Project Brightside
In our podcast ”Project Brightside” we cover all sorts of topics and we always look on the bright side, even when things are looking pretty dark. The first eight episodes of our podcast will be the “Meet the Owners Edition.” Our podcast categories include: Society & Culture, Education, and TV & Film.
Episodes

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Join us for Episode 10 of Project Brightside Season 2, featuring Leslie Perez- Master of International Business and founder of B.A.B.Y. and She Moves! In this episode, Leslie shares her powerful journey of entrepreneurship, wellness, and community empowerment. Then, stick around for the Bright Talk segment, where Leslie, Dr. Shelby Flohr, and Richard Brito, MSW, dive into the important conversation around pregnancy and exercise- breaking down myths, promoting movement, and encouraging balance during motherhood. Don't miss this motivating and meaningful episode!

Thursday May 01, 2025
Season 2 - Episode 9: Meet Lucas Home, A Rising Miami-Based Artist & Producer
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Join us for Episode 9 of Project Brightside Season 2, featuring rising Miami-based artist and producer Lucas Home! In this episode, get to know Lucas as he sits down with Dr. Shelby Flohr and Richard Brito, MSW, to share his creative journey and rise in the music scene. Then, don’t miss the Bright Talk segment, where they dive into the challenges and opportunities of navigating the music industry as an emerging artist and producer in Miami. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation!

Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Join us for the 8th episode of Project Brightside Season 2, featuring special guest Dr. Ravi David Yarid, DO and Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at PCOM! In this episode, get to know him as he teams up with Dr. Shelby Flohr and Richard Brito, MSW, as they discuss his journey in the medical field. Then, stay tuned for an insightful discussion on this episode’s Bright Talk segment: Osteopathic Medicine and Integration of AI into Health Practice. Don’t miss this inspiring and informative conversation!

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Join us for the 7th episode of Project Brightside Season 2, Guest Starring Elisabeth Marie, Graduate Student at FSU College of Education! She joins Dr. Shelby Flohr and Richard Brito, MSW, as they get real about college life and mental health. In this episode’s Bright Talk segment, the group explores the intersection between music and mental health education. Don't miss this amazing conversation!

Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Join us for the 6th episode of Project Brightside Season 2, featuring Yen Lam, Master of Health Administration and Interim Director of Student Health Services at FAMU! She joins Dr. Shelby Flohr and Richard Brito, MSW, for an insightful discussion. In this episode’s Bright Talk segment, Dr. Shelby and Richard Brito explore the critical issue of food insecurity and its connection to environmental science. Don't miss this engaging conversation!
Resources:
https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Joseph Reosti, Founder & Attorney at The Law Office of Joseph O. Reosti, joins Dr. Shelby Flohr & Richard Brito, MSW for the 5th episode of Season 2 of Project Brightside! In this episode, join Dr. Shelby and Richard Brito as they learn more about drug addiction and mental health issues in criminal defense, and rehabilitation and reintegration into a productive society: a call to action, during this week's Bright Talk segment.

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Dr. Samantha Thompson, Clinical Pharmacist & Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice joins Dr. Shelby Flohr & Richard Brito, MSW for the 4th episode of Season 2 of Project Brightside! In this episode, join Dr. Shelby and Richard Brito as they learn more about the power of self-love through the implementation of science and art perspectives during this week's Bright Talk segment.

Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Dr. Fran Close, full Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, joins Dr. Shelby Flohr & Richard Brito, MSW for the 3rd episode of Season 2 of Project Brightside! In this episode, join Dr. Shelby and Richard Brito as they learn more about day to day life of a University Professor during this week's Bright Talk segment.

Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Season 2 - Episode 2: Meet Dr. Shivani Arza, OBGYN Resident
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Dr. Shivani Arza, OBGYN Resident, joins Dr. Shelby Flohr & Richard Brito, MSW for the 2nd episode of Season 2 of Project Brightside! In this episode, join Dr. Shelby and Richard Brito as they learn more about women's health and the day-to-day life of an OBGYN resident during this week's Bright Talk segment. Click here for more information about women's health and what resources are available.
Resource link: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/resources-for-you#f:@patientportalcontenttype=[FAQs]

Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Season 2 - Episode 1: Meet Elizabeth Denham, CEO of Lotus Flower Media
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Elizabeth Denham, CEO of Lotus Flower Media, joins Dr. Shelby Flohr & Richard Brito, MSW for the Season 2 premiere of Project Brightside! In this episode, join Dr. Shelby and Richard Brito as they learn more about The Gift of the Struggle followed by a Bright Talk segment on "Finding & Using Your Voice!"