Happy - Conversations on happiness

In this conversation, I catch Sacha Vincent just a few days after his return home, being at a core transition time of his life - having just graduated from his dream elite international program. You can join us as we chat about: The difference between being positive and being happy What happens after we complete a dream achievement How do we find our own way to happiness in between the extreme nar...

What if the core of happiness is simply learning continuously, and developing the confidence to say, "I do what I believe is right, and I’m at peace with that" ? In this conversation, we explore the nuanced nature of being happy, blending big-picture insights with grounded daily practices. Acknowledging the complexities of happiness, while steering clear of overly simplistic takes. You can join me...

Is prioritizing others' success the key to being happy ? How can we make our acts of service — to family, friends, colleagues, clients, and beyond — be a happiness-boosting activity for ourselves as well? We all want to contribute positively to the world. But if happiness is supposed to come from within rather than depend on circumstances, should we let it be dependant on our contribution and impa...

In this conversation, I sit down with Courtney to discuss her path to happiness: from being an ambitious political and corporate professional, to an inspiring teacher and program director. You can join us in this fun and emotional chat, filled with personal insights: about the path of least resistance, navigating authenticity and work expectations, finding effective ways to provide feedback... And...

Can true happiness be found in service to others? In this chatty episode, I sit down with Wisdom, a dedicated mentor and changemaker, whose life mission is to uplift others. From humble beginnings to leading impactful mentorship initiatives, our conversation covers deep and lights topics alike. You can listen in as we discuss the evolving role of mentors and leaders in this information era, findin...

Can you work towards success and happiness at the same time? And achieve both? While pursuing ambitious studies and looking at a bright future in Finance, Thomas has a surprisingly down-to-earth approach to success and happiness. Curious to hear his perspective following a previous chat, this conversation actually starts with a catch up on... clothing! If you are curious about how your outfit impa...

Is finding happiness as simple as following our dreams? To explore this question, I’m joined in this conversation by Juanita Gyamfi. Motivated by a desire to make her family proud, she was driven early on by academic success and later used her talent and hard work to achieve professional success and recognition. Together, we chat about the reason we don’t always follow our dreams, why fulfilling o...

Are you about to embark on a new journey, trying to decide whether to change path or missing the days when life choices seemed easier? In this conversation, I sit down with Muskaan Saeed, a few days before she embarks on a life-changing study abroad program.  With her candid and energetic vibe, she opens up about her personal journey with happiness, stress, and finding balance as a young adul...

Happiness is a serious topic, but it can also be simple and fun ! While his home country of Ghana is not topping the charts of conventional happiness rankings, Emmanuel Boakye Ababio brings lights to a refreshing perspective from his wide professional and personal experience. Tune in to explore with us: how what you are exposed to impacts your happiness, the trade-offs to look out for to sustain y...

How can we find happiness beyond the pursuit of achievements? How do titles shape our identity and happiness? In this conversation, I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Rodriguez shortly after his TEDx talk, following many weeks of preparation. From post-achievement blues to embracing discomfort, we share personal stories that redefine happiness. You'll hear how activity-based identities can...

Across all studies, the feelings of isolation and loneliness comes up as a main source of depression and life dissatisfaction. For this conversation, I had the pleasure to meet with psychological architect Erin Peavey who specializes in designing places that create more connectedness and happiness in our modern life.  How do architectural designs affect our happiness? How much of ou...

Is it easier to be happy in our society as an introvert or an extrovert? How can we protect our happiness in the era of social media, dramatic news, and constant notifications? In this engaging chat with the brilliant mind of Tobias Wahlqvist, we explore the successful tips he has used to address his negative outlook on life, and how he transformed it for a happier experience. Join us in this conv...

"You can become unhappy by trying to spend your way to happiness" In this conversation with Daniel Sachau, we chat about how can we use money to be happy, when to choose purpose over passion, and key learnings from his 30+ years of experience researching, teaching and navigating the beauty and challenges of finding meaningful work and building a life which brings us satisfaction. Listen until the...

Can you really hack your life to make good “luck” happen? And does being lucky makes us be happy? With her background as a game designer, Nickole Li brings a fresh perspective and answer to these two questions. In this Conversation on Happiness, I chat with Nickole about the true nature of luck, her strategies for mood management, and the art of finding joy in life's smallest moments. Listen in to...

Renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister has experimented and documented a wide range of methods to catch the secrets of a successful and happy life, even turning himself into a design project and creating a 7-years long documentary depicting the highs and lows of his personal experimentation. In this Conversation on Happiness, I chat with Stefan to discover his insights from this incredible journ...

"Happiness is generally experienced in how we spend our time." We often think about time management skills as a productivity tool, but what if they could also help us be happy? In this fun and insightful conversation with Laura Vanderkam, you'll discover unconventional self-care strategies that work better than a bubble bath, why being less busy or having more freedom might not be the secret to ha...

I had heard before that acceptance is key to success and happiness, but never actually got the full idea of what that means and how to embrace it, until this chat with Srikumar Rao. In this heartfelt conversation, we chat about the different ways one can unlock lasting happiness and how acceptance serves as a foundation for meaningful action. Listen in to this illuminating conversation as we delve...

This bonus episode is a replay from the show Teleportation Hour hosted on Clubhouse about growing a community of happiness enthusiast. You can join their Circle here for weekly inspirations. And if you're not a member yet, you can join the Happy Newsletter to receive thought-provoking quotes and monthly tips on happiness: https://mailchi.mp/8cccdc3e01a2/happynewsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

How can you find happiness even far away from home? That's is the question I asked Guillaume, a French engineer working in New York. In this conversation, we chat about the core elements that he focuses on to nurture his happiness and how he balances living far away from his family to make the most of an exciting journey. If you're not a reader yet, you can join the Happy Newsletter to receive tho...

Sometimes we wonder why can't we just be grateful and happy for what we have? It's a legitimate question, but it's also okay to be sad and disappointed at times. It may not be the most positive way to look at things, but it is a healthy way to process difficult circumstances. Denying or burring negative feelings is not the secret to happiness. Quite the contrary.  Approaching a milestone birt...

When you have a busy life, it can seem difficult to find anytime for special activities that make you happy.  How can you incorporate happiness into your busy daily life?  I was very happy to chat with Alvaro about his practical and enthusiast perspective on happiness. In this fun talk, we discuss how the place we live in impacts our happiness as Alvaro shares how he balances his&nb...

It seems easy - or at least easier - to be happy when you have friends and loved ones who positively support you.  How can you priorities your happiness when your dreams are different than the ones of people around you?  In this honest conversation with Sofia Rose Bernardi, we take you on an exploration of  sharing a positive yet honest version of yourself in the era of social media...

What is the secret of the happiest people in the world?  Finland has remained on top of happiness rankings for the past decade. It made me wonder: what do they do that we don't? Or how do they think in a way that leads to more happiness? I called up my Finnish friend Jasmin Kaisukalo to try figuring it out.  In this fun conversation we take you on a behind-the-scene of exploring the...