In this deeply moving episode of BrightIAM, we sit down with two extraordinary women - Cerri McDonald and Rosee Elliot - whose personal journeys through life and inspirational spirit would lift that mountain off of the ground. We talk bullying, exclusion, and self-discovery, looking at how empowerment, change and challenge has shaped their lives.

Cerri, a creative force and advocate for change, inspired to climb by her daughter’s experience and recent life changes and Rosee, a passionate voice for inclusion, healing and fashion, at 75 Rosee jumps from planes and climbs mountains – an inspiration to all. They open up about the moments that defined them – looking at playground cruelty to workplace discrimination, they share how bullying leaves scars and how those scars can become fuel for transformation.

Together, we explore:

• How did Cerri and Rosee first get involved with Kidscape Kilimanjaro?
• What experiences of bullying shaped their sense of identity and purpose?
• What has been their hardest moments - and what helped them through?
• What training or preparation are they doing for the mountain?
• What creative, spiritual, or community tools have helped them along the way?
• What do they want young people, parents, and educators to understand about bullying today?

This episode is a raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful conversation about resilience, legacy, and the power of standing united. Whether you’ve faced bullying yourself or want to be part of the solution, Cerri and Rosee’s stories will stay with you.

Tune in, be inspired, and join the movement to rewrite the narrative.