The Bright Side

Sarah Spain is an Emmy winner, an ESPN trailblazer, and the creator of the first daily women's sports podcast Good Game with Sarah Spain. She's also proof that being pushed out of your “dream job” isn’t the end -- it’s often the beginning of something bigger. In the season two premiere of The Bright Side, Sarah opens up about what it means to be a woman who contains multitudes in a world that wants to y...

The Bright Side, the hit podcast from Hello Sunshine, is back! Join host Simone Boyce for an all-new season of laughter, candor, and inspiration. Every Monday, Simone brings you the stories and insights from women across industries—from pop culture and entrepreneurship to wellness and beyond. Get ready to embrace the pivots, celebrate the wins, and dream a little differently.

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Kat Hantas is a co-founder of the multi-million dollar infused tequila brand 21 Seeds. She shares the inspiring entrepreneurship story of how she took her homemade infusions and forged them into a successful brand, highlighting the power of women supporting women and the importance of following your entrepreneurial dreams. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of starting a business, the importance of knowing your au...

In 2022, corporate lawyer SC Perot was, like lots of us, still reeling from the pandemic. She was also navigating a major career change, having left her gig in big law to pursue her dream of teaching. And just in case that wasn’t enough, her marriage also ended. But during this difficult period of change, SC found help from an unexpected source… world-famous pop star, Harry Styles. After attending 17 Harry Styles conce...

Novelist Allegra Goodman found the name of a marooned French noblewoman in a history book decades ago when she was vacationing with her family off the coast of Canada. The woman’s name was mentioned in passing and Allegra got curious about her life. Years later, Allegra is out now with the brilliant new novel “Isola” based on the real life of a 16th-century noblewoman Marguerite de la Rocque — and it’s...

Dr. Nicole Pensak is on a mission to rebrand the mommy brain. As a clinical psychologist, author of “RATTLED: How To Calm New Mom Anxiety With The Power Of The Postpartum Brain,” and mother of two, Dr. Pensak knows how difficult the postpartum period can be. She joins Danielle and Simone to dive into the profound changes that occur during matrescence, and how to leverage them to your advantage.

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She’s been a “Bond girl,” flew through space in “Starship Troopers,” and burst a breast implant on the set of a reality show. ’90’s icon and reality star Denise Richards reflects on her exceptional life and celebrates her upcoming reality show, “Denise Richards and Her Wild Things,” out March 4. She opens up about navigating Hollywood’s challenges, her experience with the ...

Antoni Porowski, star of “Queer Eye” and host of “No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski,” shares about the power of food in connecting cultures and people, the lessons learned from his immigrant background, and the importance of preserving family stories. Hear about his surprising journey to the cast of “Queer Eye,” what he’s looking for in love, and what he wants to be doing when he&rsqu...

The singular Chelsea Handler — author, comedian, host, and icon — dishes all about her journey to turning 50 and the upcoming release of her new book, “I'll Have What She's Having” (out February 25th). Whether it was a crisis of confidence when she was at the very top, or bombing at a comedy showcase early in her career, Chelsea opens up about the life-changing moments that have shaped her into the fearless,...

Danielle and Simone sit down with L’Oréal Women of Worth honoree Dr. Ni’Cola Mitchell, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Girls Who Brunch Tour. Dr. Mitchell shares her inspiring journey of turning personal pain into purpose, through her nonprofit organization which empowers young women — especially those from vulnerable backgrounds. From advocating for financial literacy to offering mentorship to gi...

Tika Sumpter has done it all, and she joins the show to share about her journey as a mother, actress, and creator. She dishes on the deep conversations she had with Jim Carrey on the set of the “Sonic” films, and creating content focused on emotional intelligence for kids with her podcast “Adventures of Curiosity Cove” and her book “I Got It From My Mama.” Plus, she discusses the importance of em...

Today on the show we chat with writer Ilana Kaplan, author of the book “Nora Ephron at the Movies.” In her book, Kaplan unpacks Nora’s unique universe and what made the films “When Harry Met Sally,” “Sleepless In Seattle,” “You’ve Got Mail,” and many more, so special and beloved. We break down Nora Ephron’s legacy, her signature wit, and why her spin on the romantic ...