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The Bold LoungeAndreea Vanacker: The Bold Pursuit of Joy- Neuroscience-Backed Strategies for ResilienceSend us a textContent Warning: brain tumor, brain surgery About This EpisodeIn this inspiring episode, Dr. Andreea Vanacker, an entrepreneur, international speaker, and multi-time author, shares a science-backed path to cultivating steady joy, even in high-pressure seasons. Through her Trilogy of Joy framework built on love, confidence, and gratitude, Andreea offers three simple dials you can turn when you feel anxious, low, or stuck. She opens up about her own life-changing diagnosis, the purpose that followed, and what her global research across 48 countries reveals about fulfillment and resilience. With p...
2025-11-2235 min
One Million Years Of JoyFrom Surfing to Sustainable Leadership with Dennis Hindsberg (Denmark)Dennis Hindsberg, is the CEO of Plandent and Chairperson of Dental Health Without Borders.
Discover how his passion for surfing led to his journey of integrating sustainability into the dental industry. Under his leadership, Plandent achieved B Corp certification, setting a benchmark for environmental and social responsibility. Dennis discusses the importance of human-centric leadership, emphasizing the need to empower individuals to find purpose and joy in their work.
2025-10-1425 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe Joy of Belonging with Kira Miller Fabregat (Chile)Kira Miller Fabregat is a global leader in diversity, inclusion, and adaptive leadership. Having lived in nine countries and across multiple cultures, Kira shares how her multicultural upbringing shaped her purpose and her deep understanding of human connection.
In this interview we explore how joy and gratitude are foundational to belonging, why psychological safety fuels inclusion and innovation, and how unconscious biases can be transformed into conscious leadership. Kira also opens up about motherhood, purpose, and love — and how these life experiences have reshaped her views on leadership and joy.
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2025-10-0733 minOne Million Years Of JoyJoy-centric cultures with Mark Beliczky (USA)Leadership Luminary Mark Beliczky explores how leaders can create organizations rooted in trust, authenticity, and joy. From transforming toxic cultures into thriving workplaces to sparking moments of joy through simple, human gestures, Mark illustrates why joy is not just a feel-good concept but a true competitive advantage. The episode dives into lessons on listening, family-inspired leadership, AI’s role in the future of work, and how leaders can foster environments where people love to show up, grow, and contribute.
2025-09-3033 minOne Million Years Of JoyJoyspan: Reframing Aging with Dr. Kerry Burnight (USA)Dr. Kerry Burnight, discusses her new book, JoySpan, a New York Times bestseller, which reframes the concept of aging by emphasizing the importance of joy and well-being over mere longevity. She introduces the JoySpan matrix, consisting of four essential elements: grow, connect, adapt, and give, which are crucial for thriving in later life. The discussion also touches on the unique challenges faced by women in aging, the role of technology and AI in elder care, and the significance of intergenerational connections. Dr. Burnight shares practical advice for enhancing joy and purpose in life, making this a valuable resource for...
2025-09-2341 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe Art of Resilience with Luis Velasquez (USA)What if resilience isn’t extraordinary, but something you can train every day?
That’s the life’s work of Luis Velasquez, HBR and Fast Company contributor, Stanford University facilitator, and author of Ordinary Resilience.
Luis is not only an avid endurance athlete who has completed over 100 marathons and ultra events—he’s also a brain tumor survivor who has turned adversity into a framework for growth.
From coaching top executives to writing and running, he has distilled a formula for resilience and joy that anyone can apply when facing life’s toughest moments.
2025-09-1627 minOne Million Years Of JoyAI + Joy: Your Secret Formula with Katrin J. Yuan (Switzerland)In our AI driven world, how do we protect what makes us human and what role will joy play in our lives?
If you wish to get a glimpse into the future listen to this fascinating conversation with Katrin J. Yuan, CEO of the Swiss Future Institute. She is an influential AI community builder with expertise extending to AI Tech Future Boards, AI in Finance and Entrepreneurship. She has been featured as Top 100 Future Women and Leaders of the New Era in Media, she lectures at four Universities, and she sits on multiple boards. She is also the...
2025-09-0925 minOne Million Years Of JoyBeyond the noise: counterfeit emotions with Curtis Morley (USA)What is a counterfeit emotion, and can you identify at least one from the following list: Love, Lust, Guilt, Shame, Pain, Misery, Joy, Pleasure, Power, Control? In this enlightening conversation with Curtis Morley, you will discover the answer. Curtis is an emotionologist, a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, 6x Entrepreneur and founder of Counterfeit Emotions. You will walk away with valuable insights that will help you navigate life's twists and turns with more joy.
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2025-09-0245 min
Sparks of Gratitude61. Randy Sparks on the Power of Gratitude | Exclusive Interview with Dr. Andreea VanackerSend us a textIn this inspiring episode, Randy Sparks, a lawyer and host of the Sparks of Gratitude, joins Dr. Andreea Vanacker on her podcast to share powerful insights on gratitude, resilience, kindness, and finding joy through life’s challenges. From daily gratitude practices to lessons learned as a father, husband, and professional, Randy offers wisdom on how gratitude can transform our perspective and ripple out into the world.Whether you’re looking to cultivate positivity, strengthen relationships, or create a ripple effect of kindness, this conversation is filled with wisdom and practical takeaways to h...
2025-09-0140 minOne Million Years Of JoyUnstoppable Brain Power with Mantazh Khanna (Singapore)After 20 years in the corporate world and a life-changing battle with cancer, Mantazh Khanna reinvented herself as a brain coach and holistic health guide. Now pursuing a Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine, she’s blending neuroscience and mindfulness to unlock the mind’s power to heal and thrive. In this episode, Mantazh shares her inspiring journey—and six practical, science-backed tips to boost brain health, reduce stress, and live with unstoppable positivity.
2025-08-2629 minOne Million Years Of JoyPlay Life Like a Game with Keith Wakeman (USA)Keith Wakeman, CEO of SuperBetter, shares how dozens of studies show the power of building a mindset that fuels resilience and mental strength by simply playing life like a game. Discover the seven drivers that are foundational to fostering mental wellbeing for youth and young adults and how he believes AI will impact existing and future generations. He also shared tips for parents, educators so we can support and build a more joyful future for people of all ages.
2025-08-1942 minOne Million Years Of JoyMastering Self-Coaching with Karen Stein (Australia)How can you master self-coaching? Dive into the interview with Karen Stein for key insights that can elevate your leadership, productivity and overall fulfillment. After nearly 30 years at Deloitte in Australia, Karen is an executive coach, speaker, and author. Discover the power of feedback loops, intention, purpose, self-awareness, why it’s important to normalize menopause within organizations and key tips for leaders to bring create more engagement.
2025-08-1243 minOne Million Years Of JoyPerspectives on leadership with Ignacio Martin Maruri (Chile)What is the difference between management and leadership, authority and authorization, and why do leaders need to be self-aware and systems aware to drive transformation. Discover the answers in this conversation with Ignacio Martin Maruri who teaches leadership and organizational transformation at the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez de Chile in the Executive MBA program. Beyond leadership, Ignacio shares his experience from residing in multiple countries, the joys of living now in Chile, his love for different music, and his formula for living joyfully.
2025-08-0547 minOne Million Years Of JoySoulful living with Reina Hallab (Canada)“Life, show me your magic” – these are the words by which Reina Hallab starts her day. As an author, entrepreneur, she is a catalyst for inner transformation and soulful living. Discover her incredible journey, her beautiful definition of joy, and unlock her wisdom so you can live with more self-love, gratitude, curiosity and acceptance of everything that life brings your way.
2025-07-2938 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe power of gratitude with Randy Sparks (USA)As the host of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast and a lawyer, Randy Sparks shares the power of a daily gratitude practice, forgiveness, self-awareness and hope. Discover why he loves being an estate lawyer, what led him to start his podcast, and his secret to a long a joyful marriage.
2025-07-2239 minOne Million Years Of JoyJoy After Darkness: A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor George Reinitz (Canada)In this moving conversation, George Reinitz shares his journey of surviving Auschwitz, rebuilding his life in Canada, and finding meaning after the war. Now a great-grandfather, he reflects on what brings him joy, the power of love, and the secret to staying young at heart.
2025-07-1537 minOne Million Years Of JoyImpact, Joy and Sustainability with Helene V. Gagnon (Canada)Helene V. Gagnon is the Chief People and Sustainability Officer at CAE Inc., and she has been appointed to more than 25 Boards of Directors. Helene is recognized in the top100 most powerful women in Canada by the Women's Executive Network in 2007, top 50 best Corporate Executive in Canada by the Global and Mail Report on Business in 2022 and top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers in North America in 2024. Discover how she defines success, her view on the impact of AI on the workforce, the best advice she has received in her career, and her key ingredients for living a joyful life.
2025-07-0818 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe power of the Economy of Love with Helmy Abouleish (Egypt)Helmy Abouleish is a prominent figure in the field of sustainable agriculture, particularly known for his pioneering work in biodynamic farming in Egypt. As CEO of SEKEM, Helmy has grown and transformed the organisation founded by his father into a global leader in sustainable agriculture, and the company was awarded in 2024 the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. Discover his journey, what the Economy of Love is all about, his role in forming future leaders that can transform our world and what brings him joy.
2025-07-0128 minOne Million Years Of JoySelf-Love: A Journey of Discovery with Loretta Turner (USA)Loretta Turner is the founder of Do Good Leadership Collective, and is a 2024 Leadership Luminary by One Million Years of Joy. In our conversation, she shares her journey of self-discovery through yoga and meditation, emphasizing the importance of self-love and connection. She discusses the transformative power of moving across the country and how it has shaped her perspective on life and work. Loretta offers practical advice on cultivating self-love, embracing change, and finding joy in everyday life. She highlights the significance of community and honest feedback in personal growth and resilience, ultimately leading to her entrepreneurial journey in social...
2025-06-2436 minOne Million Years Of JoySerendipity and connection with Peter Mandeno (New Zealand)Peter Mandeno is a human connectivity expert and founder of “Wok & Wine.” In our conversation, he shares insights about the importance of serendipity in fostering meaningful connections, and the significance of curiosity in creating connections. Peter also highlights the conditions necessary for human connectivity, the role of vulnerability in forming deeper relationships, and the impact of digital communication on joy and connection.
2025-06-1742 minOne Million Years Of JoyJoy as an elixir for change with Lisa Witter (Germany)Lisa Witter is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and counselor to CEOs, philanthropists, Nobel Peace Prize winners, government officials and politicians. She co-founded and serves on the board of Apolitical, that is recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in the World. Besides her role at Apolitical, Lisa is the CEO and co-founder of the Apolitical Foundation, an organization dedicated to making political leadership one of the most respected positions globally. Discover what she calls “hard hope”, the insights from her climate learning expeditions in the Arctic, and her recipe for living joyfully.
2025-06-1045 minOne Million Years Of JoySports, gold medals and purpose with Neill Duffy (France)Neill Duffy is the CEO and Founder of 17 Sport, and his mission is to inspire the sports sector to serve as a catalyst for positive change. He works with athletes to inspire change, broadening the access to girls in sports, while redefining benchmarks for purposeful engagement with sport brands. Born in South Africa, and now living in Paris, discover the stories that bring him joy, the dark side of only “chasing the gold medals” and his hope for the future of the sports industry.
2025-06-0331 minOne Million Years Of JoyProgress not perfection with Kensington Tallman (USA)Kensington Tallman is a young American actress celebrated for her dynamic performances across television and film. In 2024, Kensington lent her voice to the character Riley Andersen in Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2", an Oscar-nominated film with the highest-grossing revenues in 2024. She also starred as Lucy in the international series "Home Sweet Rome!" which highlighted her many talents. Early roles included great performances in "The Good Cop", "Black Monday", "Drama Club" and "That Girl Lay Lay". Beyond her on-screen endeavours, she is an advocate for mental health, having participated as the youngest panelist at the Sages and Scientists Symposium hosted b...
2025-05-2743 minOne Million Years Of JoyHow Values Anchor a Joyful Life with Bradley Hook (New Zealand)Bradley Hook is the author of Start With Values, and founder of the Values Institute, and a writer for Entrepreneur Magazine. With a diverse background in resilience research, action sports media, innovation, and entrepreneurship, he is also the host of The Brad Hook Podcast and Resilience Podcast. With a passion for surfing, he founded Surfd Magazine, and directed the documentary Waves of Freedom. Discover from our conversation his journey, how you can find your top value, build your resilience, the power of surf therapy and his definition for living with joy.
2025-05-2046 minOne Million Years Of JoyFrom impossible to inevitable with Daphe E. Jone (US)Daphne E. Jones is the CEO of The Board Curators and author of the book Win When They Say You Won’t. As a former Chief Information Officer, she has navigated a remarkable career across organizations like IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Hospira (now part of Pfizer), and General Electric. She exemplifies the transformative power of resilience and ambition, having turned early societal constraints into a narrative of success and empowerment. Discover what her recipe for joy is, how she prioritizes what she calls the “5Fs” in life and how to pursue bodacious goals.
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2025-05-1343 minOne Million Years Of JoyFrom War Zones to "Carpe Diem" with Christoph von Toggenburg (Switzerland)Christoph von Toggenburg is global leader with 15 years of experience across multiple organizations and countries. His leadership journey spans humanitarian missions in conflict zones with the ICRC and UN, strategic engagement with key decision-makers at the World Economic Forum and serving as CEO of World Vision Switzerland for three years. Christoph has led numerous humanitarian expeditions, using film and photography to raise awareness and funds for critical global causes. His acclaimed film, Alegria, has received over 40 international awards and has been screened in more than 50 countries. Discover his journey, how his personal motto “Be Brave, Be Kind, Be Bold” had...
2025-05-0647 minOne Million Years Of JoyJoyful Reinvention with Melissa Cohen (USA)Melissa Cohen is a LinkedIn Top Voice who helps individuals develop their personal brand, and craft their thought leadership. She is also the co-author of the book Your Career Resilience Blueprint, and is a board member of Her Move Next, a charity dedicated to empowering girls and young women through chess, community, and competition. In our interview she shares how she reinvented herself after a decade long career working in the fashion industry, why she loves LinkedIn and why her secret to living joyfully is all about family, friends and coffee.
2025-04-2933 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe Power of Human Connection with Pete Bombaci (Canada)Pete Bombaci is the Founder and CEO of The GenWell Project, a human connection movement he launched in 2016 to tackle human isolation. Prior to founding The GenWell Project, Pete served as the Executive Director of Movember Canada, where he led the organization to raise $142 million for men’s health. He is also a 2024 Leadership Luminary by One Million Years Of Joy. Discover why human connection is so important to our physical and emotional health, the role we all play to prevent isolation in our communities, and why face-to-face connections bring us more joy than virtual interactions.
2025-04-2239 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe Joy of Being Heard: From Accent Bias to Authentic Connection with Heather Hansen (Singapore)Heather Hansen is an accent bias and linguistic inclusion expert, a Thinkers50 Radar 2024 author of the book Unmuted, a TEDx Speaker and she is the Founder of Global Speech Academy. Discover her journey in living across multiple countries, learning multiple languages, and how she discovered the influence of accent biases, the power of conscious communications and in giving people the opportunity to shine, despite linguistic differences. Her work is not just about encouraging open and honest communications, it is about fostering joy as we connect at a human level.
2025-04-1552 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe Joy of Potential with Mike Rubin (USA)Mike Rubin is a physician, scientist, engineer, entrepreneur and educator. He is the Founder and CEO of a science-driven venture capital firm called Northpond Ventures. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Stanford Medicine, and a visiting scholar at both Harvard (Wyss Institute) and MIT (School of Engineering). He holds a black belt in Tang Soo Do, and enjoys running marathons. Discover his key insights about joy, values, family and his key messages for students and entrepreneurs about the importance of focusing on their return on potential.
2025-04-0846 minOne Million Years Of JoyDiving into Joy - Sharks, Conservation, and the Deep Blue with Cristina Zenato (Bahamas)Cristina Zenato is a shark ecologist and behaviorist, who was instrumental in advancing the campaign that resulted in the declaration of the Bahamas as one of the first countries to create a shark sanctuary in 2011. She is part of the Women Divers Hall of Fame and she was awarded the Diver of the Year by Beneath The Sea in 2025. She also surveyed and created a map of the underwater Ben's Cave System located in the Lucayan National Park extending to 36,000ft to foster conservation. She is also a 2024 Leadership Luminary by One Million Years Of Joy. Discover her love...
2025-04-0144 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of loving unconditionally with Satish Kumar (UK)Satish Kumar is an Indian British peace-pilgrim, lifelong activist, and former monk who has been inspiring global change for over 50 years. He is the world-renowned author of several books and the founder of The Resurgence Trust. Satish served as the editor of the charity’s publication, Resurgence & Ecologist, for over 40 years, making him the UK’s longest-serving magazine editor. Satish is also a co-founder of Schumacher College, where he remains a Visiting Fellow. Discover why he did a peace walk of over 8,000 miles, the obstacles to love, cultivating joy, and why he believes a gentle revolution in our thinking is ne...
2025-03-2534 minOne Million Years Of JoyScaling Summits & Finding Joy with Jenn Drummond (USA)Jenn Drummond holds the Guinness World Record as the first woman to climb the 7 second summits. As a successful financial services entrepreneur, and mother of seven, a car accident in 2018 left her awestruck. Since that transformative experience, she began her mountaineering pursuits, she has published a book, and she is the host of the Seek Your Next Summit podcast. Discover her incredible journey and her key sources of joy and awe.
2025-03-1844 minOne Million Years Of JoyLeadership in the current era with Karl Moore (Canada)Karl Moore is a professor at McGill and he has taught on executive and MBA programs at Harvard, Standford, Cambridge, Oxford, INSEAD and McGill University. He is the author of several books, and the recipient of numerous awards among which the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Awards in the Leadership Category for his research on introverts/extroverts. His work has been featured in numerous publications from Harvard Business Review to The Economist. He also has a radio show called the CEO Series.
2025-03-1137 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe power of a strong support system with Dr. Mutshidzi Mulondo (South Africa)Dr. Mutshidzi Mulondo is an academic leader in the field of psychology and a global health advocate. She is the recipient of several awards among which the Global Health Award, the Zenith Global Health Award for Mental Health and Well-being, and she is a 2024 Leadership Luminary by One Million Years Of Joy. Discover more about her work in promoting inclusivity in health and education, the weight of eco-anxiety on South African youth, and why she believes in the power of building a strong support network and pursuing your own path to joy.
2025-03-0445 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe connection between joy and play with Sam Sokol (US)Sam Sokol is the inventor of Graticube, a little game with a big heart created in collaboration with Deepak Chopra. Get a glimpse into it during our conversation, discover his view on joy and happiness, and what happened during his week at Burning Man where he remained completely silent. An episode filled with stories, laughter, reflections and insights into the discoveries of Buckminster Fuller that led him to be the CEO of FullerLifeC60.
2025-02-2550 minOne Million Years Of JoyHow horses can unlock human behavioural change with Fay Manvell (UK)Fay Manvell is an executive and leadership coach, and a cancer survivor. Through her Equine Facilitated Learning expertise, she explores the role horses can play in unlocking human behaviour change. Discover her journey from moving away from “fitting in” and realizing that she was not invincible, to creating a life filled with learning and joy.
2025-02-1835 minOne Million Years Of JoyBuild a life you do not need a vacation from with Maurice Philogène (USA/Lebanon)Maurice Philogène started buying real estate in his 20s to capture time freedom to live more. To date, he has acquired roughly USD 250M in real estate with investor partners, and has founded Quattro Capital, a private equity firm. His is also the host of Try Life On Podcast and a coach on wealth and freedom, helping people build a lifestyle they don’t need vacation from. Discover his journey and how you can build a life using the same freedom principles (time, financial, location, purpose and relationships) in order to maximize your life fulfillment and joy.
2025-02-1151 minOne Million Years Of JoyBuilding Resilience with Dr. Rebekah Granger-Ellis (Austria)Dr. Rebekah Granger-Ellis is an award-winning researcher and neuroscientist with 20 years pioneering experience spanning public and private sectors. Her expertise ranges from behavioural change to neuro-wellness. Discover key insights on how to manage stress, reduce inflammation, sleep better, navigate menopause, and increase joy through purposeful action that is good for your body and brain.
2025-02-0449 minOne Million Years Of JoyFinding joy in slowness and ageing with Carl Honoré (UK)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.
2025-01-2830 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe path to a happier brain with Dr. Loretta Breuning (USA)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 happy chemicals, the link between status and happiness, healthy distractions, and what we can all do to become more joyful.
2025-01-2154 minOne Million Years Of JoyHealthy choices for healthy living with Domonic D'Agostino (USA)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 Health Summit and is regularly featured in numerous media channels. Discover tips and insights on how to make healthier choices that will improve not only your health but also your mental well-being.
2025-01-1444 minOne Million Years Of JoyWhy purpose matters in life and in business with Isabelle Grosmaitre (France)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 International Women Forum (IWF) to promote women in leadership and governance roles. Discover her journey, her life purpose, what brings her joy, along with insights for leaders to h...
2025-01-0728 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe power of less vs. more with Chris Lovett (UK)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 life.
2024-12-3140 minOne Million Years Of JoyWhy joy is within your control with Hlubi Mboya-Arnold (South Africa)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 founding member of SWIFT and Future CEOs™. In our conversation, we spoke about her journey, her advocacy work, and what she believes we can all do to become architects of our own joy.
2024-12-2434 minOne Million Years Of JoyInsights into healthy living and disease prevention with Dr. Thomas Seyfried (USA)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 impacting our health, and what we can do about it to live longer and healthier lives – so we can experience a more joyful existence.
2024-12-1747 minOne Million Years Of JoyHow joy gives us wings with Jenna Nicholas (USA)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 Initiative. Discover her extraordinary journey, what she learned from Demond Tutu, the Bahá'í Faith, and her recipe for joy.
2024-12-1032 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of new beginnings with Cameron Nagle (USA)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.
2024-12-0322 minOne Million Years Of JoyLiving a joyful and intentional life with Niven Postma (South Africa)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 experiences have shaped her view on life and joy.
2024-11-2641 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe formula to infuse more joy into this world with Jordi Ricart (USA)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 episode for entrepreneurs and all those searching for creating an impactful legacy.
2024-11-1945 minOne Million Years Of JoyHow intuition can fuel joy with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir (Germany)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 your intuition, the connection between joy and our inner world, and learn about her incredible journey.
2024-11-1251 minOne Million Years Of JoyHow we can create a more sustainable future with Lex Keifhaber (USA)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.
2024-11-0536 minOne Million Years Of JoyLiving fully with joy / Vivre pleinement avec joie - Dr. Ali Afdjei (France) - French episode
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 burn-out, et co-fondateur de GrandCoeur. Découvrez son parcours en médecine, sa perspective sur la joie et l'humour, ainsi que son point de vue sur c...
2024-11-0455 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe importance of values and legacy with Helen Antoniou (Canada)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 and the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program. She is also an executive coach and the Chair of the Board of Governors of Concordia University. In our conversation, she shares key leadership insights, her philanthropic activities, her Gree...
2024-10-2929 minOne Million Years Of JoyWhy Legacy Matters with Roy Moëd (UK)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 years ago.
2024-10-2232 minOne Million Years Of JoyHow to be optimistic and more joyful with Sha-En Yeo (Singapore)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 on how to improve your well-being, self-confidence, relationships and daily joys.
2024-10-1540 minOne Million Years Of JoyDefying the odds: the power of metabolic therapies with Brad Jones (USA)
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 inspiring journey of perseverance, hope and joy.
2024-10-0840 minOne Million Years Of JoyBeing Limitless with Kanchana Moodliar (South Africa)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 Africa has shaped her world-view and what practices she embraces to live with joy.
2024-10-0132 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe link between purpose and joy with Ammar Charani (France)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 the YPO Change Makers Club and eleven chapters spanning four continents. In this episode, we spoke about key concepts from his book such as the 5 extensions of being, why purpose needs to be selfish and altruistic and the...
2024-09-2448 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe link between reading fiction and empathy with Dr. Nora Gold (Canada)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 Jewish-themed fiction from around the world and has readers in 140 countries. Discover the sources of inspiration for her work, how she defines success and joy, and her hopes for creating a more joyful and harmonious world.
2024-09-1736 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe power of art to fuel positive impact with Benjamin Von Wong (USA)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 studying in China. In our conversation, we explored themes of joy, sustainability, and the concept of “enough.”
2024-09-1041 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of embracing change with April Rinne (USA)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.
2024-09-0338 minOne Million Years Of JoyDesigning with a win-win-win mindset with Hanna Salameh (Jordan)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, what he has learned in the last 11 years after founding his architecture and interior design firm, and what brings him joy.
2024-08-2727 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of choosing to live fully with Mareike Lenhart (Canada)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.
2024-08-2042 minOne Million Years Of JoyBecoming the best version of yourself with Raphael Malenfant (Canada)Raphael Malenfant, an entrepreneur that loves extreme sports has had many ups and downs that have shaped his worldview, including a life-changing accident in 2018. Discover his journey, why he decided to focus on self-development, what he has learned about gratitude, freedom and joy.
2024-08-1331 minOne Million Years Of JoyBringing more smiles & joy with Dr. Sonia Chopra (USA)From the joys of Bollywood dancing to bringing smiles to her patients, Dr. Sonia Chopra sheds light on why she pursued a path in general dentistry and endodontics. She shares some fascinating insights about teeth, our body’s regenerative capacity and the concept of what she calls bio flow, along with great tips on living more joyfully.
2024-08-0622 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of generosity with Claude Rouleau (Canada)With a 40-year career in the financial industry, discover why Claude Rouleau is called Santa-Claude given his generosity and extensive philanthropic involvement from supporting talented artists to the homeless, and how his four children are now continuing his beautiful legacy. We spoke about his love for pottery, and how he donates his pieces for fundraising events, what he has learned as a wealth-advisor about life, wealth, purpose, and finding joy.
2024-07-3030 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of Ubuntu with Shola Richards (USA)Discover Shola Richards’ journey from battling depression to bringing greater civility, positivity and harmony in the workplace as an author and speaker. We spoke about Ubuntu, the Boomerang effect, his new book Civil Unity coming out in September, how he experiences the world as a Highly Sensitive Person, and what brings him joy.
2024-07-2341 minOne Million Years Of JoyLeadership in an AI era with Jenny Fernandez (USA)As a brand strategist that is on Thinkers50 Radar list for 2024, a Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and Forbes contributor, and a professor at Columbia and NYU, discover Jenny Fernandez's views on leadership, AI, branding and what brings her joy.
2024-07-1634 minOne Million Years Of JoyNever stop dreaming with Gerardo Segat (Switzerland)After losing both of his parents when young, life propelled Gerardo Segat into huge responsibilities at a very young age. Despite these early challenges, discover his journey into finding the source of inner joy and his view on external measures of success, and why it is important to never stop dreaming.
2024-07-0938 minOne Million Years Of JoyLiving with passion and positivity with Joe Alter (Canada)At 88 years young, Joe Alter is an unstoppable force of positive energy. Discover the many projects he has led as an engineer, developer, promoter and builder. Gain insights on his personal life after meeting his wife 72 years ago, his view on AI and the world, and what brings him joy.
2024-07-0235 minOne Million Years Of JoySocially conscious entrepreneurship with Simmi Sen (USA)You can never be too young to have a positive impact on the world. While in high-school, Simmi Sen, founded an organic, eco-friendly, and biodegradable clothing brand, Tints Streetwear. Each garment is embroidered and handmade by women in Bangladesh and India thereby helping them escape the cycle of poverty. From volunteering to teach English to orphaned girls in Bangladesh, to forming a nonprofit to empower generationally disadvantaged women, to pursuing a degree at Stanford University, discover Simmi’s journey. An episode for change makers, students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
2024-06-2526 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe art of peacemaking with Stephen Hecht (Canada)Discover a three-step method to resolve conflicts constructively with Stephen Hecht, the author of Nonflict and co-founder and Chief Executive Peacemaker at Million Peacemakers. In this episode, Stephen also shares inspiring stories of forgiveness, conflict resolution and how he got to speak at the Vatican. A must listen episode for those seeking to find peace with themselves, and with others, in a constructive way.
2024-06-1831 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of living your truth with Lisa Yeung (USA)Dr. Lisa Yeung is a physician and medical director turned Integrative Coach and speaker, after being on the frontlines of the COVID19 pandemic. Discover her personal journey of self-discovery and how she bridges the scientific and spiritual worlds to help people reach their greatest potential.
2024-06-1142 minOne Million Years Of JoyFinding awe in photography with Roberto Dutesco (USA)Photographer, filmmaker and the creator of I AM WILD, discover Roberto Dutesco's journey on Sable Island, where 500 wild horses roam free. His images and films of the horses have captivated millions of people globally, and continue to evoke a sense of awe and wonder. How did the horses get to this remote island situated in the Atlantic Ocean, about 300 km offshore from Halifax? The 500 shipwrecks around the island, dating back to 500 years ago provide some clues. Discover Roberto's journey, his foundation and his view on how art can bring more joy and wellbeing to our world.
2024-06-0422 minOne Million Years Of JoyEmpowering women to succeed with Meena Adnani (Indonesia)Ex-lawyer and corporate executive, Meena Adnani is now a high-performance coach and speaker focused on empowering women to build wealth and succeed. A must-listen episode for women who want to become unstoppable and experience more joy, with no limits.
2024-05-2838 minOne Million Years Of JoyAchieving exponential growth with Salim Ismail (USA)Futurist and best-selling author, Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and Founder of OpenExO, Salim Ismail has been building disruptive digital companies as a serial entrepreneur since the early 2000s. Discover a fascinating conversation relevant for entrepreneurs and change-makers who aspire to build a better future through cutting-edge ideas and actionable methodologies.
2024-05-2135 minOne Million Years Of JoyCreating a more inclusive world with Mita Mallick (USA)As a Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY Best Selling Author, a contributing writer for Harvard Business Review, who is on the Thinkers 50 Radar List, Mita Mallick is on a mission to make our workplaces inclusive. Discover key insights from her latest book, Reimagine Inclusion, along with tips about how we can create a more inclusive and joyful world.
2024-05-1528 minOne Million Years Of JoyReaching new musical frontiers with Alexandre Da Costa (Canada)Get ready to be transported into the world of music with renowned concert violinist and conductor, Alexandre Da Costa, who plays with a Stradivarius Di Barbaro violin from the 1700s. With over 2000 performances around the globe, Juno award winner, Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec, and Principal Guest conductor of the Orquesta Sinfónica Sinaloa de las Artes, discover his journey from being recognized as a musical prodigy and performing his first concerts at the age of 9, to his aspirations for the future.
2024-05-0755 minOne Million Years Of JoyHow AI will shape our future with Stephen Ibaraki (Canada)As a futurist, founder of a global platform that promotes AI for inclusivity, sustainability, health, and climate (UN ITU AI for Good Global Summit), Stephen Ibaraki has received over 40 awards among which outstanding lifetime achievements as an ICT nominated Fellow, Global Hall of Fame, and multiple Microsoft awards. Discover his extraordinary career journey, his view on AI, longevity, and insights for entrepreneurs derived from his extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and investor.
2024-04-3041 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe power of sharing & generosity with Saasha Celestial-One (UK)Named one of the UK's coolest female founders by Business Insider, Saasha has been on a mission to solve the climate crisis by ending waste, one share at a time. Since co-founding Olio in 2016, over 160M portions of food and 12M household items have been shared between the 8M people using the Olio application. Discover how it all started, the stories filled with the joy of sharing, and the power behind rethinking consumption.
2024-04-2332 minOne Million Years Of JoyLeading and living with purpose with Guido Gianasso (Qatar)What role does joy play in leadership? As a prominent professor in leadership at HEC Paris in Qatar, and a visiting professor at distinguished universities in Singapore, Geneva and Hong Kong, discover Guido Gianasso's insights and advice for leaders. Uncover the pivotal moment in his career that led him to transition from the corporate world into the world of academia, and how his extensive cultural experiences have shaped his view on joy and life.
2024-04-1635 minOne Million Years Of JoyBringing more diversity and equity to the funding world with Allison Byers (USA)Allison Byers, CEO of Scroobious is transforming the access to funding through her incredible leadership and advocacy work. In 2023, 98% of VC funds were invested in men owned start-ups, and 98.5% in white founders. Discover how Allison is changing this field, why she is doing this, what she has learned along the way as a leader/investor, and what is the biggest source of joy in her life.
2024-04-0940 minOne Million Years Of JoyMeaningful Longevity with Dr. Hassan Sannoufi (Canada)In this episode, Doctor Hassan Sannoufi shared the pivotal moment in his life that led him to become a medical doctor, along with incredible stories of patients that fully recovered despite limited prognosis. Discover what is the broken heart syndrome, meaningful longevity, and what role positivity and purpose play on curing and preventing disease.
2024-04-0238 minOne Million Years Of JoyDesigning the life you love with Ayse Birsel (France)As one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People 2017, the recipient of numerous awards including Best of Year Interior Design Magazine Award 2018, Ayse Birsel’s work can be found in the permanent collections of the MoMA, Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art. She’s a TEDx speaker, is on the Thinkers50 shortlist for talent and a black belt in karate. Discover insights from her two books so you can design the life you love, what brings her joy, and how her cultural heritage from Turkey influenced the work she does today.
2024-03-2640 minOne Million Years Of JoyProtecting the oceans through play with Malte Niebelschuetz (USA)Known as the Sustainable Toy Guy, Malte shares how growing up in Germany and his experience in the US, have led him to launch Shore Buddies and 1$ for the Ocean. Discover the ups and downs of being a social entrepreneur, and how he believes education plays a key role in creating a more sustainable future.
2024-03-1935 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of being yourself with Rupal Patel (UK)Rupal's career started at the CIA, where she advised Four-Star Generals, earned War Zone Service Medals, and was recognized by the CIA Director for “superior support to the President of the United States.” Now an entrepreneur, author of From CIA to CEO, she has been called a ‘Power Woman’ by Harper's Bazaar Magazine. Discover her incredible journey and why she believes in the power of being your "weird" self with joy.
2024-03-1240 minOne Million Years Of JoyUnique Designs supporting mental health with Nathon Kong (Canada)Discover Nathon Kong's journey into a world filled with colour and storytelling as a bespoke designer who integrates a citrine gem, blessed by monks, in all his creations. He shares his journey from studying in India, being a clinical researcher, to building a socially conscious brand. Through his collaboration with Les Impatients, which helps people with mental health issues through artistic expression, he is amplifying joy for his community and clients.
2024-03-0530 minOne Million Years Of JoyNavigating uncertainty joyfully with Maggie Jackson (USA)Award-winning journalist and author of three books, Maggie Jackson brings us a fresh perspective about uncertainty as we explore the connection with joy. Her brilliant insights have been shared with Google, Harvard Business School, Bank of America, and across global media channels from MSNBC, New York Times, Oprah Radio, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Sunday Times of London, and BBC. This episode will help you reframe uncertainty at work and in your personal life with more delight and curiosity.
2024-02-2747 minOne Million Years Of JoyHow poetry can unlock innovation with Tucker Bryant (USA)As a renowned poet and storyteller, Tucker Bryant’s experience in Silicon Valley has driven him to create his own framework to enable leaders to unlock the doors to innovation. Tucker’s work, which has garnered millions of views online, has been featured at TEDx, the New York Times, and he has shared stages with Mark Cuban, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Fortune 500 executives. Discover his journey and what brings him joy, outside of his poetic pursuits.
2024-02-2037 minOne Million Years Of JoyHow awe & wonder can shape our life with Monica Parker (France)Author of The Power Of Wonder, discover Monica Parker’s career trajectory from the days when she was an opera ringer, a museum exhibition designer, and a homicide investigator to being a renowned speaker, and authority on the future of work and wonder. As we dive into her research, gain insights about awe, wonder, joy, and happiness, that can be relevant for leaders, parents, and all those seeking to see more magic in their lives.
2024-02-1337 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of entrepreneurship with Son Chu Hoang (Finland)As a Forbes 30 Under 30, Son Chu Hoang shares his entrepreneurship journey when he co-founded the world's first coffee sneakers company in Finland, his favourite productivity hacks, to creating his latest business venture that supercharges upsell options for online merchants.
2024-02-0624 minOne Million Years Of JoyInspiring future generations with Marjorie Spitalnik (Uruguay)Marjorie is on a mission to introduce kids to extraordinary women who have shaped our world with the Little Rebels dolls. Discover her journey from her first venture as a Latin American entrepreneur where children's drawings were transformed into cuddly companions, to meeting Barack Obama and Richard Branson, and the ups and downs of running a business as a single mom.
2024-01-3043 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe power of successful adaptation with Dr. Max McKeown (UK)As a strategic psychologist who helps people open minds and shape a better future, discover key insights from Dr. Max McKeown on strategy, innovation, creativity and adaptability in order to find more joy in life and at work.
2024-01-2351 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joys of designing a better world with Dr. Patricia Moore (USA)Join us as we explore the extraordinary journey of Dr. Patricia Moore, a renowned designer and gerontologist who has been awarded with the prestigious World Design Medal, among other accolades. Discover her iconic collaborations, including working with Raymond Loewy, known for designing the Air Force One livery, the Coca Cola bottle, and the Concorde interiors, to her incredible contributions to the design world. At 26, she embarked on a three-year expedition, living as an eighty-year-old woman across the United States and Canada, unveiling unique insights. Hear about her love for origami, the joys in her life, and be inspired by...
2024-01-1637 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe quest to eradicate burnout at work with Stefan Cave (Finland)Discover why Stefan Cave is on a quest to eradicate burnout at work, and the insights he has gained from living in the UK and now in Finland, one of the happiest countries in the world.
2024-01-1036 minOne Million Years Of JoyInside the mind of a 30,000 movie-enthusiast with Brian Sebastian (USA)With a cinematic repertoire spanning 30,000 movies and a celebrity interview count surpassing 60,000, listen to Brian Sebastian, Host/Producer of Movie Reviews and More, as he passionately shares why he is a movie enthusiast.
2024-01-0234 minOne Million Years Of JoyThe joy of letting go with Saylee Panchbhai (Canada)As a lover of Indian dance, as an engineer and as a mother who had Bell Palsy post-pregnancy, discover Saylee Panchbhai's fascinating story and the power of letting go to experience more joy in life in times of adversity.
2023-12-2631 minOne Million Years Of JoyUnleashing energy for a better future with Hayden Smith (Canada)How can we create a life filled with "simcha" - the Hebrew word for joy? Discover Hayden's journey from becoming an engineer, a father, an entrepreneur, to finding his purpose, and why he believes in the power of unleashing energy so we can create a better future for all.
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