Are We Teaching Kids About Money ALL Wrong? Financial Literacy, Saving & Smart Spending

Narcissistic Abuse & Losing My Dad to Parkinson's Holly's Story

This week on the Growing Together Podcast, We sit down with Holly for one of our most emotional and inspiring conversations yet. Holly shares her journey of becoming a single mum at just 21 years old, navigating a toxic and abusive relationship, rebuilding her confidence, and raising her son on her own. She also opens up about one of the hardest experiences of her life: watching her dad battle Parkinson's Disease and eventually having the heartbreaking conversation where she told him it was okay to let go. This episode is about resilience, motherhood, grief, strength, and finding the courage to choose a better life even when everything feels impossible. If you've ever experienced loss, struggled in a difficult relationship, faced challenges as a parent, or needed a reminder that you're stronger than you think, this conversation is for you. ❤️ Don't forget to like, subscribe and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it.

Husband Thought He Was Going To Die On a Swing 100m Above Amsterdam

Our Amsterdam Mini-Moon was NOT what we expected! From a surprise Akon & Ne-Yo concert to facing our biggest fears on a 100m high swing, we’re breaking down everything from our recent trip. In this episode of The Rising, we dive deep into: • The incredible wedding gift that landed us at an Akon & Ne-Yo concert in Amsterdam. • Why biking like a local is the ONLY way to see the city (and why it's dangerous!). • The "Adam Lookout" experience that left one of us shaking. • The great debate: Is a cruise actually a good family holiday or just for "old people"? • How to travel authentically and avoid the tourist traps.

The Airbnb Hacker: The Truth About Success, Motherhood & “Having It All”

Everyone talks about building a successful life… But nobody talks about what it actually costs. In this episode of Growing Together, we sit down with entrepreneur, mother and self-proclaimed “Airbnb Hacker” Yaiza for one of the rawest conversations we’ve had yet. From building a business from scratch, navigating loneliness as an ambitious woman, balancing motherhood and marriage, surviving 6 miscarriages and learning how to protect your peace this conversation goes far deeper than business. We talk about: entrepreneurship motherhood ambition relationships ADHD & high performance female friendships success & loneliness balancing it all This is the real behind-the-scenes of what “having it all” actually looks like. ✨ Subscribe for honest conversations about motherhood, ambition, relationships and modern life. Follow us and our guests below: @therising1111 @yaizarentalix

Are We Teaching Kids About Money ALL Wrong? Financial Literacy, Saving & Smart Spending

This week on Growing Together Podcast, we dive into the real conversations around money, budgeting, saving, and the financial lessons we believe kids should be learning from a young age. 💸 From small saving habits and smart spending to reducing waste and building confidence around money, we share our personal experiences growing up, what we’ve learned as adults, and how we’re trying to teach our own children financial literacy in a practical way. We also talk about: ✨ Why schools don’t always prepare kids for real-world money ✨ Teaching confidence, communication & sales skills ✨ Budgeting without feeling restricted ✨ Why experiences matter more than material things ✨ Smart spending vs emotional spending ✨ Building assets instead of liabilities ✨ Minimalist birthdays, gifts & avoiding waste This episode is packed with relatable conversations, honest opinions, parenting reflections and practical money tips that can help both adults and children build healthier financial habits. If you enjoy real conversations about life, motherhood, mindset, relationships, business and personal growth, Welcome to The Rising's Growing Together ❤️ 👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s the BEST money lesson you were ever taught?

She’s Finally Said “I Do”… But My Dress BROKE Before I Walked Down The Aisle 😳💍

On this week’s episode of The Rising’s Growing Together Podcast, Charlotte shares the REAL story behind her wedding day in Gibraltar… and it wasn’t as perfect as it looked 👀💍 From emotional family moments to unexpected wedding day mishaps (including a dress disaster just before the ceremony 😳), this episode dives into the truth behind one of the biggest days of her life. We talk about: – Wedding day chaos and how it all unfolded – Emotional moments with family that made the day unforgettable – The pressure vs reality of planning a “perfect” wedding – Funny mishaps that nearly derailed everything – Why the day still turned out better than expected This is an honest, funny, and emotional conversation about love, resilience, and what really matters on your wedding day ❤️ If you’re planning a wedding, recently married, or just love real-life stories… this one’s for you.