Folks, today we are taking a deep dive into loss with TC Chicago, the founder Grief H.E.A.L. - a service that empowers those experiencing grief to nurture their wellbeing, reconnecting them with joy, passion, and p…
Episode 26: Eugene Fera - M.L. Med Spas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:43
Howdy Folks, we have a great episode for you this week! Today we talk to Eugene Fera, owner of M.L. Med Spas, a weight loss and aesthetic services spa, dedicated to making a customizable and sustainable weight loss journ…
Episode 25: Rachel Castillo - Tucson Headshot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:58
Howdy Folks, welcome back to another great episode of T-lokes where we get to talk to Rachel Castillo, Owner of Tucson Headshot, Tucson's #1 branding & headshot photography studio. We talk about how Rachel got started, s…
Episode 24: Michelle Conklin - Tucson Botanical Gardens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:40
Howdy Folks, we have another great episode for y’all today! This week we talk to the CEO of the Tucson Botanical Gardens - Michelle Conklin. We talk all about what makes this Botanical Garden so special, from its rich hi…
Episode 23: Christin Marvin - Solutions by Christin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:49
Howdy Folks, we have a great episode for you today! I get the pleasure of sitting down with Christin Marvin from Solutions by Christin, a distinguished hospitality leadership coach, who has recently published her first b…