What's Your Shine is hosted by Dr. Claudia Beeny, otherwise known as Dr. Shine, Founder & Executive Director of House of Shine, a non-profit museum and community space who helps people 5 to 95 discover who they are and why their contribution to the world matters. We'll take a peek inside this happy place exploring creative ideas, thoughtful books, and inspiring people who are making a difference in their corner of the world.
What happens when you know it's time to move forward, but can't quite bring yourself to take the first step?
After a year away from the microphone, House of Shine founder Dr. Claudia Beeny (Dr. Shine) returns to What's Your Shine? alongside longtime friend Katie Kolkmeyer for an honest conversation about navigating life transitions, overcoming perfectionism, and finding the courage to begin again.
Through personal stories of unexpected change, healing, and rebuilding routines, Claudia and Katie explore why we sometimes stay stuck, even when we know what comes next. They discuss how self-awareness, understanding your strengths, and recognizing your natural tendencies can help you overcome hesitation and create meaningful momentum.
From the Enneagram and personal growth to the power of small, intentional actions, this episode is a reminder that moving forward doesn't require having everything figured out. Sometimes, the first step is simply starting.
In this episode, you'll explore:
Why perfectionism and overthinking can keep us from taking action
How to navigate major life transitions and seasons of change
The role of self-awareness in overcoming fear and feeling stuck
How understanding your Enneagram type and personal strengths can support growth
Why small steps can create lasting momentum
How to recognize when it's time to pause, heal, or begin again
At House of Shine, we believe understanding who you are and recognizing the value of your unique contribution is the foundation for personal growth and stronger, healthier communities.
So, what's the Band-Aid you've been waiting to rip off?
Discover more about House of Shine and our approach to self-awareness, personal growth, and community building at https://www.houseofshine.com.
13 May 2026
How to Keep Going When Life Gets Hard with Eliud Jimenez
What does resilience really look like?
In this inspiring episode of What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast!, Claudia Beeney sits down with HR executive, mentor, and animal advocate Eliud Jimenez for a conversation about perseverance, purpose, and creating opportunity for others.
From working in the cotton fields as a child to becoming a Vice President of HR for a major sports organization, Eliud shares the story of how resilience, initiative, and a heart for serving others shaped every chapter of his life. Along the way, he opens up about helping overlooked job seekers break into competitive industries, why human connection still matters in the age of AI hiring, and how even dog grooming became part of his purpose-driven journey.
This episode explores:
How resilience is built through hardship
The power of helping others shine
Why networking and volunteering still matter
Practical job search advice for today's workforce
What it means to live at your "Point of Intersection"
If you're navigating transition, searching for purpose, or simply needing encouragement to keep going, this conversation is a reminder that your story is still unfolding—and your greatest contribution may come from the very experiences that shaped you.
Because sometimes the people who shine brightest are the ones who decided not to give up.
6 May 2026
Who Are You Practicing to Become? | Rewriting Your Identity with the SHINE Framework
What if the identity you've been living isn't the one you're meant to keep?
In this solo episode of What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast!, Claudia Beeney explores the powerful connection between your beliefs, your behaviors, and ultimately—who you become.
Through a deeply personal reflection on navigating a new season of life, Claudia unpacks the difference between assigned identities and authored identities, and how many of us unknowingly live inside labels we never chose. But what if you could rewrite that story?
Using the SHINE Framework—Strengths, Hobbies, Interests, Irritants, Needs, and Experiences—this episode invites you to take a closer look at the patterns shaping your life and begin intentionally designing the person you're becoming.
This episode will help you:
Recognize the identities you've been "practicing" into existence
Understand how early beliefs shape lifelong behavior
Identify where you may be limiting yourself
Use the SHINE Framework to author a more aligned, intentional future
Because identity isn't fixed—it's formed. And you have more say in it than you think.
Grab a pen, write out S-H-I-N-E, and start discovering what's been true about you all along.
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