On the Bright Side

06/09/2026

In the next episode of On the Bright Side we're featuring a unique maker that I discovered at Golden Age Vintage Market! Lit Scenes By Nessa creates very cool lit shadow boxes. And she has what feels like a million designs! Stay tuned for her full story later this week.

On the Bright Side is sponsored by Bolt Construction, Inc., an amazing local woman owned business with a national reach!

06/08/2026

If you're looking for a cool place to shop local check out Rustic Roots in North Jackson. Here's a preview of the story we'll share in the next episode of On the Bright Side.

On the Bright Side is sponsored by Bolt Construction, Inc., a local company with national reach and a family owned culture that can't be beat!

06/05/2026

Today we visited Rustic Roots in North Jackson. This store is beautifully curated and full of all kinds of great finds from more than 50 vendors! We can’t wait to share the full story with you on the next episode of On the Bright Side!

We’re excited to announce a new show sponsor!! Thank you to Bolt Construction, Inc. for your support of good news in the Valley!

06/04/2026

If you missed our last episode here's another chance to learn about an incredible local nonprofit that's working to educate people about art therapy. Terri DeGennaro founded The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation of the Mahoning Valley after discovering art therapy and realizing that it could have helped her son during his difficult teen years. Ryan died back in 2015. The nonprofit is called the HELMS Foundation bc HELMS was one of Ryan's favorite things to draw and spray paint.

06/03/2026

Welcome back to Waiting for the Weekend, where we chat weekly with reps from the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau and Explore Mahoning about all of the great events and activities we have coming up in the Valley.

Ohio Wood Burner Ltd. Trumbull County Fair Trumbull County African American Achievers Association FINE ARTS COUNCIL OF TRUMBULL COUNTY Extending Grace City of YOUngstown Hopewell Theatre The Mocha House - Youngstown Downtown

TrulyTrumbull.com
ExploreMahoning.com
VisitColumbianaCounty.com

06/02/2026

Did you miss our last episode? No problem! Watch this video to learn about the Newton Falls business we highlighted. Fieldview Acres Mercantile is full of all kinds of treasures! And they've taken that idea to the next level by hosting an incredible treasure hunt that's getting attention from far and wide!

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05/29/2026

We're back! After a short break, we're here with a brand new episode of On the Bright Side! First up, we're shining a light on Fieldview Acres Mercantile and their TREASURE HUNT that's drawing visitors from near and far. Then we chat with the founder of the The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to educating people about the transformative world of art therapy.

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05/27/2026

Happy kick off to summer week! In this edition of Waiting for the Weekend we chat with reps from Trumbull County Tourism Bureau and Explore Mahoning about some great events coming up at:
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Penguin City - Youngstown, OH OH WOW Science Center McDonough Museum of Art Mastropietro Winery Second Sole Past Times Arcade Ohio Road Trips Trumbull County Historical Society River Rock at the Amp Modern Methods Brewing Company

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

05/25/2026