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Root to Rising

Root to Rising isn’t just a podcast—it’s a call to every woman ready to step into her own story. Hosted by Christine Hummel, this unfiltered, soul-stirring series takes you inside the real lives of women who’ve dared to pivot, rebuild, and rise. From classrooms, to boardrooms, to fresh starts, heartbreaks to breakthroughs, these are the raw conversations you didn’t know you needed—about courage, risk, resilience, and finding your true direction. Christine sits down with trailblazers, dream-chasers,

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00:49:35

Building A Career That Evolves With You|EP15

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2025/12/17

From Curiosity to Confidence: Taking Risks, Leading with People, and Building a Life That Grows With YouHost: Christine HummelGuest: Kam (Kathy Anne) McManus, Chief Customer Officer at CDK Global🌱 Episode OverviewIn this episode of Root to Rising, host Christine Hummel sits down with Kam McManus—global leader, mentor, and Chief Customer Officer at CDK Global—for an honest and powerful conversation about career pivots, leadership, risk-taking, and redefining success on your own terms.From starting

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00:36:33

Turning Doubt Into Direction |EP14

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2025/12/10

Episode SummaryIn this inspiring conversation, host Christine Hummel welcomes guest Elizabeth — a recent chemical-engineering graduate turned project engineer — to share her journey from middle school science-lover, through college and internship challenges, into a professional career. Together they explore the pressures women face in STEM and career building, the value of mentorship and support, and the importance of balancing ambition with self-care and personal fulfillment.🔑 Key Topics &

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00:37:40

Living Beyond Expectations-Choosing Myself Instead |EP13

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2025/11/26

In this episode of Root to Rising, Christine sits down with Hannah Palumbo, a single mom of two boys whose vulnerable TikTok about going from a “10/10 wife” to “0/10” and rebuilding herself back up quietly went viral.Hannah opens up about the rating scale that started as a TikTok trend but became a powerful reflection tool for her own life: how she slowly went from feeling like a 10/10 wife to feeling like she was a zero, why that number was never actually real, and the rebuilding process that

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00:43:24

The Fear We Create & The Courage We Choose: Monica’s...

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2025/11/19

In this inspiring conversation, Christine welcomes Monica, a dynamic leader, mother of two, and purpose-driven professional who shares her winding path from aspiring physician to corporate VP and mom. Monica opens up about the pivots in her life, the fears she had to face, the mentors who shaped her, and the intentional choices that led her to personal and professional fulfillment.This episode dives into identity, courage, authenticity, and the evolving definition of success for women—especially

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00:46:19

Balancing Lab Coats & Crowns: Olivia Pura Zbihley,...

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2025/11/12

Balancing Lab Coats & Crowns: Olivia Pura Zbihley, PHD on Curiosity, Pageantry, and Redefining ‘Perfect’A first-generation American and biochemist who became Miss Illinois shares how to push your bubble, fail on purpose, and build confidence one intentional step at a time.Episode Summary In this candid conversation, Christine sits down with Olivia Pura Zbihley—first-gen American, PhD in biochemistry (UChicago), and former Miss Illinois—to unpack the tension between achievement and authenticity

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00:40:21

Not Perfect, Just Evolving |EP10

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2025/11/05

Episode Summary Christine sits down with Jennifer Seyler to trace a winding path from AP Physics and pre-med to nutrition research, PR, and ultimately organizational leadership. They unpack confidence as a practice (not a feeling), why “work-life balance” is a myth, how to network when you hate small talk, and what today’s grads should do this week to get unstuck. Jennifer shares vivid stories—from calling her engineer dad for physics help to white-water cliff jumps—that become frameworks for risk,

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00:50:51

Why Not Me? Finding Your Voice Beyond Mormonism |EP09

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2025/10/29

Christine Hummel sits down with Andressa—writer, former editor, mom of three, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) clinician—to unpack self-reinvention, faith transitions, and the courage to take up space. They trace Andressa’s journey from a mission in Belgium/Netherlands to early marriage, career pivots, discovering TMS, leaving the LDS Church, and reclaiming creativity through writing and community theater. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by “being wrong,” this conversation is a blueprint

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00:43:16

Choosing Your Own Path: Confidence, College, and...

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2025/10/22

On this episode of Root to Rising, host Christine Hummel talks with Katherine (University of Kentucky) and MacKenna (Ole Miss) about making bold college choices, building real confidence, and sustaining long-distance relationships. They unpack the pressure of prestige and acceptance rates, why “fit over prestige” wins, how competitive dance shaped discipline, and practical strategies for communicating needs in love and friendship. Katherine shares her journey overcoming anorexia and the role of

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00:43:47

Choosing Your Own Path: Confidence, College, and...

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2025/10/22

On this episode of Root to Rising, host Christine Hummel talks with Katherine (University of Kentucky) and MacKenna (Ole Miss) about making bold college choices, building real confidence, and sustaining long-distance relationships. They unpack the pressure of prestige and acceptance rates, why “fit over prestige” wins, how competitive dance shaped discipline, and practical strategies for communicating needs in love and friendship. Katherine shares her journey overcoming anorexia and the role of

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00:34:24

Purpose Over Pressure — How A Clemson Senior Found...

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2025/10/15

Purpose Over Pressure — How A Clemson Senior Found Her Why💫 Episode SummaryIn this week’s inspiring episode, host Christine Hummel sits down with Elle Thomas, a 20-year-old senior at Clemson University studying Biomedical Engineering. Elle’s story is a masterclass in courage, pivoting, and finding purpose — from graduating high school early to changing her entire career path after a powerful personal experience.What happens when the “plan” no longer lights your fire?Elle shares how she went from

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00:35:36

Finding Your Confidence and Voice |EP06

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2025/10/08

🎙️ Episode OverviewIn this inspiring conversation, Christine sits down with Phyllis, a pharmacist, mother, grandmother, and lifelong learner who has redefined success through every season of life. From growing up during an era that told women “you can’t,” to leading in corporate healthcare and mentoring others, Phyllis’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and courage.They discuss:Breaking barriers in male-dominated fieldsBuilding confidence when you’re told “no”Navigating work,

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00:43:23

Brave, Not Perfect: Building Confidence, Crafting...

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2025/10/01

In this energizing conversation, host Christine Hummel and guest Melanie Hart (Director, Market Access & Health Economics in biotech) unpack the real work of confidence: seeking mentors, taking imperfect action, and navigating cultural expectations without losing yourself. They get candid about turning down “dream” jobs, mom-guilt, male-dominated rooms, and the myth of balance — replacing it with a more honest metric: the mean of your presence over time. You’ll leave with scripts, mindset

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00:34:28

Graduating, Moving, and Thriving – Ellie & Alex’s...

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2025/09/24

Root to Rising PodcastGraduating, Moving, Courage, and Thriving – Ellie & Alex’s Post-College JourneyHosted by: Christine Hummel🎙️ Episode OverviewWhat does it really feel like to graduate college, pack up your life, and start fresh in a brand-new city? In this episode, Christine sits down with two recent University of Alabama graduates — Alex (originally from California) and Ellie (from Chicago) — who both just made the leap to Nashville.They open up about:Why they chose to attend college out

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00:41:48

Confidence Isn’t Magic: Ream Qato on Owning Your...

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2025/09/17

Root to Rising with Christine HummelEp. 3 — “Confidence Isn’t Magic: Ream Qato on Owning Your Voice, Career Pivots, and Motherhood”Episode snapshotChristine sits down with Ream Qato—Chicago-born Palestinian American, pharmacist (PharmD), Booth MBA, market-access leader, and mom of three—about building confidence the unglamorous way (reps, not magic), career pivots from chemistry to pharmacy to business, speaking up when you’re the only woman in the room, and designing a life by your own values. Ream

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00:32:48

From ‘You Can’t’ to ‘Watch Me’: How Scrappy Choices...

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2025/09/10

What do you do when someone tells you “you’re not ready” or “you can’t do it”?For Kristina Sullivan, those words became fuel.In this episode, host Christine Hummel sits down with Kristina—her longtime friend, colleague, and mentor—to unpack the real, messy, and powerful truth about building a career as a woman in a male-dominated industry.Together, they cover:🎯 Why you don’t need a perfect plan out of college (but you do need to be scrappy).💡 How to figure out what lights you up—and pair it with

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00:30:57

The College Wish | Episode 01

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2025/09/03

Episode Summary: In the very first episode of Root to Rising, Christine Hummel sits down with her daughter, Ellie Ternes, and Ellie’s best friend, Megan Hutson, for a raw and empowering conversation about confidence, choices, and finding your path after college. From “fake it till you make it” to the floating rock mentality, they share unfiltered insights on navigating uncertainty, breaking free from expectations, and embracing life’s messy middle.🌱 Show NotesRoot to Rising Podcast – Episode 1:

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00:01:08

Root To Rising with Christine Hummel Coming Soon

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2025/09/03

Episode Summary: Root to Rising — Preview EpisodeWelcome to Root to Rising, the podcast for anyone who’s ready to move beyond the picture-perfect highlight reels and dive into the real story of growth, grit, and becoming.Host Christine Hummel introduces the heart behind this new podcast: an honest space to explore the “messy, magical middle” of success — the parts no one posts on Instagram. Through real conversations with women who turned “What am I going to do?” into “Watch me go,” listeners will

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