Jason grew up in a small town in Georgia. When his classmates found out that Jason was gay, he was bullied. On this episode, he shares what he went through, and how he overcame that. He also talks about his faith, and opens up about another recent inciden

Content Creator. Social Media Influencer. These are two of the most up and coming professions. And yes, they are a "real job" and they take hard work, time, and dedication. I don't know that we could have predicted that posting photos and captions on Inst

Gracie was fresh out of college when she moved from Michigan, where she had lived her entire life, to Nashville Tennessee. She shares how she got the courage to make a big move, the steps she took logistically, and how she has gone after her goals since m

How often have you heard someone flippantly say “I’m so OCD about that!”. I know I hear it at least once a week. But here’s the thing. Obsessive compulsive disorder is a real, debilitating mental illness that is so much more than wiping down door handles.

One in eight couples struggle with infertility, according to the CDC.  And yet, it is still one of those topics that we don't often talk about. Instead, we ask women and couples when they are going to have children, not knowing that they may be deali

I was so excited to sit down with Julia and Bryce to talk about what life is like as a teenger in 2019. Although I had not met these ladies before, they were brave enough to share their struggles, their frustrations, and their fears with me.  We talk

Singer/Songwriter duo Jill and Kate met while taking a music class in college, and then went on to sing backup vocals for Kelly Clarkson for six years. Eventually, the two decided to focus on their own career. Jill and Kate have written and released their

I sat down with my friend Bre to talk about her decision to stay home after her son was born. We talk through misconceptions people have about stay at home moms, how to find your mom tribe, and how Bre has continued to find things to do that fuel her pass

Jon Carolin is not only my brother, but he's the first male guest to be on Shine A Light! I was so happy to sit down with him.  Jon shares his own personal experiences with bullying, and how he followed the path to become a social worker.  He sh

According to womenshealth.gov, 1 in 9 mothers suffer from postpartum depression. And yet, we don't talk about it enough.  In Sam's case, she struggled with severe anxiety and depression after having her daughter. In this interview, Sam opens up about