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JoJo on Protecting Her Peace Oct 01, 2024

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JoJo is known for her chart-topping hits like “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late,” and she’s back in the spotlight with her powerful new memoir, Over the Influence. JoJo opens up about her journey through the music industry — from her meteoric rise at just 13, the challenges that silenced her voice for years, and the peace she’s been able to find (and protect).

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The Landscapes that Make Us with Margaret Renkl Sep 30, 2024

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Danielle and Simone celebrate an author from Reese's Book Club with an all new installment of Shelf Life. Author and contributing New York Times opinion writer Margaret Renkel joins the show to talk about her book The Comfort of Crows. She was Reese Witherspoon's high school English teacher and she shares what she remembers of Reese as a student as well as her love of literature and the power of paying attention to nature in our digital world.

You can find The Comfort of Crows on Apple Books or wherever books are sold.

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Poppin’ Off with Amanda Kloots Sep 27, 2024

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Danielle and Simone discuss this week’s pop culture stories with Amanda Kloots, co-host of “The Talk” and moderator on Live from the Other Side with Tyler Henry. What’s the best way to connect with your child-free friends? And is sharing gum with your partner hot or not? Simone, Danielle, and Amanda weigh in.

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Radical Vulnerability with Natasha Rothwell Sep 26, 2024

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Natasha Rothwell has gone from the writer’s room at “Saturday Night Live” to on-screen roles in HBO’s “Insecure” and “The White Lotus” to becoming a leading lady in her own show, Hulu’s “How to Die Alone.” Natasha joins the Bright Side to discuss her newest series, why she wants to give people a character to root for, and how it’s a humbling thing to have your dream come true in front of people.

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The Golden Rules of Self-Reliance with Maha Abouelenein Sep 25, 2024

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What is self-reliance? And how can it be used as a tool in the workplace and in life? On today’s Wellness Wednesday segment, global communications strategist and author of “7 Rules of Self-Reliance” Maha Abouelenein breaks down the rules of building self-reliance and puts them into practice for Danielle and Simone.

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Laverne Cox on “Uglies,” Beauty Standards, and Being Herself Sep 24, 2024

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A decade ago, Laverne Cox burst on to the scene with her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black,” becoming the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category. This month, Laverne stars in the Netflix film “Uglies,” a dystopian story set in a future society where everyone undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery at the age of 16 to become “pretty.” Laverne joins the Bright Side to discuss her latest role, her changing perceptions of beauty standards, and how at 52, she is saying “yes to life.”

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Connie Chung on How Women Can Change The World Sep 23, 2024

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Veteran journalist Connie Chung originally wanted to tell her story through stand-up, but her husband — veteran daytime talk host Maury Povich — convinced her to write a memoir. We’re still hoping for that stand-up, Connie! In her memoir “Connie,” she describes her career as an Asian American woman in a white male-centered industry, and provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of her career-defining reporting. Connie joins the Bright Side to discuss her new memoir and why everyone needs a mentor or a Maury.

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Poppin’ Off Again with Kirbie Johnson Sep 20, 2024

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Kirbie Johnson returns! She’s a beauty guru and co-host of the podcast “Gloss Angeles,” who’s also known for her work with The Cut, PopSugar, and more. She joins the show to pop off on a viral parenting controversy, the pros and cons of wedding content creators, and who’s the real queen of Halloween?

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Halle Berry on Paving the Way for Herself and Others Sep 19, 2024

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Halle Berry doesn’t need an introduction. She’s the first Black woman to win the Oscar for best actress and has been a fierce advocate for women’s rights, raising awareness about menopause. She’s also got a new horror film out called “Never Let Go,” that she produced through her own production company HalleHolly — just in time for spooky season this fall. Halle joins the Bright Side to discuss her new horror film, what she hopes her legacy will be, and how she paves the way for herself and others.

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How to Reclaim Our Time with “Fair Play” Author Eve Rodsky Sep 18, 2024

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We chronically undervalue the invisible domestic tasks that women disproportionately own. Eve Rodsky took this imbalance head on by authoring “Fair Play” and creating the corresponding card deck. She shares how we often view women’s time like sand, and men’s like diamonds. Plus, she reveals insights from her latest research — relevant whether you're a parent, a partner, or just interested in playing a little bit more fair.

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