Happiness by Habit

How do we empower young Latinas to lead in the future of tech, education, and leadership? In this inspiring episode of Happiness by Habit, host Silvana Pimentel sits down with Gabriela Kane Guardia, Executive Director of Latinitas, a nonprofit committed to empowering girls through media, mentorship, and STEM education. Discover how Gabriela's mission is changing the lives of the next generatio...

What if the key to scaling your business isn’t hustling harder but simplifying smarter? Today’s episode is a powerful conversation with Marie Gerson , strategic growth expert and founder of Shoshin Strategies , who has helped countless founders scale with clarity, systems, and purpose. Marie reveals: ✅ The #1 mistake most entrepreneurs make when trying to scale ✅ Why chasing tactics without a fo...

What happens when the people you love most say you’ve failed them—even while you're succeeding on paper? Robert Heath Sr. reveals the breakdown that sparked his breakthrough, leading to a new framework for thriving in leadership and life. Robert Heath Sr. is a U.S. Marine Corps officer, keynote speaker, and bestselling author who helps overwhelmed leaders find clarity, reclaim time, and build...

What would you do if you were fired over Zoom—on your birthday? Kristin Gutierrez turned that moment into a million-dollar empire by saying yes and figuring it out. Kristin Gutierrez is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and high-ticket sales mentor who transformed a sudden layoff into explosive business growth with her now-famous Say Yes framework. In this episode you'll learn: ◽️ How imper...

Top TEDx Speaker and global leadership expert Dr. Elena Paweta exposes the hidden gaps in leadership that are destroying communication, confidence, and innovation in today’s business world. In this inspiring conversation, she shares how Ideas and Leaders is transforming the way we lead through empathy, self-awareness, and intentional communication. This isn’t your average leadership training—Elena...

What if the one thing holding you back wasn’t your circumstances—but your mindset ? Executive Coach Dr. Laura Gooler reveals the truth about getting unstuck, breaking limiting beliefs, and how daily clarity habits can rewire your life and leadership from the inside out. With over 25 years of experience helping healthcare and tech leaders level up, Dr. Gooler shares the powerful connection between...

💡 How Founders Can Become Thought Leaders With Just 2 Hours a Week In this empowering episode, Silvana Pimentel chats with Bradley Rausch , founder of Amplify Content, to help busy entrepreneurs unlock their voice and confidently lead with content. Whether you're an early-stage startup founder or a scaling CEO, this conversation will help you rethink how you show up online—and make it easier...

Are you stuck in fear, doubt, or procrastination? In this inspiring episode of Happiness by Habit , I sit down with Larisa Makuch —Master Results Coach and CEO of The Abundance Academy—to help you rewire your mindset and finally step into your fullest potential. 💡 What you’ll learn: How to retrain your unconscious mind for success The real reason people get stuck dreaming instead of doing Simple...

What if the key to your success wasn’t more discipline… but someone who texted, “You’ve got this” when you needed it most? In this powerful and heart-centered episode, mental health nurse and wellness coach Pooja Vaidya joins host Silvana Pimentel to unpack the life-changing power of accountability among friends . Together they explore how building simple support systems, showing up with honesty,...

What if you could use AI to work smarter, not harder — and grow your business faster than ever? In this episode, AI strategist and sales consultant Jens Heitmann reveals the secret systems he uses to scale smarter, build freedom through automation, and master niche hacking to win in today’s digital economy. From voice AI to strategic chat automations, Jens shares how everyday entrepreneurs can use...

Most people think manifestation is just vision boards and affirmations. But Helia Oghani is here to bust the myths wide open. In this powerful conversation, Helia shares the science-backed truth behind how manifestation really works — and how your daily thoughts, vibration, and subconscious beliefs either attract or block your goals. Whether you want more financial abundance, freedom, or joy — thi...

Sharon D. Brown , founder of Self Care U Academy , joins Happiness by Habit with Silvana Pimentel to expose the hidden cost of hustle, how leaders unknowingly sabotage their health, and the real power of silence, breathwork, and radical self-awareness. With 20+ years in mental health, crisis response, and social work, Sharon offers a deeply human look at burnout, legacy, and the habits that save u...

Award-winning poet and playwright Anne Marie Wells shares the story of how writing became her survival tool after trauma, chronic illness, and profound grief—and why storytelling might just save your life too. Anne is known for using language and creativity to explore pain, resilience, and the habit of healing. Her work has been recognized across the U.S. for transforming personal experiences into...

What if you could stop working for money… and start having your money work for you? In this powerful episode of Happiness by Habits , I sit down with Fred Moskowitz — best-selling author of The Little Green Book of Note Investing — to explore how note investing can help you create real passive income and take control of your financial future. Fred breaks down complex investing ideas into simple ha...

What if your story isn’t just for you — but for someone else who’s silently surviving what you’ve already overcome? In this heartfelt episode of Happiness by Habit , host Silvana Pimentel sits down with Lacole Smith — author, coach, and founder of AL Publishing & Consulting — to explore how sharing your story through writing can lead to healing, transformation, and legacy. ✨ Lacole opens up a...

Are you stuck in a life that no longer lights you up? Think it’s too late to start over? Think again. In this episode of Happiness by Habit , Anne Alexander Sieder shares how she reignited her acting career in her late 40s, turned passion into profit, and built a thriving coaching business that helps others do the same. 🎙️ From overcoming fear and imposter syndrome to creating workshops with top-t...

Unlock the power of language to shift your mindset and create lasting transformation. In this episode of Happiness by Habit , host Silvana Pimentel sits down with Alison Pickering — multilingual artist, archetypal coach, and founder of Follow Your Road Academy — to explore how neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and intentional communication can break limiting habits and rewire your life for purpos...

Can a snake bite lead to a bestselling children’s book? In this inspiring episode of Happiness by Habits , Silvana Pimentel interviews Jessica Lee Anderson , award-winning children’s author and animal lover, live from the Lone Star Festival. Jessica shares how a scary childhood event — her niece’s rattlesnake bite — led her to face her fear of reptiles and turn it into a powerful mission: writing...

What do you do when the people who raised you now need you to take care of them? In this inspiring episode of Happiness by Habits , Silvana Pimentel sits down with bestselling author and speaker Charlotte Canion , who shares her powerful caregiving journey and how she found purpose, healing, and even humor in one of life’s hardest seasons. From caring for loved ones with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and...

What does it really take to be a mother, a soldier, and a survivor?   In this episode of Happiness by Habits , host Silvana Pimentel sits down with Patricia Qaiyyim , author, veteran, and mother of three, for a powerful conversation about motherhood, military life, emotional honesty, and the strength it takes to ask for help. Patricia shares stories from her deeply personal books Moms in the Milit...

What does it take to build a legacy in literature? In this episode of Happiness by Habits, Silvana Pimentel interviews Alan Bourgeois — award-winning author, literary advocate, and the powerhouse behind the Lone Star Festival. With over 50 years as a writer , 45+ books published , and a deep passion for empowering Texas authors, Alan shares how he’s uplifting voices across the state and preserving...

In this powerful episode of Happiness by Habits , host Silvana Pimentel sits down with empowerment coach and CPA Robert Beaujean to talk about the habits that build true financial confidence. From overcoming anxiety and limiting beliefs to creating focused action, Robert shares real tools for personal and financial growth. You’ll learn his 3-step method to shift your mindset: 1️⃣ Focus on what can...

In this episode of Happiness by Habits , we’re joined by sci-fi author Abby Goldsmith , live from the Lone Star Texas Festival . Abby shares the inspiration behind her powerful book series, Majority , starting with Book One: Torth . We talk about hive minds , freedom of thought , and how her sci-fi world mirrors real-life issues like social media pressure and mob mentality . If you’ve ever felt di...

In this heartfelt episode of Happiness by Having , host Silvana Pimentel sits down with author Sharon Jenkins to explore the deeper message behind her newest novel—a powerful fictional tale of an African princess overcoming rejection and reclaiming her royal identity. With over 20 years in the publishing world and 32 books under her belt, Sharon brings insight, inspiration, and authenticity to a c...

In today’s powerful episode of Happiness by Habit , we’re joined by Theo Boyd , author of My Grief is Not Like Yours . Theo shares her heart-wrenching journey through loss, grief, and healing, offering valuable insights on managing complicated grief and finding hope even in the darkest moments. She opens up about her personal experiences with grief, including the tragic loss of her mother and fath...