Chasing Happiness with Ryan DeMent

We're back with another episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast! In this episode, we have special guest, Rich LaMonica . Rich is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to...

 On this episode of Chasing Happiness Podcast, we have special guest Matt Davis . Matt is not your typical stodgy lawyer that loves golf. He hates playing golf and dislikes a lot of lawyers because there is a selection bias for sociopaths in the law. Matt published his first book, "The Art of Preventing Stupid, " which teaches entrepreneurs skills to prevent stupid business mistakes and proac...

 Hey, guys! Today's podcast is all about being a fierce defender of your why. I know what it's like to defend your work, especially when you work in a corporate environment where they don't always understand why you do what you do. I'm so excited to introduce today's guest, Claire Chandler . Claire draws upon almost 30 years of business, leadership, and consulting experience to advise the inv...

On this episode of Chasing Happiness Podcast, we have special guest Dwight Heck . He found Give a Heck Financial while living paycheck to paycheck as a single dad of five kids. Like many of us, Dwight didn’t understand how money worked or the basics of budgeting. Money came in and immediately disappeared, followed by sleepless nights and stress filled with quiet desperation. Instead of asking for...

On this episode of Chasing Financial Freedom Podcast, we welcome Ryan Cote . He is the owner of the Morning Upgrade, a business dedicated to increasing the awareness of personal development through a blog, podcast, book, and morning routine cards. On this episode, Ryan will share his personal morning routine and how it has helped him achieve financial freedom. He'll also reveal why he thinks self-...

 This week on Chasing Happiness, we welcome Lorrie D. Grant ! Lorrie is a storyteller with a message: She's always looking for an adventure and has a story to tell. She captured a few of her life's lessons a few years ago simply to save them for her two daughters. This unexpectedly led to her creating a blog, which led to the writing of her first children's book, "Why is There an Elephant in...

What if you could be the most successful version of yourself? Jon Weberg is an American entrepreneur, top 1% consultant, & business master. By the age of 24, he is a 2X self-published author & has worked with clients in 18 industries. He is widely considered a business growth, personal development, and financial expert. He spends his time helping businesses scale profitably without outside...

Special Guest:  ST Rappaport Want to finally be productive? On this episode of Chasing Happiness, we interview ST Rappaport—a productivity coach who can help re-wire your brain so that you can overcome any obstacle and accomplish your goals. ST is a master at helping people change their daily habits, and she uses her own personal struggles to inspire her clients. In this episode you'll learn:...

Special Guest: Josh Zepess You're talented and have a lot to offer the world, but you don't know how to turn your business's first impression into a second impression where the sale actually happens.  It's not your fault. Most people never learn this stuff in school and it's not exactly common knowledge. But that doesn't mean you can't succeed. Josh Zepess is on a mission to help talented sol...

Special Guest: Nancy Abramson You're a small business owner and your business is running you all over the place.  You feel like you're stuck in a rut and can't escape. Your business is sucking the life out of you and you don't have any free time to enjoy your hobbies or passions. Chasing Happiness Podcast is here to help. In this episode, we interview Nancy Abramson who shares her story of le...

Special Guest: Rich Friesen Most of us were never taught how to have a healthy relationship with money. We're constantly bombarded with conflicting messages that keep us from our dreams.   It feels like we're always one step behind in the chase for happiness. And if we're not careful, we can end up chasing money or material possessions instead of what truly makes us happy. On this episod...

Special Guest: Shawn Harper You're probably wondering how you can achieve success in both your professional and personal life.  It's not easy to be successful in two different worlds, but Shawn has figured out how to do it. He's going to share his story and some of the principles and strategies he used to make it happen.  On this episode of Chasing Happiness, we have a special guest who...

Special Guest: Nathan Gewondjan You're stuck. You know you're capable of more, but you don't know how to take the first step.  It's normal to feel stuck sometimes. The thing is, most people stay stuck because they're afraid to take risks. They're afraid of failure or what other people will think of them. The Chasing Happiness Podcast is here to help. In this episode, we interview Nathan Gewon...

Special Guest: Chris Lalomia We all want to be happy, but it seems like chasing happiness is just a fool's errand.  You've probably heard that the key to happiness is to "follow your passion." But what if you don't know what your passion is? And even worse, what if you're passionate about multiple things? How do you choose just one? On this episode of Chasing Happiness, we have a special gues...

Most people think of money and investments as something boring that they just don't understand. It's hard enough to cope with the death of a loved one, but on top of that, you have to worry about money? How are you supposed to move on when you feel like you're constantly under pressure? On this episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast, we are joined by Paula Harris who is a financial advisor with...

Special Guest: Susan Jane You're not sure what you should do with your life.  You feel lost and uncertain about your future. Everywhere you turn, someone tells you to do something different and it's hard to know who to listen to. The Chasing Happiness Podcast is here to help. In this episode, Susan Jane will teach you how to trust your intuition and follow your heart so that you can live a ha...

Special Guest: Skyler Fleming Money is one of the most taboo topics in our society.  Most people are afraid to talk about money because they feel like they don't know enough. This leaves them feeling lost and confused when it comes to their finances. In this episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Skyler Fleming. Skyler also hosts his own podcast " Mon...

You're chasing happiness, but you keep getting sidetracked by problems that seem to get in your way. It's frustrating when you feel like you're doing everything right, but you can't seem to find lasting happiness. On this episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast, we talk with Liam about how to re-balance your brain for success. By understanding how your brain works, you can create true success in...

Most people feel overwhelmed when it comes to their personal finances and productivity.   It can be really scary when you don't know where to start or what to do about your finances or productivity. You might feel like you're stuck in a hole that you can't get out of. Adam Koren is here to help. He's been coaching for over 20 years and has helped countless people get on top of their pers...

We all know that we should be living an intentional life, but it's hard to know where to start.  Most of us feel like we're too busy or don't have enough money to live the life we want. We get stuck in a rut and never really get out of it. Roger is proof that it's never too late to change your life. He took his adult gap year and traveled the world, crossing items off his bucket list. Now he'...

Amor Traceski knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. She's battled cancer twice in her life and has learned to thrive – not just survive. In this week's episode of Chasing Happiness, Amor shares her story and offers inspiration to everyone who is facing difficult times. Amor is a testament to the human spirit – she has faced down some of life's toughest challenges and come out stronger o...

You're not sure how to find your purpose in life or how to make a positive impact on those around you. Purpose is something that we all search for at some point in our lives. It's what gives our lives meaning and helps us to connect with others. On this episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast, we have a special guest Silas Matchem. Silas is an expert on finding your purpose and making a positive...

You're struggling. You don't know how to stop feeling so negative all the time. It's hard to be happy when you're struggling with addiction, cancer, or any other problem. You feel like you can't escape the darkness that surrounds you. But there is hope! Joe Fazzini is living proof that happiness is possible no matter what life throws your way. In this episode of chasing happiness, Joe shares his s...

In this episode of Chasing Happiness, Ryan is joined by Ogen Pogossian .  From a young age, Ogen Pogossian was always aware of the way she looked. She was constantly surrounded by people who made her believe that her worth as a person was determined by the size of her body.  So, Ogen started to explore other areas of her life. She found a passion for health and nutrition and began learni...