On the Bright Side

02/17/2025

We are so excited to welcome KO Consulting, LLC on board as a new sponsor for 2025. KO Consulting is a true champion of the Mahoning Valley. The KO team works tirelessly to help build, grow, and support nonprofits, small businesses, and local governments here in the Valley and beyond.

02/16/2025

We are incredibly lucky to have access to amazing arts organizations in the Mahoning Valley. We spent the evening enjoying Shakespeare in Love Romeo & Juliet performed by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra at Stambaugh Auditorium.

02/14/2025

✨ Happy Friday & Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕 It’s time for !

Back in March 2023, we featured xo bimbi, an adorable shop in Poland offering the cutest clothing and fun toys for babies and kids. 🎀🧸 Plus, they have awesome gadgets and accessories for parents! 🍼✨

Check them out and spread the love! ❤️

02/13/2025

✨ Time for some good news! ✨ In our latest episode, we’re showcasing the unique, vintage-inspired fashion of ReLoved by Kerri Rickard! Kerri has been upcycling clothing since she was a teen, and now she’s opened her very own store in Sharon! 🎉
( 110 E State St, Sharon, PA)

Next, we visit Thrive 10:10, an incredible organization dedicated to helping people break free from chaos and poverty through support, education, and community. ❤️

On the Bright Side is sponsored by KO Consulting, LLC

****Share this episode to be entered to win a free custom t-shirt flannel from ReLoved by Kerri Rickard*****

02/12/2025

The Mahoning Valley is always buzzing with fun activities and exciting events! In this segment, we chat with reps from Explore Mahoning, Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, and Visit Columbiana County to give you the inside scoop on what’s happening this week. Don’t miss out!

In this segment we talk about:
Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce The CAT - Columbiana Arts Theater The Grand Resort Peter Allen Inn & Event Center Eastwood Mall Complex Robins Theatre Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Mill Creek MetroParks Canfield Train And Toy Show

**If you have an event you'd like people to know about share it in the comments!**

02/11/2025

On the Bright Side is back this Thursday, and we’ve got an inspiring story you won’t want to miss! 🌟✨ Here’s a sneak peek at our feature on Thrive 10:10, an incredible nonprofit dedicated to bringing relief, recovery, and restoration through the power of relationships and education.

On the Bright Side is sponsored by KO Consulting, LLC, a Valley company that provides economic and community development consulting to business owners, nonprofits, and government entities.

02/07/2025

This we're throwing it back to the very first artist we ever featured— Daniel Rauschenbach! 🎨🔥

From the moment we saw his incredible watercolor work at the Youngstown Flea, we were hooked! 🎨❤️ Now, Daniel is making waves again with a brand-new exhibit at the Trumbull Art Gallery opening March 8th! 🎉 Daniel Rauschenbach Exhibits at TAG

Want to see more of his stunning art? Visit his studio & shop at 171 S Bridge Street, Struthers! 👀✨

02/07/2025

In our latest episode of On the Bright Side, we featured the incredible stained glass artist Kelly Simmons from Nitroflory.Glass! 🌟 It was amazing to go into Kelly's workshop to watch her bring her art to life! 🔥✨

02/05/2025

The Mahoning Valley always has a ton of fun activities and events happening. In this segment we chat with representatives from Explore Mahoning, Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, and Visit Columbiana County about what the upcoming week has in store.

Sabi's Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce The CAT - Columbiana Arts Theater Sweet Memories Vintage Tees W.D. Packard Music Hall City of YOUngstown Butler Institute of American Art McDonough Museum of Art The Ward Beecher Planetarium

**Do you have an event you'd like to share? Put it in the comments so we can help you spread the word.**

02/04/2025

✨ In this On the Bright Side preview we’re featuring ReLoved by Kerri Rickard, where creativity meets sustainability! Kerri transforms old clothing into cool, one-of-a-kind pieces, giving them a brand-new life. 🌟 Catch the full story Thursday, February 13th!

On the Bright Side is sponsored by KO Consulting, LLC, a Valley company that provides economic and community development consulting to business owners, nonprofits, and government entities.

02/03/2025

In the last episode of On the Bright Side we featured a new business in Campbell serving up delicious crepes. 8 o'Crêpe offers both sweet and savory crepes as well as coffee drinks and baklava. Check out their story to learn more.

They're open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am-8pm
669 McCartney Rd, Youngstown, OH 44505

02/01/2025

In this On the Bright Side preview we're live at Ruth's Boutique, part of the mission of Thrive 10:10. The nonprofit offers a variety of programs with a focus on relief, recovery, and restoration through relationships and education.

On the Bright Side is sponsored by KO Consulting, LLC, a Valley company that provides economic and community development consulting to business owners, nonprofits, and government entities.

01/31/2025

In our very first episode back in February of 2023 we featured Sleep in Heavenly Peace - OH, Trumbull Co. This amazing nonprofit builds and delivers beds to children who don't have one. And the smiles on the kids faces when they receive their very own bed says it all!

01/30/2025

01/29/2025

The Mahoning Valley always has a ton of fun activities and events happening. In this segment we chat with representatives from Explore Mahoning, Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, and Visit Columbiana County about what the upcoming week has in store.

Do you have an event you'd like to share? Put it in the comments so we can help you spread the word.

01/24/2025

Is still a thing? Even if it's not we're doing it! This was our very first story back in February of 2023. Café Rosé is still going strong and such a great supporter of the community. Our first episode was sponsored by another great community advocate DAWNincorporated.

01/23/2025

***Watch and share the show for a chance to win a free crepe***

It's time for crepes and stained glass!
In this episode of On the Bright Side we visit a new crepe restaurant in Campbell. 8 o'Crêpe serves up all kinds of delicious creations.
Next we go to the studio of Kelly Simmons with Nitroflory.Glass. Kelly loves all kinds of art. She especially loves incorporating the outdoors into her one of a kind stained glass and resin pieces.

***The drawing for the free crepe will take place live on January 30th****

01/22/2025

The Mahoning Valley always has a ton of fun activities and events happening and we want to make sure you know about them. So, we're kicking off a new weekly segment called Waiting for the Weekend. Representatives from Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, Explore Mahoning and Visit Columbiana County will join us to chat about upcoming events. Tune in every Wednesday at noon to find out what's happening!

Do you have an upcoming event you want us to know about? Share it in the comments!