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Diana Patton · Rise Advocates® Academy
There's a Version of You
You Haven't Met Yet.
Most women spend their whole career becoming who the world needs them to be. This is the program where you become who YOU need you to be.
June 2026 Cohort — Applications now being reviewed
Only 7 spots remaining
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Look, sis.
You did everything you were supposed to do… so why don’t you feel like yourself anymore?
The degree. The promotions. The seat at the table you fought hard to earn. But you still go home some nights feeling… hollow. Like you're performing a version of success that looks right but doesn't quite fit anymore.
The code-switching. Over-preparing. The ideas you softened so they'd land better. The promotions you watched go to someone louder, less qualified, less you.
You're not just tired.
You're soul-tired.
Let's be honest, most of us are dealing with the impact of perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, and all stages in between—at this stage of our career.
Somewhere between the title, tenure and your biology changing, you stopped building a career and started surviving-one
Application-Based · Not for Everyone
The Rise Advocates® Academy
Is — and Isn't — for Everyone.
We're an application-based program. Why? Because we recognize this work isn't for everybody — and we mean that with love.
This may NOT be for you if...
- You're not ready to be honest — about where you are, what you want, or what's held you back.
- You'd rather look healed than do the work to actually get there.
- You're waiting for your company, boss, or circumstances to change before you do.
- You want transformation without excavation.
- You're fine behind the mask. If that's where you are right now — no judgment. But this isn't your program yet.
Still here? Good. We've been expecting you.
This IS for you — it is:
- A serious, structured program with a proven system — 10 cohorts deep, hundreds of women transformed.
- A space where strategy and healing live in the same room. Because you can't build a bold career on a broken foundation.
- A place where you finally get to be fully, unapologetically yourself — and learn to lead from
- A community of Certified Rise Advocates® who will tell you the truth, hold you accountable, and have your back long after the program ends.
- The program where you stop shrinking, stop waiting, and start rising — on YOUR terms.
The Program
This Isn't a Course You Consume.
It's a Journey You Move Through.
Over 12 weeks, you'll work through the exact framework Diana built from 20+ years of corporate experience, legal advocacy, and personal transformation. It's structured. It's proven. And it goes… deep.
01
8 Power-Packed Modules
Video lessons, PDF downloads, book references, and teaching tools — all designed to keep you motivated, growing, and ready to do your greatest work. You won't just learn. You'll transform.
02
The P.A.S.S.I.O.N. Principle™
Diana's signature methodology. A framework that teaches you how to communicate with anyone, about anything — so powerfully that no one can break your soul. You'll rise with wholeness, healing, grace, faith, and love — AND with the voice to speak up, stand out, and make your impact.
03
Expert Coaching & Guest Professionals
You won't just hear from Diana. She brings in coaches and professionals on specific topics so you get a full circle of expertise — exactly where you need it most.
04
Your Personal Plan to Power
A step-by-step, customized action plan built around YOU. Not a template. Not a worksheet. A real roadmap for what's next.
05
The Rise Advocates® Community
Instant access to an incredible circle of like-minded Certified Rise Advocates® — women who get it, who show up for each other, and who will have your back long after the program ends.
06
Weekly Live Coaching with Diana
Once a week, you're live with Diana herself. Not a recording. Not a replay. Real-time coaching, real conversations, real breakthroughs — with the woman who built this.
But Don't Take My Word for It...
Hear from Women Like You
Who Have Lived It.
Over 10 cohorts. Hundreds of women transformed. Certified Rise Advocates® in boardrooms, C-suites, and corner offices across the country.
From Doubt to Freedom
“The call to join this movement came at the perfect time for me. I remember thinking, ‘Is this for real? Could this be for me?’ After hearing others’ experiences and connecting with Diana, I said yes—and I’m so glad I did. What I found was freedom—the freedom to stop trying to be perfect, to show up authentically, and to bring all of who I am into my work and life. I also found an incredible community of women who are now friends for life. If you’re feeling drawn to this but also a little unsure, take a deep breath—and say yes. It’s absolutely for you too.”
Rachel Meyers
Fractional CFO | 2026 Cohort
From Finding Her Voice to Redesigning Her Life
“I knew I needed to be in this course because I knew Diana had what I needed… I wanted to become a stronger voice for people who don’t have one—and to learn a new way of showing up with power so people would take me seriously. Being in this environment has been transformational… I feel more confident, more at ease, and honestly like I’m on cloud nine. What I didn’t expect was how much it would impact my life beyond that… I focused on myself, got clear on what I wanted, and stepped into it—and today, I’m happily remarried, building my future, and even became a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach as I prepare for retirement."
Kimberly Darrington
Police Officer | 2022 Cohort
From Success on the Outside to Healing Within
"This was one of the best investments I’ve ever made in myself. It helped me get clear on my path, find myself, and truly find my voice. What made it so powerful was being in a space with other successful women who weren’t pretending to have it all together. Professionally, we may be thriving—but internally, we’re navigating things that can break us down. Going through this experience together, with Diana’s leadership, was incredibly empowering. It gave me the space and the support to really grow."
Rhonda Jemison
High School Principal | 2020 Cohort
From Exhaustion to Calling
“What’s available through Rise Advocates®️ Academy is clarity, healing, power, joy, and a deeper connection to God. It’s a path to becoming more YOU—authentic, present, connected, and empowered. I know what it feels like to be exhausted, stretched, and constantly holding it all together—but there is a different way. This experience showed me that. You don’t have to do it alone—you’re surrounded by a community of women who support you. My biggest takeaway? It’s time to choose you—and step into who you know you’re called to be.”
Sara Best
Principal & Co-Founder, Real Good Ventures | 2020 Cohort
From Growth to Acceleration
"The Rise Advocates®️ Academy took a direction I already felt I was on and put rocket fuel behind it. While I’m fortunate to have strong support and coaching in my professional environment, being part of a group of women who are all committed to growing—personally and professionally—has been powerful. There’s an amplification effect that comes from being in that kind of circle. That energy carries into everything I do, and it’s had a profound impact on what I’m bringing to the table in my 7-to-5."
Sarah Helbig
Director of Marketing | 2026 Cohort
From Leadership to Next-Level Impact
"I’m honored to have been part of this incredible cohort. This experience challenged me, sharpened my perspective, and pushed my leadership in all the right ways. Being surrounded by bold, thoughtful women who aren’t afraid to ask hard questions and lead with intention was powerful. This wasn’t just a program—it was a defining chapter. I’m excited to carry this momentum forward and see the impact we’ll continue to make."
April Smucker
Chief Operating Officer at Harbor | 2026 Cohort
From Root Work to Rediscovered Purpose
“From the very beginning, what stood out to me was that we started at the root—because if your roots aren’t healthy, nothing good grows from that. Going back to my childhood and understanding that all of it is part of my package was a powerful aha moment. Every module built on that foundation—it was like building a house. The process felt therapeutic, helping me take the hard things in my life and use them, instead of hiding from them. It reinforced the power of journaling and really spoke to the whole person—mind, body, soul, and spirit. It helped me rediscover my purpose at this stage of my life.”
Felicia Crockette
Director of Community/Organizational Impact | 2023 Cohort
From Reflection to Destiny
“Rise Advocates ® ️ Academy created a safe space for true self-discovery—where it didn’t matter our age, profession, or where we were in our journey. What mattered was taking the time to look within and ask, ‘What is my purpose? What is my destiny?’ In a world where we’re constantly pulled in different directions, this experience gave me the space to pause and reflect. One of my biggest takeaways was learning how to unlock the beauty and impact we each carry—and how to use our personal stories to elevate others and turn challenges into powerful opportunities.”
Eliana Maritza Nunez
Strategic Consultant Marketing Leader | 2024 Cohort
Why Me?
I'm Not Teaching This from a Textbook.
I spent years as a Civil Rights Attorney, Corporate Executive, VP/COO — doing exactly what you've been doing. Performing. Over-preparing. Carrying rooms full of people while quietly wondering if anyone was carrying me.
I built this program because the one I needed didn't exist.
I needed someone to tell me that the exhaustion I felt wasn't weakness — it was the weight of shrinking myself for too long. I needed a space where I could be honest. Where I could be seen. Where someone would look me in the eye and say: you are not done. Not even close.
That's what I built for you.
Civil Rights Attorney
Corporate VP / COO
Executive Coach
If you've read this far, something in you already knows. This is your moment. Don't leave yourself waiting any longer, sis.
You didn't land here by accident.
Apply to the Rise Advocates® Academy.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here.
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Disclaimer: The results shared in the testimonials and success stories are not typical, and individual experiences may vary. The success of each participant depends on their dedication, effort, and personal circumstances. We cannot guarantee specific outcomes or improvements.