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WELCOME to the Shining Brightly Show!
I am Howard Brown, Mr Shining Brightly your host, guide and master of ceremonies each week. Each episode will feature the human resolve of resilience and hope. The goal of each show is to motivate, educate and inspire you for self-improvement of mind, body and spirt, better lifestyle decisions, balance work life balance and giving back to others and our communities.
My broad array of contacts around the world will join me to talk about gratitude, burnout, empowerment, resilience, addiction, self-care, cancer, caregiving, sports, relationships, community service, happiness and so much more. So come SHINE with ME!

Shining Brightly Howard Brown

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WELCOME to the Shining Brightly Show!
I am Howard Brown, Mr Shining Brightly your host, guide and master of ceremonies each week. Each episode will feature the human resolve of resilience and hope. The goal of each show is to motivate, educate and inspire you for self-improvement of mind, body and spirt, better lifestyle decisions, balance work life balance and giving back to others and our communities.
My broad array of contacts around the world will join me to talk about gratitude, burnout, empowerment, resilience, addiction, self-care, cancer, caregiving, sports, relationships, community service, happiness and so much more. So come SHINE with ME!

    THE GRATEFUL GODDESS AND A STROKE OF LUCK With Karen Pulver

    THE GRATEFUL GODDESS AND A STROKE OF LUCK With Karen Pulver

    Episode Summary – THE LESSONS THAT LOCKED IN SYNDROM (STROKE) AND A CANCER DIAGNOSIS TEACH YOU. In Episode 76 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments) titled, “THE GRATEFUL GODDESS AND A STROKE OF LUCK” I am joined by the GRATEFUL GODDESS herself – Karen Pulver. We talked about her wanting to become a teacher and then life got interrupted first by a non-Hodgkin B cell Lymphoma diagnosis then lightning struck as she suffered a mid-brain stroke. Her perseverance and resilience are inspiring as she continues to work on her speech, memory and balance every day.  Always a teacher, she has turned to coaching to help others get “unstuck” by setting boundaries, being kind to oneself and others. Come listen, download, share and review this beautiful show.  KEEP SHINING BRIGHTLY ALWAYS!
    Mentioned Resources –
    Website - http://www.gratefulgoddeesses.com
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GratefulGoddesses1
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-pulver-78b48610/
    Instagram - @gratefulgoddesses
    Instagram - @thegspot24
    Coaching email contact - karenpulver@yahoo.com
    About the guest – Karen Pulver is a multifaceted individual with a remarkable journey. She is a podcaster, model, actress, mother, teacher, wife, cancer and stroke survivor. Karen's passion for empowering women led her to create a women's group in Chicago called Grateful Goddesses. Within this group, women gathered in various venues to listen to inspiring speakers and engage in activities curated by Karen to enhance their lives. In 2009, Karen established Grateful Goddesses, and in 2011, she faced a challenging diagnosis of cancer. Despite this setback, Karen drew strength from the gatherings and utilized the skills she acquired to navigate her rehabilitation journey both physically and mentally. Subsequently, Karen dedicated herself to teaching young children, witnessing the joy in their eyes as they learned to read and write, fostering their confidence and pride. In 2019, Karen revitalized Grateful Goddesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by launching a podcast of the same name. This virtual platform allowed her to connect with individuals worldwide, expanding her knowledge of life's physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Recognizing the value of personal interactions, Karen initiated a weekly live show on the Pulver network, engaging with her audience and incorporating their feedback into her podcast episodes. Inspired by her experiences, Karen pursued coaching at the Adler School of Psychology. In 2023, she faced another health challenge with a stroke, drawing upon the tools from the goddess toolbox for her rehabilitation. Karen's resilience and positivity SHINE through as she continues to interview and coach individuals, particularly those navigating health challenges. She believes in moving forward while allowing herself grace to heal. Karen's dedication to helping others discover their potential, from children to adults, is guided by the motto, "You always had the power, my dear, you just had to realize it." As Karen embraces her role as a beacon of positivity and empowerment, she embodies the spirit of growth and transformation.
    About the Host:
    Howard Brown is a best-selling author, award-winning international speaker, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, interfaith peacemaker, and a two-time stage IV cancer survivor. He is also a sought-after speaker and consultant for corporate businesses, nonprofits, congregations, and community groups. Howard has co-founded two social networks that were the first to connect religious communities around the world. He

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    HEART OF A CHAMPION – RISING ABOVE! With Randy Boom Boom Blake Jr.

    HEART OF A CHAMPION – RISING ABOVE! With Randy Boom Boom Blake Jr.

    Episode Summary – BOOM-BOOM FOR SUICIDE PREVENTIONS, AWARENESS AND EDUCATION! In Episode 75 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “HEART OF A CHAMPION – RISING ABOVE” with five-time world champion Randy Blake Jr. He takes us back to his childhood as a laid-back kid that got bullied and even spit on. His parents enrolled him in a karate class to build his confidence and it worked. Then David “Master Kick” Vogtman his instructor saw the huge potential Randy and motivated him to put in the work. MASTER KICK DIED OF A SUICIDAL DRUG OVERDOSE. On the Chuck Norris World Combat Tour, Randy got his big break and then defeated reigning world champion Mike Shephard. A twenty-five-fight winning streak brought him to five championship belts. Modern day he is a coach, speaker, best selling author of “BOOM” and a national advocate by starting with Buddy Thornton a non-profit for suicide prevention. COME LISTEN, DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND REVIEW THIS POWERFUL SHOW!
    Mentioned Resources – Randy Blake Jr. is a 5-Time ISKA World Champion / 4-Time Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee / Award-Winning & Best-Selling Author / Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree
    Website: randyblakejr.com - Order a autographed copy of the book here
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.blake.165
    Instagram: @rb3boom
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-blake-jr-353738238/
    YouTube: https://youtu.be/NbCcHfiRtIE?si=9hWGXHRLrlo0zovP
    About the guest –
    I am Randy "Boom Boom" Blake Jr., and my journey in the world of martial arts has been nothing short of incredible. With 31 years of experience, I've earned the prestigious title of 5-Time ISKA Heavyweight World Champion and hold a 5th-degree black belt in karate. My dedication to the sport has led to multiple inductions into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In the world of kickboxing, I boast a remarkable record of 52-7 with an impressive 35 knockouts. I've had the privilege to compete in the top kickboxing leagues, including Chuck Norris' World Combat League, K-1, and GLORY. My passion extends beyond the ring. I'm a Goal Success Life Coach, dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential and achieve their goals. As a Motivational Speaker, I've had the privilege of sharing my story and inspiring others in diverse settings, from churches and prisons to

    • 30 min
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE with Jeanette Deatherage

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE with Jeanette Deatherage

    Episode Summary – WE SALUTE YOU! In Episode 74 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, my guest Jeanette Deatherage joined the Airforce right out of high school in Wisconsin from living on a farm. She got the twinkle in her eye seeing her brother return from Vietnam in his dress uniform. She met her husband Master Seargeant Chief – Craig Deatherage who proposed one week after meeting her. They lived the military life that included two daughters and two grandsons. Then Jeanette became Craigs caregiver after he was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic prostate cancer. (PLEASE GET SCREENED). Thank God Craig is stable currently. Lastly, we chatted about Jeanettes close to 40 years with Mary Kay and how that business and entrepreneurship help support her family and be in service to others. COME LISTEN, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, AND REVIEW THIS GREAT SHOW!
    Mentioned Resources –
    Mary Kay website - https://www.marykay.com/jeanetted
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanettedeatherage/
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JeanetteDMaryKay
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeanettedmk/
    About the guest – Jeanette Deatherage I’m a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, USAF Veteran and friend. I love my God, husband, daughters, grandson, family, and pets, along with the dear friends, co-workers and clients who may as well be family! I simply adore my daughters and grandsons. I guess that’s part of the reason why I always treat people with such love, kindness, and compassion. I love, I care, I hope, I pray, and yes, sometimes I even cry! Yet, at the same time, I’m a strong, hard-working, and determined team leader, coach, and mentor. I get up each morning, ready to take on the world. I have a passion for being responsible, building enduring relationships, providing great customer service, and meeting deadlines. I treat my co-workers and clients with dignity and respect and help bring out the best in them at every opportunity. The people who rely on me expect it, and, frankly, I expect it from myself! Before I leave for work each morning, I want to put my best face forward, to face every day looking and feeling my best. It’s so nice that Mary Kay is always there to help me to do that. That one last look in the mirror, and the smile I see, tells me all I need to know! That’s why I’m a Mary Kay representative and have used their products long before I ever decided to work for this world-class organization. Yes, you can say that I’m a Mary Kay girl, and my customers are exactly like me! I invite you to join me; let’s face the day together!
    About the Host:
    Howard Brown is a best-selling author, award-winning international speaker, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, interfaith peacemaker, and a two-time stage IV cancer survivor. He is also a sought-after speaker and consultant for corporate businesses, nonprofits, congregations, and community groups. Howard has co-founded two social networks that were the first to connect religious communities around the world. He is a nationally known patient advocate and “cancer whisperer” to many families. Howard, his wife Lisa, and daughter Emily currently reside in Michigan, and his happy place is on the basketball court.
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    Http://www.shiningbrightly.com
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    • 31 min
    HEAL THE PEOPLE & HEAL THE PLANET With CAREY MACCARTHY

    HEAL THE PEOPLE & HEAL THE PLANET With CAREY MACCARTHY

    A BROKEN UPBRINGING LEADS TO ART THERAPY, INTEGRATING AND HEALING INDIGEOUS PEOPLES. In Episode 73 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “HEAL THE PEOPLE & HEAL THE PLANET”, I am joined by the incredible CAREY MACCARTHY, MA, ATR, LPCC. On her own at age 15 and a single mom by 22, she was able to use education as her escape to create a better life. Her passion grew as she worked in indigenous reservations with the Lakota/Dakota tribes to help support and rebuild the First Nations Peoples. She and I too believe that HEALING should be accessible to all people of all ages. Come download, listen, share and review this amazing episode!
    Mentioned Resources
    WEBSITE: https://startuparttherapy.com/
    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/startuparttherapy/
    LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carey-maccarthy-ma-atr-lpcc-b3386618/
    TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/careymaccarthy
    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/start_up_art_therapy/
    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@startuparttherapy990/featured

     About the guest –  CAREY MACCARTHY, MA, ATR, LPCC, Founder/CEO of START UP! Art Therapy To Rewire your Brain™. VOTED TOP ART THERAPIST OF THE YEAR 2024, and featured on major networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, NPR, Brainz Magazine & Who's Who in America.  Carey is an author, presenter, speaker, and researcher, prominent in the Art Therapy since 2001. She is a Registered Art Therapist with the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB), and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Carey co-authored, with Neurodevelopmental Art Therapy Pioneer Linda Chapman START UP!™: A School-Based Arts Curriculum for Native American Youth and ALL Cultures: Interventions for Development and Learning, Facilitators Manual (KDP Publishing, 2017). She is a recognized trauma expert specializing in child & adolescent trauma and Native American Historical Trauma and is trained using the Red Road Approach to Healing with Lakota/Dakota Tribes and is a fluent Spanish speaker. Her mission is to help rebuild the First Nations People. Carey believes that healing should be accessible to ALL People of ALL Ages & ALL Cultures. Join her in her movement to Heal the People & Heal the Planet. Carey co-authored, with Neurodevelopmental Art Therapy Pioneer Linda Chapman START UP!™: A School-Based Arts Curriculum for Native American Youth and ALL Cultures: Interventions for Development and Learning, Facilitators Manual (KDP Publishing, 2017). 

    About the Host:
    Howard Brown is a best-selling author, award-winning international speaker, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, interfaith peacemaker, and a two-time stage IV cancer survivor. He is also a sought-after speaker and consultant for corporate businesses, nonprofits, congregations, and community groups. Howard has co-founded two social networks that were the first to connect religious communities around the world. He is a nationally known patient advocate and “cancer whisperer” to many families. Howard, his wife Lisa, and daughter Emily currently reside in Michigan, and his happy place is on the basketball court.
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    THE ART OF CONNECTION 365 DAYS OF GRATITUDE With Robert W Jones

    THE ART OF CONNECTION 365 DAYS OF GRATITUDE With Robert W Jones

    Episode Summary – HEARTCENTERED COMMUNITY OFFERS DAILY GRATITIUDE AND INSPIRATION! In Episode 72 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments), titled “THE ART OF CONNECTION 365 DAYS OF GRATITUDE” with my amazing friend and collaborator Robert W. Jones (aka The Robert or “W”). Volume IV of The Art of Connection is available on Kindle and paperback. The bestselling and award-winning books and series are daily spoon-fills of goodness and inspiration. We discuss incredible 1200+ author-collaborators behind the books that make up the iNetreprenuer global network. REMEMBER TO WORK ON WHO YOU ARE AND WANT TO BECOME! Thank you for the Art of Connection 360 Days of Living with Abundance with the sunflower cover. ***SPECIAL GIFT - as the pricing goes up on April 1, 2024.*** Get your Kindle or Paperback today (QR CODE IN THE COMMENTS)! They make great corporate gifts. Come download, listen, share and review this energetic show!
    Mentioned Resources –
    Office: +1 602-228-0907
    Email: robert@networktogether.net
    Amazon Book Link: https://mybook.to/artofconnection4
    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/inetrepreneurnetwork/
    Set an Appointment: Discovery Session (koalendar.com)
    iNETrepreneur Radio: http://inetrepreneurradio.com/
    Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessreferralcommunity/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inetrepreneur_network/
    About the guest –...

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    THE DARKNESS OF CHILD ABUSE TO EMOTIONAL FREEDOM With Regina LaFrance

    THE DARKNESS OF CHILD ABUSE TO EMOTIONAL FREEDOM With Regina LaFrance

    Episode Summary – FIND YOUR LOST LADY BUG AND SMILE! In Episode 71 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “THE DARKNESS OF CHILD ABUSE TO EMOTIONAL FREEDOM” I am joined by the courageous Regina LaFrance who speaks her long-hidden truth after suffering abuse and pedophile rape from a priest in her village. We walked with Shayla in that darkness for over four decades. In 2019 after hearing a young child object to going to summer camp, she knew she needed to share her story with the world. We must PAY ATTENTION to our young people and allow them to be heard to share abuse and find safety wand work towards healing over time. Come meet our Shining Diamond Ladybug. This is a powerful show about suffering, human resolve, resilience and looking in the mirror every day saying – “I am enough with a smile” Please listen, download, share and review this incredible episode. 
    Mentioned Resources – 
    Website - https://www.lafrancemedia.comBook Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyTnFhm7sIIAmazon - https://www.amazon.com/Shayla-Regina.../dp/B0CV77QWXFFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebookthattellsall   @ShaylaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaylathebook   @shaylathebookTwitter / X - https://twitter.com/SHAYLAbyRLF  @SHAYLAbyRLFPinterest - a...

    • 32 min

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