The Keep It Bright Podcast: Recent Episodes

Keep It Bright

Keep It Bright is all about empowering, uplifting & encouraging; so that's what this podcast aims to do as well! Join me for real talk & tips around all kinds of topics from self-love to cutting people off, staying productive to positive thinking, this is your one-stop-shop for all things doing-life! I'm your host, Zara, i started my positive lifestyle brand Keep It Bright back in 2007, and have been on a mission to help as many people as possible to love themselves & live happier lives since then!

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In this episode i talk about things that made me feel good this week!

  • a new addition to the Keep It Bright team
  • a brilliant movie i watched
  • things i'm looking forward to 
  • dogs are the best
  • a free gift offer
  • wearing bright colours
  • spreading the love

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In this episode i talk about:

  • my small business journey over the past 15 years
  • my small business struggles
  • how to stay motivated
  • how to stay positive
  • The Small Business Handbook
  • what to do when business is quiet 
  • how to worry less about your business
  • why you should tell your story 

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In this episode i talk about:

  • tips to help you when you're feeling triggered
  • soothing techniques
  • grounding techniques  

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In this episode, i talk about 3 things that helped me this week:

  • a tip for moving forward from relationships & friendships
  • cut-off aftercare
  • why you should tune in to & listen to your instincts
  • why you should care less about the opinions of others
  • why you should give meditation a go
  • The Rising Circle FREE meditations

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Something different from me this week, i wanted to record a quick pep talk, for those days when you need some reassurance that everything's going to be fine, or even just for starting your mornings with or to help calm your mind before you sleep. Something you can come back and listen to whenever you need it.  

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This episode is all about letting go of perfectionism & how to start doing that thing! 

In this episode I talk about:

  • my own journey
  • making mistakes
  • why you don’t need to be perfect to make progress
  • how perfectionism is holding you back
  • how I became a self-published author
  • Little Sprout
  • Kids book & playdough set
  • how to build your confidence
  • the importance of starting
  • what’s stopping you from starting?
  • my 1st ever Keep It Bright Kids book
  • the KIB Self-Care book

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In this episode i talk about all things learning to love, accept & embrace your body, including:

  • why loving your body is important for other areas of our lives
  • why it doesn’t matter how you look
  • why self love is revolutionary
  • how to love your body more
  • how to navigate social media re: body image
  • The Vulva Gallery
  • Naked Attraction
  • self confidence practices  
  • how to be your own cheerleader 
  • Beyoncé vs jLo
  • we don’t compare nature, so why compare ourselves 
  • cutting out negative self talk 
  • building confidence through clothing 
  • not hiding away 

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In this episode i talk about all things learning to love, accept & embrace your body, including: 

  • why we feel the way we do about our bodies
  • unlearning
  • the problem with social media 
  • why it’s revolutionary to love your body
  • comparison 
  • what we fear 
  • how to look with love 
  • my own body image struggles 
  • why sizes and numbers don’t matter 

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In this weeks episode i talk about lots of things that have been making me feel good recently! From TV shows to skincare, events to apps!

Links / names  of some things i mentioned in the Episode:

  • Queer Eye
  • Your Home Made Perfect
  • Coffee Scrub / @coffeescrubco
  • Carolina Herrera Good Girl EDP
  • Keep it Bright clothing
  • The Keep it bright Diary
  • Tuck In Drag Brunch
  • Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food banana mask & shampoo
  • Mark Hill pick & mix hair tool range
  • Affirmation cards
  • Mystic Mondays app 

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In this episode i talk about all things self-care:

  • why self care is important
  • my own journey and struggles with self care
  • why self care isn’t a luxury, but a necessity
  • a little self-care goes a long way
  • why putting yourself first matters
  • how self-care and self-love are linked
  • making time for everyone else vs making time for us
  • being kind to yourself

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In this episode i talk about all things cutting people off & setting boundaries:

  • my experience with cutting people off
  • i cut off 3 close friends in 1 year ?!
  • my controversial opinion on forgiveness
  • setting boundaries
  • trusting your instincts & making the right decisions for you
  • not caring what others think
  • friendships & relationships
  • knowing your worth
  • self love
  • how to have healthy relationships
  • how to cut people off

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In this episode i talk about all things happiness & gratitude!

Including the following topics:

  • why you're not behind
  • why life isn't a race
  • being a 'proper' adult
  • how to be happier
  • being present
  • the power of gratitude
  • why the small things matter more than the big things

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In this episode i talk about all things manifestation & attracting what you want in to your life! 
I cover the following:

  • how I manifested my dream relationship, home & puppy! 
  • beginners tips for getting started manifesting 
  • raising your standards
  • different ways of manifesting what you want 

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A quick introduction into what you can expect from this podcast & a little background info on me & Keep It Bright. Don't forget to follow so you don't miss future episodes!

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In this episode i talk about all things goals, habits & productivity, including the following:

  • are you setting the right goals? 

  • what do you really want? 

  • how realistic goal setting can help you achieve what you want 

  • how to make sustainable goals 

  • how to keep on top of daily habits 

  • the organisational tools that help me daily 

  • how to feel like you’re actually getting somewhere 

  • the importance of giving it a go 

  • why you don’t always have to be motivated 

  • not being hard on yourself while you work towards your goals 

things i mentioned in this episode:

Daily Habit Tracker Pad
Weekly Planner Pad
Keep It Bright Diary

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