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The Bright Side: A Hello Sunshine Podcast

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Reese's Book Club
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The Bright Side, the hit podcast from Hello Sunshine, is back for a brand new season! Every Monday, join Emmy nominated host, Simone Boyce, as she brings you a dose of culture and inspiration - with celebrity interviews, the latest in health and wellness, smart takes on pop culture, and real conversations with women doing amazing things. The Bright Side is a destination for joy and connection; the... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, we’re back with Emma Brodie, whose second novel, Into The Blue, is April’s Reese’s Book Club Pick - and Emma and Danielle are going down aaaaall the rabbit holes. From what makes a good fandom, to how improv comedy is, in fact, inherently ... more

This week, Danielle is chatting with Veronica Roth, who’s fresh off a major announcement: Divergent. Is. Back. The original trilogy has sold over 35 million copies since it debuted 15 years ago. Veronica has been publishing countless novels and short... more

This week, Danielle is joined by Alex Aster, the prolific, Romantasy Queen of Booktok. Coming out of 2025, in which she published four novels, Alex is back with Starside, her first foray into adult fiction – and, later this year, Barbie: Dreamscape, ... more

On this week’s episode, Danielle sits down with Rufi Thorpe, the author of Margo’s Got Money Troubles, the wildly original novel that’s now been adapted into a highly anticipated Apple TV+ series. They talk about the chaos and comedy of motherhood, t... more

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Recent Guests

Veronica Roth
Author of Divergent and The Sixth Faction
Author, The Sixth Faction
Episode: New Book, New Faction: Veronica Roth Revives the Divergent Universe
Alex Aster
Author of multiple romance/fantasy novels
Author
Episode: From Rejection to the Bestseller List with Author Alex Aster
Rufi Thorpe
Author of Margo's Got Money Troubles
Author
Episode: Margo’s Got Money Troubles: From Cult Favorite to TV Binge with Rufi Thorpe
Lisa Rinna
Actor, reality TV personality and author
Episode: The Lisa Rinna-saince: The Traitors, Ghostwriters, and Her New Memoir
Rachel Hochhauser
Author of Lady Tremaine; co-founder of Peace Work
Peace Work (jigsaw puzzles)
Episode: Evil or Misunderstood? March’s Reese’s Book Club Pick Reimagines a Classic Fairytale
Beverly Jenkins
Pioneer of Black historical romance; author
Author, romance writer
Episode: The Women Who Changed Romance: Kennedy Ryan, Tia Williams and Beverly Jenkins
Tia Williams
Author and former beauty editor
Author
Episode: The Women Who Changed Romance: Kennedy Ryan, Tia Williams and Beverly Jenkins
Kennedy Ryan
Author focused on social issues in romance
Author
Episode: The Women Who Changed Romance: Kennedy Ryan, Tia Williams and Beverly Jenkins
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Actress and director, subject of the interview
Independent film industry
Episode: She's Alive! How Maggie Gyllenhaal Gave the Bride of Frankenstein a New Life

Hosts

Danielle Robay
Danielle Robay is known as a host of 'Bookmarked' and includes various roles centered around empowering narratives and conversations.
Simone Boyce
Emmy nominated host engaging in uplifting and thought-provoking conversations with women from various industries.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 240 ratings
  • Love this show!

    Simone does such a great job of asking questions that get down to real stuff not just superficial conversation. I find myself being drawn in even when I think I won’t be interested in the subject matter or the guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoFlo000
    United States6 months ago
  • Ugh

    My ears bleed every time the preview is played in other podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lk5555555552
    Canada8 months ago
  • Love women empowering women!

    As a dominatrix I love hearing about women being bold, audacious, and designers of their own lives. Def recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P.Francesca314
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent Topics, but the pep is gone

    I certainly admire Simone Boyce, she

    Is an excellent journalist. However, since losing Danielle in the show, there is no pep in the voices or pizzazz in the show. They would bounce back and forth with a vibrant conversation that lit up the show. The content is there, but the uplifting experience or atmosphere is gone. I will continue to listen, but I really miss the bright side of the morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DebLaz
    United States10 months ago
  • Dr. Emily Stan Club

    I love the episode with Dr. Emily Anhalt talking about emotional fitness!!! If only we all thought about mental health this way

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    movielover385073
    United States10 months ago

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Many enjoy the blend of light-hearted topics with deeper discussions related to mental health and personal growth.
Overall, it is praised for providing relatable content that reflects modern women's challenges and triumphs.
Listeners appreciate the focus on female empowerment and the positive, uplifting energy of the conversations.
There are mixed feelings regarding the podcast's evolution, especially with regard to changes in host dynamics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles: From Cult Favorite to TV Binge with Rufi Thorpe
Q: If you were a professional wrestler, who would be your character and why?
Rufi imagined two possibilities: a mystical, witch-like figure or a humorous indie wrestler as a German washerwoman; she sees wrestling as a way to explore audience interaction and energy that mirrors how she thinks about writing and character dynamics.
Feminist Historian Philippa Gregory on Reclaiming the Women History Forgot
Q: How do you handle portraying women who were not “likable” by historical standards?
I believe that many historical women were strong and ambitious, and I aim to present their humanity and complexities rather than a one-dimensional moral judgment. The goal is to show how personal ambition, societal constraints, and the era's conventions shaped their choices, which can be just as compelling as any hero.
Feminist Historian Philippa Gregory on Reclaiming the Women History Forgot
Q: Can you explain your process for digging into private records and how you decide when fiction begins to take over from history?
There's a large amount of material that's digitized and published, but a lot remains in private archives. I read critically, always treating sources as potentially unreliable witnesses, and I'm prepared for the possibility that I'll go down a rabbit hole and follow where the evidence leads, sometimes using fiction to illuminate aspects the records can't fully convey.
She's Alive! How Maggie Gyllenhaal Gave the Bride of Frankenstein a New Life
Q: What was it like directing your own script?
Maggie explains that directing her own material allows a broad collaboration where other voices can influence the final product, and she highlights the ongoing learning process and the importance of giving space for others to express themselves.
The Women Who Changed Romance: Kennedy Ryan, Tia Williams and Beverly Jenkins
Q: What about advice that feels outdated in today's market?
Not one size fits all—authors should tailor their process, embracing craft and business knowledge while finding a workflow that works for them, including substantial upfront research and interviewing when needed.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Veronica Roth
2. Alex Aster
3. Rufi Thorpe
4. Lisa Rinna
5. Rachel Hochhauser
6. Beverly Jenkins
7. Tia Williams
8. Kennedy Ryan

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