The Humble Rising Podcast

Welcome to the Humble Rising Podcast! Each week, host Arivee Vargas has conversations with inspirational women of color sharing their own stories and actionable strategies on how to have fulfilling careers and lives. The journey to get there isn’t linear or easy. As an executive and high performance coach, Arivee also shares strategies and stories on how to take care of ourselves, how to pursue meaning, fulfillment, and alignment in our lives. Get clear on the life and career you really want and deserve now, and take the action you need to overcome the challenges and roadblocks that are getting in your way. Arivee also shares her own coaching strategies and tips. From fear, disappointment, and self-doubt, to purpose, resilience, career clarity and transitions, we tackle it all. Be inspired, get motivated, gain clarity on your the next right thing, take action, and get ready to rise.

For learn more about Arivee and her coaching, check out www.ariveevargas.com

152. Becoming Her: Faith, Identity & the Courage to Evolve - Simone Knego

Apr 2, 2026

What if the version of you that feels most aligned is also the one that requires the most courage?

Simone Knego is an international speaker, award-winning author, and confidence expert who helps high achievers reconnect with their worth and lead more meaningful lives. Her best-selling book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary...

145. Honoring Your Season: Friendship, Growth, and Letting Go of the Chase

Oct 8, 2025

In this conversation, I sit down with two of my besties and fellow Boston College alumni, Carla Breton and Diana Isern. They joined the podcast (episodes 65 and 66: Women Sharing Life Lessons) a few years ago, and they’re back!

We’ve been with each other for years through careers, motherhood, creative work, and...

142. Finding Your Path with Yeve Chitiga

Sep 12, 2025

In this episode of the podcast, Arivee sits down with Yeve Chitiga, a lawyer and executive coach to women lawyers. Over the last 18 years, through her internal audit and legal experience, Yeve has honed a unique ability to discover what is hidden beneath the surface and hear the unspoken. She began her...

136. You Got What You Wanted — Why Are You Still Restless?

May 16, 2025

In this episode of The Humble Rising Podcast, host Arivee Vargas delves into the concept of hedonic adaptation—the brain's tendency to normalize even the most positive changes in our lives, leading to a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction despite external success. She explores why achieving milestones like...

126. Lessons from 2024 & What I’m Bringing Forward into 2025

Dec 27, 2024

2024 has been a year of transformation, growth, and invaluable lessons. In this episode, I’m reflecting on my journey from leaving a 20-year career in corporate law to embracing full-time entrepreneurship. I’ll share the powerful insights I’ve gained along the way – from learning the true importance of rest...