The Bright Side

Dan Wilcox, President of the Central Florida YMCA joins the Hunters for a discussion about all things YMCA. This international organization offers thousands of programs through its 27 locations in Ce…

Dr. Sandy Shugart, President of Valencia College, joins the Hunters for a conversation on education and the importance of student involvement in the community.

Friendship is the topic on this week's episode of The Bright Side. What makes a friend a good friend, and why should we care?

The Hunters weigh in on all things nutrition - touching on everything from the scientific data about fats and carbs to the social impact of "food deserts".

From helping the homeless to building community gardens in local food deserts, Kay Rawlins, co-founder of Orlando City Soccer Club and vice president of community relations, has made her mark on Orla…

This episode dives into churches taking on some new "old" forms. Chad Turnbull, executive director of Slingshot (a micro-church incubator) talks about his life as a gentleman farmer and his ministry …

The Hunters spend some time with a business leader who takes into consideration the importance of bettering the community. Tony Jenkins, CEO of Florida Blue, shares his insights on the opportunities …

The Hunters turn their attention to the Pygmalion Effect, looking at the powerful impact words and expectations have on others. Is it true that positive expectations produce more positive results and…

A Memorial Day Special, in which the Hunters discuss the history and the sacrifices that have given all of us in the United States of America the opportunities for a beautiful life.

John Rivers, of 4 Rivers Smokehouse fame, joins the Hunters for an inspiring discussion on seeing business and a means to community betterment. There is much to be done in any community and there are…

Technology and empathy aren’t subjects that one generally thinks about going together, but the Hunter’s guest, Danya "Shea" Glenny, co-founder of Fervorworks thinks about them together nearly every d…

An upbeat episode filled with laughter as the Hunters dive into the topic of humor and it’s impact on helping, compassion, serving, and encouraging. They discuss humor's role as something that thrive…

Exploring the difference hope makes, the Hunters discuss what it takes to see light in the darkness and why it's so tempting to seek it in ways that aren't always helpful. Hope is a blessing to anyon…

The Hunters go in-depth about the problems and solutions in the area of children and families who need assistance. The role of government and private organizations in helping the vulnerable is covere…

Scott Maxwell, a community activist, columnist for the Orlando Sentinel, and annually named as one of Orlando's 50 most powerful, joins the Hunters for a riveting conversation about what everyone sho…

The Hunters take a fascinating glimpse at the people, resources and organization it takes to consistently get food distributed to those who need it most. Dave Krepcho, President and CEO of Second Har…

The Hunters touch on myriad topics as they move from one to three episodes of The Bright Side each week.

The Hunters discuss ways to help people find employment and upward mobility in situations where neither is easy. The expert guest, Andrae Bailey, is a leader in this field and spends his time organiz…

The first call-in episode of The Bright Side! This episode centers around solutions for the current problem of less houses being available than there are people who need housing. Discussing creative …

The Hunters touch on a wide range of topics including Facebook, how bots work, the future of Uber, and the minds of polymaths. This episode is a pretty entertaining look at how much more helpful it i…