We are here to Activate, Navigate and Advocate your HAPPY. We describe Happy Life as a lifestyle where one gets and keeps their HAPPY no matter what the circumstances. Who couldn't use a little more HAPPY? Happy Life Studios is here to help with that. https://linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios
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Discover how to see the everyday ordinary as extraordinary by following your creative passions! Expect raw and authentic conversations—just like sitting down for coffee with an old friend, as we share inspiring stories and explore how creativity can impact community. We celebrate the triumphs, trials, of a creative life and delve into topics like women's health, parenthood and business. Don't miss out on our new book, "Colour Me Happy - See Your Everyday Ordinary as Extraordinary," available ...
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Episode 433: Chlorophyll Or Chloroform HL433
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Have you ever had someone try to cast shade on your light? What do you do when someone tries to control you or keep you down or invisible? Last week we talked about things we can control that stop others from seeing our brilliance. This week we talk about when people, that we can't control try and do the same. So join us, and let the world see your…
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From Dreams to Reality: Empowering Creatives with Elli Milan Founder of Milan Institute
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In this inspiring throwback episode, we sit down with the visionary Elli Milan, founder of the Milan Institute and Author of Unemployable. Learn how Elli transformed her dreams into an ever-growing online creative institute that empowers artists worldwide. She shares her journey from an idea to building a thriving business, and how she’s challengin…
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Episode 432: Stalking Trees and Hunting Leaves HL432
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Many people know that without photosynthesis there would be no oxygen. Without oxygen we'd all be dead, but without chlorophyll there would be no photosynthesis. So we know that chlorophyll is essential to life, but did you know that chlorophyll, as well as the lack of it, leads to a Happy life? Listen and see just what makes this chlorophyll so po…
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Making the Leap: Brooke M. Harrison Full time Creative on Balancing Work and Passion
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Have you ever wanted to take your creative passion to a full time career? In this Colour Me Happy podcast episode with local photographer Brooke M. Harrison, we dive into her inspiring journey of transitioning from full-time work to pursuing her photography business full-time. Brooke shares the highs and lows, and how she managed to pivot toward a …
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Sometimes the reason we struggle with living Happy is as simple as who or what we put on our dance cards. If what we "dance" with causes despair, anger, anxiety etc., we should dance with something else. The good news is, no matter who or what we've danced with, or are currently dancing with, we can always save the last dance for that Happy and pos…
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From Prodigy to Pivot: Dimitra Milan’s Journey of Art, Love, and Resilience
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It’s a Colour Me Happy Podcast throwback! 🎨 Dive into the incredible journey of child prodigy Dimitra Milan as she shares her experiences of early artistic success, hitting burnout, and the founding of the Milan Institute. Discover how her practice evolved and how she navigated life's challenges—including meeting the love of her life! Now a mother …
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Episode 430: Have Fun. Play Hard. I Love You: A Paralympic Special HL430
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Do you ever feel like you don't fit? Here are some life-changing lessons from the Paralympics that will make you feel right at home. Welcome to team humanity, you made the team! We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Another Perfect Day", "Light As A Feathers" and "More Beautiful". Check out m…
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Clear Skin, Clear Confidence: A Breakthrough in Acne Treatment with Rachael Green
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It’s been a while since we released a Women’s Health episode, but I just HAD to share this news! If you've been a lister you KNOW I have always been self-conscious about my acne-prone skin, I’m thrilled to bring you this conversation with Rachael Green, founder of Complexions Skin Therapy. In this episode, we dive into our personal struggles with a…
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Episode 429: Working Like A Dog: A Labor Day Special HL429
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Everyone would love to live the life they love, but is it even possible to love your job? Or would that take a miracle? Here's a bit of Happy news- we can help with that and miracles do happen. Listen and learn some practical steps on how to love your work. Here are the episodes in the "Live the Life You Love series" that we talked about Live the L…
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Episode 428: Feeling Good: Happy Labor Day Weekend HL428
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Change can be a scary thing and there has been a lot of it going around the planet the last several years. So yes, change can be scary—terrifying actually—unless we see it like this, and then we find ourselves, well...feeling good. Carrie Underwood said, “Every day is a new day, and you'll never be able to find happiness if you don't move on.” If y…
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Taming Your Money Monster: Creative Strategies for a Thriving Financial Mindset with Leah Guzman
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Do you have a "money monster" blocking you from thriving? Leah shares her top two tips for overcoming that financial fear and shifting into a money-thriving mindset: Treat Money Like a Creative Tool: Think of money as another medium in your creative toolkit. Embrace it as a resource that fuels your creativity and helps bring your artistic visions t…
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Giving Yourself Permission to Create: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Sara Glupker
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In this empowering episode, we sit down with artist Sara Glupker to tackle one of the biggest challenges creatives face: imposter syndrome. Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough, like you’re just pretending to be an artist, or that someone else should be doing what you’re doing? You’re not alone! Sara shares her journey of claiming her ident…
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Episode 427: Winning IS For Everyone: An Olympic Special HL427
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Just what does it mean to win? There are a lot of views out there on what winning is. Unfortunately, some of them are skewed. Whether we win or not depends on many things, but none more important than what we believe winning is. Here are some quotes about winning we use in this episode. We thought you might like them written down to copy or share. …
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Crafty & Thrifty: Unlocking Budget-Friendly Creativity with Jackie from Sobrighthome!
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Podcast Episode: Creativity on a Budget with Jackie from Sobrighthome Join us as we dive into the art of fast-tracking your creativity without breaking the bank! Jackie from Sobrighthome shares her top two tips for crafting on a budget: Repurpose & Reimagine: Find new uses for items you already have. It’s amazing what a little creativity can do to …
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Episode 426: Smile: An Olympic Special HL426
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The incredible Simone Biles once said that smiling doesn't win Gold, but we think it does, and we're not the only ones. From handsprings to flips to twists to Gold to GOAT, Simone Biles has a lot to say about living a Happy life and going for the gold. This is so important, because sometimes instead of going for the gold we find ourselves avoiding …
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Burnout Happens: How April Justine Balances DIY, Social Media, and Success
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Join us as we chat with the amazing Saskatchewan-based DIYer and house-flipping badass, April Justine! 🛠️🏠 In this episode, April shares how she got started in the biz, her secrets to balancing it all, and invaluable tips to keep the social media grind without burning out from it all! Burnout is a sign that you need to reassess your boundaries and …
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Episode 425: Small Flags: An Olympic Special HL425
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The Olympic Games, Happy Life Studios style. Saying things many miss and saying them in ways most don't. An encouraging and fun way to talk about the Olympics. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays Tik…
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Taking On Your Creative Passion: With New Zealand Artist Carina Johanna
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What is stopping your from taking on your creative passion? Join us for a fun chat with full-time artist Carina Johanna, all the way from New Zealand! Life is short, jobs are tough, and sometimes we just need more joy in our everyday lives. Why not turn that "hobby" into something amazing? Discover how you can transform your passion into a fulfilli…
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Episode 424: Hello World: An Olympic Special HL424
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Do you like to win? If you do, you should listen to this, because how we view winning can oftentimes affect our winning. It's Olympics time, and The Olympic Games are the epitome of competition and winning. The Father of the Modern Day Olympic Games - Pierre De Coubertin, said, "The most important thing in The Olympic Games is not winning but takin…
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Embrace Your Inner Artist: With Local Photographer, Videographer & Educator Skye Ferguson
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In this episode, we instil the value of making art for art's sake and creating just for you. Everyone starts somewhere, so why fear making mistakes? This is one episode you won't want to miss if you want to feel empowered to get your inner artist on! Here are 3 tips for stepping into being a creative: Let Go of Perfection: Embrace the process and u…
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When you ask someone how they are doing and they respond with, "I can't complain," I don't know if I believe them. I mean there is always something to complain about right? However, when we do complain, we shut off the solutions to life's situations. It's true, we can complain, but we don't need to. Sometimes being Happy is only a matter of choosin…
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Sparkle Goggles: The Business Side of Creativity with Saskatchewan Artist & Sculptor Michelle Thevenot
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Don't miss this week's episode with Michelle Thevenot! We dive into how to support your creative practice financially by paying attention to the money, diversifying your income, and making it all work. It's so cool to be a creative because you get to see the world through sparkle goggles. Here are the top 3 things that make being an artist amazing:…
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Kind of sounds like a new super hero doesn't it? However, The Blue Slug is anything but a hero. So what does Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, the blue sea slug and Pokemon have in common and why does it ruin so many people's Happy? This is such a timely message for our society today, so listen and share and let's make our world a Happier place. The song w…
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Staying True to Your Passion: Balancing Motherhood and Creativity with Twiggy Boyer Artist
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In this episode, we dive into the creative world of Twiggy Boyer, a French artist based in Florida and co-founder of Phototrouvé magazine and community. Twiggy is renowned for her nostalgic mixed media collages, often created using vintage found photographs. Recently, she even graced the cover of a Margaret Atwood novel! Join us as Twiggy shares he…
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Where's the beef? That question, taken from the old Wendy's commercial, is a great one! But we just might have a better one. Listen and see what it is as we continue on with part 2 of the Pinecones! episode. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.Happy…
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Thriving in Style: Designer & Alt Haus Co-Owner Miranda Young's Top Tips for Creative Business Success
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Say hello to Miranda Van Young, co-owner and designer of Alt Haus with their partner Jo Van Young. In this Colour Me Happy episode Miranda shares her journey and top tips for running a successful creative business and shop. Get ready for an episode full of fun insights and practical advice! Miranda talks about the importance of pivoting, going with…
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Episode 420: The Red, White And Get A Clue: A 4th Of July Bonus episode HL420
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Happy 4th of July! Here is a bonus Independence Day episode we put together to help you celebrate! Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHays TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudios Facebook: www.Facebook.c…
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Don't fall for it. Price and value are not the same. There are those out there who will try to convince you that pinecones are delicious. They're wrong. If we're not careful, these pinecones will end up in our tailpipes and stall us out in the middle of our busy intersections of life. Just what do we mean by that? Listen and find out. Here's the li…
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Expanding on Your Creativity with Artist & Mother Jenna Deibel: Making Time to Create Even in the Busiest Season of Your Life
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Make time to create even in the busiest season of your life is a way of doing something that is just for YOU. Join our SUMMER Sketchbook Project HERE Join us for an inspiring episode as we chat with creative Jenna Deibel about how to establish a creative routine that works for you, no matter your unique stage of life. Jenna shares her journey of ma…
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Happy is essential! When we struggle the most, when life is the toughest, it's imperative that we give ourselves permission to be happy (which is what my frog did for me last week) because being Happy is what gives us the stamina to face that ugly trial. Happy is what gives us the strength to fix that scary situation. Happy is what gives us the abi…
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The Business Side of Art: with Successful Artist and Mentor Shannon Amey
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Why aren't we talking about the business side of art and setting financial goals? What about getting a mentor to help you get their more effectively!? Artist and mentor Shannon Amey is back! In this episode, we dive deep into the business side of art with the successful artist and mentor Shannon Amey. Discover how you can grow further and faster to…
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Episode 417: Portmanteau: A Juneteenth BONUS episode HL417
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Portmanteau - 2 words combined to form another word, like "smog" (smoke + fog) "internet" (interconnection and networks) "chortle" (chuckle + snort) or Juneteenth which combines June with 19—the day in 1865 that commemorates the emancipation of the last American slaves and the official end of slavery. It's been celebrated by multitudes for just shy…
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Episode 416: Being A Dad Is Not Easy: A Father's Day Special HL416
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Happy Father's Day! Being a Dad is not easy and here are some funny stories to prove it. Plus, listen and find out what Dad's really want for Father's Day. And may we be the first to say, "Dad, you're the coolest!" Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: ww…
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Is This the Right Path for Me? With Successful & Sensational Creative Jeanne Oliver!
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Ever wondered if you're on the right path? This is one episode you won't want to miss! Join us as we dive deep into trusting your intuition and knowing when to embark on a new adventure. Our guest, the amazingly successful creative Jeanne Oliver, shares her experience of making a significant business pivot. How to figure out your next move? And don…
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Episode 415: Success: Not All It's Cracked Up To Be HL415
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"Success is no accident." - Pele. Success may be no accident, but it can certainly cause one. Success is something we all want, but is it really all that it's cracked up to be? "If you can end this life being Happy, THAT'S successful." - Happy Life Studios Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo …
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You have to ask for it! Seizing Opportunities: A Conversation with Creative Michelle Shultz
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You have to ask for it! Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with the talented Creative Michelle Shultz to discuss the art of asking for opportunities and working with non-profits and more as a creative. In a world where no one is going to hand you a job on a silver platter, Michelle and I discuss valuable insights on how to proactively …
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Episode 414: Curiosity Killed The Cat HL414
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Come on, does Curiosity really kill the cat? What did that saying mean originally? Who said it first and what does it have to do with living a Happy life? Curious?? Be careful. You might want to listen first. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.Happ…
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Rediscover Your Creative Spark: Exploring Your Inner Child with LA Artist Susan Maddux
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Get ready to unleash your inner artist and break free from the constraints of conventional wisdom! Join LA-based artist Susan Maddux who shares her firsthand experience of transitioning into a full-time art career, complete with all the twists, turns, and triumphs along the way. From shedding limiting beliefs to ignoring unsolicited advice, Susan d…
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Episode 413: Can Memorial Day Be Happy HL413
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It's Memorial Day. The question is, can it be Happy? Listen and find out. You'll be Happy you did. Bill Burr was the one singing "Happy Memorial Day" in the beginning. We don't own any rights. Contact us Linktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudios Email: Podcast@HappyLife.Studio Yo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297) Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTub…
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Uplifting DIY for Belle Brave: Empowering Through Renovation with Jenna Rutherford and Shavonne Flegel
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Join us for an inspiring and fun-filled episode featuring DIY experts Jenna Rutherford (@housetohomediy) and Shavonne Flegel (@onceuponabungalow). These talented ladies are all about uplifting and empowering people through creative renovations and inspiring spaces. From under-the-stairs nooks to Friends-themed pantries and Harry Potter cloud ceilin…
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Viral Sensation Catherine Rains is back! Redefining Success: A Non-traditional Creative Way to Support Yourself as an Artist
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Don't Miss Out! Catherine Rains Returns! Viral sensation Catherine Rains is back by popular demand! Get ready to reignite your creative spark and redefine success on your own terms in this highly anticipated episode. Join us as Catherine shares her uplifting insights and experiences on breaking free from society's norms and blazing a trail to creat…
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Episode 412: Masters Of Mankind: A Mother's Day Special HL412
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What do you get when you mix Happy Life Studios with the animated series, Master's of the Universe and 80's cult movie classic, Caddyshack? Listen to, and share this Mother's Day special as we celebrate these M.O.M.s. These Masters Of Mankind. Learn what these geniuses have to teach us. Special thanks to James Kocian, once again, for the use of his…
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Living Beyond Fear: Embracing Opportunities with 'Be Brave'
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Fear can be a paralyzing thing... What if you turned that thinking upside down. What if you embraced fear as part of yourself, you learned to live with it, knowing that is part of living, a familiar friend sending you butterflies of excitement, reassuring you that you're in the right place and that you WILL be okay. What if that feeling can propel …
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Episode 411: Are We Listening To Ourselves?!? HL411
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What does it really mean to listen, and why is it so important to living a Happy Life? LISTEN (see what I did there?) and see, as we take a deep dive into Rag'n'Bone Man's hit "Time WIll Only Tell". Thank you James Kocian, for the use of "Light As A Feather". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jame…
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Debunking the Algorithm: What you didn't know about Social Media - With Expert Dina Brodsky
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Never pay for an ad on Social Media, because it likely isn't something you can afford for your small business and it impacts your future organic reach! Get the inside scoop with expert Dina Brodski. What keeps Dina up at night? How the algorithm ticks... And we have to say she has figured it out she has almost hit 1M followers organically and grown…
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From Parenthood to Passion: Author Tasha Hilderman's Journey to becoming a published author
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Embark on a heartfelt journey of rediscovery and inspiration with the talented author Tasha Hilderman as we dive into her captivating new book, "Metis Like Me." In this soul-stirring episode, Tasha shares her insights on the transformative power of parenthood and the profound ways in which our children can ignite our passions and spark our creativi…
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Episode 410: Earth Without Art Is Just Eh: An Earth Day BONUS episode HL410
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Whether you like Earth Day or not, you are going love this episode. Listen and you just may be surprised to find out what the Earths most important resources actually are. A special thank you to James Kocian, for the use of "Another Perfect Day", and "Light As A Feather". Check out more of his amazing stuff here and tell him Happy Life Studios sent…
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The Amen Corner: “The most perfectly coined term in the history of golf combines a secluded place and a call heard in church. It is where beauty meets peril.” - Damon Hack. Golf is like life in so many ways. Listen as I talk about how this year's Masters Tournament inspired me, and remember, if you don't win The Amen Corner, you won't win at The Ma…
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Artful Ambitions: The Path to Full-Time Creativity and how to market yourself with Jenna Kast
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Step into the world of creative reinvention as we chat with Jenna Kast, a former business professional turned full-time artist, about her remarkable journey of career transformation and how marketing is one of her biggest tools to growth! In this captivating episode, Jenna shares her insights and strategies for professionals looking to pivot into a…
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Life Hacks for Busy Parents: Wisdom from Occupational Therapist Roshni Patel
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In this episode, join us as we sit down with the incredible occupational therapist, Roshini, hailing all the way from sunny LA! Get ready to uncover a treasure trove of parenting and life advice that will revolutionize your daily routine. She reached out to me when she witnessed Teddy's antics on insta! You know Teddy! And she gave me some stellar …
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