Welcome to The Brightside, a weekly show where curiosity, positivity, and real conversation come together. Hosted by storyteller Jerry “J-Man” Joyner, each episode blends humor, personal stories, and thoughtful dialogue with guests from all walks of life. From creative journeys to life lessons and moments of perspective, The Brightside keeps things genuine and uplifting without feeling forced. New episodes drop every Friday - tune in, reset, and Find Your Brightside.
Find Your Brightside
Claim This Podcastby Jerry "J-Man" Joyner
30 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to The Brightside, a weekly show where curiosity, positivity, and real conversation come together. Hosted by storyteller Jerry “J-Man” Joyner, each episode blends humor, personal stories, and thoughtful dialogue with guests from all walks of life. From creative journeys to life lessons and moments of perspective, The Brightside keeps things genuine and uplifting without feeling forced. New episodes drop every Friday - tune in, reset, and Find Your Brightside.
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July 24, 2026
Why Aging Is a Family Conversation - Stacey Malcolmson
<p>Aging is something every family will face, but too many people wait until a crisis begins to start asking questions.On this episode of Find Your BrightSide, Jerry Joyner sits down with Stacy Malcomson, President and CEO of The Senior Source in Dallas. Stacy shares how an early lesson from her grandmother, a Harvard MBA, a corporate career at Frito-Lay and years of nonprofit leadership prepared her to serve older adults and the families who care for them.They discuss the growing dangers of financial fraud, the health effects of social isolation, Medicare and caregiving navigation, technology education, retirement planning and the importance of preparing for aging before an emergency occurs. Stacy also explains how The Senior Source helps low-income seniors stay safe during the Texas summer through its Beat the Heat program, which provides window air-conditioning units, box fans and access to additional community resources.The Senior Source serves approximately 22,000 older adults each year through a team of 55 staff members, volunteers and community partners. Its programs help seniors remain financially secure, connected, informed, independent and engaged in their communities.Whether you are an older adult, caring for a parent or simply preparing for your own future, The Senior Source offers guidance that can make the road ahead less overwhelming.Learn more, find assistance, volunteer or donate at theseniorsource.org.When you shine a light, even just a little, people can find their way!Find Your Bright Side is filmed at the historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas.</p>
July 17, 2026
The 1,300-Acre Wilderness Hidden in Arlington - Becky Gerro
<p>Becky Gerro, Director of Development at River Legacy Nature Center, joins Jerry Joyner to share how a protected stretch of Trinity River wilderness became one of Arlington’s most important educational and environmental resources. For more than 30 years, River Legacy has helped children and adults experience the outdoors, develop curiosity and understand the natural world around them. Today, the park protects approximately 1,300 acres in the heart of Arlington and has connected more than one million learners with nature. Becky shares her lifelong love of the outdoors, her role in helping launch Texas A&M’s Big Event, and the early days of River Legacy Nature School. She also explains why hands-on experiences in the woods can transform children who may have never encountered wildlife, trails or a natural ecosystem before. The conversation explores River Legacy’s educational programs, interactive Discovery Room, volunteers, community events and future plans. Becky and Jerry also discuss the HOPE sculpture at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and its message of transformation, healing and new beginnings. Learn more about River Legacy Nature Center, explore upcoming programs, volunteer or support its mission at riverlegacy.org. Find Your Brightside shares stories of people and organizations creating hope, opportunity and positive change in their communities. When you shine a light, even just a little, people can find their way!</p>
July 10, 2026
Vogel Helps Homeless Kids Find Their Brightside - Karen Hughes
<p>On this episode of Find Your Brightside, Jerry Joyner sits down with Karen Hughes, President and CEO of Vogel, to talk about the hidden reality of child and family homelessness in Dallas. When most people hear the word homeless, they picture an adult on the side of the road. Karen helps us see the part of the story that often goes unseen - infants, toddlers, preschool children, and families living in shelters, hotels, domestic violence situations, or moving from couch to couch without a stable place to call home. Vogel provides much more than childcare. Through its Bridge to Hope program, Vogel helps families work toward stability through high-quality early childhood education, case management, health support, mental health services, employment pathways, financial guidance, emergency assistance, and a safe place where children can simply be kids. Karen also shares powerful stories of children overcoming trauma, families fighting their way back to stability, and the volunteers, donors, businesses, and community partners who make Vogel’s work possible.Learn more about Vogel, donate, volunteer, or get involved at vogelalcove.org.When you shine a light, even just a little, people find their way!</p>
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