In this episode of The Great Detour, Jess welcomes guest Janel Gonzalez, founder and host of The Rising, a podcast and community for personal transformation and self-discovery. Together, they explore how life's challenging moments can serve as catalysts for growth, discussing the importance of embracing vulnerability, navigating periods of solitude, and trusting your inner wisdom. Janel shares her journey of reclaiming inner power through her unique R.I.S.E. principles—Reflection, Intention, Simplicity, and Enjoyment—and offers practical insights for anyone on their own path to authenticity. Tune in for empowering guidance to help you turn life's detours into stepping stones on your journey toward a more aligned, resilient self.

About Janel Gonzalez:
Janel Gonzalez is a writer, mother, recovering perfectionist and reforming people-pleaser who decided to prioritize her spiritual growth in the second half of her life. She holds a Master’s in Psychology but researches different schools of thought to help others with valuable insights and tools along their personal development journey. Her approach helps others shed societal pressures and expectations to connect with their inner selves and embody a new way of being. As the host of The Rising podcast, she inspires others to rise to their higher selves and embrace a new way of being.
Learn more about Janel and The Rising:
Website: https://www.the-rising.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rising.co/

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