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Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeJust Start: A Founder's Story of Faith, Risk, and ReinventionIn this episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Phnewfula Frederiksen, founder of Happy Mango, to explore what it truly takes to build a purpose-driven business through seasons of uncertainty. Phnewfula shares her journey of launching an eco-friendly baby boutique from the ground up, navigating financial risk, single motherhood, and major business pivots while staying rooted in faith and community. Together, they unpack powerful lessons on customer discovery, resilience, and why your real customers are often strangers, not friends. Phnewfula also explains her bold shift to an appointment-only model and how protecting expertise, time, and margins...
2026-03-0339 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeBenchmarking Is a Leadership DisciplineOn this Bright Bite episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree takes a reflective look at leadership, career pivots, and the unseen costs of building a growing business. Desiree revisits a recent conversation on leadership capital and the courage it takes to move from safe work into meaningful work, sharing how her own winding career path has shaped her as a founder and leader. From there, she opens up about a personal experience with SaaS sprawl that revealed just how easy it is for small and mid-sized businesses to lose visibility over their operating spend. The episode closes with an invitation...
2026-02-1719 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeHow Great Leaders Build Leadership CapitalIn this episode, Desiree B. Sharpe welcomes Harvard Business School professor and NextGen Coach Network founder Archie Jones Jr. for a conversation about "leadership capital" and how it fuels everything from opportunity to impact. Archie shares his 5C framework and explains how leaders can uncover their strengths, use their background as an advantage, communicate with clarity, and build the kind of relationships that accelerate growth. They also talk through what it looks like to rebuild confidence after a setback, find mentors who truly invest in you, and why board seats are most often earned through networks, not applications. Archie...
2026-02-0343 min
Extremadamente CruelesExtremadamente Crueles 142 - Bienvenidos a nuestra charla Ted (Bundy) 3Sus crímenes se consideraron extremadamente crueles. Es uno de los asesinos en serie más conocidos de los Estados Unidos, y no deja a nadie indiferente. Bienvenidos al tercer y último episodio sobre Ted Bundy.
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2026-01-272h 24
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeWhy I'm Trading Hustle for Alignment in 2026In this Bright Bite episode, Desiree B. Sharpe opens the year with a candid reflection on change, resilience, and what it really looks like to lead through uncertainty. She shares lessons from a year marked by both loss and growth, including becoming a mother, closing a business, and launching a new fintech venture, all while rethinking rigid goal setting in favor of faith, flexibility, and mental health. Desiree also unpacks trends she's seeing among small business owners, from cautious optimism and smarter cash management to the rapid adoption of AI and subscription tools that can quietly erode margins. She...
2026-01-2021 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeYour Voice Is Your Leverage in 2026In this episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Mark Albert, founder and CEO of Media Advisory Experts, to explore what it really takes for leaders to use their voice with confidence and credibility. Drawing on his 25 years in broadcast journalism, Mark breaks down why the same experts dominate media conversations and how business owners and people leaders can position themselves as trusted authorities without big PR budgets. The conversation dives into overcoming self-doubt, recovering from mistakes, and reframing visibility as a responsibility, not a risk. Mark also shares practical guidance on pitching expertise to journalists...
2026-01-0638 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeReckless Kindness: Leading When the Rules Are Being RewrittenIn this episode of Bright Ideas, host Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Taylor Wilson, founder and CEO of Creative Schizzle, to talk about building scalable marketing solutions without losing the human side of leadership. Taylor shares her founder journey, the thinking behind Creative Schizzle's subscription-based model, and why accessible creative services matter so much for small businesses and lean teams. The conversation dives into timely topics like AI's role in creative work, leading with kindness, and how leaders can design businesses that support both growth and people. Taylor also offers thoughtful insights on sustainable leadership, personal boundaries, and...
2025-12-2337 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeThe Burnout Wake-Up Call: A New Path for Women Leaders to Reclaim Career, Wealth, and BoundariesIn this episode, Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with marketer, agency founder, and podcaster Leslie Youngblood for a powerful conversation about building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. Leslie shares how her eclectic career in New York advertising, fashion, chambers of commerce, and entrepreneurship shaped her leadership style and eventually pushed her to walk away from 80+ hour workweeks and chronic burnout. Together, they unpack the realities of the gender pay gap, why entrepreneurship can be a powerful path to wealth and autonomy for women, and what it really looks like to learn the "game" of...
2025-12-1637 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeBonus: The Best of Bright Ideas: Five Insights to Lead Smarter in the New YearIn this special year-end episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree B. Sharpe highlights five standout insights from guests who shaped the conversation on leadership this season. She revisits lessons on staying curious, understanding your numbers, choosing aligned opportunities, and leading with a forward-looking mindset. Desiree also explores how daily habits and intentional self-reflection can shift both culture and career direction. Each moment offers a practical takeaway for leaders preparing for the year ahead. This episode is perfect for people leaders, founders, and anyone wanting to grow with more clarity and confidence in the new year.
2025-12-1111 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeGetting Things Done: The Leadership Skill That Still Outperforms Everything ElseIn this episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Michael Vajda, Managing Director at Elevate Global US, for an honest conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and building resilient teams in today's shifting economy. Michael shares how running his own boutique agency shaped his leadership style, why "getting things done" is the most underrated career strategy, and what it really took to transition back into a corporate role after a decade as an entrepreneur. They dive into intergenerational dynamics at work, the realities of hiring in a turbulent market, and practical ways leaders can build trust through communication...
2025-12-0939 min
15 Minutes of MurderKeddie Cabin Murders: Deep Dive, New Breakthroughs & Unanswered QuestionsThe Keddie Cabin Murders changed the landscape of American true crime — and decades later, the case remains full of contradictions, overlooked evidence, and unanswered questions.In this episode, Desiree Edwards, Craig, and Tanisha break down the case like never before. We walk through the timeline, analyze the suspects, revisit testimony that doesn’t add up, and share the new connections we uncovered this week.You’ll hear:What happened the night of the murdersWild inconsistencies in statementsTheories investigators ignoredEvidence pointing toward a wider conspiracyW...
2025-12-081h 31
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeThe Unwritten Rules Every Job Seeker Needs to KnowIn this episode, Desiree sits down with Kathy Bremer, managing director at Boardwalk Consulting and author of Headhunter Confidential, for a deep look at what it really takes to build a meaningful career in a volatile job market. Kathy shares the lessons she's learned across five distinct career chapters and explains why mindset, self-awareness, and clarity are still the strongest tools job seekers have, especially in an era dominated by AI screening and automated hiring systems. Together, they unpack the "unwritten rules" behind landing roles that align with your strengths, values, and long-term goals. The conversation also highlights how...
2025-12-0237 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeSuccession No One Plans For: Michele Thornton on Grief, Health, and Taking Over LocalFreshIn this episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Michele Thornton, President of LocalFresh, for a candid look at what it really takes to lead and scale a small business. Their conversation digs into people-first leadership, succession planning, and how founders can build resilient teams that thrive through uncertainty. Michele shares her unexpected journey into entrepreneurship, the lessons she learned stepping into a legacy business, and the mindset shifts that helped her grow the company while protecting its culture. They also explore changing marketing trends, especially in SMB and manufacturing sectors, and how transparency empowers teams...
2025-11-2532 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeBONUS: From Zoo Trips to Tech Builds: A Glimpse Into My World Right NowIn this Bright Bite episode of Bright Ideas, host Desiree B. Sharpe reflects on a transformative season of growth, faith, and entrepreneurship. She shares her experience inside the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative, an Atlanta-based accelerator helping women founders access leadership training, strategic partnerships, and capital. From securing investor meetings at Venture Atlanta to refining her leadership mindset in the program's labs, Desiree offers an authentic look at what it takes to evolve from founder to CEO. She also opens up about launching Savix, her AI-powered vendor management platform, and the divine alignment that continues to guide her journey as a...
2025-11-2019 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeThe Truth Advantage: The Leadership Strategy Most Companies AvoidIn this episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree sits down with Kathleen Lucente, founder and CEO of Red Fan Communications, for a deep dive into building a thriving agency culture rooted in transparency, values, and trust. Kathleen shares how her global career in corporate communications shaped her approach to leadership and why courageous conversations, financial transparency, and empowering teams are non-negotiables in today's PR landscape. She also explores how AI and evolving SEO trends are reshaping communications strategy and what leaders must do to stay ahead. You'll come away with actionable insights on how to scale your business while protecting...
2025-11-1841 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeNo Clock-Ins, No Excuses: Building a Culture of Ownership with Paxton GrayIn this episode of the Bright Ideas Podcast, host Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Paxton Gray, CEO of digital marketing agency 97th Floor, to discuss how embracing a results-only work environment (ROWE) has reshaped their culture and performance. Paxton shares what it's really like to lead a 90-person team where flexibility isn't tied to hours but to outcomes, and how this shift has improved retention, autonomy, and innovation, especially through times of uncertainty like the pandemic. They dive into the importance of clear KPIs, redefining leadership during rapid growth, and how to build systems that let people perform...
2025-11-1133 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeHow One CEO Rewrote the Rules for Working MotherhoodIn this Bright Ideas episode, host Desiree Booker-Sharpe talks with Promo Shop president Kate Alavez about authentic leadership, people strategy, and building high-performing teams that scale without losing culture. Kate shares her nontraditional path to the C-suite, how empathy shapes decision-making, and how cross-functional collaboration made an ERP transition stick. She breaks down the metrics that drive resilient growth—response time, NPS, order accuracy, returns—and where AI and automation remove rote tasks so people can focus on innovation. This is the episode to listen to if you want practical, people-first tactics to strengthen culture, modernize operations, and grow sust...
2025-11-0443 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeHow Two Lifelong Friends Built a Thriving Business on TrustOn this episode of the Bright Ideas Podcast, host Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Blue 7 Content co-founders Alan Watson and Victoria Lozano to talk about scaling a company without losing culture. They trace their co-founder story and share how transparency, strong communication, and smart talent development helped them remove editing bottlenecks and raise quality. In a post-AI landscape, they explain why research-driven, human-written SEO content still wins in legal content marketing, and how discernment and mental health make for better leadership. If you're a founder, people leader, agency owner, or law-firm marketer aiming for sustainable growth with a...
2025-10-2848 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeIt's Not Too Late: Building Culture-First Startups and Reinventing YourselfIn this episode of Bright Ideas, host Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Rachel Sutherland, Vice President of People and Operations at Respondology, for a conversation on scaling with culture at the center. Rachel explains why Respondology made the rare choice to bring on a people leader early and how that decision has shaped everything from core values to employee experience. She shares how values like "ownership without ego" and "whistle while you work" come to life in day-to-day operations, and why they matter in a fast-growing startup. Rachel also opens up about her unconventional leadership journey, the leap...
2025-10-2135 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeBullets Before Cannonballs: How Smart Testing Saved Smart Panda LabsIn this episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree sits down with Shamir Duverseau, Managing Director of Smart Panda Labs, to explore how a people-first approach can fuel business growth and resilience. Shamir shares the hard pivots his agency made—from letting go of mismatched hires to niching down on the post-click experience—and why those decisions ultimately strengthened their culture and client relationships. He also opens up about the challenges of competing for talent as a small business, what it means to truly lead with "life first," and how continuous learning has shaped his leadership philosophy. Whether you're a founder navi...
2025-10-1430 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeSolo Parenting, Stranger Kindness, and Start-up DreamsIn this Bright Bite episode of Bright Ideas, our host Desiree B. Sharpe shares a candid look at what's happening in both her business and personal life. She talks about the tough challenges small businesses are facing in today's economy, the lessons she learned while traveling solo with her daughter, and her excitement about joining the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative to launch her first fintech startup. She also invites business owners to share their experiences with vendor relationships and recurring expenses as part of her research. This episode blends small business insights, personal growth, and the founder journey—perfect for an...
2025-10-0716 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeWhat Great HR Leadership Looks Like in a Remote Creative CompanyIn this episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree Booker-Sharpe talks with Juliette Dupre, Chief People Officer at OtherSide Entertainment, about how to scale a business while keeping people and culture at the center. Juliette shares her path from law to HR leadership and explains why employee experience, mental health programs, and wellness stipends matter in a remote workplace. She also opens up about the challenges of growth, the resilience leaders need during change, and the importance of clear communication and meaningful metrics like quality of hire and employee sentiment. This conversation offers practical insights for anyone focused on building strong...
2025-09-2336 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeProtecting Your Small Business as AI RisesIn this Bright Bite episode of the Bright Ideas Podcast, host Desiree Booker-Sharpe takes a candid look at what it really means to protect your small business in the age of AI. Building on part one of this two-part series, which explored career protection for corporate leaders, Desiree now shifts her focus to entrepreneurs and small business owners who are running lean teams and navigating an uncertain economy. She acknowledges the real struggles—rising costs, constant pivots, and the overwhelming pace of AI adoption—while offering clear strategies to help you stay resilient. You'll learn three practical ways to safe...
2025-09-1613 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeHow Setbacks Shape Stronger Leaders: A Conversation with Brad MacAfeeIn this episode of Bright Ideas, Brad MacAfee, CEO of KAOH Media, shares how his leadership journey has been shaped by both success and setbacks. From building culture and scaling teams to navigating industry headwinds, Brad has learned that the most effective leaders lead with authenticity and empathy. He opens up about a pivotal career moment that reshaped how he views leadership—teaching him that setbacks, while painful, can unlock deeper resilience, courage, and compassion. Today, those lessons guide how he builds trust with teams, empowers communities, and steers organizations through change. If you're a le...
2025-09-0937 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeFrom Intern to VP: Kortni Robinson on Building Careers (and Cultures) That LastIn this episode of the Bright Ideas podcast, Desiree Booker-Sharpe interviews Kortni Robinson, Vice President of Operations at the Power Group. Kortni shares her journey from intern to VP, highlighting the importance of company culture, flexibility, and personal connections in leadership. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on the PR and social media landscape, the agency's niche in restaurant grand openings, and the operational challenges of staffing and profitability. Kortni emphasizes the significance of over-communication during times of change as a key leadership lesson. Connect with Kortni: Their website: The Power G...
2025-08-2628 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeBright Bite Part 1: How to Protect your Career as AI RisesAI isn't coming for your job—but the way you do your job? That's already shifting. In this Bright Bite episode, Desiree Booker-Sharpe offers a grounded, strategic look at the rise of AI and what it really means for your career. If you've been doom-scrolling headlines or feeling overwhelmed by AI hype, this is your invitation to pause, take a breath, and hear a different kind of conversation, one rooted in truth, leadership, and empowerment. Drawing from her own experience returning from maternity leave and building a brand using AI tools like ChatGPT and Notion (without a te...
2025-08-1922 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeHow Leaders Can Communicate Better During Seasons of ChangeIn this episode of the Bright Ideas Podcast, Desiree Booker-Sharpe speaks with Dan Cohen, principal at Full Court Press Communications. They discuss the importance of effective communication in leadership, especially during times of change. Dan shares insights on building trust within teams, the challenges of remote work, and the need for transparency in communication. He emphasizes the significance of understanding your audience and adapting communication strategies to meet their needs. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on the industry, the importance of creating a supportive work culture, and the challenges of competing for talent in a...
2025-08-1233 min
Bright Ideas with Desiree B. SharpeThe Breakdown Leading to My BreakthroughIn this episode, Desiree Booker-Sharpe shares her personal journey of transformation through entrepreneurship and motherhood. She reflects on the challenges she faced, including loss, anxiety, and the struggle for identity, while emphasizing the importance of embracing change and finding clarity in chaos. Desiree offers powerful lessons learned from her experiences, highlighting the strategic nature of stillness, the necessity of letting go, and the expanded capacity for leadership that comes with motherhood. This conversation aims to create a space for authentic discussions about the realities of leadership and personal growth.
2025-07-2910 min
Sounds of BlueSOB 449: Features: More David Sanborn, Don "Sugarcane" Harris, Dee Bridgewater, Donald Harrison & Norman WhitfieldArtist Song Album Label Notes - Wales, Saunders w/Garcia & Roberts Wales & Saunders w/Garcia + Twilight Zone Theme w/Howard Roberts guitar TV Classic Tunes - 25th Anniversary Edition - 2CD's Breakable Records + SOB Twilight Zone Theme - David Sanborn Way Cross Georgia by C.T. Parkinson w/Brecker Bros., Buzz Feiten, Will Lee, Don Grolnick + Taking Off - 1975 Warner Bros Remembering David Sanborn - Don "Sugarcane" Harris Cup Full of Dreams by Don Harris w/Dewey Terry, Harvey Mandel, Larry Taylor, Paul Lagos + Cup Full of Dreams - 1973 MPS - Promising Music CD Reissue Don "Sugarcane" Harris - 86...
2024-07-074h 10
Welcome to Night Vale100 - Toast
Welcome to Night Vale's 100th Episode. A toast!
The voices featured this episode are: Cecil Baldwin, James Urbaniak, Mara Wilson, Annie Savage, Mark Gagliardi, Emma Frankland, Meg Bashwiner, Jackson Publick, Kate Jones, Maureen Johnson, Erica Livingston, Christopher Loar, Kevin R. Free, Lauren Sharpe, Felicia Day, Marc Evan Jackson, Molly Quinn, Fred (the OS computer voice), Wil Wheaton, Symphony Sanders, Aliee Chan, Jasika Nicole, Desiree Burch, Retta, Hal Lublin, Dylan Marron, Jeffrey Cranor, and Flor De Liz Perez.
Weather: "Second Song" by Joseph Fink. josephfink.bandcamp.com
Music: Disparition, disparition.info.
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2016-12-1531 min