Look On The Bright Side

There’s something magical about this time of year! 
I love fall, but after the initial excitement of pumpkin-flavored drinks and sweater weather wears off, the shorter days and chilly temperatures can leave me feeling physically and mentally drained. If this is the case for you, too, you’re not alone. As the season changes, it’s natural for our moods to shift too. Experts have confirmed that a decrease in daylight can affect ou...

Many of us know that we feel better after “a good night’s sleep” and more grumpy or foggy if sleep deprived. And there is now robust evidence similarly supporting that sleep is critical to not only our physical health but also our mental health. Poor or insufficient sleep has been found to increase negative emotional responses to stressors and to decrease positive emotions.

For some, skipping sleep is a sign of strength and producti...

Today’s guest is Ejspeaks, a wife, mother and content creator who has turned comedy into coin by creating hilarious yet relatable content. Like many, Ejspeaks became a full-time digital creator during the pandemic, and after seeing how much money she could make from her content, she knew it was something she could pursue further to take care of her family.

In today’s episode, Ejspeaks and I discuss her journey to dominating social m...

Oooh wee! You are in for a good one. Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Yahoo! Finance Top 10 Performance Coach, Ms. Natalie Taylor!

Natalie helps industry experts, influencers and traditional business owners earn additional 4, 5 &6 figures monthly, and minimize burnout while aligning their business & personal vision and lifestyle @multisixfiguressociety

In this episode, Natalie and I discuss how c...

Coaching is critical for personal and professional development to strengthen you as an individual. With coaching we’re able to dig deeper and explore ourselves. 

Today’s guest, Angelina Darrisaw is the founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach, a firm that offers expertly designed professional development and coaching programs for working professionals and small business leaders.

In this episode, Angelina and I discuss how we can use coaching...

Entrepreneurship can be lonely and isolating especially if you’re surrounded by people who aren’t entrepreneurs and don’t understand your journey. 

Ylorie Taylor is the founder of Brown Girl Marketing. Currently the Vice President at EDEN BodyWorks, one of the fastest growing indie brands in the beauty industry, Ylorie was sought out for this role based upon her industry experiences and relationships.

In this episode, Ylorie and I di...

In this episode, I talk with Asia Abston, host of the Get Rich or Get Drunk Trying Podcast and CEO of the Life Lux Academy where she teaches people how to make passive income through Digital Entrepreneurship.  If you’re a store owner or would like to start your own store but don’t have the money to start then you definitely want to listen to this podcast as we discuss what Drop shipping is and why it is the better, easier and faste...

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know how much I’ve talked about my struggles with my weight. I’m the person who gains weight in the even years and then loses it in the odd years. After spending all year getting snatched I end up putting back on all the weight. YoYo dieting and body image has been a recurring theme in my life for as long as I can remember, but today I’m unlearning what being overweight looks like with t...

Without a doubt, a hobby can become a career, and who better to prove this than someone who has lived it as a reality?

Meet today's guest, Simone Agoussoye, a Visual Artist, Graphics Designer, Mentor, and Teacher. 

In this episode, Simone describes her experience as a budding artist, offering insights into common challenges artists face, her passion for art, and key points from her success in the art world.

Episode Hig...

Evan Marshall is the cultural engineer and the Vice President of partnerships of the Black Menswear. The mission of Black Menswear is to improve the perception of the black man and encourage positivity within the community. The focus of Black Menswear is on changing the negative narrative used by the media reflecting our culture to inspire the next generation of their true potential. Evan has worked with big brands such as Toyota, ...

This episode of the Look on the Bright Side Podcast is sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse America

Healthy children become healthy adults. And healthy adults contribute to a more productive, equitable, and flourishing society.

Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s premier organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens.  A pioneer in the field for the past 50 years, PCA America is uniquely ...

Sex education has always been a difficult topic to discuss with our kids, and it's only getting harder. However uncomfortable this may be, you’re the right person to do it for your kids.

One of the most common parent worries is how do they start having a conversation about sex. Do you sit your kids down one day and have a serious conversation? Do you leave them brochures or books on their bed? What's the best way?

As a pare...

There is a preconceived notion that success has one definition, but I argue that individuals define and redefine success for themselves.   

When Catina Morrison, R.N., B.S.N. landed her first nursing job, she was living her dream, but as a warrior -battling chronic illnesses for years, she knew that she could do more to help women like her improve their quality of life. Despite a successful launch, brand endorsement deals, and lovin...

Did you think that gardening was a lost art form or reserved for grandmothers and women of leisure? Think again.

Your million-dollar business idea could be as simple as connecting to the wisdom passed to you through your lineage. This was the case for Chakayla Taylor, founder of The Power Plate, a spice goods company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode, Chakayla and I discuss her love for gardening, return...