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 narratives of the hustle vs bare minimum cultures

What roles do social relationships play in our feelings of being happy

How do we navigate being there for and with others in difficult times

What originally could have been a conversation aimed at students and recent grads reveals much more between the lines, offering valuable takeaways for all ages.

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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 and Niki Papadopoulou for a reflective and joyful conversation, as she shares insights from years of experience as a leader and mentor to both emerging and seasoned talents across corporate and academic landscapes.

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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 impact?

You can listen in as we discuss these questions and more personal anecdotes with Kevin Sanikidze. Educator and super-connector, one of his approaches to a happy life is beautifully summed up by: “Always learning, always sharing!”

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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 how even small things, like coffee, can be turned into happiness boosters.

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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, finding the right approach to happiness and success when others look up to your for support and inspiration, the two key aspects to being impactful and happy + our magic but different way of finding happiness in everyday's culture!

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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 impacts your work, interactions and happiness; what advice millenial and boomers can take from the younger generation; or how we misinterpret other's happiness, you can join us in this reflective conversation.

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+ The mentioned movie is Delusions of Grandeur (1971), directed by Geard Oury

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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 others' expectations sometimes lead to our own happiness, simple ways to find contentment in life, and how she deals with the not-so-happy moments.

And as a bonus, you can even catch my answer to her question about the roots and beginnings of these happy conversations!

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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 adult in between the diverse examples of her mom, dad and siblings.

You can join us in this conversation, for a chat filled with energy and insights on starting new, how to manage the "FOMO" when there's so much you want to do in life, how to set boundaries in a way that keeps you successful and happy, and the beauty of learning to enjoy one's own company.

Want more insights on those topics?

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