What's Your Shine?

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a captivating conversation with Brad Holley—visionary outdoor designer, creative mind behind Undesign , and winner of the prestigious Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge. In this episode, Brad shares the heart behind his award-winning outdoor environments, which are far more than luxury backyards—they're places where people gather, celebr...

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a powerful and practical conversation with content creator and former educator Ashlynn McKay, as she explores the crisis facing our kids: a silent decline in creativity, connection, and mental health. In this episode, Ashlynn draws from her experience as both a teacher and digital storyteller to unpack what we're losing in an increasingly...

Join Dr. Shine for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with Klint Guerry—seasoned executive, author, leadership coach, and the creative mind behind A Guide to Self-Disruption and The Guerry Notebook . As one of the featured contributors to House of Shine's journaling exhibit, Klint shares how a simple blank notebook—and a desire to rewrite his story—changed the trajectory of his life for...

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartfelt, eye-opening conversation with Mimi Loftus, House of Shine's go-to youth expert and self-proclaimed "teen whisperer." In this deeply relatable episode, Mimi shares powerful insights from real teens about what they wish their parents knew—and how adults can better connect with the young people in their lives. Based on anonymous...

Join Dr. Shine on this week's episode of What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartfelt, wanderlust-filled conversation with Tien Tran—global citizen, intentional traveler, and one of the featured journalers in our GROW: Journaling Through the Seasons exhibit at House of Shine. Inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank at age 11, Tien picked up his first journal—a Harry Potter notebook—just weeks...

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with Peggy Sue Robinson—longtime friend of the House of Shine, resident creative, and passionate junk journaler. In this joyful episode, Peggy Sue shares her journey from "lurker" on the original House of Shine blog to creative contributor whose influence can be felt throughout our museum space...

Join us for a very special solo episode of What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast as Dr. Claudia Beeny —aka Dr. Shine —invites listeners into her personal journaling practice and the origin story behind House of Shine's newest exhibit, Grow: Journaling Through the Seasons . In this candid, insightful, and often hilarious episode, Dr. Shine opens her journals and her heart, revealing how 18 years of...

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Kim Lozada , retired educator, cancer survivor, and author of The COVID Chronicles: A Journey of Faith and Hope . In this powerful episode, Dr. Lozada shares how a spontaneous journaling habit during the early days of the pandemic evolved into a published book—one that serves as both a personal memoir and...

Join us on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Stephanie King, House of Shine's beloved book club facilitator, as we dive into The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose by Janet Bray Attwood and Chris Attwood. Stephanie shares how this transformative book challenges us to clarify what truly matters, uncover our p...

Join us on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an extraordinary conversation with Yasmeen Tadia, founder of Make Your Life Sweeter, a luxury dessert experience brand that has taken the world by storm. Yasmeen is not just an entrepreneur—she's a visionary, innovator, and mentor, bringing joy to high-end events, corporate gatherings, and celebrity clients across the globe. In this inspiring epi...

Join us on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation with Mimi Loftus, a passionate educator and advocate for unschooling and student-centered learning. With years of experience in education and a deep understanding of how young minds thrive, Mimi shares her insights into rethinking traditional education and embracing a more flexible, personalized ap...

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an empowering conversation with Annette, the reigning Miss Texas and an advocate for autism awareness. Discover how Annette's unique background—being the first immigrant to win Miss Texas—has become a cornerstone of her authentic brand. She candidly discusses how embracing authenticity, staying true to herself, and making bold choices, lik...

Join us on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Sara Mahmood, a trailblazing entrepreneur, dentist, and advocate for integrity in healthcare. As the founder of Brush365, Sarah has dedicated her career to transforming the patient experience in dentistry while balancing leadership, motherhood, and personal growth. In this episode, Sara ope...

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a jaw-dropping, unforgettable conversation with Bryan Sobolewski—a stand-up comedian with a past unlike any other. From growing up in a dysfunctional home shaped by addiction and crime to pulling off 22 jewelry store heists with his father and brother, Bryan's journey is as shocking as it is inspiring. 💡 "Some change is inevitable, and so...

Join us on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a delicious and inspiring conversation with  Kari Crowe Seher , the visionary founder of Melt Ice Creams —a beloved Fort Worth-based boutique ice cream company that's bringing joy, one scoop at a time.   In this episode, Kari shares her journey from a photography and studio art background to launching one of the most unique and celebrated ice cre...

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartwarming and insightful conversation with Irish and Don Burch , a dynamic couple whose story of resilience, leadership, and love is nothing short of inspiring.   In this episode, Irish and Don share how their shared commitment to family, community, and personal growth has shaped their lives. Irish reflects on her career as President...

Join us on  What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Natalie Woods Stanyer, a passionate advocate for resilience, leadership, and personal growth, and one of House of Shine's 2025 Women Who Shine honorees. Natalie will be celebrated at our Peace. Love. Shine. Annual Fundraiser on February 12, 2025, a special evening dedicated to honoring extraordinary women who inspi...

Join us on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Yvette Lopez, a dynamic coach, community advocate, and one of House of Shine's 2025 Women Who Shine honorees. Yvette will be celebrated at our Peace. Love. Shine. Annual Fundraiser on February 12, 2025, a special evening dedicated to honoring extraordinary women who inspire others through their stories and actions....

Join us on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Carla Pellegrino, a world-renowned executive chef, restaurateur, and alum of Top Chef . Carla is one of House of Shine's 2025 Women Who Shine honorees and will be celebrated at our Peace. Love. Shine. Annual Fundraiser: A Galentine's Event on February 13, 2025. This special evening will honor extraordinary women who...

Join guest hosts Billy and Tiffany Roussel on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about the art of balancing intentionality and fun in everyday life. In this episode, the Roussels dive into the concept of "time on task"—a guiding principle that has shaped their journey toward personal and relational growth. Listeners will discover how the Roussels approa...

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Roy Rizwan, a master clothier, entrepreneur, and community advocate with a story as vibrant as the designs he creates. Discover how Roy's philosophy of treating every client as family and his commitment to serving others have shaped his life and career. From mentoring young professionals to creating systems t...

Join Dr. Shine for a special episode of What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast featuring Stephanie King , the brilliant mind behind the House of Shine Book Club. This uplifting conversation dives into the transformative power of storytelling, authenticity, and community, inspired by their latest book club pick, The Authenticity Project by Claire Pooley. Discover how a simple green journal changes li...

What happens when the tables are turned, and the host becomes the guest? In this special episode of  What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast , Billy and Tiffany Roussel take over hosting duties and welcome the one and only Dr. Shine to the microphone. Together, they discuss the joy and challenges of life transitions, from Dr. Shine's recent travel adventures to embracing the art of letting go—and fin...

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast , as we kick off the holiday season with a heartwarming conversation featuring Scott Stevens , a self-proclaimed "Mr. Christmas" whose holiday spirit shines bright. From his childhood memories of magical Christmas mornings to his passion for creating experiences that bring joy to others, Scott shares how his family traditions and values have s...

In the second part of this captivating series, Dr. Shine continues her conversation with Tomer Alpert, the visionary founder of Felt, diving deep into his transformative Shark Tank journey. This episode is all about risk-taking, self-trust, and the magic that happens when you align your decisions with your intuition. Tomer shares behind-the-scenes stories of his Shark Tank experience—from crafting...