The Bright Side Podcast
1) Replay: Karen Pittman on The Morning Show's Wild New Season and Leaving Imposter Syndrome Behind
The Bright Side is off this week, but we wanted to revisit one of our favorite episodes. Back in September, Simone sat down with Emmy-nominated actor Karen Pittman. She touched hearts last summer with...Show More
2) 195 Countries Later: How to Solo Travel Like a Local with Jessica Nabongo
In this episode, world traveler Jessica Nabongo takes us on a whirlwind journey through her experiences visiting 195 countries -- and the surprising lessons she picked up along the way. From eating li...Show More
3) Take Control of the Moment: Kasia Urbaniak on Power & People Pleasing
Kasia Urbaniak teaches women how to ask for what they want and reclaim their power. Today on The Bright Side, we sit down with Kasia to explore her multifaceted background, discuss the pitfalls of peo...Show More
4) Clearing Up Acne Myths with Licensed Esthetician Sofie Pavitt
Is there a pimple on your chin you are tempted to squeeze? If so, step away from the mirror and press play on our conversation today with Sofie Pavvit, a licensed esthetician and skincare product desi...Show More
5) Unblock your Creativity: Julia Cameron’s Timeless Tools from The Artist's Way
Julia Cameron has become synonymous with creativity. She has sold millions of copies of her breakthrough book, The Artist’s Way, and is here to discuss her new book, The Daily Artist’s Way: 366 Medita...Show More
Unblock your Creativity: Julia Cameron’s Timeless Tools from The Artist's Way
39:13 | Dec 15th, 2025
6) The Nostalgic Jordin Sparks Catch-Up You Didn’t Know You Needed
You probably know Jordin Sparks from generational bangers like “No Air,” “One Step at a Time” and “Battlefield.” Or as the youngest winner in American Idol history. Or from her many show business acco...Show More
7) The Voice of a Generation: How Betches Became a Cultural Force with Aleen Dreksler
Aleen Dreksler, co-founder and CEO of Betches Media, joins Simone to reflect on how a $12 WordPress blog created with her childhood best friends grew into an unprecedented cultural force. She shares t...Show More
8) Sugar: The Good, The Bad & The Delicious with Dietician Vanessa Risetto
Is it bad to eat sweets after 6 p.m.? Will your cookie addiction cause premature aging? Is sugar going to kill us all? Social media definitely has answers to these questions...just not always factual ...Show More
9) What Your Hair Says About You with Vernon François
Bangs. Braids. Big chops. Hair is more than style — it’s storytelling. Celebrity hairstylist Vernon François, who’s worked with icons like Lupita Nyong’o, Serena Williams, and Solange Knowles, joins S...Show More
10) The Fertility Revolution: How Lauren Makler is Changing the Game
Women are waiting longer than ever to have children — but what if fertility didn’t have to be a race against time? Lauren Makler, Co-Founder and CEO of Cofertility, is on a mission to make egg freezin...Show More