No Stage Lights

Jonelle and Terry Carter
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A Real-Life Podcast About Marriage, Music, Business & Everything in Between We’re The Carters — a married couple, business owners, and musicians sharing the real-life stuff that happens when the stage lights go off. On No Stage Lights, we talk about what it’s like juggling marriage, parenting, entrepreneurship, and creative work… all at the same time. Whether we’re managing multiple businesses, writing music, leading bands, or just trying to get dinner on the table — we’re inviting you into the honest, messy, and funny parts of our day-to-day life. If you’re into real marriage talk, the ups and downs of running a business, the behind-the-scenes of being musicians, and how couples stay connected while chasing big dreams — this is your podcast. 💛 Listen on your favorite podcast app💛 Watch the video series on YouTube💛 Support the show and join our community: nostagelights.com/support

  1. Jun 2

    Building Self-Worth For High School Girls Through Glow Girl

    Send us Fan Mail We can joke about frogs in throats and the nightmare of finding a mouse in a bottle, but there’s a reason those stories grab us. Our brains lock onto disgust and fear fast and teens live with that same speed every day, except the target is often themselves. Jonelle breaks down how her work unexpectedly shifted from a corporate audience to what now feels like the clearest mission yet: Glow Girl, a confidence and self-worth program for high school girls. We talk through what a Glow Girl day can look like at a school, from a keynote on finding your voice to workshops and breakout sessions that make the learning stick. The heart of it is the GG leadership piece, where students carry the message forward through the school year instead of letting it fade after one assembly. Then we get into the exercise that stops rooms cold. Students and adults answer anonymously what they’ve said negatively about themselves and watch it form a word cloud in real time. The twist is what comes next: naming something positive you noticed about someone else in the room. That contrast exposes a hard truth about school culture and workplace culture: we think kind things, but if we don’t use our voice, people walk around alone with their worst thoughts. We also touch on why boys need this work too, why separate spaces can help them share honestly, and why Terry might need a guitar in his hands if he ever takes the stage. If you care about teen mental health, social emotional learning, student leadership, and real confidence skills, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with a teacher or parent, and leave a review with the one kind thing you wish people said out loud more often. Support the show

    23 min

  2. May 26

    How To Handle Setbacks Without Losing Yourself

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    23 min

  3. May 19

    Great Customer Service Starts With Making People Feel Seen

    Send us Fan Mail I’m days away from a hysterectomy, and the only way I know to walk into a big moment like that is with equal parts honesty and humor. So we start there, with nerves, support, and the weird little jokes that make hard things feel lighter. Then we pivot into something that shows up everywhere, from marriage to entrepreneurship to the service industry: the art of connecting with strangers. A 16 or 17-year-old dishwasher gave us the best customer service lesson we’ve heard in a long time. He walked up while we were out playing for the Pink Heels Mother’s Day walk and invited us into his restaurant like it was his own. His secret was not a sales pitch, it was attitude and warmth: “I get to wash dishes today.” That single line sparked a bigger conversation about hospitality, relationship building, and why people come back when you make them feel seen. We also share a dinner that went sideways fast, complete with an unexpected commercial shoot at the table behind us and a bite of food that was literally frozen. From there, we get practical: eye contact, a real smile, tone, remembering names, and using your expertise to upgrade someone’s experience. We even touch on what to do with difficult customers, including the “gray rock” idea of staying calm and refusing to take the bait. If you care about customer service, small business growth, or simply being better with people, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s the best or worst customer service moment you’ve had lately? Support the show

    21 min

  4. May 8

    Why Are We Keeping This Stuff?

    Send us Fan Mail A barking dog, a cord on the floor, a house that suddenly feels too quiet after the kids grow up, it all adds up fast. We sit down and get honest about the kind of letting go nobody glamorizes: the daily irritations that test your patience, and the deeper seasons of change that force you to grow whether you are ready or not.  We start with something tender and real: aging pets and the heartbreak of knowing you might be nearing goodbye. From there, we zoom out to the stuff we keep because we think we should. Physical photos, old albums, yearbooks, wedding keepsakes, and boxes of memorabilia can carry love and history, but they can also become clutter and stress. We talk decluttering without shame, how the digital age changes what we save, and why “my kids will want this someday” is often a myth that keeps us stuck.  Then we move into the hardest clutter of all: emotional baggage. We unpack anger, grudges, resentment, and how focusing on what is outside your control steals attention from the people who are actually showing up for you now. We also dig into paradigm shifts, mindset, and neuroplasticity, that practical idea that you can rewire your brain by practicing a new mental “route” until it becomes your new normal.  If you’ve been craving a reset, this conversation is your nudge to choose peace on purpose. Listen, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review if it helps. Then tell us in the comments: what are you letting go of right now? Support the show

    23 min

  5. May 5

    Small Steps, Big Growth and Why You Forget Your Ex's Pizza Order

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    23 min

  6. 11/19/2024

    No Stage Lights 1421- Ommmmm

    Send us Fan Mail Today we chat about one of Jonelle's favorite hobbies.. meditation. Get in the flow and zen out with us today as we discuss how to start Support the show

    23 min

  7. 11/14/2024

    No Stage Lights 141 - Invisible Victims

    Send us Fan Mail We dive into the deep end of domestic abuse on today's episode with a plot twist... listen in and share your thoughts by connecting with us on social media at @nostagelights. If you need help it is available 24/7 by calling 800-799-7233 or by texting BEGIN to 88788 Support the show

    25 min

  8. 11/12/2024

    No Stage Lights 140- Wait...what?

    Send us Fan Mail It's quiz time!! Save this episode to use these questions the next time you need to spark the convo!  Support the show

    25 min
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About

A Real-Life Podcast About Marriage, Music, Business & Everything in Between We’re The Carters — a married couple, business owners, and musicians sharing the real-life stuff that happens when the stage lights go off. On No Stage Lights, we talk about what it’s like juggling marriage, parenting, entrepreneurship, and creative work… all at the same time. Whether we’re managing multiple businesses, writing music, leading bands, or just trying to get dinner on the table — we’re inviting you into the honest, messy, and funny parts of our day-to-day life. If you’re into real marriage talk, the ups and downs of running a business, the behind-the-scenes of being musicians, and how couples stay connected while chasing big dreams — this is your podcast. 💛 Listen on your favorite podcast app💛 Watch the video series on YouTube💛 Support the show and join our community: nostagelights.com/support

Information

  • Creator
    Jonelle and Terry Carter
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 No Stage Lights
  • Show Website
    No Stage Lights