Fun & Bliss Show

Emotional Bravery, True Influence, and the Freedom to Be Seen with Joanna Horton McPherson What if true influence is not about being more polished, more impressive, or more confident? What if it starts with emotional bravery? In this episode of The Fun & Bliss Podcast, Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer sit down with Joanna Horton McPherson, a Harvard-trained six-time founder, private advisor, mas...

What if food were about so much more than what’s on the plate? In this deliciously wide-ranging episode of The Fun & Bliss Show, Monick and Moneeka sit down with David Page, two-time Emmy Award-winning executive producer, creator of the Food Network phenomenon Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host of Culinary Characters Unlocked, and author of Food Americana. David shares his remarkable journey fr...

What keeps love alive after 20, 30, or even 33 years together? In this candid and playful episode of The Fun & Bliss Show , Monick and Moneeka share the stories of how they met their husbands, what made dating more joyful, and the practices that continue to keep their marriages connected, passionate, and fun. They talk about appreciating the person in front of you, staying unattached to the ou...

What if play wasn’t just something children do, but one of the most powerful ways we connect, heal, communicate, and come back to life? In this heart-opening episode of The Fun & Bliss Show , Monick and Moneeka sit down with DinaLyn Rosenbusch , speech-language pathologist, parent coach, consultant, speaker, and host of The Language of Play podcast. With more than 30 years of experience helpin...

What if fun was more than entertainment? What if it was a pathway back to your confidence, authenticity, joy, and even healing? In this episode of The Fun & Bliss Show , Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer sit down with Kim Somers Egelsee , author, speaker, intuitive, life and business coach, and founder of Publishing Joy. Kim shares how her lifelong passion for helping people step into their authe...

What if money didn’t have to feel heavy, stressful, or intimidating? What if creating wealth, investing in women, and expanding your impact could actually feel fun? In this powerful and energizing episode of The Fun & Bliss Show , Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer sit down with Catherine Gray , executive producer of Show Her the Money , venture capitalist, author, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, h...

In this heartfelt and joy-filled episode, Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer share the deeper “why” behind the Fun & Bliss Collective, a community for women who look like they have it all together on the outside but are craving more aliveness, connection, play, and belonging on the inside. They explore loneliness, the power of practicing fun daily, and why joy is not something to postpone until li...

In this joyful and energizing episode of The Fun & Bliss Show , Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer sit down with business transformation coach, speaker, author, and podcast host Caterina Rando for a conversation about what it really means to “bliss” in your life and business. Katerina shares how one powerful moment in her café helped her realize she was not in the “business business,” but in the e...

In this episode, Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer sit down with Gerald Rogers for a powerful and expansive conversation about what it really takes to live a blissful, aligned life. Gerald shares how most people are unknowingly running subconscious programs that shape their results, and why true transformation begins with an identity shift, not just changing habits or strategies. They explore how the...

In this episode of The Fun & Bliss Show, Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer sit down with Lady Jen Du Plessis for a grounded, honest conversation about success, hustle, and the quiet moment many high-achieving women reach but rarely name. Jen shares how working “eight days a week” and watching her life through a window became the wake-up call that changed everything. Together, they explore what it...

What if happiness isn’t the goal? In this honest and grounding conversation, Moneeka Sawyer unpacks the difference between chasing happiness and building a foundation of bliss. She shares why bliss is not an emotion but a way of being, how emotional resilience allows you to handle anything life brings, and why pretending to be positive all the time can actually disconnect you from yourself and oth...

In this episode of The Fun & Bliss Show , Monick and Moneeka sit down with Linda Shively, bestselling author, award-winning speaker, mindset expert, and joy mentor, for a tender and powerful conversation about what it really means to choose joy when life has broken your heart. Linda shares her deeply personal story of loss, survival, and finding her way back to the joy that had never fully lef...

In this special role-reversal episode of The Fun & Bliss Podcast, Moneeka interviews her co-host Monick Halm about her lived relationship with fun—not as a reward, but as a daily practice that brings more aliveness, clarity, and ease. They explore fun as a “blisscipline,” why play is essential for adult well-being, and how small, intentional moments of delight can shift energy, creativity, and...

In this conversation, Joeaux Robey shares her insights on living a blissful life, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, joy, and fun. She discusses her journey from a perfectionist mindset to embracing a more joyful and present way of living. The concept of 'plurk'—play plus work—is introduced as a way to integrate fun into daily life. Joeaux also highlights the significance of self-awareness a...

In this engaging conversation, Monick Halm and Moneeka Sawyer explore the importance of fun and joy in our lives, featuring an insightful interview with Dr. Mike Rucker, author of 'The Fun Habit.' They discuss the science behind fun, the concept of microjoys, and how to overcome common barriers to experiencing joy. The episode emphasizes that fun is not just a luxury but a vital part of well-being...

In this episode of the Fun and Bliss Show, hosts Monick and Moneeka explore the transformative power of fun and joy in our lives. They introduce the Fun and Bliss Manifesto, emphasizing that fun is foundational and bliss is a birthright. The conversation delves into the importance of integrating fun into daily life, using joy as a compass for clarity, and the ripple effect of joy on personal and c...