Shine Bright Podcast
By Brianna Kristelle
On this podcast you can expect candid conversations about Jesus, how challenging adulting is, peaks and valleys of singleness, therapy, dating, money and everything in between!
I want to be your best friend and cheerleader in your pocket! I want you to walk away from this podcast feeling seen and encouraged.
Shine Bright PodcastJul 14, 2021
Ep 42: 11 Fun Questions About Me
On this weeks episode and the season finale of Season 3 I answer 11 random questions that you guys sent in!
Be sure to follow me on IG for the latest news of when Season 4 will be coming back!
@ShineBrightPodcast
@BriannaKristelle
Ep 41: I Should Have Ghosted Him...
F I N D M E:
@BriannaKristelle
@ShineBrightPodcast
Ep 40: I'm Changing And It Scares Me
On this weeks episode I talk about this season of change that I am currently in .... and how much it scares me to not recognize myself anymore (but to also give myself permission to change in this way!)
F I N D M E:
@briannakristelle
@shinebrightpodcast
Ep 39: Lori Harvey Has Inspired Me (My Dating Epiphany)
F I N D M E:
@ShineBrightPodcast
@BriannaKristelle
Ep 38: I Hate To Admit It, But I'm Jealous of Her
If you have ever experienced jealousy in a friendship, you are not alone. This episode I talk about the times I have been jealous of friends and how to navigate through that.
Article: "If Envy and Jealousy are Impacting Your Friendships - Read This" - by Patia Braithwaite
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.self.com/story/envy-and-jealousy/amp
FIND ME :
@ShineBrightPodcast
@BriannaKristelle
Ep 37: Unpacking My Fear of Intimacy
On this weeks episode we are talking about the fear of intimacy. We talk about the different types of intimacy fears, the causes and suggestions for dealing with it - I even share some of my own struggles with this fear!
The article:https://www.verywellmind.com/fear-of-intimacy-2671818
F I N D M E :
@BriannaKristelle
@ShineBrightPodcast
Ep 36: Learning To Love My Body Without Shame (with Jenny Geffrard)
On this weeks episode I talk with my friend Jenny about overcoming body shame in the church and her experience with her boudoir (sexy) photoshoot!!
Find Jenny:
@JennyCGeffrard
@SurplusFinancial
Find me:
@BriannaKristelle
@ShineBrightPodcast
Ep 35: Sexiness Beyond The Bedroom (and even in singleness) w/ Sabine Kelly
This week we are talking about sex...iness! and sex lol. And ways that you can embrace your sexiness as a Christian woman (whether you're married or single!)
find sabine: @thesabinekelly
find me: @briannakristelle // @shinebrightpodcast
Ep 34: I Gave Myself Permission To Spend $1,600 on a Purse (Normalizing Black Women In Luxury)
On this weeks episode I talk about the fear and self limiting beliefs I had to overcome to finally purchase my first Louis Vuitton as a celebration for paying off my $54,000 of student loan debt. I talk about the moments that silently gave me permission to buy my first luxury bag....
F I N D M E :
IG @briannakristelle// @shinebrightpodcast
Ep 33: When You Are More Like Paige Than You Would Like To Admit (MAFS: Season 12 Rant)
My thoughts on this season on Married At First Sight.. And all the things I would want to say to Paige.. But also all the things I would want to say to my former self that can relate a lot to Paige and her insecurities.
Ep 32: How Do I Want To Define My 20's?
Your girl is 27 years old - which means I only have 3 years left in this decade! On this episode of the Shine Bright Podcast we are talking about my self reflective exercise on deciding how I want to look back and define my 20’s!
Sunday Jumpstart Podcast: "Falling Deeply + Madly In Love With Your Own Damn Life"
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sunday-jumpstart-podcast/id1320617225?i=1000504226529
Ep 31: I Paid Off $54,000 in Student Loan Debt (My Story + Tips)
Financial Resources:
Money Mindset Workbook:
https://bkristelle.samcart.com/products/money-mindset
Chris Hogan Podcast
Dave Ramsey Podcast
Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast
Clever Girls Know Podcast
Instagram Pages To Follow:
@fly.nanced
@debtfreegonnabe
@thatfinancechick
Ep 30: The Good, The Bad, The Ghetto - My 2020 Recap
On the final episode of Season 2 of the podcast, I reflect on the things that made 2020 good... bad... and ghetto....
Ep 29: I Think I Regret Curving Him....
On this weeks episode we talk about a moment I had a few weeks ago where I saw a guy that I curved back in the day move on and had to ask myself the tough question "Do I regret curving him?"
F I N D M E :
@ShineBrightPodcast // @BriannaKristelle
Ep 28: [Story Time] The 4 Times I Have Gotten Into Fist Fights
On this weeks episode, in an attempt to provide those of you that are looking for a distraction from all of the election craziness a break, I talk about the 4 times in my life that I have gotten into a fist fight lol. (I do not condone fighting btw lol)
F I N D M E:
@briannakristelle // @ShineBrightPodcast
Ep 27. When Your Heroes Lose Their Capes
On this weeks episode I talk about how one of my "heroes" recently lost their capes in my life when I found out a shocking secret they had been keeping...
Get The Money Mindset Workbook here:
https://bkristelle.samcart.com/products/money-mindset
USE CODE "BRIGHT" for $10 off
F I N D M E :
@briannakristelle // @shinebrightpodcast
Ep 26. [Rewind] “Trying to Find Bae on Bumble w/ KP Sparks”
A few weeks ago I revealed that I officially started online dating and I received so many questions from you guys about the experience and why I got on, so I decided to give you a full episode answering all of your questions! This week I chat with my friend and fellow content creator KP Sparks about our experiences with online dating apps, online dating as a christian, being ghosted (*cough* and ghosting! lol), and the type of guys we swipe right on (we like) and left on (not too crazy about! lol)
Slide in KP's DM's:
Instagram and TikTok: @KPSparks_
Youtube: KP Sparks
Find Me:
IG: @ShineBrightPodcast or @BriannaKristelle
Email: Shinebrightpodcast@gmail.com
Ep 25. Why I Permed and Cut My Hair
I put a poll up on IG asking my followers what random questions they had for me - and I got a lot of questions about my decision to cut and perm my hair so I figured this would be a great place to talk about it! :)
F I N D M E:
@BriannaKristelle // @ShineBrightPodcast
Ep 24. [Part 2] Trading "Hustling" for "Harmony" (with my life coach Rose-Anne Uwague)
F I N D R O S E :
Instagram: @lifecoachonfire
"Beating the COVID-19 Productivity Slump" Course:
www.udemy.com/course/productivity-tips/?referralCode=39722E2B97463E913C3F
DISCOUNT CODE: BK2020
Work With Ro:
roseanneuwague.com/work-with-me
Ep 23. [PART 1] Trading "Hustling for Harmony" (with my Life Coach Rose-Anne Uwague)
F I N D R O S E :
Instagram: @lifecoachonfire
"Beating the COVID-19 Productivity Slump" Course:
www.udemy.com/course/productivity-tips/?referralCode=39722E2B97463E913C3F
DISCOUNT CODE: BK2020
Work With Ro:
roseanneuwague.com/work-with-me
Ep 21. It's My Birthday! 27 Things I Would Go Back and Tell My 17 Year Old Self
I am 27! A few weeks ago I found this video of my 17th year old high school self talking about where I thought I would be at 27 years old.... and BAYBEE! I got it all wrong lol. This week we talk about the 27 things I wish I could go back and tell her.
Article: 45 Motivational Quotes for Every Millennial Still Trying to Figure Life Out
Find me:
IG @shinebrightpodcast
Ep 20. Dear Divorce, I Hate You (...but Thank You)
Book: m.barnesandnoble.com/w/dear-divorce-thank-you-lauren-alicia/1120017686?ean=9781633152946
Ep 19. I Stopped Online Dating because I am Legitimately Afraid Of Being Kidnapped
FREE Personal Finance Resource list:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f2c9925406ce800266e764a
Find me:
@ShineBrightPodcast/ @briannakristelle
We Will Be Back with Season 2 September 2nd!
While we are away, feel free to relisten to some of your favorite episodes from season 1 (and share them sis!). You can also check out some of my Youtube videos in the links below:
"I Quit My Job" - youtu.be/yeF2LvMT_GM
"When Your Gangster Gets Tested At Work" - youtu.be/Pyfn64N4LCg
"Happy Birthday To My Ex" - youtu.be/iA6e_NNiKto
"Backseat Driving With God" youtu.be/52p0D0p-RBk
F I N D M E:
@ShineBrightPodcast / @BriannaKristelle
(email me @ ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com)
Ep 18. Your Singleness Is Not Punishment For Your Imperfections
Whew Chile! The first time I heard "Your Singleness is Not A Punishment for your Imperfections" was in a blog post from Jasmine L. Holmes.
A lot of times… unknowingly I believe… Christian Culture makes women feel like they have to be perfect to be deserving of a relationship. They tell us that we should be using our singleness to PREPARE for our relationship. So for someone who like me who feels like they have been preparing, it can feel like DANG HOW MUCH PREPARING DO I NEED TO DO?! It can easily start to make up obsess over our imperfections and somehow feel like they have disqualified us. This week we unpack that!
Blog Post: https://jasminelholmes.com/singleness-not-punishment-imperfection/
F I N D ME :
IG: @ShineBrightPodcast/@BriannaKristelle
EMAIL: ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com
Ep 17. Feeling Forgotten in Singleness + Marriage Isn't Always Rainbows and Butterflies (with my friend Ty)
This week I invited my big sis Ty to have a candid conversation about discontentment in singleness, the things she wish she would have known about marriage and the things she has learned in her first year of marriage :)
FIND ME:
IG: @ShineBrightPodcast or @BriannaKristelle
EMAIL: ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com
Ep 15. Being The Wife of A Black Cop (with My Friend Tiana)
For the month of July, I decided that I wanted to have more guests on that are in different relationship seasons than I am. While going through my list of friends to invite, Tiana became top choice, not jus to talk about being a newly wed during the pandemic, but also to talk about her perspective being a wife to a black man who also is a cop. I really enjoyed this dialogue! I hope you do too.
Find Tiana on IG: @Philostiana
Find Me on IG: @ShineBrightPodcast/ @BriannaKristelle
Email: shinebrightpodcast@gmail.com
Ep 14. What Is Your Love Language, Sis?
Do you know your partners love language?
Do you even know what your love language is? No?
On todays episode you will get a quick head dunk in what love languages are and how to apply them to your life!
FIND ME:
ig: @ShineBrightPodcast @BriannaKristelle
email: ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com
Ep 13. I Love My Dog... But Here is Why I Do Not Recommend Getting One (Mini Rant)
I told y'all we were going to talk about a little bit of everything on podcast!
This week we are talking about why I do NOT recommend getting a dog (despite how cute they are!!!)
Black Owned Cosmetic company: mentedcosmetics.com
FIND ME:
IG: @briannakristelle @shinebrightpodcast
EMAIL: Shinebrightpodcast@gmail.com
Ep 12. Realizing You are The “Molly” in Your Friendships (Reflections on HBO’s Insecure Season 4)
Sometimes in life you have to take a step back and realize YOU might actually be the problem. On this weeks episode I unpack the complex mess that was Issa and Molly's friendship this season and talk about why I don't think Molly should be cancelled just yet. Oh, and we talk about the other BOMB drops that happened during the finale as well because honestly I am still pissed lol.
FIND ME:
Ig: @ShineBrightPodcast
@BriannaKristelle
email: ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com
Ep 11. A Conversation With My Dad About Race
This week I invited my dad on the podcast to share his perspective on race as a black man in America today. #BlackLivesMatter
Ep 10. Dear White People, Black Lives Matter.... Let This Be The Last Time We Have To Say It
Racism Resources:
Sermons/Videos:
Becoming The Bridge (A Conversation with Pastor Steven Furtick and Pastor John Gray)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7jTUfNyPkE
Privilege Walk Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K5fbQ1-zps
Soma Church (Downtown Indy): Racial Reconciliation Sermon Series
Episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soma-church-indy/id1154260921?i=1000449152712
Episode 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soma-church-indy/id1154260921?i=1000449976605
Episode 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soma-church-indy/id1154260921?i=1000450863556
Episode 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soma-church-indy/id1154260921?i=1000451662183
Articles:
"What is White Privilege Really"
https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/fall-2018/what-is-white-privilege-really
Poems/Songs:
Lecrae "Facts": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k56sdESwHQ
Dear Mike Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si0sFYkhZ8E
Books:
"Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria" by Beverly Daniel Tantum
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465083617
"A Kids Book About Racism"
https://akidsbookabout.com/products/a-kids-book-about-racism
Ep 9. 3 Life Changing Things I Learned About Myself in Therapy
Last week I anwered some of your questions about my therapy journey, this week I am digging a little deeper and sharing some of the things that I learned in therpay that have changed my life!!
Find me:
Ig: @Shinebrightpodcast or @Briannakristelle
email: shinebrightpodcast@gmail.com
Ep 8. 9 Questions Answered About My Therapy Journey
F I N D M E :
Podcast IG : @SHINEBRIGHTPODCAST
My IG: @BRIANNAKRISTELLE
Email: ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com
Ep 7. Navigating Mommy Issues
FIND ME:
@ShineBrightPodcast
@BriannaKristelle
ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com
Ep 6. Reckless Spending + Budgeting tips (w/ my Uncle Frantz)
On todays episode I am super excited because I get to introduce you to one of my top 5 favorite humans on the planet lol. My uncle Frantz! We decided to do an episode on reckless spending because I know in these corona times there are some of us that have FULL AMAZON carts right now, and are tempted to buy EVERYTHING we are seeing during this time! I also know there are some that are not spending because of the times we are in. Whatever camp you are in with your finances the tips that we talk about will be useful because WE HAVE ALL Been guilty of reckless spending at one time or another!
FIND ME:
@ShineBrightPodcast
@BriannaKristelle
ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com
Ep 5. Trying To Find Bae On Bumble (w/ KP Sparks)
A few weeks ago I revealed that I officially started online dating and I received so many questions from you guys about the experience and why I got on, so I decided to give you a full episode answering all of your questions! This week I chat with my friend and fellow content creator KP Sparks about our experiences with online dating apps, online dating as a christian, being ghosted (*cough* and ghosting! lol), and the type of guys we swipe right on (we like) and left on (not too crazy about! lol)
Slide in KP's DM's:
Instagram and TikTok: @KPSparks_
Youtube: KP Sparks
Find Me:
IG: @ShineBrightPodcast or @BriannaKristelle
Email: Shinebrightpodcast@gmail.com
Ep 4. 5 Things This Pandemic Has Inspired Me To Do Differently
I don't know about you but I know for a FACT that there are absolutely some things that I will be doing differently once this whole coronavirus pandemic passes us by (praying that will be sooner rather than later!). On this weeks episode, I share the 5 things I am inspired to do differently!
Find me:
INSTAGRAM: @ShineBrightPodcast
EMAIL: ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com
Ep 3. [Story Time] The WORST Dates I Have Ever Been On
During all of these crazy covid19 times, I have been finding that laughter has been the best medicine for me. I have been going out of my way to watch comedy specials on Netflix, funny videos on Instagram and whatever else I can get my hands on that will make me laugh and even just for a minute forget all the chaos that is happening in the world around me. So this week I decided to share some of the WORST dates I have even been on in hope to share a few laughs with you :)
Where to find me:
@ShineBrightPodcast
@BriannaKristelle
Ep 2. Grieving Unmet Expectations
Last year I found myself in a place where I was grieving the expectations I had for where I thought I should be in life and what I expected my life to look like by my mid 20's. On this weeks episode we are talking all about navigating through grieving your unmet expectations.
where to find me:
@shinebrightpodcast
@briannakristelle
(BONUS) You Do NOT Have To Be "Productive" In A Crisis
I have been seeing these productivity shaming posts circulating all over social media that has been annoying me. These posts have basically been saying that if you do not walk out of this pandemic with abs, a million dollar business model and a book completed then you have wasted your time and you lacked discipline. UMMM HOW INSENSITIVE!! What about the people that have literally been battling depression and anxiety every day with this crisis? Stop shaming people until feeling guilty if they are unable to create something right now. You do NOT have to be productive right now!
Where to find me:
@shinebrightpodcast
@briannakristelle
Ep 1. "I Considered Having Sex..." My Abstinence Journey Update
To all of my ladies that are waiting .... that ever thought of maybe not waiting anymore... this is some realness and encouragement for you!
Links to my youtube videos:
"24 year old Virgin (Part 1)"
https://youtu.be/yzjOmKTXM0E
"24 year old Virgin - Common Questions (Part 2)
https://youtu.be/wc7Ceo2X5wg
Contact me:
@ShineBrightPodcast
@BriannaKristelle
Coronavirus.... 2020.... Jesus is still Lord
This is not how I planned to start episode 1 of my podcast, but honestly I could not ignore the real feelings I, and many others are currently feeling during this time. If you are struggling with anxiety right now, I pray that Matthew 6:25-34 is a sweet and gentle reminder for you to trust in God.
Some of my favorite worship songs to listen to have been:
1. Maverick City Music Spontaneous Worship
2. Bethel Music
3. "Way Maker" - Paul McClure
Scriptures:
Psalm 27:13-14
Isaiah 41:10
John 16:33
Introduction: Welcome To the Shine Bright Podcast!
Welcome to the Shine Bright Podcast!
In this episode I share the purpose of this podcast, give a shout out to the person that told me years ago I should start a podcast (hehe) and share a story about the time I decided to stop playing small with my gifts!
You can find me:
Instagram: @shinebrightpodcast (or @briannakristelle)
Email: ShineBrightPodcast@gmail.com