Hope isn’t passive—it moves, even when you feel stuck. In this episode of The Lighten Up Project, Malcolm Grissom shares a deeply personal story of resilience, reminding us that hope is an active choice made one small step at a time. Through laughter, imagination, mindfulness, and courage, this episode reframes setbacks as momentum and proves that every step forward—no matter how small—is a victory.

What You’ll Hear:

1. Hope is active and requires movement, even when the step feels small or uncertain.
2. Laughter, play, and imagination reduce stress and create the mental space needed for hope to grow.
3. Your past may shape you, but it is your present choices that define who you are becoming.
4. Every step forward—slow, awkward, or imperfect—is still a victory.
5. Practices like affirmations, mindfulness, and taking risks steadily build resilience over time.

Meet the Host: Malcolm Grissom

Malcolm Grissom, affectionately known as "The Stand-up C.E.O.," is a team-building and employee engagement expert. Malcolm, an award-winning actor, comedian, International speaker, and best-selling author, masterfully blends humor, improv, and business acumen to enhance team dynamics and profitability. As a certified laughter leader, he leverages the power of positive psychology and his social work background to create engaging, results-driven experiences. Whether inspiring executives, strengthening teams, or energizing audiences, Malcolm’s unique approach fosters connection, creativity, and success. His ability to transform corporate culture with humor and insight makes him a sought-after speaker and consultant.

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malcolmgrissom

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What if humor isn’t something you “have” or “don’t have”—but something you were born with and simply buried? In this episode of The Lighten Up Project, Malcolm Grissom introduces The Humor Tree—a powerful way to understand humor as more than jokes. You’ll discover how play, laughter, and imagination are essential tools for managing stress, restoring creativity, and reconnecting with hope.

This conversation invites you to reclaim humor not as performance, but as a natural part of being human.

What You’ll Hear:

1. Everyone has a sense of humor Humor begins with play—and play is something we’re all born with.
2. Humor is more than comedy: It includes play, gamification, and “benign violations,” not just jokes and punchlines.
3. Laughter is a pressure valve for stress and anxiety: Without humor, emotional pressure builds—and connection breaks down.
4. Creativity and hope depend on humor: Laughter activates imagination, and imagination makes hope possible.
5. Being humorous isn’t about being funny: It’s about being present, natural, and human—sometimes simply being yourself is enough.

Meet the Host: Malcolm Grissom

Malcolm Grissom, affectionately known as "The Stand-up C.E.O.," is a team-building and employee engagement expert. Malcolm, an award-winning actor, comedian, International speaker, and best-selling author, masterfully blends humor, improv, and business acumen to enhance team dynamics and profitability. As a certified laughter leader, he leverages the power of positive psychology and his social work background to create engaging, results-driven experiences. Whether inspiring executives, strengthening teams, or energizing audiences, Malcolm’s unique approach fosters connection, creativity, and success. His ability to transform corporate culture with humor and insight makes him a sought-after speaker and consultant.

Follow Malcolm:

Website: malcolmgrissom.com

Facebook: facebook.com/malcolmgrissom

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malcolmgrissom

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This episode is a playful yet powerful invitation to lighten the load you’ve been carrying. Malcolm Grissom shares how laughter, joy, and one unforgettable “mistake” helped him reclaim his voice—and why laughter isn’t the opposite of pain, but a doorway through it.

What You’ll Hear:

1. How laughter became a lifeline after illness, bullying, and self-doubt
2. Why mistakes aren’t failures—but unexpected doorways to connection
3. The surprising role joy plays in resilience, healing, and confidence
4. How reclaiming your voice starts with play, not perfection
5. Why laughter deserves a seat at the table as a real health strategy

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Welcome to the Lighten Up Project — where life gets real, but it doesn’t have to stay heavy. Host, Malcolm Grissom invites you to drop the emotional baggage (no forklift required), laugh a little louder, and rediscover joy through play, honesty, and heart. Come for the laughs, stay for the truth, and leave feeling lighter.