Have you ever outgrown a friendship? Think about how many of your high school friends you still keep in contact with or if all your friends from college are still your friends now.  People grow at different rates, and our life transformations may not align with the friendship(s) we once had, but guess what? It’s completely normal! Outgrowing friendships that no longer serve us is a normal life experience. It doesn’t make you disloyal or a bad friend, and you shouldn’t feel guilty about ending...

It’s important to me that I keep a positive mindset especially during the most challenging moments in my life. We often find ourselves engaging in negative self talk and thinking about everything that could go wrong. I believe words have meanings and there is power in what we speak about ourselves and into our lives.  What if we spoke with more intention and replaced those negative thoughts with words that empower us? In today’s episode, I share 7 Affirmations & Intentions To Get You...

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know my struggles with weight loss. I’ve spent most of my life sliding up and down the scale from when I was growing up, college weight and then trying to lose weight after having my two kids. In fact, I started my @HealthyJenell page after giving birth to my daughter where I shared my post-baby weightloss journey. Through all my health and fitness up and downs, one of the most common questions I get asked is how do I stay motivated. As a wife, mom...

What makes you truly happy? Is it the vacation you just booked? A promotion at your job? We all find happiness in different things, but what if I told you that there are ways to be happy from within? In this episode, I share the habits of the happiest women I know.  Timestamps [02:00] It’s okay to say no  [02:36] Make yourself a priority  [02:50] Prioritize your health  [03:49] Don’t take it personal  [04:15] Face your problems head-on [04:57] You’re only in competition with...

Kalilah Wright is a designer and graduate architect. She started her first business at 12 years old when she created a “cool club” at school and charged kids a membership fee of $0.35 a week. Of course, at the time she had no idea that she would venture into being a businesswoman and entrepreneur. Kalilah is the founder of T-Shirt company “Mess in a Bottle” which allows you to say what you want without ever having to say anything at all. Mess in a Bottle is an expressive brand, and it allows...

Whether your inner voice is loud and clear or more of a whisper, listening to it can be a great source of guidance when you need it most. But what if your inner voice is more toxic than it is helpful? Timestamps [01:30] What happens when negativity comes from you [02:57] Having an abundance mindset [04:13] Challenge and replace negative self talk [06:46] Don’t let your mind bully your body [07:32] More authentic labeling   Support for the Look On The Bright Side Podcast comes...

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 our sleep, energy levels, and social ability. While it’s essential...

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 productivity and success. But is being exhausted goals? TIME...

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 media and how using laughter changed her life. Happy...

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 clearing your mind and spirit will set you up for achieving success in your...

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 to ensure we are living our lives with intention. Key...

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 discuss the challenges of being an entrepreneur and how to...

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 fastest way to generate an income then your traditional store...

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 this week's guest. Tiffany Ima uses her platform to focus on...

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 Highlights: [[01:21] How Simone and I met for the first time - she wasn’t...

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, Nike, Belk, and NASCAR, among others.  In today’s episode with...

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 positioned to lead the movement to help children and families...

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 parent, you cannot rely on the school system to provide sex education for...

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 loving the results she was helping her client achieve, Catina...

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, returning to our roots, and her plans to scale her company.  For...

I love a good conversation! Especially when that conversation leads to actionable steps I can use in my business to make money. We know what the statistics say about WOC entrepreneurs. While we are the fastest-growing population of start-ups, our businesses grow slower, and many never reach the six-figure mark.  Let's change that by sharing our hard-won lessons.  In this episode, I've called on my peers to discuss the mistakes we've made on our path to six figures. Let each one of our...

Dear Black Women, you have permission to drop the cape. It's time to take it OFF and get into this self-love and self-healing work! The constant messaging that we receive to be strong and all sacrificing is too much to handle. Today, I want you to normalize expressing your emotions and embrace healing from traumatic experiences.  In this podcast episode, I sit down with Denise Francis, Founder of The Self-Love Foundation, Inc., to discuss the POWER that can be unlocked through the black...

It's my biirthday!!! So today, I am getting super intimate with YOU - my community of supporters and listeners. We're talking about the importance of your "why" and getting clear on the factors that motivate you. If your why is big enough, nothing will stop you from reaching your goals. But if your why isn't strong enough, then even the slightest obstacle will seem like an insurmountable hurdle.  Now, you know I'm all about Looking On The Bright Side, but I realize that the exercises that I...

"Black millennials are one of the first generations to push beyond [the] wealth gap to find financial success, '' writes Rianka R. Dorsainvil for a recent Op-Ed for CNBC. Black culture praises wealth, so I want to put another form of wealth on your radar. Let's talk about Generational Emotional Health and healing from the impact of racial trauma so that we can support our children. Raising children who can identify feelings, regulate emotions, and thrive in their unique personalities is...