Shine On Success

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May 2026

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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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May 27, 202636 min

Cancer Set Me Free: A Story of Purpose, Legacy, and Survival with Glenn Sturm

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Shine On Success, host Dionne Malush sits down with Glenn Sturm, a lawyer, veteran, entrepreneur, pilot, astrophotographer, cancer survivor, and bestselling author whose story redefines what it means to live with purpose. After receiving an incurable cancer diagnosis, Glenn made a decision that changed everything: cancer would not become his identity. Instead, it became a turning point that led him toward writing, photography, legacy, service, and a deeper understanding of what success truly means.Through honest reflections on resilience, multidisciplinary cancer care, family, faith, dogs, legacy, and the importance of taking responsibility for your own life, Glenn shares a message that is both deeply personal and universally inspiring. This conversation is a reminder that adversity does not have to shrink your life. It can open the door to more meaning, more impact, and a stronger commitment to helping others along the way.Connect with Glenn here:Website: https://glennsturm.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-sturm-32726455/Support the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

May 20, 202643 min

The Breath That Rebuilt a Life with Leland Holgate

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Shine On Success, Dionne Malush sits down with Leland Holgate, founder of The Willful Warrior, to explore an extraordinary story of resilience, healing, and the power of the human spirit. After a boating accident left Leland clinically dead and paralyzed from the neck down at just nineteen years old, he was told he may never walk again. But through mindset, breathwork, nervous system regulation, and an unshakable will to keep going, he began rebuilding his life from the inside out.This inspiring conversation goes beyond survival. Dionne Malush and Leland Holgate discuss trauma, grief, addiction, homelessness, anxiety, and the hidden ways the body holds pain. Leland shares how simple breathwork practices can help people move out of survival mode, reconnect with themselves, and take the next step toward healing. If you have ever felt broken, overwhelmed, or stuck, this episode is a reminder that your story is not over.Connect with Leland here:Website: https://thewillfulwarrior.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leland.holgate/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leland_holgate_sr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leland-holgate-sr-b5214ba2/Support the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

May 13, 202643 min

Turning Setbacks Into Opportunity with Heather Dolland Tamam

Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Shine On Success, Dionne Malush sits down with Heather Dolland-Tamam, founder of Doltam Creative Solutions, author, speaker, transition coach, and personal branding strategist. Heather shares her powerful journey from Grenada to New York, from architecture to environmental consulting, entrepreneurship, content creation, and ultimately helping others turn their lived experience into opportunity. Her story is a reminder that setbacks are not always failures. Sometimes, they are redirections toward the work you were truly meant to do.Through honest stories of career pivots, identity shifts, personal branding, and reinvention, Heather and Dionne explore how your experience can become your greatest strategy. This conversation is for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating transition who needs the courage to stop waiting for permission, trust their voice, and create their own table.Connect with Heather here:Website: https://www.doltam.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.dolland/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherdollandtamam/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherdollandtamam/Support the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

May 7, 202635 min

AI, Automation, and the Future of Small Business with Ivo Perts

Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, host Dionne Malush sits down with Ivo Perts, founder of Smoothen AI, for a powerful conversation about how artificial intelligence, automation, and smarter business systems can help entrepreneurs save time, reduce stress, and create more freedom. Together, they explore how AI is not here to replace creativity or relationships, but to remove repetitive tasks, simplify workflows, and help business owners focus on what truly moves the business forward.This episode is for entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, small business owners, and creators who feel overwhelmed by content, cash flow, taxes, team bottlenecks, or too many ideas living inside their head. Dionne and Ivo talk about using AI for content creation, business planning, automation, financial clarity, and overcoming fear around money and technology. If you want to build a smarter, more peaceful, and more profitable business, this conversation will help you see AI as a tool for freedom, not fear.Connect with Ivo here:Website: smoothin.aiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574797031319Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivoperts86/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivo-perts-9605a729/Support the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

May 1, 2026Episode 116 min

Shine on Success Spotlight: From Radio Mic To Visibility Coach

Send us Fan MailYou can be brilliant at what you do and still get overlooked. That’s the painful gap we dig into here, with media coach and visibility strategist Christine Bloisdale, a former number one morning radio personality who now helps entrepreneurs become the authority in their space.We start with the moment that changed her career: getting pushed into the host chair during the most listened-to hour in Los Angeles, battling imposter syndrome, and then feeling everything click when the on air light turned on. That story becomes a blueprint for anyone who freezes before going live, pitching themselves, recording content, or stepping into a bigger role. We talk about why authenticity is the hottest commodity in modern marketing, and how real connection beats perfect performance when you’re building trust.From there, we get tactical about business visibility and personal branding. Christine breaks down common mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to get seen, especially on their website. We cover why clarity matters more than clever copy, what social proof actually does for conversions, and the three questions your message must answer quickly: who you are, who you serve, and how you help. We also unpack the difference between hustling for attention and consistently creating from your “genius” so the right clients feel your signal and choose you.If you’re building a coaching business, consulting practice, or service brand, this conversation will help you tighten your message, show up with more confidence, and turn content into opportunities. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s been hiding, and leave a review with the one place you’re committing to be seen and heard next.Realty ONE Group Gold Standard Real estate brokerage in Pittsburgh Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

April 29, 202627 min

How Personal Style Builds Confidence and Success with Jackie Wheeler

Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, host Dionne Malush sits down with Jackie Wheeler to explore the powerful connection between personal style, confidence, mindset, and success. Jackie shares why style is not about chasing trends, but about showing up authentically, understanding your best colors, dressing for your body type, and using clothing as a tool to communicate who you are before you even speak.Together, Dionne Malush and Jackie Wheeler dive into the emotional side of style, from feeling underdressed in professional rooms to learning how the right outfit can shift your confidence, presence, and opportunities. This conversation is a reminder that what you wear is not about perfection or judgment. It is about alignment, self-worth, and stepping into the next version of yourself with confidence.Connect with Jackie here:Website: www.thejackiestyle.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thejackiestyleInstagram: www.instagram.com/thejackiestyleSupport the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

April 23, 202630 min

Creating Wealth and Purpose in Real Estate with Jesse Sells

Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, Dionne Malush sits down with Jesse Sells, a strategic leader in private equity, real estate acquisitions, and portfolio management, for a powerful conversation about building wealth with discipline, leading through adversity, and creating long-term value that truly matters. From humble beginnings to scaling millions in assets under management, Jesse shares the mindset, resilience, and decision-making it takes to succeed in high-pressure environments without losing sight of purpose.Together, Dionne and Jesse unpack lessons on real estate investing, impact investing, affordable housing, mentorship, family, and the importance of designing a life you do not have to escape from. This episode is a reminder that success is not just about financial growth. It is about using your experience, values, and vision to make a meaningful difference while staying grounded in what matters most.Connect with Jesse here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-sells/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessesells/Support the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

April 15, 202626 min

Real Work of Healing and Transformation with Kathryn Eipl

Send us Fan MailWhat if the pain you have been avoiding is actually pointing you toward your purpose? In this powerful episode, Dionne Malush sits down with Kathryn Eipl, owner of IPLE Healing Center, for a meaningful conversation about emotional healing, mindset, anxiety, trauma, and what it truly takes to move forward. Together, they explore why so many people stay stuck, how hidden beliefs shape our lives, and why healing is often deeper, messier, and more transformative than most people expect.Katherine shares her journey from psychology and burnout to energy work, Reiki, sound healing, and holistic healing, while Dionne opens up about anxiety, resilience, and the power of breathwork during life’s hardest moments. This episode is an inspiring reminder that healing is not about perfection. It is about awareness, courage, personal growth, and choosing to live with more clarity, peace, and purpose.Connect with Kathryn here:Website: https://eiplhealing.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-eipl/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eiplhealing/Support the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

April 8, 202626 min

Customer Retention and Business Growth with Vance Morris

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to rebuild after losing everything? In this powerful episode of Shine on Success, Dionne Malush sits down with Vance Morris to talk about entrepreneurship, resilience, customer retention, direct response marketing, and what business owners are getting wrong when profits quietly slip away. From Disney systems to bankruptcy, carpet cleaning, and building a business around loyalty, Vance shares the mindset and strategies that helped him rise again.This conversation is packed with insight for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders who want to create stronger systems, improve customer experience, increase profitability, and build a business that lasts. If you want practical lessons on business growth, retention marketing, and pushing through hard seasons with purpose, this episode delivers both inspiration and real strategy.Connect with Vabnce here:Website: https://vancemorris.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancemorris/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vance.morris.9/Support the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush

March 26, 202624 min

Overcoming Trauma and Rising Into Leadership with Victoria Pelletier

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, Dionne Malush sits down with Victoria Pelletier for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and what it really takes to rise above adversity. From surviving a painful childhood to becoming a CEO, board director, best-selling author, and transformation strategist, Victoria shares how she turned trauma into strength and built a life defined by purpose, grit, and unstoppable determination.Together, Dionne Malush and Victoria Pelletier explore whole human leadership, strategic intentionality, personal growth, career success, and the mindset shifts needed to keep moving forward when life gets hard. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, executives, women in leadership, and anyone ready to overcome challenges, lead with courage, and redefine success on their own terms.Connect with Victoria here:Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Victoria.Pelletier.Unstoppable/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pelletier_unstoppable/Support the showConnect with Dionne MalushInstagram: @dionnerealtyonepghLinkedIN: /in/dionnemalushWebsite: www.dionnemalush.comFacebook: /dmalushLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dionnemalush