How RIZE Prevention is Empowering the Youth
Class E Podcast
In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we sat down with guest Martine Helou-Allen, CEO and founder of RIZE Prevention. Martine shares her personal journey and how it led her to create a groundbreaking program empowering teens to resist drugs and make healthy choices. Through RIZE, Martine is transforming communities by addressing the root causes of addiction and offering hope to young people. Join us as we explore her inspiring story and the impact of RIZE Prevention. Guest: Martine Helou-Allen Host: Mary Sturgill Producer: Isabella Martinez To learn more about RIZE visit their website: ...
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Unleashing Inspiration: Standout Advice From Season 8
Class E Podcast
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Turning Greetings Into Greatness: The Remarkable Rise of Sparks of Joy
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Performance Pathfinders: On Stage Collective's Artistic Odyssey
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Taylor Swift's Entrepreneurial Blueprint: Lessons in Leadership, Innovation, and Love
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Why Entrepreneurs in Any Industry Need to Prepare for Battle
Class E Podcast
Our well-being is important to maintain in our lives, and different companies can help us with that. In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we talked with Chad Price, an international business consultant and entrepreneur with several successful wellness ventures. Price shares the knowledge he’s acquired throughout his entrepreneurial journey from his exercise equipment company, Kettlebell Kings, to his most recent venture, Life Grows Green, a lifestyle brand focused on natural and hemp products. Price also discusses how entrepreneurs in any industry should always be equipped for battle...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Class E Podcast, we sat down with guest Martine Helou-Allen, CEO and founder of RIZE Prevention. Martine shares her personal journey and how it led her to create a groundbreaking program empowering teens to resist drugs and make healthy choices. Through RIZE, Martine is transforming communities by addressing the root causes of addiction and offering hope to young people. Join us as we explore her inspiring story and the impact of RIZE Prevention.
Guest: Martine Helou-Allen
Host: Mary Sturgill
Producer: Isabella Martinez
To learn more about RIZE visit their website: https://rizeprevention.org/