{"podcast":{"title":"RISE TO LEAD","slug":"rise-to-lead-7731084","podcast_index_feed_id":7731084,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/9OqHaPre","website_url":"https://rise-to-lead.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/96a10b54-3566-4ae1-87fd-fd8bff7bd182/4e16be62-199c-4e2b-8b96-59ff4acbd66d/3000x3000/podcastimage.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Regina Huber","episode_count":88,"summary":"Fearless Voices, Bold Leadership, Unconventional Thinking Welcome to the hub of leadership inspiration with Regina Huber. Tune in for candid conversations and invaluable wisdom from bold leaders across industries and cultures. RISE TO LEAD is where fearless voices and unconventional minds share how they shape movements, businesses, teams—and themselves. This show celebrates creative leadership in all forms, from the stage to the boardroom, from community spaces to solo ventures. We explore creative, sometimes unexpected expressions of leadership — from business innovators and band leaders to movement makers. Come for bold heart, audacious action, and the kind of leadership that creates greater freedom for you and those you get to impact. For leaders ready to reclaim their life beyond career or business, book a call here: https://tinyurl.com/typcall.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T10:20:06.759290+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-to-lead-7731084"},"episode":{"title":"What Tough Moments Teach with Rich LaMonica","slug":"what-tough-moments-teach-with-rich-lamonica","published_at":"2026-04-22T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-to-lead-7731084/what-tough-moments-teach-with-rich-lamonica","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-to-lead-7731084","url":"https://rise-to-lead.simplecast.com/episodes/what-tough-moments-teach-with-rich-lamonica-odVx5lLv","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/podgo.simplecastaudio.com/2b3a7366-ad1b-4f8c-91d8-87e11c9b618c/episodes/ad79a7d5-9620-45b9-8546-52d2b4514ed1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=2b3a7366-ad1b-4f8c-91d8-87e11c9b618c&awEpisodeId=ad79a7d5-9620-45b9-8546-52d2b4514ed1&feed=9OqHaPre","summary":"Rich LaMonica dives into how mindset, grit, and resilience have shaped his approach to challenges and leadership. He shares powerful stories of navigating impossible situations and unexpected setbacks, revealing how persistence and focus can transform obstacles into opportunities. Rich emphasizes the importance of self-leadership, showing how leading yourself effectively is the foundation for guiding a team and achieving meaningful results. We also explore practical strategies for building resilience every day, from stacking small victories to maintaining focus and energy under pressure. Rich highlights the value of asking the right questions, owning tough decisions, and cultivating a mindset that turns setbacks into growth. Whether you’re managing high-stakes projects or everyday challenges, this conversation is packed with insights on how awareness, tenacity, and intentional action can help you lead with confidence and make a lasting impact. About Rich LaMonica: Rich LaMonica from Tennessee is a 22-year U.S. Army Veteran, an award-winning author of \"13 Step Guide to Success\" (self-help) & \"Out of The Darkness\" (fiction), a motivational speaker & leadership expert specializing in mindset, grit, and overcoming adversity. He’s also he host of The MisFitNation Podcast (2021 Best Society & Culture Podcast – Veteran Podcast Awards, 2022 Top 40 Over 40 Podcast – Podcast Magazine) 2025 - Veteran Podcast of The Year AFF. www.themisfitnation.com https://linktr.ee/themisfitnation 13 Step Guide to Success : https://www.amazon.com/Step-Guide-Success-Rich-LaMonica/dp/B09NPFGSBL/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8#detailBullets_feature_div Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis…","meta_description":"Rich LaMonica dives into how mindset, grit, and resilience have shaped his approach to challenges and leadership. He shares powerful stories of navigating…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2150,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rise-to-lead-7731084/episodes/what-tough-moments-teach-with-rich-lamonica/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-to-lead-7731084/what-tough-moments-teach-with-rich-lamonica.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}