We have the power to contact our besties with the tap of a finger, yet we live in a loneliness epidemic. Journalist and author Anna Goldfarb wants to know: why? And what can we do about it? In today’s installment of our friendship advice segment “Asking for a Friend,” Anna delves into the research behind her book “Modern Friendship.” Anna’s findings reveal the importance of infusing your friendships with a shared sense of purpose, the optimal number of friends, and just how many hours it takes t...
Jul 02, 2024•35 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are the dynamic duo behind “The Home Edit.” From their serendipitous start over a blind lunch date to becoming a runaway success, Clea and Joanna share their journey from launching their company to landing a Netflix show, and hosting “Extreme Home Makeover.” They discuss their unique approach to organizing — including their famous rainbow method — and reveal the secrets behind their successful friendship and business partnership. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Jul 01, 2024•27 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Andrea Lavinthal is the Beauty and Style Director for “People,” so when it comes to things like body hair, TikTok trends, and “age-appropriate” fashion, you know she has opinions. She joins this week’s Poppin’ Off to discuss celeb beauty hacks like natural lip plumping, the viral sunburn makeup trend, ketchup couture, and much more. Plus, Andrea gives her favorite drugstore beauty buys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 28, 2024•35 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar are sisters — and the bestselling co-authors of “You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey” and “The World Record Book of Racist Stories.” Amber and Lacey share hilarious anecdotes from their childhood in Nebraska to their thriving careers in comedy and writing. From Amber's groundbreaking role as the first Black woman to write on a late-night network talk show, to Lacey's adventures in mistaken identity, they deliver laughs and insights on the unbreakable bond of ...
Jun 27, 2024•26 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a leading expert in stress management and resilience. She joins the show to give actionable advice on navigating stress and burnout, and finding joy amidst life's challenges. She lays out how stress impacts our bodies, the differences between healthy and unhealthy stress, and gives practical techniques like "stop, breathe, be" to manage stress in real time. Dr. Nerurkar shares insights from her book "The Five Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resil...
Jun 26, 2024•26 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Before becoming a beloved advice columnist and the bestselling author of “Everything I Know About Love," Dolly Alderton got her PhD in being an “agony aunt” through decades spent in conversation with other women. She joins us on the show to delve into the intricacies of love and heartbreak, the evolution of female friendships, the tumultuous yet transformative nature of our early thirties. We also learn about the field research for her latest novel “Good Material” and the backstory behind the qu...
Jun 25, 2024•35 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Eleven years ago, Kerry Diamond launched Cherry Bombe, a magazine dedicated to raising a glass to women in and around the food world. Since then, it’s grown into a media empire that includes podcasts, conferences and a fan base known as The Bombe Squad. She joins The Bright Side to talk about doing things on her own terms and how she learned to listen to her gut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2024•30 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Moe Diggs is a journalist, cultural commentator, and podcaster. She joins Simone and Danielle to dive into the juiciest pop culture moments of the week, from dissecting the Tony Awards, to Usher’s latest fasting routine, to Ariana Grande’s recent album. And they debate the best rom-com movies of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2024•28 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Today on The Bright Side, Reese’s Book Club author Ally Condie talks about the crushing experience that led to her first adult novel, "The Unwedding" . Ally Condie, author of the hit young adult "Matched" series, had a wedding anniversary trip planned with the man she had been married to for nearly 20 years. After their divorce, she soon learned that he was still going to go on the trip… with another woman. Undaunted, Ally decided to go her own getaway. When she arrived and discovered that a wed...
Jun 20, 2024•27 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Author and poet Tara Stringfellow spent nearly thirty years writing her first collection of poetry which comes out this month. The book is called Magic Enuff, and it’s a celebration of Black womanhood. She joins The Bright Side to talk about her journey to writing this collection of poems and how she chooses to celebrate her culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2024•29 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast As a former matchmaker turned dating coach, the founder of Date Brazen, and the author of Thank You, More Please: A Feminist Guide to Breaking Dumb Dating Rules and Finding Love, Lily Womble has done her homework in the trenches of relationships. She came on the show to talk about dating fatigue, how to be bolder in asking for what you want, and asking tough questions as a way of building intimacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 18, 2024•30 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Haley Sacks, aka Mrs. Dow Jones, uses her background in comedy to help millions of people make smarter financial decisions. She joins us on the show to break down the taboo of prenups, shares her Little Black Dress of personal finance tips, and dishes on why money conversations are the key to healthy relationships. With wit and wisdom, Haley navigates through the financial complexities of modern love and wealth-building, proving that talking dollars and cents can be both empowering and entertain...
Jun 17, 2024•32 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea Devantez is a TV writer, the author of the new memoir “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This,” and the host of the podcast “Glorious Trash.” She joins Simone and Danielle to dive into the juiciest pop culture moments of the week, from dissecting the latest Bennifer gossip, to questioning Ed Sheeran's alleged phone-free lifestyle. They also explore Rihanna's potential return to the studio, and the exciting news about a Broadway musical based on Dolly Parton's life. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Jun 14, 2024•25 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast From her tenure on both “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” Hannah Brown was thrown into the reality TV world of love and relationships. Was it real? And what did she learn about love on and off the camera? Since her stint on the shows, she has made her debut as a romance novelist. She came on the show to talk about what love is — and what it isn’t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2024•24 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast From her iconic role as Ashley Banks in "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" to her advocacy work supporting maternal health through her baby quilt company, Baby Yams, the multi-talented Tatyana Ali shares her journey as a child star, activist, and entrepreneur. Get ready for laughs, insights, and a trip down memory lane with one of the most beloved stars of the ’90s. Plus, we celebrate Josephine Michalak, the world record holder for most units of blood donated in a lifetime. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Jun 12, 2024•31 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Kristen Kish shares the wisdom she’s gained from a career as a chef, from winning “Top Chef,” and now as host of “Top Chef.” She’s pulled some gems from the agony and the ecstasy of working in professional kitchens — and of course, she’s got some good culinary hot takes too. Plus, we’ll learn about her gummy bear tattoo, and we’ll get some wisdom about leadership — and pizza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2024•30 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Tori Dunlap saved $100,000 by the age of 25. After that, she quit her corporate job to start her own company and teach other women everything she had learned about investing and financial literacy. Today, Tori is the bestselling author of “Financial Feminist,” and her company Her First 100k is on track to generate $5 million in revenue this year. She came on the show to talk about tangible strategies for building wealth and why her motto is “Fight the Patriarchy. Get Rich.” See omnystudio.com/li...
Jun 10, 2024•34 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast For flirting coach Benjamin Camras, flirting isn’t just about being charming and extroverted — it’s about genuine, thoughtful connection. Online or IRL, romantic or platonic, he lays out how to unleash your inner flirt and cultivate meaningful connections in any situation. So whether you're single and ready to mingle or happily coupled up, he has some advice for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 07, 2024•31 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast In 2008, Queen Harrison Claye became the youngest member of the US Track and Field Team to compete at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Later this month she’s participating in the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon to qualify for Paris 2024. Queen joined us on the show to talk about empowering female athletes, the mental prep that goes into training, and becoming the co-founder of The Athletic Girls Club, which launches this month. She is also a host on AirBnb. This episode was made in partnership wit...
Jun 06, 2024•28 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast To follow her dreams, Kathleen Griffith first had to blow up her life. She’s an award-winning business strategist, entrepreneur, and the author of “Build Like a Woman: The Blueprint for Creating a Business and Life You Love.” From overcoming doubt to finding the courage to pursue your passion, Kathleen discusses the importance of taking the first step towards creating a meaningful life and gives actionable advice to that end. Plus, the Reese’s Book Club pick for June is “The Unwedding” by Ally C...
Jun 05, 2024•23 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Even in 2024, menopause is a taboo subject. But lately, women like Halle Berry, Jennifer Anniston, Drew Barrymore, and Gabrielle Union are speaking out. We join the conversation with Dr. Jennifer Ashton to answer all of your menopause questions: from first symptoms, to libido, to muscle building as you age. Dr. Ashton is a double board certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology. She recently stepped down as ABC's chief medical correspondent to launch her own wellness company called Ajenda,...
Jun 04, 2024•27 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Celebrity stylist Karla Welch has dressed the world’s biggest stars including Tracee Ellis Ross, America Ferrera, Olivia Wilde, and Justin Bieber, but the greatest accomplishment of her life may just be her work to fight period poverty. Period poverty – defined as a lack of access to menstrual products or education – affects millions of people who menstruate every day. As the co-founder and CEO of The Period Company, Karla built a mission-driven business that makes affordable, long-lasting perio...
Jun 03, 2024•24 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast As the co-creator and star of “Broad City”, Ilana Glazer spent her twenties perfecting the relatable buddy comedy about trying to "make it" in New York. Ilana’s new movie “Babes” also draws from her own experience, this time of becoming a mom in her early thirties, to portray the messy, hilarious, and poignant reality of motherhood and how it can test even our most cherished lifelong friendships. She spoke with us about what pleasure looks like in her thirties, why she hates it when people call ...
May 31, 2024•28 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Yulin Kuang was born for this moment. Growing up, Yulin rewrote movies in her head to include more kissing scenes and transcribed romantic comedies into her diary before bedtime. In her career as a screenwriter and director, Yulin’s credits include “I Ship It”, “Dollface” and the forthcoming adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling “Beach Read.” Yulin’s lifelong love affair with the romance genre culminated when her first book, a contemporary romance novel called “How to End a Love Story”, was se...
May 30, 2024•36 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast After 13 years as one of the most respected and recognizable news anchors at CNN, Brooke Baldwin left the network at the height of her career – not because of the stress of covering the pandemic or the tumultuous Trump presidency, but because of the toxic work culture, bullying, and unequal treatment she experienced. Years later, Brooke calls that transformative time in her life and its aftermath her “unraveling," and she credits it with finally finding her own voice amidst the noise. She joins ...
May 29, 2024•28 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Legendary singer-songwriter Jewel found success at a young age. When she hit the music scene with her iconic album “Pieces of You” in the ’90s, her authenticity endeared her to millions of fans worldwide and thrust her into the limelight. Her experience with the trauma of fame led her to eventually quit the industry for seven years and explore what she wanted to do with her life. She stopped by The Bright Side to talk about learning how to become more self-reliant, the pressure of success, and l...
May 28, 2024•29 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast We revisit highlights from three conversations we loved having on this show. Maryjane Fahey, who created the Glorious Broads community, talks about aging powerfully and living imaginatively. Amanda Montell, linguist and author of “The Age of Magical Overthinking,” gets into how we deal with the incredible amount of information that comes at us every day. And Priya Parker, the author of “The Art of Gathering,” tells us how we can make our time spent with others more meaningful with a little bit o...
May 27, 2024•32 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and our sights are set on summer barbecues, patio drinking, and picnics with our pals. Sommelier Alison Morris Rosyln, of Francey Not Fancy, stops by The Bright Side to guide us through the best wine picks for the summer. She drops some wine knowledge, and also gives us some tips on how to pick out the best wines at a restaurant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2024•36 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast For Alexandra Hayes Robinson — AKA Hello Hayes — the journey to becoming an advice columnist started when she realized that she was a person with very big feelings. Now, with hundreds of thousands of followers across social media platforms, she uses that introspection to answer questions all about friendships, confidence, and so much more. Plus, Danielle and Simone discuss active listening and couples who sleep in separate bedrooms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 23, 2024•34 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Jacqueline Novak is the co-host of the podcast “Poog,” the author of “How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows,” and the force behind the Netflix special “Get On Your Knees” — a comedically highbrow exploration of a less-than-highbrow sex act. She talks about the act of creating something unique, and of being true to who you are. Simone fills Danielle in on a life-changing retreat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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