About Holistic Rise
A Mission Born in Higher Education, Expanded Across Communities
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Holistic Rise began with a singular mission: to create people-centered environments in higher education where both students and the professionals who support them could thrive. The journey started with holistic advising—supporting students beyond academics—and quickly evolved.
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As conversations around holistic advising deepened, one thing became clear: the very people working to care for students were overwhelmed and burning out, especially in the wake of COVID-19. Practitioners were asking not just how to serve students holistically, but how to sustain themselves in the process.
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That critical need sparked a transformation. What began as a student-centered effort has now expanded into an organizational well-being platform that serves higher education, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.
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The Work Today
Today, Holistic Rise partners with mission-driven organizations to address the root causes of burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional labor. By delivering research-backed workshops, coaching, and speaking engagements, Holistic Rise helps leaders and teams create cultures of care that sustain both their people and their mission.
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A People-First Approach
At its core, Holistic Rise is driven by the belief that you can’t serve others well if you’re not tending to yourself. By working with the people who serve others—educators, nonprofit teams, and ministry leaders—Holistic Rise ensures that care flows in both directions.
About the Founder
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I’m Arion Jett-Seals, Founder | Wellness Strategist & Consultant, and the person behind Holistic Rise. My passion for this work is both deeply personal and shaped by years of professional leadership.
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Living with posterior uveitis has shaped how I understand the importance of sustainability—not just in theory, but in practice. It’s taught me firsthand how critical it is to build systems that protect well-being, both individually and organizationally.
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Professionally, I have spent years working at the intersection of basic needs strategy, student success, and community well-being. I’ve led statewide initiatives, collaborated with educators, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations, and seen the systemic factors that contribute to burnout and emotional fatigue in mission-driven spaces.
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Holistic Rise is where my lived experience and leadership expertise converge. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that when individuals and teams are supported holistically, they not only sustain their impact—they amplify it.