Raise it Up, with Dani Kagan

Raise it Up, with Dani Kagan is where raw conversations meet real growth. Sit down with other ambitious women, mothers and entrepreneurs who are raising families while building businesses, redefining what high level performance truly means. Together, explore the messy, inspiring, and transformational moments that come with juggling it all. From parenting and personal development, to entrepreneurship and side businesses, this podcast offers both the tools and the truth to help you expand what’s possible. Tune in every other Thursday for unfiltered discussions, practical insights, and empowering takeaways that leave you ready to step into your next level, at home, at work or within yourself.

Raise it Up, with Dani Kagan is a business podcast hosted by Dani Kagan, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dani Kagan hosts Raise it Up, with Dani Kagan, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  S2 | E10: Honest Motherhood: A Mother's Day Special Conversation For Moms Who Want Real Talk

  May 1, 20261h 4mS2

  <p>In this episode of Raise It Up, I sit down with Libby Ward, Sangita Patel, and Julie Cole for a real conversation on what motherhood actually looks like behind the highlight reel. We talk about the biggest myths we were sold, from the idea that maternal instinct just clicks, to what happens to your relationships, your identity, and your expectations once kids enter the picture. This conversation is a reminder that motherhood and entrepreneurship are not about doing it all perfectly, but about learning to navigate the constant shifts with honesty and self-awareness.</p><p>We also get into...

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  Episode #9

  S2 | E9: Turning Your Personality Into Your Competitive Advantage with Jessi Cruickshank

  Feb 27, 202654 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Raise It Up, I sit down with Jessie Cruickshank to talk about carving your own lane as a woman, a mom, and a creative force in entertainment. From hosting the Golden Globes red carpet to touring as a stand up comedian and building Canada’s top comedy podcast, Jessie shares what it really takes to stand out in competitive industries while raising three kids. We get honest about balancing motherhood and ambition, why touring can feel easier than parenting, and how giving your partner space to bond deeply with your kids can be one of th...

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  Episode #8

  S2 | E8: From Survival to Purpose, Building After Trauma and Loss

  Feb 12, 20261h 31mS2

  <p>In this episode of Raise It Up, I sit down with Negin Chelehmalzadeh to share her powerful story of survival, resilience, and rebuilding after years of trauma, abuse, and loss. Negin takes us through her early life, the realities of growing up in a restrictive environment, and the devastating experiences that shaped her sense of safety, identity, and worth. She reflects on how isolation, shame, and systemic failures followed her into adulthood, and how small but life changing moments of human care and connection ultimately kept her here. </p><p>We also talk about what came next, including motherhood, f...

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  Episode #7

  S2 | E7: Building a Legacy Brand While Raising a Family

  Jan 8, 202650 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Raise It Up, Dani sits down with Ally Zeifman Mamalider, second generation founder and president of Organic Traditions, to talk about what it really takes to step into a family business and lead it into its next era. Ally shares why she intentionally built experience outside the company before joining, how she earned trust inside an existing team, and what it looked like to transform a passion driven brand into a focused, scalable business. The conversation explores leadership, culture building, financial clarity, and the long game behind what often looks like overnight success.</p><p>...

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  Episode #6

  S2 | E6: Breaking Cycles & Building Your Future

  Dec 18, 202550 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Raise It Up, I sit down with Janany Jayanthikumar, a social worker, educator, and trauma and attachment expert, to talk about how unresolved trauma shapes identity, leadership, and motherhood. Janany shares her personal experience of uncovering childhood trauma later in life and how that process shifted the way she relates to herself, her family, and her work. We discuss what it means to move out of survival mode and into a life led by clarity, safety, and self trust.</p><p>We explore how trauma shows up differently depending on when it occurs, why healing...

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