One Million Years Of Joy

Carl Honoré is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and TED speaker, Ageism Disruptor and voice of the global Slow Movement. Discover how to embrace slowness in our faced-paced world, and how it is connected to joy. Carl also shares his research from his new book, Bolder, and how we can all feel better about ageing and instead of dreading it, look forward to it.

Loretta Graziano Breuning, Ph. D. is the author of multiple books, among which Habits of a Happy Brain. She founded the Inner Mammal Institute to help people build new neural pathways to turn on their happy chemicals in new ways. Dr. Breuning’s work has been translated into 14 languages, she also hosts The Happy Brain podcast. Discover key insights about the brain, what triggers the release of the...

A world-renowned expert in ketones and ketone nutrition, Dominic D’Agostino, Ph. D., is an Associate Professor at University of South Florida. He teaches at the Morsani College of Medicine, Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, and has been involved in research at Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and NASA’s Extreme Environment Mission Operation. He is the co-organizer of the Metabolic He...

Isabelle Grosmaitre is the founder of Goodness & Co, and the author of “Business as a Force for Good.” Following her 20+ year career which included leadership roles at Danone and Boiron, she is now a steward of the B for Good community and is a change-maker focused on creating a more sustainable world. She is part of the first tribe of Future Women X from B Corp and is the Vice President of In...

Chris Lovett is a simplicity expert, minimalist, author of "Discovery of Less" and a TEDx speaker. He has helped individuals across more than 50 countries, liberate themselves from the shackles of busyness to unlock their true potential. In this episode you will discover tips and insights about the power of less vs more so you can embrace what truly matters to you and experience more joy in your l...

Hlubi Mboya-Arnold is the “Laureate of 2020 Nobel Peace Prize” United Nations World Food Programme highlighting her unwavering commitment to combating hunger and promoting peace. She is an award-winning actress, social activist, a relentless advocate for education, and a champion of equity and empowerment in the film and television industry. She is also the producer of Intelligent Africa, a foundi...

Dr Thomas Seyried, Professor of biology, genetics and biochemistry at Boston College, is a trailblazer in the arena of conquering cancer. His book, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease, along with his decades of research, and over 150 peer-reviewed publications, have shown that cancer can be best defined as a mitochondrial metabolic disease. He reveals in our interview how our current lifestyles are impa...

Jenna Nicholas is a Forbes 30 under 30 for Social Entrepreneurship, an angel investor, a TEDx speaker and the CEO of Impact Experience which is focused on addressing equity across investments, healthcare, climate and education. She has been spearheading many initiatives at the intersection of investing and values since she graduated from Stanford University, including the Business Climate Finance...

As the host of the Starting Small podcast and yearly summit, Cameron Nagle has interviewed the founders of companies such as Reebok, The North Face, Lovesac, Kodiak Cakes, Nextdoor, and many more. Discover where it all started and why he is so passionate about sharing leadership lessons and strategies for building impactful brands with entrepreneurs.

From CEO at 29 to a Ph. D. candidate at 50, Niven Postma’s journey has been filled with a deep desire to do things on her own terms. She is an author, a Harvard Business Review contributor and a guest faculty member/speaker at a range of global institutions including London Business School and Stanford University's School of Medicine. Discover her inspiring journey and how several crucible experie...

Discover the incredible journey of Jordi Ricart, co-founder of Curated, and MOKE USA, and the power of “pay it forward”. His mission is to reshape the definition of success and to inspire leaders to prioritize people over profits. From his arrival from Spain to the US, to his journey as an entrepreneur, and author of Pay It Forward, his inspiring story is filled with awe and joy. A must listen-to...

Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic thought leader, author, award-winning serial entrepreneur. She is the author of the book InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times and co-director and scriptwriter of the documentary film InnSæi: The Power of Intuition. From her recent TED talk to her inspiring work, Hrund helps us understand the power we all have within ourselves. Discover how to tap into...

Lex Keifhaber’s background includes experiences as a Founder/CEO to being a Sommelier. As the Podcast Host of Who’s Saving the Planet he interviews entrepreneurs that are addressing climate change with innovative business ideas. Discover his journey and view on how we could create a more sustainable future.

Dr. Ali Afdjei is an emergency doctor in Paris, the author of several books including his latest one on burn-out, and the co-founder of GrandCoeur. Discover his journey into medicine, his view on joy and humour, and his view on what we need to do collectively to create a more harmonious world.   Le Dr Ali Afdjei est médecin urgentiste à Paris, auteur de plusieurs ouvrages dont son dernier sur le b...

Helen Antoniou published in 2018 the business biography, “Back to Beer ... and Hockey: The Story of Eric Molson”, that she wrote about her father-in-law and past chairman of Molson Coors Beverage Company, which was on the Top 10 Non-Fiction Books list of the Globe and Mail. She lectures on leadership and the governance of family businesses at institutions such as the MIT Sloan School of Management...

As a storyteller and legacy builder, Roy Moëd has chronicled the lives of thousands of people globally through his current company LifeBook Memoirs. As an entrepreneur, YPO Member since 2000, and a mentor for C-level executives, Roy has inspired many people through his career. Discover his view on joy, purpose, gratitude and community along with the unique gift of healing that he uncovered over 20...

Being happy and optimistic is a choice according to Sha-En Yeo, a positive psychology expert who studied in the US and now lives in Singapore. Sha-En shares her insights on podcasts, with organizations and she was a speaker at the Nobel Prize Dialogue in 2022 in Singapore. In our discussion, you will discover how she defines happiness vs joy, why she is a reformed optimist, along with great tips o...

Brad Jones is the director of the award-winning Cancer Revolution documentary series that dives into metabolic approach to cancer. Inspired by his wife’s (Maggie Jones) remission from cancer after following a ketogenic diet and fasting, they chose to share their experience and dive deeper into conversations with renowned doctors focused on metabolic therapies. Discover in more detail their inspiri...

Kanchana Moodliar is a visionary leader who is reshaping business in Africa. By investing in innovators who are creating new business models Kanchana’s company, Nova Ideation, is all about disruption, and the untapped potential within Africa. Discover why she is on a quest to understand what human potential is all about, why she believes we all have the power to be limitless, how living in South A...

After a near-death experience followed by an eleven-year deep dive into the purpose of life and the why of existence, Ammar Charani has been sharing a transformational framework based on his book “Purposehood: Transform Your Life, Transform the World”. As an engineer and a Harvard Business School alumnus, having founded over 30 companies throughout his career, Ammar is also a founding member of th...

Dr. Nora Gold is a former professor, and the author of several books of fiction. Her literary work has received immense praise, and she has won numerous awards among which Canadian Jewish Book Award and the 2015 Canadian Jewish Literary Award. She is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Jewish Fiction.net (www.jewishfiction.net), a prestigious online literary journal that publishes first-rate J...

Benjamin Von Wong’s mission is to make a lasting positive impact through his environmental art installations. His work, which has garnered over a billion organic views, raises awareness on critical issues like ocean plastics, fast fashion, and electronic waste. A Canadian engineer turned artist and activist, Benjamin’s journey is shaped by his Chinese Malaysian heritage and his formative years stu...

Named one of the 50 Leading Female Futurists in the world, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, a member of Thinkers50 Radar, April Rinne helps people improve their tolerance for uncertainty in a world of flux. Discover how the devastating loss of her parents when she was 20 has shaped her life, and her tips on navigating uncertainty and finding moments of joy every day.

Hanna Salameh is ranked amongst the top 45 most influential architects of the Middle East. His visionary and sustainability-centric designs span across 12 countries and include projects such as the headquarters for EDRAAK Queen Rania Foundation in Jordan, the award-winning First-of-its-Kind Net-Zero Energy Bill House, to hospitals and museums. Discover what his win-win-win philosophy is all about,...

As a distinguished Creative and Art Director having worked on global multimedia and film projects, discover what success and joy means to Mareike Lenhart, and how her German roots and diverse experiences have shaped who she is. As a horse lover, we spoke about equine-assisted therapy, along with the power we all have to live joyfully despite challenges that may arise.