Bright Side Up

How to Build a Million-Dollar Business with Community with Lindsay Pinchuk

86. What if the secret to building a wildly successful business isn’t more followers, more ads, or more hustle, but a loyal community that actually trusts you? This week on Bright Side Up, we sit down with Lindsay Pinchuk, an award-winning entrepreneur who turned a $500 investment into a seven-figure company, partnered with brands like Target, Nordstrom, Huggies, and Unilever, and became one of the few female founders to successfully sell her business. Now, through Dear FoundHer, Lindsay is helping women over 40 grow profitable businesses by simplifying their marketing and focusing on what actually works. In this episode, she shares why community is your greatest business asset, how to turn relationships into revenue, and the organic growth strategies that can transform your brand. We cover: The difference between an audience and a community Why community drives revenue Three free strategies to grow organically Partnerships that actually work Social media tactics that are working right now The mindset shift every woman founder over 40 needs If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start or how to grow without burning out, this episode is your blueprint. Watch the show here [https://www.youtube.com/@brightsideup-d7v?si=671AjascymNJugPa⁠] Connect with Bright Side Up on IG here [https://www.instagram.com/livebrightsideup/⁠] Follow Dear FoundHer here  http://www.instagram.com/dearfoundher [http://www.instagram.com/dearfoundher] Listen to Dear FoundHer Podcast here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-foundher-real-founder-stories-for-women-small/id1591976277⁠] Connect with Erin Salvetti on IG here [⁠https://www.instagram.com/erinsalvetti/] Connect with Chelsea Valentino on IG here [https://www.instagram.com/healthy_with_chelsea/⁠] Sign up for our newsletter here [⁠https://www.livebrightsideup.com/2026-retreat] This Episode is sponsored by Epicutis [⁠https://epicutis.com/⁠]: Skincare that works as hard as you do

ICYMI: Clean Eating, Glowing Skin & Betting on Yourself with Olivia Adriance

ICYMI (In case you missed it)... We're bringing this episode back to the top of the list because if you missed it, you need it. The incredible Olivia Adriance is on the show, and with nearly 2 million followers, she's the gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free queen who proves that eating clean doesn't mean eating boring. What started as a passion for beautiful, nourishing food turned into one of the most engaged wellness communities on the internet and trust us, her growth story is as inspiring as her recipes. We're getting into the real stuff: how what you eat shows up on your face, the food-skin connection your dermatologist probably isn't talking about, and how Olivia went from passion project to nearly 2 million followers by staying radically true to herself. She also shares the two mantras she leaned on to stay committed when the doubt crept in and the growth felt slow and honestly, we're writing them down and putting them on our mirrors. We also dig into overcoming imposter syndrome, trusting your instincts when others aren't seeing your vision yet, and what it really takes to take bold steps in your career without a roadmap. Olivia is the real deal, warm, wise, and completely unfiltered. This one is too good to scroll past twice. To Watch the Show click here: https://www.youtube.com/@brightsideup-d7v?si=671AjascymNJugPa [https://www.youtube.com/@brightsideup-d7v?si=671AjascymNJugPa] To connect with Bright Side Up on IG click here: https://www.instagram.com/livebrightsideup/ [https://www.instagram.com/livebrightsideup/] To connect with Olivia Adriance click here: https://www.instagram.com/olivia.adriance/ [https://www.instagram.com/olivia.adriance/] To connect with Erin Salvetti on IG click here: https://www.instagram.com/erinsalvetti/ [https://www.instagram.com/erinsalvetti/] To connect with Chelsea Valentino on IG click here: https://www.instagram.com/healthy_with_chelsea/ [https://www.instagram.com/healthy_with_chelsea/] To sign up for our newsletter click here:  https://www.livebrightsideup.com/2026-retreat [https://www.livebrightsideup.com/2026-retreat] This Episode is sponsored by Epicutis: Skincare that works as hard as you do https://epicutis.com/ [https://epicutis.com/]

Living in Your Wheel House: The Wellness Tool You’re Overlooking with Kim Costa

85. Hot take: Your home is one of the most powerful wellness tools you have in your life. In this episode, we sit down with Kim Costa, Top 5% Realtor, author of Live in Your Wheel House, and creator of The Wheel House Method, for a conversation that will seriously shift how you think about your space and your life. We talk about Living in Your Wheel House, the power of actually being authentic in your home and your life, and how that changes everything. Kim breaks down why so many people feel off in their own homes without even realizing it, and asks a question most people avoid: does your home help you or hold you back? We get into The 4 M’s at Home and why when your foundation is solid, everything else starts working. Kim walks us through Discover Your Wheel House, how to actually create a clear vision for your home and your life, and why big life changes usually show up right before big home changes. This episode is your reminder to stop ignoring what feels off. Your environment matters more than you think. Connect with Kim, grab her book, and start looking at your space differently. Take the MBTI test here [https://www.themyersbriggs.com/en-us/explore-solutions/mbti⁠T] Take the Enneagram test here [https://enneagramtest.com⁠] Follow Kim here [https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa⁠] https://lifestylefoundations.com [https://lifestylefoundations.com/] Watch the Show here [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCOvLVmy1vpWcAnioR2htg/] Connect with Bright Side Up [https://www.instagram.com/livebrightsideup/⁠] Connect with Erin Salvetti on IG here [https://www.instagram.com/erinsalvetti/⁠] Connect with Chelsea Valentino on IG here [https://www.instagram.com/healthy_with_chelsea/⁠] Sign up for our newsletter here [https://www.livebrightsideup.com/2026-retreat⁠] This Episode is sponsored by Nordic Wave [⁠https://thenordicwave.com/⁠], the #1 Vertical Cold Plunge This Episode is sponsored by Epicutis: Skincare that works as hard as you do [⁠https://epicutis.com/⁠]

Real Life, Real Talk, Real Quick Catch Up

84: In this bite-sized catch-up, we’re sharing a real-life snapshot of what we’ve been up to lately, the moments that filled our cups and the ones that stretched us. Erin gives us a peek into life with her daughter and the world of dance (hello, busy schedules and proud mom moments), while Chelsea recaps her recent Hawaii getaway - the reset, the reflections, and what she’s bringing back into everyday life. We also dive into a supplement Erin has been raving about and Chelsea finally decided to try. We chat about why it’s getting so much hype, how it’s been feeling so far, and how we’re incorporating it into our routines. Short, real, and full of the little things that make a big difference, this is your quick catch-up with us. To watch the show click here: [https://www.youtube.com/@brightsideup-d7v?si=671AjascymNJugPa⁠] To connect with Bright Side Up on IG click here [https://www.instagram.com/livebrightsideup/⁠] Connect with Erin Salvetti [https://www.instagram.com/erinsalvetti/⁠] Connect with Chelsea Valentino [https://www.instagram.com/healthy_with_chelsea/⁠] To sign up for our newsletter, click here [https://www.livebrightsideup.com/2026-retreat⁠] This Episode is sponsored by Nordic Wave [https://thenordicwave.com/⁠], the #1 Vertical Cold Plunge

ICYMI: Jenn Sherman, Peloton's OG Instructor in her Back Nine Era

In Case You Missed It... #77: She’s the OG. The blueprint. The woman who proves your best decade might actually be your boldest.This week we sit down with Jenn Sherman, the original cycling instructor at Peloton, and the founder of The Back Nine Era, and let’s just say… if you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to reinvent yourself, this episode is your wake-up call.Jenn didn’t become a spin instructor until her 40s. She didn’t join Peloton until 45. And at 55? She went viral on TikTok with her best friend Sunny and stepped into content creation like it was always the plan. Casual.We get into: * How she went from stay-at-home mom to Peloton’s first instructor * The real reason she created The Back Nine Era — and why your 50s are not the “back nine”… they’re the power years * What “training for longevity” actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not punishment workouts and starvation) * How to reframe aging from something to anti-age… to something to step fully into We also talk about identity, relevance, friendship, strength, and why women need to stop shrinking the moment society tells them to.And if you’ve been quietly wondering whether your best chapters are behind you… Jenn answers that directly.Plus a rapid-fire round where we get her favorite ride song down to the one habit in her 50s that changed everything.This episode is confident. It’s honest. It’s permission-giving.Welcome to your Back Nine Era. This episode is sponsored by NordicWave Cold Plunge [https://thenordicwave.com/] USE CODE: BRIGHTSIDEUP for $150 off ⁠Follow Jenn on IG⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/pelotonjenn] ⁠Follow Jenn on TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnyandjenn] ⁠www.onepeloton.com⁠ [⁠www.onepeloton.com] ⁠Follow Bright Side Up [https://www.instagram.com/livebrightsideup]