Howard Brown is an author, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, interfaith peacemaker, two-time stage IV Cancer survivor and healthcare advocate. For more than three decades, Howard’s business innovations, leadership principles, mentoring and his resilience in beating cancer against long odds have made him a sought-after speaker and consultant for businesses, nonprofits, congregations, and community groups. In his business career, Howard was a pioneer in helping to launch a series of Technology startups before he co-founded two social networks that were the first to connect religious communities around the world.
He served his alma matter —Babson College, ranked by US News as the nation’s top college for entrepreneurship—as a trustee and president of Babson’s worldwide alumni network. His hard-earned Wisdom about resilience after beating cancer twice has led him to become a nationally known patient advocate and “cancer whisperer” to many families. Visit Howard at ShiningBrightly.com to learn more about his ongoing work and contact him. Through that website, you also will find resources to help you shine brightly in your own corner of the world. Howard, his wife Lisa and daughter Emily currently reside in Michigan.
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Episode Summary – SURVIVORSHIP IS A TEAM SPORT! In Episode 106 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments) titled “RECLAIMING YOUR POWER”, my guest is an incredible COURAGEOUS W…
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Episode Summary – SURVIVORSHIP IS A TEAM SPORT! In Episode 106 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments) titled “RECLAIMING YOUR POWER”, my guest is an incredible COURAGEOUS WARRIOR and CANCER SURVIVOR - Ryn Sloane. She was diagnosed at 38 so young with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, ER/PR+, HER2- breast cancer and fought through a double mastectomy, expanders, and implant reconstruction. It was brutal and life-changing, testing every ounce of her willpower, but she has emerged stronger. We then discuss her ASHES OF COURAGE online support group and HEAL BRAVELY survivors…
Episode Summary – LIFE IS PRESCIOUS – MAKE NO EXCUSES! In Episode 105 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments) titled, “DOING HARD THINGS” with François de Neuville, a fo…
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Episode Summary – LIFE IS PRESCIOUS – MAKE NO EXCUSES! In Episode 105 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments) titled, “DOING HARD THINGS” with François de Neuville, a former Belgian Army commander-paratrooper and adventure seeker. In Indonesia in 2018, he faced life or death in an earthquake / tsunami and used his training to save a 5-year-old girl and himself from a collapsing building. He details the story, Trauma and lessons learned in his best-selling book “ILLUSIONS OF TIME”. Next, he just spent hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico up through the w…
Episode Summary – The FAMOUS SONG – ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE! In Episode 104 on the Shining Brightly Podcast show titled “YOU ARE LOVED” (links in the comments) my special guest is Jacqueline Wal…
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Episode Summary – The FAMOUS SONG – ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE! In Episode 104 on the Shining Brightly Podcast show titled “YOU ARE LOVED” (links in the comments) my special guest is Jacqueline Waller a self-made entrepreneur that saw a need come out of the Covid Pandemic in 2020. She created Coaching workshops and products to help women find a balance for career, self-care and family. Jackye tells us she is a hugger and missed that most during the pandemic. She shares how to set healthy boundaries, what is the law of attraction and find your purpose. Check out this heart filled show and be…
LEARN HOW TO SPEAK, INSPIRE AND PROSPER. In Episode 103 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show, titled “MUTE GIRL EMPOWERS MILLIONS” (links in the comments). Please meet my high energy, multi-lingua…
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LEARN HOW TO SPEAK, INSPIRE AND PROSPER. In Episode 103 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show, titled “MUTE GIRL EMPOWERS MILLIONS” (links in the comments). Please meet my high energy, multi-lingual (4 languages) guest, Sharon Love M.ED who was bullied, excluded and had no voice as a teenager. With incredible resilience, research, Education and work she transformed herself into a SEVEN-FIGURE SPEAKER. She now lifts-up others by helping them find their voice to motivate, educate, inspire and prosper. Come join us and listen to this amazing episode and learn how to use your voice to join us a…
Episode Summary – HOW DO YOU FIND THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF? In Episode 102 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments), titled “LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE”, I am joined by a dynam…
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Episode Summary – HOW DO YOU FIND THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF? In Episode 102 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments), titled “LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE”, I am joined by a dynamic couple - Catherine Collins and Andrew Dewar. Life partners and business partners that share a path to happiness and fulfillment in their books, coaching programs and life. Your journey to becoming the ultimate version of yourself begins here. We believe that personal Growth is not an overnight transformation, but rather a continuous process that occurs day by day. A 5-YEAR VIEW TO KNOW AND SHOW…
Episode Summary – WHO AM I? WHERE AM I GOING? HOW AM I GOING TO GET THERE? – In Episode 101 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments), titled “FINDING YOUR MID-LIFE PURPOSE…
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Episode Summary – WHO AM I? WHERE AM I GOING? HOW AM I GOING TO GET THERE? – In Episode 101 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments), titled “FINDING YOUR MID-LIFE PURPOSE” I am joined by the incredible Art Blanchford, a senior executive Mid-life Transition Mastery Coach. We first get vulnerable, and Art talks about growing up in a RELIGIOUS CULT and how he learned discipline but felt controlled in many ways. He turned his energy in becoming an endurance athlete, adventurer and very successful international corporate executive. LIFE IN TRANSITION is finding that…
Episode Summary – ARE YOU HAVING A GOOD LIFE? In MILESTONE Episode 100 titled “WINNING AT LIFE” – (so amazing to have reached 200,000 DOWNLOADS! (links in the comments) I offer up a solo show…
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Episode Summary – ARE YOU HAVING A GOOD LIFE? In MILESTONE Episode 100 titled “WINNING AT LIFE” – (so amazing to have reached 200,000 DOWNLOADS! (links in the comments) I offer up a solo show with a reflection of where I have been and experienced, what I have learned along the way and where am I going. We all get knocked down in life, business, health and Relationships and we must get back up again and again. I teach, preach and live a resilient life with hope each day and YOU CAN TOO! How do you find joy? What gives you hope? Are you living your best life? You can keep SHINING BRIGHT…
Episode Summary – HEALTHY NURSES HEALTHY NATION. I am grateful for my nurses during my two battles with stage IV cancer (I spent a lot of time with them in their care), trips to the ER, surgery cent…
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Episode Summary – HEALTHY NURSES HEALTHY NATION. I am grateful for my nurses during my two battles with stage IV cancer (I spent a lot of time with them in their care), trips to the ER, surgery centers and doctors’ offices. Episode 99 of the Shining Brightly Podcast show (links in the comments) is titled “GRATEFUL FOR OUR NURSES”. I am so pleased to have Dr. Katie Boston-Leary is the Vice President of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association. She shared how she got into Nursing and the state of nursing today and tomorrow. Her role model was the first African American li…
Episode Summary – REBOOTING YOUR LIFE FROM TRAUMA – IT CAN BE DONE! In Episode 98 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “MY DRIVE TO SURVIVE”, I am joined by to …
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Episode Summary – REBOOTING YOUR LIFE FROM TRAUMA – IT CAN BE DONE! In Episode 98 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “MY DRIVE TO SURVIVE”, I am joined by to heroic individuals Kelly Munford and Perise Perise all the way from Royal Oak near Auckland, New Zealand. Their stories are incredible journeys from pain to purpose. In 2011 at 21 years of age, Kelly fell asleep at the wheel driving and slammed into a tree. She broke her pelvis, neck and suffered traumatic brain injuries and needed years of rehabilitation. She says “EVERYDAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GO…
Episode Summary – COMMIT TO DO LESS AND GET MORE DONE! Episode 97 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show titled, “IMPACT DRIVEN LEADERS – BUILDERS” (links in the comments). I am joined by strat…
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Episode Summary – COMMIT TO DO LESS AND GET MORE DONE! Episode 97 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show titled, “IMPACT DRIVEN LEADERS – BUILDERS” (links in the comments). I am joined by strategic advisor extraordinaire, Alex Snider. She is host of the BUILDERS PODCAST, and she has worked across 4 continents leading strategic planning and operational improvements for multinationals, corporate divestments and led startups to exit. We learn that Alex attributes some of her skill building to being a top-level equestrian and rugby player. We both agree that BUSINESS IS A TEAM SPORT! We hit…
Episode Summary – GET YOUR RADIANT FACE AND BEAUTIFUL SMILE BACK! In Episode 96 of the Shining Brightly Podcast (links in the comments), titled “UNLOCK THE POWER OF YOUR SMILE”, I am joined from…
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Episode Summary – GET YOUR RADIANT FACE AND BEAUTIFUL SMILE BACK! In Episode 96 of the Shining Brightly Podcast (links in the comments), titled “UNLOCK THE POWER OF YOUR SMILE”, I am joined from Frankfurt, Germany by the Queen of Holistic Facelifts – the amazing Renee Isermann. She is a former world-class European handball player that felt the wear and tear of being an elite athlete and the highs and lows that life throws at you affect how she felt and looked. Now she helps tens of thousands of people look better, feel better AND BRING YOUR SMILE TO THE WORLD! Come listen, download, sh…
Episode Summary – MEET AN AUTHENTIC EXECUTIVE SERVANT LEADER! In Episode 95 of the Shining Brightly Show (links in the comments), titled “HUMMUS TIME”, I am joined by my dear and longtime friend…
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Episode Summary – MEET AN AUTHENTIC EXECUTIVE SERVANT LEADER! In Episode 95 of the Shining Brightly Show (links in the comments), titled “HUMMUS TIME”, I am joined by my dear and longtime friend and mentor Stephen Shaya, M.D. He reveals at one time he wanted to become a priest then he takes us through his family’s immigration story as Iraqi Christians (Chaldean) making their way to the United States where his dad of blessed memory started J+B Medical, now a global healthcare conglomerate. Stephen has been able to Travel the world with his family and meet world leaders like being blesse…
Episode Summary – SHORT TERM SACRAFICE PROVIDES LONG TERM BENEFITS – START PLANNING YOUR THIRD ACT TODAY! In Episode ## of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “PURP…
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Episode Summary – SHORT TERM SACRAFICE PROVIDES LONG TERM BENEFITS – START PLANNING YOUR THIRD ACT TODAY! In Episode ## of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “PURPOSEFUL RETIREMEN” – I am joined by Milan Schwarzkopf all the way from Prague. He is the # 1 Purposeful Retirement Expert, teaching and coaching how to best plan and live purpose driven retirement. We jump in to focus on key aspects of the Third Act – Finance, health, relationships and higher purpose. Milan shares the pitfalls of not doing this planning and how his book, programs and courses …
Episode Summary – LIFE IS HARD BUT WE SHALL OVERCOME! In Episode 93 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “BETTER OR BITTER” – please me Corinne Keith. She is a …
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Episode Summary – LIFE IS HARD BUT WE SHALL OVERCOME! In Episode 93 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “BETTER OR BITTER” – please me Corinne Keith. She is a woman who faced sexual abuse from her father growing up as a little girl she carried with her decades and had to bear witness to the death of her 22-year-old son and his fiancée killed by a drunk driver. So much Grief and pain she turned her life over to Jesus Christ and has been on a healing journey ever since. She teaches others via her coaching and book “Chosen For Victory” Come listen, do…
Episode Summary – OUR SAGES, MASTERS AND MENTORS CAN HELP US GET UNSTUCK IN LIFE, BUSINESS AND RELATIONSHIPS TO REACH OUR HUMAN POTENTIAL. In Episode 92 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links i…
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Episode Summary – OUR SAGES, MASTERS AND MENTORS CAN HELP US GET UNSTUCK IN LIFE, BUSINESS AND RELATIONSHIPS TO REACH OUR HUMAN POTENTIAL. In Episode 92 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled “LEDGENDARY SPARK– BOB PROCTOR’S PROTÉGÉ”. I am truly thrilled to be joined by Bob Proctors 27-year writing and collaborative partner – Diane Armitage. She speaks fondly of the cherished coffee meetings that she had each day as that work to POSITIVELY TRANSFORM LIVES. Mentioned Resources –Diane’s Golden Ticket Blog: https://DianeArmitageBlog.comDiane’s Yo…
Episode Summary – CONCEIVE | BELIEVE | ACHIEVE – ANYTHING! In Episode 91 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments) titled, “LEAD A LIMITLESS LIFE” with Life-Mastery & Peak-P…
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Episode Summary – CONCEIVE | BELIEVE | ACHIEVE – ANYTHING! In Episode 91 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments) titled, “LEAD A LIMITLESS LIFE” with Life-Mastery & Peak-Performance Coach and 3-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Mark Fournier. We start by looking at all that Mark has overcome and how he used his experience to build his RESILIENCE and LEARN TO MASTER APPRECIATION. He teaches about Quantum Consciousness and Meta Cognition to be able INFLUENCE FROM WITHIN and the WORLD AROUND YOU. Lastly zen-master Mark took me through an Exercise about EMPOWERMENT VS…
Episode Summary – DO YOU REALLY KNOW HOW TO NETWORK AND BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS IN BUSINESS, LIFE AND REALTIONSHIPS? – In Episode 90 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comment…
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Episode Summary – DO YOU REALLY KNOW HOW TO NETWORK AND BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS IN BUSINESS, LIFE AND REALTIONSHIPS? – In Episode 90 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments), titled, ACTIVATE YOUR NETWORK, I have the amazing, high energy and articulate Alana Muller join me live in studio. We start by giving shout outs to @BabsonCollege, Mindy Corporan and Larry Ward. We jumped right in to learn about her master networking program called Coffee Lunch Coffee. We find out Alana does not drink coffee but tea. We discussed how she helps her clients discover one's purpos…
Episode Summary – YOU CAN BECOME AN ARCHITECT OF HIGHER THINKING! In Episode 89 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments) titled, “THE LIVING ENERGY FORMULA” my brilliant gues…
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Episode Summary – YOU CAN BECOME AN ARCHITECT OF HIGHER THINKING! In Episode 89 of the Shining Brightly Podcast Show (links in the comments) titled, “THE LIVING ENERGY FORMULA” my brilliant guest is Laura Brennan-Ballet, the bestselling author of The Science of Empowerment: Negative Positive Neutral Which one are YOU? Wait till you learn how to heal past patterns to create an empowered life. Learn what the J3E Formula is and how to apply it. Energy is a vital aspect of self-evolution. Laura shares what “written energy” and “thought energy” are to put you in the power seat of life…