Raise Up Podcast

You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Stories From the Transportation Industry

Join Charlie and Athena for an entertaining look at the realities of the transportation industry, where truth is often stranger than fiction. In this episode, we dive into the stories that only operators understand—from bizarre passenger requests and dispatch mishaps to unexpected celebrity encounters. We also explore the unique dynamics of running a business with your spouse, including the funny, challenging, and unpredictable moments that come with balancing work and life. Plus, we break down the unwritten rules of business travel, sharing key takeaways from recent trips and industry events. Whether you're a veteran operator or just curious about the behind-the-scenes chaos, this episode covers the lessons learned the hard way and the moments you simply can’t make up.

What Great Sales Actually Looks Like — and Why Industry Involvement Matters

Are you stuck thinking sales is just about convincing people to buy? In this episode of the RAISE UP PODCAST, hosts Athena Grimm and Charlie Grimm challenge that idea, revealing that great sales in the transportation industry is actually about service, relationships, and problem-solving. Fresh off the CD/NLA conference in Las Vegas, Athena and Charlie explore how true business growth accelerates when leaders step outside their local markets, build relationships, and get actively involved in the broader industry community.

Rebuilding Momentum When You Feel Stuck- With Kimberly Fischer | RAISE UP PODCAST

Feeling stuck and frustrated? In this episode, hosts Athena Grimm and Kimberly Fischer share how to find Momentum When You Get Stuck. They break down the difference between rest and a stall, explore why small, consistent actions (not the "grind") are the key to restarting progress, and discuss how to rebuild confidence as a leader. Learn to normalize slow progress and focus on self-trust to get moving again.

Legacy Leadership: The Impact We Hope to Leave | RAISE UP PODCAST

Are you leading with the end in mind? In this reflective and forward-looking solo episode, hosts Athena Grimm and Charlie Grimm dive deep into what it truly means to build a lasting legacy. We frame legacy not as ego, but as disciplined intention and responsibility.

Leading Yourself First: Health, Wellness & Staying in the Game- With Robyn Goldenberg

In this episode, Leading Yourself First: Health, Wellness & Staying in the Game, hosts Athena Grimm and Robyn Goldenberg dive into the reality of maintaining health and longevity as a leader. We're challenging the myth of hustle culture and focusing on the non-negotiables for sustainable success.