The Pursuit of Happiness

Boston Marathon bombing survivor, motivational speaker and bad-ass woman Adrianne Haslet joins me on this episode to discuss her truly remarkable life journey full of ups and downs and a lot of resilience. I genuinely appreciated her vulnerability and candidness about her experience on April 15, 2013 as a spectator, being just inches away from one of the bombs at the Boston Marathon that ended up taking one of her legs. Having recently just passed the 10-year anniversary of this horrific event, we discuss not only that day, but the years that have passed since and another accident of being hit by a car that left her upper body shattered. She talks about her mental health, the hard times and picking herself up again and again and how she continues to move forward and not just survive, but thrive. Adrianne shows that she's human, but it's clear to see she's among the best of us. She made a promise just days after the bombing she would not only run the Boston Marathon, but she would finish it. A feat she has accomplished multiple times since. An incredible story of perseverance that has just begun. Follow Adrianne and her story: @AdrianneHaslet on Instagram Washington Post Cover Story

I wanted to share a true story of how my biggest dream and goal in life was looked down upon and called laughable. How I went from being rejected to overcoming obstacles, achieving my goal and even surpassing my expectations decades later. I'm not sure who needs to hear this story, but it might be you. Don't let anyone dictate your goals or put you down. Get back up and keep at it! IG @thepursuitofhappinesspodcast

Founder and owner of Skool Beans Coffee, Holly Keyser, joins me on this episode to discuss her journey around the globe that ultimately led her to the creation of the most unique coffee shop in all of Iceland, if not the world. With the combination of experience, knowledge, science and taking risks, she has created a business that has become iconic in Iceland tourism and the source of smiles from travelers all over. There is no blueprint when it comes to creating a vision like this... an old broken down school bus turned cozy coffee boutique with some of the most delectable coffee ever created. Holly proves that taken the path less traveled leads to some pretty remarkable experiences, memories and delicious outcomes. Follow Holly and Skool Beans skoolbeans.com IG: @skool_beans

Financial author, instructor, content creator and millionaire, Cori Arnold, joins me on this episode to discuss her incredible financial journey. By her early 30's she was buried in over a quarter million dollars worth of debt, thanks to her student loans, home purchase and credit card spending. After her breaking point, she had a really long look in the mirror and decided her lifestyle needed to change if she was ever going to get out of it. Not only did she grind to get herself out of debt, she found out how invest properly in the market, index funds and real estate which has led her to becoming a millionaire less than 10 years later. What an incredible story and she gives out all of the details so we can do it too. Follow Cori Arnold: CoriArnold.com Twitter: @iamcoriarnold Instagram: @iamcoriarnold

The amazing Dr. Nicole Cain joins my podcast once again to drop some incredible knowledge about anxiety, the eight varieties and how we can manage them. Dr. Cain does a great job of explaining what anxiety actually is and how each of us intakes and expresses it differently. She discusses each type of anxiety, symptoms of each and how to identify which one(s) you may have. Being able to pinpoint which category of anxiety you have will identify exactly how you can manage and cope with it. To cap it off, we also discuss how to interact and support those around us going through anxiety and panic attacks. This is a conversation that is truly beneficial to everyone.  Follow Dr. Nicole Cain https://drnicolecain.com/IG: @drnicolecain

Environmental toxic expert and educator, Lara Adler, joins me on this episode to discuss the toxins and chemicals that we interact with on a daily basis that are harming our health and vitality. We talk big picture about major companies and their policies around toxins, chemicals and ingredients before shifting the conversation to things we use and eat on every single day that is harming our health. Lara does an amazing job with tips and advice on simple solutions and new products that will make a huge impact on our health for years to come. Follow Lara Adler laraadler.com IG: environmentaltoxinsnerd

Cristina Zenato, aka "The Mother of Sharks" joins me on this episode to discuss her fascinating life journey that has led her to the Bahamas where she has befriended and frequently interacts with Caribbean reef sharks. She is a PADI Course Director, NSS-CDS Advanced Cave diving instructor, TDI Technical Instructor and specializes in shark diving and shark behavior. We discuss how she is one of the first in the world to have been able to induce a state of relaxation in the Caribbean Reef sharks through gentle touch. To the observer, this looks like the shark is falling asleep in her lap. Sharks know her and her touch and seem to seek the connection and contact. Witnessing this interaction, directly while diving with Cristina or remotely by watching her numerous contributions to television documentaries and reading about her work in magazines, has created a change in perception from the general public. It has helped dissolve misconceptions and preconceptions about sharks. Cristina and her sharks have become ambassadors for many other species and animals in the world. Through her work, she helps her sharks by removing hooks from their mouths and parasites. She helps scientists collect data to support research and has developed a Caribbean Reef Shark Diver Distinctive Specialty. Cristina is also constantly working on the exploration and record of caves, to determine their location, connection to the surrounding eco-systems and promoting their conservation. Follow Cristina: Cristinazenato.com IG: @cristinazenato LI: Cristina Zenato Vimeo: Cristina Zenato Email: czenato@gmail.com

Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Brain Science, Scott Crabtree, joins me on this episode to discuss the science behind happiness, especially in the work place. Scott has worked with clients such as DreamWorks, Nike, Kaiser-Permanente, Boeing, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, and NBC. He talks about the impact of a positive attitude and what doors it can open for you. We also dive into what factors really move the needle when it comes to happiness at work such as management, coworkers, compensation, work/life balance and more. You may be surprised on the data! This is a conversation that is relatable to everyone. Follow Scott and work with him: www.happybrainscience.com LinkedIn Twitter: @ScottCrab

New York Times Best Selling Author for the Find Momo series, Andrew Knapp, joins me on this episode for an incredibly honest, raw, vulnerable and fun conversation. Undoubtedly we dive into his incredible time and memories with Momo, the books that we all love, their travel adventures and how he has been handling life without his best friend. He is truly grateful for all of the support from all the fans of him and Momo. This beautiful conversation is a roller coaster of emotions about life, family, self awareness and figuring out what the future entails for himself and his sidekicks Boo and Yaya.  Hint: Boo and Yaya are soon to have their own book! As well as Andrew will continuing the legacy of Momo for all us to enjoy and learn from. Follow Andrew and get the Momo books! andrewknapp.com IG: @andrewknapp Twitter: @andrewomerknapp Find Momo on Amazon Pre-order Let's Find Yaya and Boo at Home! (available August 29, 2023)

After nearly three years, I finally sit down and give you a backstage pass on how and why The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast came to be. I get honest and vulnerable, talking about my parents divorce, my dog Koda, going into lockdown and much more. This is the unfiltered truth. Follow me and the podcast: @thepursuitofhappinesspodcast