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What does it take to build something that truly lasts? In this powerful episode, host Dionne Malush sits down with Bryan Smeltzer, the visionary strategist behind brands like Oakley, TaylorMade, Adidas, and K-Swiss. From his blue-collar beginnings to leading global business transformations, Brian shares how resilience, authenticity, and faith shaped his journey, and how those same values can ignite your own.

Together, they explore what it really means to stay passionate through burnout, lead with vision through adversity, and build brands rooted in authenticity and purpose. Brian’s story isn’t just about business success; it’s about staying grounded in faith, family, and the courage to keep seeing what others can’t.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost your spark, or wondered whether it’s too late to start again, this conversation will remind you: it’s never too late to become a visionary.

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Website: https://bryansmeltzer.com/

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What happens when your body starts shutting down, but your spirit refuses to? In this powerful episode of Shine On Success with host Dionne Malush, guest Faye Saad opens up about her remarkable journey through thyroid cancer, late-stage Lyme disease, and years of misdiagnosis, and how those experiences became the foundation for her life’s mission.

From surviving to leading, Faye shares how she turned unimaginable pain into purpose by creating Athena Business Group and the E-Three Strategy, a framework built on Energy, Empathy, and Execution. Her story is a raw reminder that healing isn’t just physical; it’s emotional, mental, and deeply spiritual.

If you’ve ever felt like life knocked you down too hard to rise again, this conversation will reignite your belief in what’s possible. Because, as Faye proves, the power was yours all along.

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Website: https://athenabusinessgroup.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athena-business-group/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faye_salesstrategist/

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In this episode, host Dionne Malush sits down with Jonathan Rach, an award-winning filmmaker whose career spans from small-town beginnings to global collaborations with icons like David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Lou Reed, and Janet Jackson.

Jonathan opens up about the highs and lows of a life in film, from navigating depression in Los Angeles to finding meaning in creativity, humility, and perseverance. Together, Dionne and Jonathan dive deep into what it means to stay sensitive in a world that often demands toughness, how setbacks can spark growth, and why true success is found in the process, not just the outcome.

It’s a raw, heartfelt conversation about art, courage, and choosing to keep creating, even when life tests you most.

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Website: https://jonathanrach.com/
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What happens when you stop hustling for approval and start manifesting the life you’re meant to lead? In this powerful episode of Shine on Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with transformational mentor Morgan Hamer to explore the real, behind-the-scenes journey of creating aligned success.

Morgan opens up about her pivots from corporate burnout to building thriving businesses, the rock-bottom moments that forced her to surrender, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild wealth and freedom on her own terms. Together, Dionne and Morgan talk about women’s retreats, practical manifestation, rewriting money beliefs, and what it means to serve from your soul instead of your schedule.

If you’ve ever felt “called for more” but unsure how to take the next step, this conversation is an invitation to stop forcing and start receiving. Listen in for a mix of raw honesty, practical tools, and hope-filled encouragement to help you rise, no matter where you’re starting.

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Website: https://www.morganmanifests.com/

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What if the biggest barrier to your success isn’t the world around you, but the thoughts inside your head? In this powerful episode, host Dionne Malush sits down with Karina Baldwin, a mental performance coach with a master’s in performance psychology and years of experience working with elite athletes and U.S. Army soldiers. Karina now dedicates her work to helping high-achieving women calm their minds, master pressure, and stop letting stress run the show.

From stories of Division I athletics to the science of performance psychology, Karina shares practical tools, powerful metaphors, and a raw look at how our brains are wired to keep us “safe,” not successful. Whether you’re a founder, leader, or dreamer, this conversation will shift how you see your own mind and show you how to ride the waves of your thoughts toward growth, resilience, and freedom.

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Website: https://trueadventurecollective.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-baldwin-m-s-778ba5ab/

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What if the key to transforming your career, confidence, and impact was hidden in the way you present your ideas? On this episode of Shine on Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with Oreet Kaufman, a PowerPoint Presentation Designer who has turned presentation struggles into a powerful platform for change.

Orit shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a business rooted in purpose, showing us how “word dieting,” visual storytelling, and authentic delivery can turn fear into fuel. Whether you’re pitching, leading, or simply wanting to be heard, this conversation will inspire you to see your voice and your slides as tools to create connection, confidence, and results that matter.

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Website: https://www.ocdesigns.info/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oreetkaufman/

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What if true leadership wasn’t about doing more, but about becoming more? In this thought-provoking conversation, host Dionne Malush sits down to explore how mindset shapes everything, from the way we see the world to the way we lead others.

You’ll discover why some leaders plateau while others grow, the difference between developing your doing side and your being side, and how transformational growth often begins with a single “heat experience.” This episode dives into the four core mindsets that influence how leaders show up and challenges you to examine the self-protective wiring that may be holding you back.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered what it takes to move from incremental improvement to lasting transformation, this conversation will give you the clarity and inspiration to elevate your leadership, starting with the way you think.

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Website: https://ryangottfredson.com/

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What does it take to keep building when life knocks you down? In this episode of Shine on Success, host Dionne Malush dives into a story of grit, resilience, and unstoppable drive. From creating multimillion-dollar companies to rebuilding life after a traumatic brain injury, today’s guest proves that success isn’t about luck; it’s about refusing to quit. 

You’ll discover mindset shifts, time-management frameworks, and the kind of stubborn perseverance that turns setbacks into stepping stones. If you’ve ever hit a wall in business or life, this conversation will show you how to break through and keep going.

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Website: AOKMarketing.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebburnett/

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What if your rock bottom became your launchpad?

In this deeply honest and electrifying episode of Shine On Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with a woman who went from being 54, in debt, and solo parenting to building a million-dollar business in just 17 months, all without spending a dime on ads. Her story isn't just about business; it’s about becoming unshakable.

You’ll hear how she cracked the code to scaling organically, learned to process fear in seconds, and turned energy, not just strategy, into a force for transformation. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who feels too old, too overwhelmed, or too far gone to create real success.

If you're ready to stop overprocessing, ditch the hell cycle of busy work, and finally do what actually works, this conversation will flip the switch.

Tune in for raw truth, divine timing, and the fire it takes to rise.

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Website: https://jeanneomlor.com/

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What if everything you’ve been told about success and motivation is actually holding you back? In this episode of Shine on Success, host Dionne Malush sits down for a powerful conversation about flipping the “Thrive Switch,” a biological state hardwired into us that unlocks creativity, flow, and freedom without the constant grind.

From building wealth and losing it all, to discovering the truth about survival mode, this discussion reveals why working harder isn’t the path forward and how to finally align with the science of thriving. Tune in to learn how to release fear, stress, and resistance so you can step into a life of clarity, fulfillment, and ease.

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Website: https://liamnaden.com/

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