The Bright Spot

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats with a friend at a Big four consulting firm about marketing yourself for the job you want and striking a good work life balance when working from home. We also chat about gaining confidence in your resume and finding time for self care. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats with Keisha Shadé an up-and-coming pop artist based in London about the challenges that come with being an independent artist. We also chat about defying the boxes that dark skin Black women are often put in when trying to break through the music industry. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats with the content creator behind the Bliss Bean a highly successful blog and YouTube channel about deciding to take a gap year, finding identity off the well-trodden path, and learning a new language during a pandemic. We also chat about the tips she has to create a successful channel as well. You can find Beatrice on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/3aLtJsK Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! We hope you had an amazing MLK day! Today Avalon chats about the difference between empathy ad compassion and why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would want us to strive toward being compassionate allies. Taking examples from history she explains why allies should strive to become compassionate servant-minded leaders in 2021. She also chats about how to combat compassion fatigue. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats with an acquaintance about building credit as a college student and working in the finance industry. We also chat about the importance of becoming financially literate. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! It's the start of season two!! Today Avalon chats about her word for 2021 and what things she will leave behind in 2020 to reach the goals of the word she has chosen. She also chats about her goals for the year. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats with a college friend about going to and thriving at a predominately white institution as a Black student of color. We also chat about how to determine and maintain your values while at college. This is the last episode of her Back to School Series. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats about how you can start the school year off on the right foot. Only two episodes left until we break for the season, so grab a snack and enjoy the ride! Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats with the CEO and founder of the academic planning company, ClassTracker, Lesley Martin. They chat about how to stay organized while taking classes online and how to start a business from the ground up. This is the first episode in her Back to School Series. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats about her summer internship in the journalism industry. Not only does she share her story on how she was able to land at the publication, but she also doles out advice for other students interested in landing their own in the fall. So grab a snack and enjoy the ride! Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats with a high school friend about dealing with rejection and continuing to grow even after the initial no. This is a slightly shorter episode so definitely grab a snack and enjoy the ride! Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats about her biggest takeaways from her time spent in this season of quarantine. She also mentions her current favorite music artists. Grab a snack and enjoy the ride! Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon chats with a high school friend about dealing with rejection and continuing to grow even after the initial no. This is a slightly shorter episode so definitely grab a snack and enjoy the ride! Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

It's a solo episode! Today Avalon talks about the importance of prioritizing rest during the summer. She also gives practical advice on how to fit intentional rest into our busy lives. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today I chat with a college friend about combating imposter syndrome and keeping the faith during hard times. I originally expected this conversation to encourage everyone through quarantine and the pandemic, but given everything that has happened the past few weeks, I feel like it is a conversation that is even more important.  Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

It's a solo episode! Today Avalon talks a bit about race, how she is feeling with everything going on, and the role she thinks journalists have to play today. She also gives advice on how to combat burn out during trying times. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today I chat with a college friend about growing up black in America and starting a business during a pandemic. I originally intended to upload a different episode today, but recent events have led me to upload this one instead. I really hope it leads to more positive candid conversations about race dynamics in America and I hope it can help begin the process of healing. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

It's a solo episode! Today Avalon talks a bit about why it is so hard to be patient in today's world. From rushing to the next stages of life to hating getting stopped by red lights - she tackles it all. She also gives some tips on how to be more patient during daily life and quarantine. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Welcome to the Bright Spot hosted by YouTuber and college student, Avalon Pernell! Today Avalon breaks down, the name of this podcast, why she's starting a podcast & what to expect in future episodes. Don't forget to check the Bright Spot out on Instagram: instagram.com/theBrightSpotPodcast Have an encouraging story you want me to tell? Or a topic you want me to cover? Email me at thebrightspotpod@gmail.com and I'll try to get into it! :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support

Want your weekly dose of encouragement? Stay tuned for the release of the Bright Spot - a podcast focused on faith, encouragement, and college life during the 21st century! The Bright Spot launches May 26! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simply-avalon/support