Ascend with Claire Oliveros - Real Stories. Bold Leadership. Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/ascend-with-claire-oliveros Welcome to Ascend with Claire Oliveros. I’m Dr. Claire Oliveros, Filipina American Founder and CEO of Claire Oliveros Consulting, LLC and the NARRA Leadership Institute. I am a women’s executive coach, educator, mother, and spouse. As a former community college president, I created this podcast to amplify and uplift real stories and bold leadership of Filipina and Women of Color leaders, change makers, and visionaries navigating transitions, shedding old expectations, and rising into leadership that is bold, rooted, and healing. Each episode is an invitation for reflection, creativity, and liberated leadership in action. Claire Oliveros Consulting LLC 440cd285-e312-5b01-995a-07c57ea47edb yes 7b66f0f0-f888-11f0-9a08-9d6e66349ac9 Trailer: Ascend with Claire Oliveros en Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:38:19 -0700 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:41:19 -0700 http://www.drclaireoliveros.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/EtffuUo6EJpVucbmCku3DszDfM7tw4b3eI0nErgTL2E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYTY3/NzU1YTgyMzM5YjE4/MmRjNTI3MjI4MGQ0/NmVlMy5wbmc.jpg Ascend with Claire Oliveros - Real Stories. Bold Leadership. http://www.drclaireoliveros.com episodic Claire Oliveros Welcome to Ascend with Claire Oliveros. I’m Dr. Claire Oliveros, Filipina American Founder and CEO of Claire Oliveros Consulting, LLC and the NARRA Leadership Institute. I am a women’s executive coach, educator, mother, and spouse. As a former community college president, I created this podcast to amplify and uplift real stories and bold leadership of Filipina and Women of Color leaders, change makers, and visionaries navigating transitions, shedding old expectations, and rising into leadership that is bold, rooted, and healing. Each episode is an invitation for reflection, creativity, and liberated leadership in action. Welcome to Ascend with Claire Oliveros. Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, Claire Oliveros claire@drclaireoliveros.com No No She Carried Fire - Episode 9 9 9 She Carried Fire - Episode 9 full 1833f917-e949-4fa1-a94f-766a333e5c61 https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/s1/9 In this episode Dr. Claire Oliveros explores the legacy of Filipina revolutionaries and their enduring influence on leadership, resistance, and community building. Hosted by Claire, she highlights historical figures like Lorena Barros, Gabriela Silang, and Tandang Sora, connecting their stories to contemporary movements and leadership frameworks. Claire asks what it means to be their descendants right now. This is not a history lesson. It is a reclamation.

]]> In this episode Dr. Claire Oliveros explores the legacy of Filipina revolutionaries and their enduring influence on leadership, resistance, and community building. Hosted by Claire, she highlights historical figures like Lorena Barros, Gabriela Silang, and Tandang Sora, connecting their stories to contemporary movements and leadership frameworks. Claire asks what it means to be their descendants right now. This is not a history lesson. It is a reclamation.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:38:19 -0700 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 1210 In this episode Dr. Claire Oliveros explores the legacy of Filipina revolutionaries and their enduring influence on leadership, resistance, and community building. Hosted by Claire, she highlights historical figures like Lorena Barros, Gabriela Silang, and Tandang Sora, connecting their stories to contemporary movements and leadership frameworks. Claire asks what it means to be their descendants right now. This is not a history lesson. It is a reclamation.

]]> Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, No Episode 8: Year End Review: Unexpected Lessons 8 8 Episode 8: Year End Review: Unexpected Lessons full f4c1fd15-5c0d-4bf1-944b-17a08aca5525 https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/s1/8 In this episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros reflects on her journey through 2025, a year filled with challenges and growth as a leader. Claire discusses the importance of acknowledging the truth of leadership struggles, particularly for women of color, and emphasizes the need for reflection and transformation. She recaps the Rise Up Pillars and introduces the NARRA Method for Season 2, highlighting the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving. Claire encourages listeners to set liberation-centered intentions for the upcoming year and to create rituals that support sustainable change and personal growth.

]]> In this episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros reflects on her journey through 2025, a year filled with challenges and growth as a leader. Claire discusses the importance of acknowledging the truth of leadership struggles, particularly for women of color, and emphasizes the need for reflection and transformation. She recaps the Rise Up Pillars and introduces the NARRA Method for Season 2, highlighting the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving. Claire encourages listeners to set liberation-centered intentions for the upcoming year and to create rituals that support sustainable change and personal growth.

]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:35:33 -0800 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 1153 In this episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros reflects on her journey through 2025, a year filled with challenges and growth as a leader. Claire discusses the importance of acknowledging the truth of leadership struggles, particularly for women of color, and emphasizes the need for reflection and transformation. She recaps the Rise Up Pillars and introduces the NARRA Method for Season 2, highlighting the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving. Claire encourages listeners to set liberation-centered intentions for the upcoming year and to create rituals that support sustainable change and personal growth.

]]> Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, No Episode 7: Progress - Moving Forward with Intention (Season Finale) 7 7 Episode 7: Progress - Moving Forward with Intention (Season Finale) full 2db0918e-b2cf-43dd-99ef-6a2e6731a55e https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/s1/7 In this episode of the Ascend podcast, Dr. Claire Oliveros takes you on a journey of embracing "Progress Over Perfection." Discover how setting intentions, measuring what truly matters, and celebrating the cyclical nature of growth can empower your leadership journey. Claire shares personal stories and insights on overcoming self-doubt and the power of community support. Tune in to learn practical principles that align your path with your core values and inspire authentic growth.

]]> In this episode of the Ascend podcast, Dr. Claire Oliveros takes you on a journey of embracing "Progress Over Perfection." Discover how setting intentions, measuring what truly matters, and celebrating the cyclical nature of growth can empower your leadership journey. Claire shares personal stories and insights on overcoming self-doubt and the power of community support. Tune in to learn practical principles that align your path with your core values and inspire authentic growth.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:59:50 -0800 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 824 In this episode of the Ascend podcast, Dr. Claire Oliveros takes you on a journey of embracing "Progress Over Perfection." Discover how setting intentions, measuring what truly matters, and celebrating the cyclical nature of growth can empower your leadership journey. Claire shares personal stories and insights on overcoming self-doubt and the power of community support. Tune in to learn practical principles that align your path with your core values and inspire authentic growth.

]]> Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, No Episode 6: Uplift - Leading through Solidarity 6 6 Episode 6: Uplift - Leading through Solidarity full fd995fda-47bf-428e-b75c-e389fa4c5465 https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/s1/6 In this episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros discusses the fifth pillar of the Rise Up Method: Uplift. She emphasizes the importance of community and collective care in achieving liberation and leadership. Through personal reflections and shared experiences, Claire illustrates how uplift is not just about individual success but about supporting one another as reciprocal. She outlines practical ways to uplift others and highlights the significance of shared identity and interconnectedness in fostering a supportive community. 

]]> In this episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros discusses the fifth pillar of the Rise Up Method: Uplift. She emphasizes the importance of community and collective care in achieving liberation and leadership. Through personal reflections and shared experiences, Claire illustrates how uplift is not just about individual success but about supporting one another as reciprocal. She outlines practical ways to uplift others and highlights the significance of shared identity and interconnectedness in fostering a supportive community. 

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:37:46 -0800 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 939 In this episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros discusses the fifth pillar of the Rise Up Method: Uplift. She emphasizes the importance of community and collective care in achieving liberation and leadership. Through personal reflections and shared experiences, Claire illustrates how uplift is not just about individual success but about supporting one another as reciprocal. She outlines practical ways to uplift others and highlights the significance of shared identity and interconnectedness in fostering a supportive community. 

]]> Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, No Episode 5 - Excavate 5 5 Episode 5 - Excavate full d989c266-9613-43ab-a7f4-7a80651befca https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/s1/5 In this solo conversation, Dr. Claire Oliveros discusses the importance of excavation as a means to clear space for liberation and healing. She emphasizes the need to reclaim our capacity for creativity and community care while addressing the systemic inequities that affect women of color. The discussion includes practical steps for mindful excavation, the significance of grief in the healing process, and the role of leadership in fostering collective healing. The session concludes with a micro meditation to help listeners release what no longer serves them.

]]> In this solo conversation, Dr. Claire Oliveros discusses the importance of excavation as a means to clear space for liberation and healing. She emphasizes the need to reclaim our capacity for creativity and community care while addressing the systemic inequities that affect women of color. The discussion includes practical steps for mindful excavation, the significance of grief in the healing process, and the role of leadership in fostering collective healing. The session concludes with a micro meditation to help listeners release what no longer serves them.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:45:00 -0800 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 670 In this solo conversation, Dr. Claire Oliveros discusses the importance of excavation as a means to clear space for liberation and healing. She emphasizes the need to reclaim our capacity for creativity and community care while addressing the systemic inequities that affect women of color. The discussion includes practical steps for mindful excavation, the significance of grief in the healing process, and the role of leadership in fostering collective healing. The session concludes with a micro meditation to help listeners release what no longer serves them.

]]> Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, No Episode 4: Sustain - Art of Leading 4 4 Episode 4: Sustain - Art of Leading full c00be1f1-f479-47e5-bc41-69cddf9374b1 https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/s1/4 In this conversation, Dr. Claire Oliveros and Paloma Concordia, Founder/CEO of Papalodown Agency explore the complexities of leadership, particularly for women of color. They discuss the importance of sustaining personal well-being, decolonizing spirituality, and the interlocking demands of leadership and family life. Paloma shares her grounding practices, including spirituality, and emphasizes the need for hope and inspiration in challenging times. The discussion also touches on defining sustainability in leadership and the non-negotiables that help maintain balance and growth.

]]> In this conversation, Dr. Claire Oliveros and Paloma Concordia, Founder/CEO of Papalodown Agency explore the complexities of leadership, particularly for women of color. They discuss the importance of sustaining personal well-being, decolonizing spirituality, and the interlocking demands of leadership and family life. Paloma shares her grounding practices, including spirituality, and emphasizes the need for hope and inspiration in challenging times. The discussion also touches on defining sustainability in leadership and the non-negotiables that help maintain balance and growth.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:05:55 -0700 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 1278 In this conversation, Dr. Claire Oliveros and Paloma Concordia, Founder/CEO of Papalodown Agency explore the complexities of leadership, particularly for women of color. They discuss the importance of sustaining personal well-being, decolonizing spirituality, and the interlocking demands of leadership and family life. Paloma shares her grounding practices, including spirituality, and emphasizes the need for hope and inspiration in challenging times. The discussion also touches on defining sustainability in leadership and the non-negotiables that help maintain balance and growth.

]]> Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, No Episode 3: Igniting Courage 3 3 Episode 3: Igniting Courage full b376ea9a-5a91-4044-a39b-c6468e905712 https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/s1/3 In this solo episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros (she/her) explores what it means to ignite courage as Filipina American leaders and women of color executives in higher education. Moving from reclamation to action, this episode offers a framework for leading with courage — not as fearlessness, but as the practice of moving forward even when afraid. She highlights the necessity of igniting courage within ourselves and our communities to cultivate authentic leadership and transformation. 

]]> In this solo episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros (she/her) explores what it means to ignite courage as Filipina American leaders and women of color executives in higher education. Moving from reclamation to action, this episode offers a framework for leading with courage — not as fearlessness, but as the practice of moving forward even when afraid. She highlights the necessity of igniting courage within ourselves and our communities to cultivate authentic leadership and transformation. 

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 20:01:13 -0700 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 875 In this solo episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros (she/her) explores what it means to ignite courage as Filipina American leaders and women of color executives in higher education. Moving from reclamation to action, this episode offers a framework for leading with courage — not as fearlessness, but as the practice of moving forward even when afraid. She highlights the necessity of igniting courage within ourselves and our communities to cultivate authentic leadership and transformation. 

]]> Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, No Episode 2: Reclaiming Space 2 2 Episode 2: Reclaiming Space full 257acb5a-f81e-495f-8875-ef4fbfd4aa5f https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/s1/2 In this powerful episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros (she/her) explores what it means to reclaim space as Filipina American leaders and women of color executives, sharing the meeting room moment that changed everything, and why refusing to shrink is radical work in today's climate. What does it mean to reclaim space when systems demand your silence? Drawing on the work of bell hooks, Ronald Purser, and Rhonda Magee, Claire names the imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy as the architecture of the institutions we navigate daily. Through personal story, cultural grounding, and the RISE UP Method, this episode offers both validation and a blueprint for leading with sovereignty during times of institutional hostility.

]]> In this powerful episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros (she/her) explores what it means to reclaim space as Filipina American leaders and women of color executives, sharing the meeting room moment that changed everything, and why refusing to shrink is radical work in today's climate. What does it mean to reclaim space when systems demand your silence? Drawing on the work of bell hooks, Ronald Purser, and Rhonda Magee, Claire names the imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy as the architecture of the institutions we navigate daily. Through personal story, cultural grounding, and the RISE UP Method, this episode offers both validation and a blueprint for leading with sovereignty during times of institutional hostility.

]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:21:24 -0700 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 1576 In this powerful episode, Dr. Claire Oliveros (she/her) explores what it means to reclaim space as Filipina American leaders and women of color executives, sharing the meeting room moment that changed everything, and why refusing to shrink is radical work in today's climate. What does it mean to reclaim space when systems demand your silence? Drawing on the work of bell hooks, Ronald Purser, and Rhonda Magee, Claire names the imperialist white supremacist capitalist patriarchy as the architecture of the institutions we navigate daily. Through personal story, cultural grounding, and the RISE UP Method, this episode offers both validation and a blueprint for leading with sovereignty during times of institutional hostility.

]]> Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, No Episode 1: Why We Ascend 1 1 Episode 1: Why We Ascend full d74b281b-a939-432a-88c3-bd8e9b603f76 https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/s1/1 What if leadership wasn’t about fitting in, but about pausing long enough to hear your own truth? In this inaugural episode of Ascend with Claire Oliveros: Real Stories. Bold Leadership., I share my journey as a Filipina American with 30 years of higher education experience — including my pivot after becoming a mother at 40 — to creating a new path of leadership rooted in freedom, family, and authenticity.

We’ll talk about what it means to ascend while staying rooted, why I created the RISE UP Method (Reclaim, Ignite, Sustain, Excavate, Uplift, Progress), and how it connects to my worldview of liberated mindfulness in leadership — when we pause, notice, and lead with intention.
I’ll leave you with reflection questions, your first leadership challenge, and a short "Ingat Ka/Take Care" Micro Meditation to ground us in this new season of leadership.

]]> What if leadership wasn’t about fitting in, but about pausing long enough to hear your own truth? In this inaugural episode of Ascend with Claire Oliveros: Real Stories. Bold Leadership., I share my journey as a Filipina American with 30 years of higher education experience — including my pivot after becoming a mother at 40 — to creating a new path of leadership rooted in freedom, family, and authenticity.

We’ll talk about what it means to ascend while staying rooted, why I created the RISE UP Method (Reclaim, Ignite, Sustain, Excavate, Uplift, Progress), and how it connects to my worldview of liberated mindfulness in leadership — when we pause, notice, and lead with intention.
I’ll leave you with reflection questions, your first leadership challenge, and a short "Ingat Ka/Take Care" Micro Meditation to ground us in this new season of leadership.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:50:00 -0700 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 743 What if leadership wasn’t about fitting in, but about pausing long enough to hear your own truth? In this inaugural episode of Ascend with Claire Oliveros: Real Stories. Bold Leadership., I share my journey as a Filipina American with 30 years of higher education experience — including my pivot after becoming a mother at 40 — to creating a new path of leadership rooted in freedom, family, and authenticity.

We’ll talk about what it means to ascend while staying rooted, why I created the RISE UP Method (Reclaim, Ignite, Sustain, Excavate, Uplift, Progress), and how it connects to my worldview of liberated mindfulness in leadership — when we pause, notice, and lead with intention.
I’ll leave you with reflection questions, your first leadership challenge, and a short "Ingat Ka/Take Care" Micro Meditation to ground us in this new season of leadership.

]]> Filipina American, women's leadership, authentic leadership, career, entrepreneur, No Trailer: Ascend with Claire Oliveros Trailer: Ascend with Claire Oliveros trailer aa60461e-f8c9-4576-ac7b-e8ededcaff22 https://ascendwithclaireoliveros.transistor.fm/episodes/trailer-ascend-with-claire-oliveros This is the Trailer Episode for Ascend with Claire Oliveros - Real Stories. Bold Leadership. This is a podcast on authentic leadership and legacy hosted by Dr. Claire Oliveros. Claire is a mother, spouse, and Founder/CEO of Claire Oliveros Consulting LLC and the NARRA Leadership Institute providing executive coaching and leadership courses for Filipina and Women of Color leaders. 

Claire’s podcast is a mix of solo and interview episodes to share stories and unscripted conversations with Filipina and Women of Color leaders, visionaries, and change makers. 

]]> This is the Trailer Episode for Ascend with Claire Oliveros - Real Stories. Bold Leadership. This is a podcast on authentic leadership and legacy hosted by Dr. Claire Oliveros. Claire is a mother, spouse, and Founder/CEO of Claire Oliveros Consulting LLC and the NARRA Leadership Institute providing executive coaching and leadership courses for Filipina and Women of Color leaders. 

Claire’s podcast is a mix of solo and interview episodes to share stories and unscripted conversations with Filipina and Women of Color leaders, visionaries, and change makers. 

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:52:59 -0700 Claire Oliveros Claire Oliveros 186 This is the Trailer Episode for Ascend with Claire Oliveros - Real Stories. Bold Leadership. This is a podcast on authentic leadership and legacy hosted by Dr. Claire Oliveros. Claire is a mother, spouse, and Founder/CEO of Claire Oliveros Consulting LLC and the NARRA Leadership Institute providing executive coaching and leadership courses for Filipina and Women of Color leaders. 

Claire’s podcast is a mix of solo and interview episodes to share stories and unscripted conversations with Filipina and Women of Color leaders, visionaries, and change makers. 

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