Shine Brighter Together

Shine Brighter Together

By Monique MeltonSociety & CultureEducation
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Shine Brighter Together episodes

  • Using Your Voice

    This powerful episode features Elizabeth Quintal known blogger, business developer, entrepreneur, and mom. Elizabeth shares her experience of moving to Madrid for the first time living aboard. We learn about her transition to a new country managing her business, family, and self.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast

    Connect with Monique:

    Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique.

    IG: @Moemotivate

    Get Monique's book Entreprefriendships

    Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shinebrightertogether

    Connect With Elizabeth:

    IG: @Cheekeydasy

    website: https://www.thenewantiquarians.net/

    1 hr 10 min
  • Radical & Abundant Self-Care

    This episode features Latham Thomas, Celebrity Wellness/ Lifestyle Maven & Birth Doula. Dive in as we discuss COVID-19 and break down the feelings and emotions people of color are experiencing with Systemic Racism during this time.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast.

    Connect with Monique:

    Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique.

    IG: @moemotivate

    Get Monique's book EntrepreFriendships

    Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shinebrightertogether

    1 hr 15 min
  • Why I Don't Have Many White Friends & Why You Should Care

    In this episode's topic Why I Don't Have White Friends, Monique journeys through her childhood and shares how her identity as a young Black woman brought awareness to her Blackness. She breaks down how she felt the sting of racism as early as in middle school. We learn how she came to use her voice and speak up for her Black people. Be sure to listen in on this powerful episode and learn how to overcome pushback, resistance and violence against Black people and people of color.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    *Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast.

    Connect with Monique:

    Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique.

    IG: @moemotivate

    Get Monique's book: EntrepreFriendships

    Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shinebrightertogether

    1 hr 2 min
  • Politics & Fashion

    This episode features Tashira Halyard, founder of Politics & Fashion, a lifestyle blog dedicated to style and self-care, a breast cancer survivor, attorney and social justice advocate. Tashira speaks on her healing journey and tells us about the 21 Day Happiness Project. In this episode Monique and Tashira educate you on anti-blackness, politics, fashion and oppression.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast.

    Connect with Monique:

    Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique.

    Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shinebrightertogether

    IG: @moemotivate

    Get Monique's book EntrepreFriendships

    Connect with Tashira:

    Be sure to join the 21 Day Happiness Project and pour into yourself

    IG: politicsandfshn | https://tap.bio/@politicsandfshn

    #thotlife

    1 hr 12 min
  • Always Listening, Always Sharing

    In this episode, Nala Simone Toussaint, Consultant, Activist, Organizer, Influencer, Healer joins us and shares her journey as a Trans Women and her work in the community.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast.

    Connect with Monique:

    Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique.

    IG: @moemotivate

    Get Monique's book EntrepreFriendships

    Support: www.patreon.com/shinebrightertogether

    Connect with Nala:

    IG: @nalasimonet

    Website: www.nalatoussaint.com

    Support: https://theroadproject.org/

    www.patreon.com/nalasimonet

    1 hr 7 min
  • Coping With COVID

    Dive deep in a discussion about the challenges endured during COVID-19 & be inspired as Monique shares how she & her family are navigating these challenging times. Listen in and see if you can apply any of the tips to your situation.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    *Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast.

    Connect with Monique:

    Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique.

    IG: @moemotivate

    Get Monique's book EntrepreFriendships

    Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shinebrightertogether

    1 hr 6 min
  • New Ground Rules

    In this episode, Monique shares reviews from a previous podcast. She shares her favorite item of the moment. She encourages community outreach and explains the importance of growth and evolution through the New Ground Rules. Listen in and learn how to help dismantle White Supremacy.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast.

    Connect with Monique:

    Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique.

    FB: @moemotivate

    Get Monique's book EntrepreFriendships

    Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/shinebrightertogether

    35 min
  • Introduction To Season 2

    Monique has some exciting updates to share in this brief introduction to season 2 of the Shine Brighter Together Podcast.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag: #sbtpodcast

    Connect with Monique on social media:

    Join the Shine Brighter Together Community here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique.

    IG: @moemotivate

    Get Monique's book EntrepreFriendships

    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shinebrightertogether

    24 min
  • Ingredients for Healthy Relationships

    Listen in to learn more about the key ingredients necessary to intentionally connect with others and cultivate healthy relationships.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag: #sbtpodcast

    Connect with Monique on social media:

    Join the Shine Brighter Together Community here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique.

    IG: @moemotivate

    FB: @moemotivate

    Get Monique's book EntrepreFriendships

    43 min
  • What is anti-racism and why you're not doing it, part 2

    This episode is a continuation of last week's on what anti-racism work is. Monique dives into two more reasons why people don't do the work of anti-racism and why people gravitate towards complacency instead of action.

    Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and I hope you enjoy!

    Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag: #sbtpodcast

    Connect with Monique on social media:

    IG: @moemotivate

    FB: @moemotivate

    Get Monique's book EntrepreFriendships

    27 min

About Shine Brighter Together

From the publisher's feed

The Shine Brighter Together Podcast is a place where we share the challenges, complexities and sheer joy of building healthy relationships and doing the heart work for Black liberation. You can expect to hear solo episodes by Monique Melton who is an anti-racism educator, international speaker and published author and creator of the Shine Brighter Together community. And guest episodes with people from different walks of life sharing diverse perspectives on relationships and diversity.