Bright Ideas with Desiree B. Sharpe
Bright Ideas is the go-to biweekly podcast for forward-thinking people leaders and founders ready to transform how they lead, operate, and scale. In each episode, we deliver bold insights, real-world stories, and actionable strategies to help you build high-performing cultures, empowered teams, and ...
Recent Episodes
Jan. 6, 2026
Episode 19: Your Voice Is Your Leverage in 2026
In this episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Mark Albert, founder and CEO of Media Advisory Experts, to explore what it really takes for leaders to use their voice with confidence and credibility. Drawing...
Dec. 23, 2025
Episode 18: Reckless Kindness: Leading When the Rules Are Being Rewritten
In this episode of Bright Ideas, host Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Taylor Wilson, founder and CEO of Creative Schizzle, to talk about building scalable marketing solutions without losing the human side of leadership. Tayl...
Dec. 16, 2025
Episode 17: The Burnout Wake-Up Call: A New Path for Women Leaders to Reclaim Career, Wealth, and Boundaries
In this episode, Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with marketer, agency founder, and podcaster Leslie Youngblood for a powerful conversation about building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. Leslie shares ...
Dec. 11, 2025
Episode 16.5: The Best of Bright Ideas: Five Insights to Lead Smarter in the New Year
In this special year-end episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree B. Sharpe highlights five standout insights from guests who shaped the conversation on leadership this season. She revisits lessons on staying curious, understanding y...
Dec. 9, 2025
Episode 16: Getting Things Done: The Leadership Skill That Still Outperforms Everything Else
In this episode of Bright Ideas, Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Michael Vajda, Managing Director at Elevate Global US, for an honest conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and building resilient teams in today’s s...
Dec. 2, 2025
Episode 15: The Unwritten Rules Every Job Seeker Needs to Know
In this episode, Desiree sits down with Kathy Bremer, managing director at Boardwalk Consulting and author of Headhunter Confidential, for a deep look at what it really takes to build a meaningful career in a volatile job mar...
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Reviews
Feeling so much inspiration this week 🥰
I listened to a must-hear #BrightIdeasPodcast episode. Host Desiree B. Sharpe did a fantastic job leading a brilliant conversation with Kate Alavez, MBA, President of Promo Shop, about her incredible career. If you're looking for real-world leadership inspiration, this episode is a must-listen!
- Lillian G.
- Nov. 11, 2025
I highly recommend tuning in to Bright Ideas
There are moments—in life and in work—when someone truly sees you. Not just for what you do, but for who you are. Meeting Desiree B. Sharpe was one of those moments.
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining her on the #BrightIdeasPodcast. The episode dropped yesterday, and I’m filled with gratitude. Desiree’s brilliance in leadership and her courage to lead with vulnerability struck me immediately. She has a rare gift: creating space for conversations that are both brave and deeply pur
- Kate A.
- Nov. 6, 2025