Let Yourself Sparkle

Today we hear an incredible story of survival and persistence and unwavering commitment to chasing a dream.

Barbara Lwanga went from sleeping on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles in a cardboard box, to designing gowns for A-list Celebrities and Hollywood Elite.

She has created magnificent sculptures that are on display around the world. Barbara’s work was even on display at the Getty Museum.

Barbara is an inspiration to the people with a dream who might be struggling, she wants them to know that no matter how hard life is… if they hold on to their “Why” and stay focused on their dreams, and are willing to put in the work, they can pull through even the darkest of times.

Barbara also reminds us of the importance of treating everyone with love and kindness, and how much it can mean to someone- to just say “good morning.”

Check out Barbaras incredible art and fashion designs at:

For a one of a kind couture garment fit for a Queen, get in touch with Barbara Lwanga: [email protected] and follow her on Facebook

——– ——

And if you really want to light me up so bright- if you could write me a comment on the podcast and even share the show with a friend, that would be so awesome!!!

Special thanks to Cathy Heller and her podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job” for the inspiration to put this show together, and for her song Gonna Make a Change which is featured in the episode.

The post Holding on to Your “WHY”, Staying Focused on Your Dream and Putting in the Consistent Work Can Push You Through The Darkest Times appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Today on the Choose to Be Happy Podcast, Danny Cobbin encourages us to keep showing up and step into the flow of what makes you feel fully alive. Danny Cobbin is a Certifed Life Coach, who has an intense focus on helping humans win without the stress and worry that is normal in our culture [...]

The post Keep Showing Up and Step Into the Flow of What Makes You Feel Fully Alive appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Today we talk about speaking our truth- and how often it can be challenging and take so much courage because it might be received with negativity. Steph Zito teaches us how important it is for us to muster up the courage to speak our truth and how it can lead to soul growth and healing. [...]

The post My Spirit Can Not Be Oppressed appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

As someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, I want to say this loud and clear for the people in the back. Choosing to Be Happy is NOT Toxic. Sure it might seem weird, or silly or awkward or wrong to push yourself to do things like sing, and dance, and smile and [...]

The post Choosing to Stay in a State of Despair Is TOXIC appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Ever since I was little, I was called toxically positive. If someone was sad- I’d try to cheer them up and it was often replied to with “you’d never understand how I feel, you have no idea what it’s like to be depressed." I’ve worked in psychiatric hospitals. And homeless shelters And with youth in [...]

The post Pushing Through the Fear of Being Labeled “Toxically Positive” – to Battle Despair appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

Today on the Choose to Be Happy Podcast, we learn how WHERE we spend our time and attention- greatly impacts our energy. It is important to take notice of how you feel when you are around certain people/ places and things, and notice if your energy feels fueled or depleted after you give your time [...]

The post Choose Where Your Energy Goes appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

As we approach the New Year, here are some things to think about and journal prompts to help you return to your truest self, and unlock your body, mind and soul - so that you can thrive so much brighter in the coming year. Together we focus our attention to our breath, we set intentions, [...]

The post Its A New Year, Choose to Be Happy appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

This journaling exercise will help you find peace and let go of negative emotions. We can flip our mindset to see the good, and from a place of gratitude we can heal our own sadness, anger, and disappointment-- and in many cases, this exercise might spark creative resolutions, or bring yourself back to a state [...]

The post How to Find Peace and Let Go of Negativity appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

According to Dr. William Glasser, we choose all of our behaviors, based on the five basic needs: survival, belonging, power, freedom and fun. If we want to change the way we are feeling emotionally or physically, the most effective way to do this is to change what we are doing. If for some reason, we [...]

The post How We Can Change the Way We are Feeling Emotionally or Physically – by Changing Our Behaviors appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.

We are officially now The Choose to Be Happy Podcast!!! If you know anyone who could be happier, please send them this trailer! This show is about getting you to be happier no matter what is going on. I was suffering with daily vertigo and migraines - and was told there was no cure. This [...]

The post Choose To Be Happy Podcast OFFICIAL Trailer!!! appeared first on Let Yourself Sparkle.