Shining Brightly

Episode Summary – YOU ARE NOT ALONE! In this important Episode 37 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show we learn how Sheena Yap Chan, best-selling author of the TAO of SELF-CONFIDNCE, KEYNOTE speaker, inspirational podcaster and women’s advocate uses her voice to help others embrace their history, culture and find their self-confidence to break stereotypes, myths and old bias toward women and Asian...

LIVE UNAPLOOGETICALLY YOU! THIS IS A “Wow” MUST WATCH / LISTEN! In Episode 37 on the Shining Brightly Podcast Show called RISE AND THRIVE TOGETHER with Regina Rossi and Dr Raquel Stuart (I call them the R+R sistah’s) we bring the heat with high energy and a game of “she said – she said introductions” Oh, wait till you hear the little unknown secrets they revealed. Then we get down to business and...

SELF-LOVE, SELF COMPASSION, INNER-PEACE leading to JOY! We could all use some more empowerment and healing. In Episode 35, “A CALL FOR LOVE” on the Shining Brightly Podcast Show my guest is Linda Orsini, lifelong teacher, founder of the Global Wellness Education and popular podcast A Call for Love shares how to overcome anxiety, soul fatigue and self-limiting beliefs. Come learn the 3 kinds of COM...

Is your brain and home/workspace space a MESS? In Episode 34 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show, my guest Kitti Andrews shares the “do it now” strategy to get organized one small step at a time. She helps us get clear in our brains, set priorities and clean up the space around us which leads to clarity and greater productivity. Come listen, download, review and share! Keep shining always! Mentio...

Can you ACHIEVE HAPPINESS, SUCCESS AND BLISS in your life? YES! In Episode 33 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show – EMBRACE YOUR BLISS, I welcome the singer, songwriter, actress, musician and coach to share and teach us the path to positive living each moment and each day! Get ready she does some singing to kick it up a bit! We learn the S-T-A-R-T method along with the Five-Dimensional Experience...

HOPE is an AMAZING! A four-letter WORD and the FUEL to get you through tough times! In Episode 32 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments) - ARE YOU a HOPE MAKER? My amazing guest is Jenny Mulks, a mom, cancer survivor, TEDx speaker and the founder of Along Comes Hope to help children with cancer and their families. She explains her driving passion to “CAN-SERVE” that she share...

Father’s Day 2023 – being a DAD is the GREATEST HONOR for me! In Episode 31 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), I produce a solo show called my “Father’s Day Tribute – Our Miracle Girl” The story begins with lessons from my great grandmother Bubby Bertha Budish, Grandfather Papa Leo Brown, my dad, Marshall (Happy Father’s Day Pop) and mom, Nancy and wife Lisa. The family...

Seventy-five percent (75%) of people are SCARED to SPEAK in PUBLIC - (it’s called Glossophobia) Come learn in this amazing Episode 30 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments) with MY master speaking and branding coach Rina Rovinelli of SPEAKER SLAM – the largest inspirational speaker development agency in North America. Get ready to discover your SPECIAL SAUCE (brand) and get p...

Drug and Alcohol ADDICTION is real for many people and families. In Episode 29 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show, I welcome a 36 YEAR CLEAN and SOBER addict Candace Plattor who shares her impactful story of misdiagnosis of Crohn’s disease that led to addiction, self-discovery, education, discipline and recovery. We discussed her best-selling book “Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The top 10 t...

In this fun filled Episode 28 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show Why it’s best to Date Like a Caveman, my guest is the amazing author, speaker, radio host and coach - Linda Gross.  We dive right in to learn about what a gender difference expert is and why nice guys do not get the girl. Are men really from Mars and women from Venus? Once you get the girl, why are you more desirable to other...

Episode Summary – When a person hears about a cancer diagnosis, it affects them, theirs families and friends thus the title coined by Lee’s wife, Linda Silverstein  – “WE HAVE CANCER”. As fighting cancer IS and MUST BE a TEAMSPORT! In Episode 27 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show, my good friend and fellow stage IV colon cancer patient, survivor and advocate Lee Silverstein joins me to disc...

Episode Summary –  Have you ever met someone who has been human trafficked? I said NO but I was wrong. In this VERY important Episode 26 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show, my guest and human trafficking survivor is Amanda Blackwood. She shares her courageous story and helps us understand the TYPES of human trafficking – (Domestic Servitude, Forced (Child) Labor, Sex (Child) Trafficking, De...

 In this fast-moving Episode 25 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show – THE LAWS OF LIFE, my amazing guest is Blanca Perper – “BLANCA”. She founded and created The Laws of Life Digital Marketing Agency, Studio and Television Network. Over the last four years the Laws of Life Weekly Networking Show on Tuesdays at 11:00am eastern time each week features heart-centered people and entrepreneurs from a...

SPORTS BUILDS HEALTHIER AND MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES! In Episode 23 “The Poser of Sports for Good on the Shining Brightly Podcast Show, I welcome my long-time friend Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. In the era of name, image and likeness for college athletes and professional athlete contract in the 6,7 or 8 figure millions there are valuable lessons to be learned about GIV...

In Episode 23 – Go All In, my all-star guest is Nim Stint. She is a coach and media agency.  Go All In Media is an American media agency that distributes educational content under the slogan "Ideas Inspire Change." Our overall mission is to discover new ideas that impact the world in positive and uplifting ways. At Go All In Media, we strive to help entrepreneurs share their mess and turn it...

In Episode 22 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show, I am delighted to introduce and interview my dear friend, life + career coach Orit Ramler. She is an executive coach of “Make it a Good Life“, speaker and pending author of “The Box of Life”. We discuss the theme of her coaching and book with 5 questions: 1.) Who am I? 2.) How have I lived my life? 3.) What is most important? 4.) How will I be re...

Episode Summary – In this powerful and emotional Episode 21 of the Shining Brightly podcast show, my guest Angela Legh shares her childhood with an abusive father and angelic mother that included a fire where she lost everything. She repeated the cycle of abuse in her first marriage. She has overcome much and uses her life experience to help children learn how to manage their emotions in children'...

Do you want to get what you want? In Episode 20 of the Shining Brightly podcast show, my guest Dr Richard Kaye shares his wisdom about negotiations, getting what you want and creating customers for life. Come learn the 5 steps to powerful and winning negotiations. EVERYTHING is NEGOTIABLE. Come listen to the stories and this fun episode. About The Guest Dr. Richard Kaye received his Bachelor of Sc...

In episode 19 “America’s High School Coaches” of the Shining Brightly podcast, I interview Martin Davis (Coach) who authored and published - 30 Days with Americas High School Coaches. Marty interviewed over 120 high school coaches from a multitude of high school sports across the US. What did he learn? Well coaching is a noble profession like teaching. Usually at the high school level you are not...

In this episode titled “18 = LIFE a, Reflection” I want to stop and smell the roses and have some coffee to reflect on where I have been, where I am at and where I am going. Its time to stop, breath, show gratitude for how far I have come, what I have accomplished and offer thanks and appreciation for those who have helped me get there. From cancer to Covid to the Shining Brightly book being publi...

“The Expert Connector” - In Episode 17 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show, I am joined by the incredible Sabrina Runbeck. Formerly a cardiac and thoracic transplant clinician, she is now a peak performance keynote speaker, podcaster, author and healthcare key opinion leader (KOL). We discuss the four “C’s” to convert quality contacts into champions to create business growth. We focus on healthca...

In this powerful Episode 16 of the Shining Brightly Podcast, I am honored to have Magie Cook share her story from extreme hardships of living and growing up in an a orphanage as a child and youth to the Mexican women’s national basketball team, a basket scholarship to the University of Charleston then becoming homeless…and with a gift of $800 she started Maggies Salsa and brand that she sold into...

The Shining Brightly podcast Episode 15 brings the heat with Kris Whitehead from the Iconic Alliance. He demands the best from himself and other to become the best they can be (Elite) in family, faith, fitness and finance. We discuss his journey and lessons learned along the way. We discuss his core values starting with integrity (living your values), information (communication), intention (goals)...

In Episode 14, I welcome Emmy Rousseau teacher, speaker, author and fitness/ empowerment coach from Ontario, Canada joins the Shining Brightly podcast to share how “Movement as Medicine helps heal and improve your mind and body. About the guest: Emmy Rousseau, Visionary Educator, is the founder of Trinity Transformations and the Holistic Healing Hub. She empowers changemakers to go from feeling fl...

In Episode 13 we get soulful and connected with Claudia-Sam Cataford Sauvé, your Soul Connection Coach and Yoga Master. The show takes includes ditching the self-care guilt, creating a deeper connection with their higher self and flexing their soul connection muscle so that they can be their own inner guides to fulfilment and happiness now! About the guest: As your Soul Connection Coach, Claudia-S...