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        <title>RISEN</title>
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        <itunes:subtitle>“Powered by purpose. Driven by knowledge.”</itunes:subtitle>
        <itunes:author>Leon Wilson</itunes:author>
        <itunes:summary>*You were never meant to just survive—you were born to rise.*

*Welcome to RISEN* —the podcast where *real-world empowerment meets modern tools like AI, business strategy, and mindset mastery*. Whether you&#39;re rebuilding from struggle or building toward legacy, RISEN is your weekly dose of motivation, knowledge, and unapologetic truth.

Each episode breaks down the noise and delivers what matters:

• *How to transform your life* with actionable insight

• *The future of work and wealth* —decoded for real people

• *Faith, tech, and purpose* —working together, not in opposition

From mindset shifts to money moves, from understanding AI to unlocking your personal vision, RISEN helps you rise above limitations and step into your divine calling— *personally, professionally, and generationally*.

*This is more than a podcast. It’s a movement.*

🎧 New episodes every week — tune in and take flight.</itunes:summary>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>You were never meant to just survive—you were born to rise.</strong></p><p><strong>Welcome to <em>RISEN</em></strong>—the podcast where <strong>real-world empowerment meets modern tools like AI, business strategy, and mindset mastery</strong>. Whether you&#39;re rebuilding from struggle or building toward legacy, <em>RISEN</em> is your weekly dose of motivation, knowledge, and unapologetic truth.</p><p>Each episode breaks down the noise and delivers what matters:</p><p>• <strong>How to transform your life</strong> with actionable insight</p><p>• <strong>The future of work and wealth</strong>—decoded for real people</p><p>• <strong>Faith, tech, and purpose</strong>—working together, not in opposition</p><p>From mindset shifts to money moves, from understanding AI to unlocking your personal vision, <em>RISEN</em> helps you rise above limitations and step into your divine calling—<strong>personally, professionally, and generationally</strong>.</p><p><strong>This is more than a podcast. It’s a movement.</strong></p><p>🎧 New episodes every week — tune in and take flight.</p>]]></description>
        
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            <itunes:name>Leon Wilson</itunes:name>
            <itunes:email>lwilson@leoncwilson.com</itunes:email>
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                <itunes:title>Capitalism is Dead! Audio Only</itunes:title>
                <title>Capitalism is Dead! Audio Only</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Leon Wilson</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p><span>This episode of RISEN pulls back the curtain on our collapsing economic system. Leon Wilson breaks down why the era of hourly wages is over — and how to rise in a new economy rooted in ownership, vision, and faith.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🔥 Learn how to stop trading time for survival</span></p><p><span>🔥 Discover what’s replacing capitalism today</span></p><p><span>🔥 Equip your mind with tools for independence and purpose</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>You were never meant to be a cog in their machine.</span></p><p><span>You were made to build your own.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>#CapitalismIsOver #RisenWithLeon #FaithAndFreedom #NewEconomy #BlackEmpowerment #DigitalOwnership #RiseAndBuild #NoMoreChains</span></p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This episode of RISEN pulls back the curtain on our collapsing economic system. Leon Wilson breaks down why the era of hourly wages is over — and how to rise in a new economy rooted in ownership, vision, and faith.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;🔥 Learn how to stop trading time for survival&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;🔥 Discover what’s replacing capitalism today&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;🔥 Equip your mind with tools for independence and purpose&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;You were never meant to be a cog in their machine.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;You were made to build your own.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;#CapitalismIsOver #RisenWithLeon #FaithAndFreedom #NewEconomy #BlackEmpowerment #DigitalOwnership #RiseAndBuild #NoMoreChains&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:30:02 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Quiet quitting</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Leon Wilson</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Quiet quitting<strong>Quiet quitting isn’t about laziness—it’s about boundaries.</strong></p><p> In this episode of <em>Real Talk with Big Love</em>, we explore the truth behind the quiet quitting movement, why it’s spreading across the workforce, and what it really means for Black professionals, working-class families, and anyone tired of being overworked and undervalued.</p><p>We break down:</p><ul><li>What quiet quitting really is (and isn’t)</li><li>Why so many people are stepping back from “hustle culture”</li><li>How to protect your mental health and peace at work</li><li>Ways to use quiet quitting as a stepping stone to building something of your own</li></ul><p>📌 If you’ve ever thought, <em>“I’m doing too much for too little,”</em> this conversation is for you.</p><p>👇 Drop a comment: Have you ever quietly quit a job? What happened next?</p><p>📺 <strong>Subscribe</strong> to <em>Real Talk with Big Love</em> for weekly episodes on truth, strategy, and empowerment for adults 35+.</p>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:31:41 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Absolute Thinking: The Weapon of the Wise</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Leon Wilson</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p><span>In this powerful episode of RISEN, we explore the lost art of critical thinking as a form of modern-day protection, power, and purpose. Inspired by African-American intellectuals like James Baldwin, Angela Davis, and bell hooks, this episode teaches you how to sharpen your thinking to protect your future.</span></p><p><span>🔑 Learn the tools of thought.</span></p><p><span>📚 Connect with our historical roots.</span></p><p><span>🎯 Apply critical thinking to your life, school, or community.</span></p><p><span>Watch, Share, and Think for Yourself.</span></p><p><span>This is how we rise.</span></p><p><span>#AbsolutelyThinking #CriticalThinking #BlackIntellectualLegacy #YouthEmpowerment #RisenWithLeon #MindIsTheMovement</span></p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;In this powerful episode of RISEN, we explore the lost art of critical thinking as a form of modern-day protection, power, and purpose. Inspired by African-American intellectuals like James Baldwin, Angela Davis, and bell hooks, this episode teaches you how to sharpen your thinking to protect your future.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;🔑 Learn the tools of thought.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;📚 Connect with our historical roots.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;🎯 Apply critical thinking to your life, school, or community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Watch, Share, and Think for Yourself.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;This is how we rise.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;#AbsolutelyThinking #CriticalThinking #BlackIntellectualLegacy #YouthEmpowerment #RisenWithLeon #MindIsTheMovement&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Enough is Enough</itunes:title>
                <title>Enough is Enough</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Leon Wilson</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p><span>The Silent Struggle: When Enough Is Enough | RISEN</span></p><p><span>Are you tired of working hard and still feeling stuck?</span></p><p><span>This episode of RISEN speaks directly to those quietly carrying the weight—brothers and sisters who’ve put in the time, the loyalty, and the labor, yet still find themselves overlooked, underpaid, or unable to retire.</span></p><p><span>In this powerful conversation, we explore:</span></p><p><span>– The truth about the 9-to-5 trap</span></p><p><span>– What quiet resistance and self-liberation really look like</span></p><p><span>– Why so many of us are rethinking work, wealth, and what’s next</span></p><p><span>– And how to take the first steps toward building your OWN system</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>🧠 This isn’t about complaining—it’s about understanding, healing, and building smart.</span></p><p><span>📌 Stay connected. Stay growing. Stay building.</span></p><p><span>👉 Subscribe + hit the bell for more real conversations every week.</span></p>]]></description>
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