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Once Upon a Shine

by Jess Lomas | Illuminate

Once Upon a Shine is a podcast for younger generations - and the younger selves still inside all of us. ✨Through real stories and honest conversations, we explore the moments, chapters, characters and plot twists that shape us - and the things we wish we’d known sooner.It’s about self-belief, confidence, kindness and finding your own way without comparing your light to anyone else’s.Guests share what they’d tell their younger self if they could go back in time and help them shine - passing that light forward, because the right story at the right time can make a difference. 💫

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Episodes

  1. Guest Chapter: Richard Wilson | The Kingston Club ✨

    In this chapter of Once Upon a Shine®, I’m joined by Richard Wilson, founder of The Kingston Club and an expert in the health and fitness industry. Richard is passionate about helping people improve their physical and mental wellbeing through health, fitness and social connection. He also shares...

  2. Be Kind… No, Really! ✨

    We hear “be kind” all the time… but what does it really mean? In this chapter of Once Upon a Shine®, I explore why kindness isn’t weakness, how being kind is different from being “too nice”, and why you can care about others while still having boundaries. From bullying to everyday choices, this…

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  3. Comparison is the thief of Joy! ✨

    Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media, looking at someone else’s life and suddenly feeling like yours isn’t quite enough? In this chapter of Once Upon a Shine®, we’re talking about comparison, how easily it can creep into our lives, and why what we see online is rarely the...

  4. Guest Chapter: Rachel | roobarbcreative ✨

    In this chapter of Once Upon a Shine®, I’m joined by Rachel, founder of roobarbcreative and an expert in all things digital marketing. Rachel has spent more than 15 years working in marketing, helping businesses bring their brands to life through strategy, branding, websites, social media and...

  5. Happiness is a journey 💫

    What if happiness isn’t something we need to find? ✨ In this chapter, we explore what really makes us happy - from the difference between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness, to why we can find ourselves constantly chasing the next thing and thinking, “I’ll be happy when…” Because happiness isn’t...

  6. Chapter One: My Story So Far… ✨

    In this first chapter, I’m taking you back to where my story began… ✨ I share a little about my background, the career I’ve had and some of the chapters that have shaped who I am and led me to where I am today. From always being fascinated by people, to working in customer service, leadership,...

  7. The Story Begins… ✨ | Why Once Upon a Shine

    Every story has a first chapter… and this is where Once Upon a Shine begins. ✨ In this short introduction, I share the why behind Once Upon a Shine - why it was created, who it’s for and what I hope it can become. A podcast built around real stories, honest conversations and the things we…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Once Upon a Shine is a podcast for younger generations - and the younger selves still inside all of us. ✨Through real stories and honest conversations, we explore the moments, chapters, characters and plot twists that shape us - and the things we wish we’d known sooner.It’s about self-belief, confidence, kindness and finding your own way without comparing your light to anyone else’s.Guests share what they’d tell their younger self if they could go back in time and help them shine - passing that light forward, because the right story at the right time can make a difference. 💫

HOSTED BY

Jess Lomas | Illuminate

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How many episodes does Once Upon a Shine have?

Once Upon a Shine currently has 7 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Once Upon a Shine about?

Once Upon a Shine is a podcast for younger generations - and the younger selves still inside all of us. ✨Through real stories and honest conversations, we explore the moments, chapters, characters and plot twists that shape us - and the things we wish we’d known sooner.It’s about self-belief,...

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Once Upon a Shine has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Once Upon a Shine?

Once Upon a Shine is created and hosted by Jess Lomas | Illuminate.
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