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Shine On Success
Author: Dionne Malush
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Shine on Success is a dynamic, story-driven podcast where extraordinary entrepreneurs, visionary leaders, and resilient change-makers share their journeys to success, revealing both the challenges and the strategies that led to their breakthroughs. Each episode offers a unique blend of inspiring personal stories, practical business insights, and actionable advice, allowing our guests to connect with an engaged, growth-oriented audience ready to be motivated and uplifted. By joining us, you’ll not only have the opportunity to showcase your expertise and inspire listeners but also to be part of a powerful platform that celebrates ambition, innovation, and the courage to turn dreams into reality.
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Send us a text What if the real key to explosive growth was not a viral hack or a new ad strategy, but a relentless commitment to improving just one percent every day? In this powerful conversation, Dionne Malush sits down with e-commerce growth strategist Sabir Semerkant, the creator of the Rapid Two X system that has helped over 150 brands scale with precision, including Canon, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sour Patch Kids. With over one billion dollars in generated revenue and endorsements from lead...
Send us a text What if the very valleys you’re trying to escape are the places designed to make you unstoppable? In this deeply moving and transformational episode of Shine Up Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with Bishop Kevin Foreman, a visionary leader, entrepreneur, artist, and the renowned “People’s Bishop,” whose journey proves that purpose can turn even the darkest moments into divine momentum. From growing up in Orange Mound to building multiple thriving organizations, Bishop Fore...
Send us a text What happens when success pushes you to the edge, and your body tells you the truth your mind has been avoiding? In this powerful and deeply human episode, host Dionne Malush sits down with Chris Kille, a Boston-based entrepreneur, author, and operations expert who learned the hard way that achievement means nothing if you lose yourself in the process. Chris shares the moment that changed everything, a sudden, terrifying health scare doctors believed was a stroke, and how it fo...
Send us a text What if your brain fog, exhaustion, anxiety, or weight changes were actually your body trying to tell you something? In this episode of Shine On Success, host Dionne Malush talks with functional medicine expert Amanda Hinman, whose journey through autoimmune disease and her daughter’s severe seizures led her to help women heal from the inside out. Dionne and Amanda explore why so many women in their forties, fifties, and sixties struggle with low energy, hormone imbalance, and ...
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Shine on Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with Howard Pearl, CEO of Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS), whose career journey bridges global corporations and purpose-driven impact. From marketing for giants like Johnson & Johnson, Ford, and Revlon to transforming a small nonprofit into a national force that’s redistributed over $600 million to causes worldwide, Howard shares what it truly means to lead with purpose. With candor and wi...
Send us a text In this episode of Shine On Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with Gary Montalvo, a leadership and business coach who blends strategy with soul. Together, they unpack what it truly means to lead from your values, stay authentic through uncertainty, and build a business that doesn’t just make money, but makes sense. Gary shares his personal journey from creative director to transformational coach, offering real stories of failure, resilience, and self-discovery. He opens up ...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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-Thr...
Send us a text 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 ...
Send us a text 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 rebui...
Send us a text 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 Div...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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 fou...
Send us a text 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 i...
Send us a text 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 en...
Send us a text 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 forwa...
Send us a text What if the voice inside your head telling you you’re meant for more is right? In this episode of Shine On Success, host Dionne Malush sits down for a powerful, soul-stirring conversation about purpose, reinvention, and the courage to be heard. You’ll hear stories of overcoming shyness, navigating grief, and boldly stepping into a calling even when the world tells you to quit. Packed with insights on harnessing your natural gifts, trusting your intuition, and turning passion pr...
Send us a text Not every entrepreneur wants to go viral; some are building for the long game. In this powerful episode of Shine On Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with a young founder who’s defied the noise and built multiple companies by focusing on what matters most: legacy, leadership, and doing the work. They dive deep into what it really takes to grow, scale, and sell a business, including the emotional toll, mindset shifts, and the hard decisions behind the scenes. Whether y...
Send us a text What if your biggest setback was actually your greatest setup? In this episode, host Dionne Malush dives into a story of unexpected pivots, powerful mindset shifts, and the kind of leadership that’s built on humility, curiosity, and never giving up. You’ll hear how a childhood dream gave way to a mission-driven company that’s helped millions grow and how the journey from imposter syndrome to impact is paved with deliberate learning, adversity, and asking better questions....
Send us a text In this unforgettable episode of Shine on Success, host Dionne Malush sits down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about grief, reinvention, and the courage it takes to lead with heart. What starts as a conversation about viral marketing and entrepreneurial success unfolds into a deeply human story of loss, healing, and rediscovering purpose. Rachel built an empire reaching over 100 million people a year, but behind the numbers was a woman navigating unimaginable pain after los...



