Everyday Better with Leah Smart

Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL & college coach and the founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas. In this conversation Leah and Daron talk about the abundant opportunity in the emerging creator economy and embracing discomfort as a professional growth tactic.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn Follow Daron K. Roberts on Linkedin

The Danish prepare for their cold, dark winters by leaning into hygge, which loosely translates to “coziness.” To understand how hygge and happiness are linked, Leah sits down with Meik Wiking, founder and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen – and author of the books The Little Book of Hygge and the new My Hygge Home. They dive into the art of hygge and how connection – and simple pleasures – are key to happiness.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Meik Wiking on LinkedIn

Explore the different types of rest and why we need to reframe how we think about taking a break and taking care of ourselves. Discover the importance of rest beyond sleeping or taking vacations and the impact of chronic stress on health. Learn about the seven types of rest, including emotional, spiritual, creative, and sensory rest. Understand the difference between trauma dumping and emotional rest. Gain insight into the rejuvenating effects of appreciating beauty in nature or art and the benefits of reducing sensory overload.

Ron Shaich is the former CEO of Panera Bread, Au Bon Pain, and recently author of the book "Know What Matters: Lessons from a Lifetime of Transformations," which combines his personal philosophies with professional guidance from his years of work and prioritizing what has meant the most to him.Ron joins Leah Smart to introduce the concept of a "pre-mortem," which involves defining what matters most to us and how to get there. Ron emphasizes the importance of being rigid in our vision but flexible in our execution. He breaks down the pre-mortem into four areas of life to focus on and shares personal stories and insights on how to create a meaningful life and a successful business.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Ron Shaich on LinkedIn

Dr. Wendy Suzuki, dean at New York University, neuroscientist and professor of neural science and psychology returns to talk about everyday anxiety as it relates to social experiences. She emphasizes the importance of putting in effort to build social connections despite your nerves and offers tips for overcoming everyday social anxiety from her book “Good Anxiety.” Instead of fearing imperfections and awkward moments in social interactions, Dr. Suzuki encourages us to expect them.Ultimately, she says anxiety is a tool for learning and growth that helps us appreciate the contrast between negative and positive experiences.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Dr. Wendy Suzuki on LinkedInRead more about Good Anxiety

Shasta Nelson, an expert on friendship and healthy relationships and Author of Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness, sits down with Leah Smart to dive into the three components every relationship needs to be healthy and how to nurture connections that truly last.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Shasta on LinkedIn

Sara Kuburic aka “The Millennial Therapist” and author of the book 'It's On Me', joins Leah Smart to discuss the experience of navigating from self-loss to self-discovery. Sara reflects on the shared human experience of living non-linear paths filled with surprises and discoveries. As someone whose self-loss was instigated by living through the trauma of multiple wars, she emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our own lives. Sara gives practical insights and tools for making genuine choices and finding meaning along the way.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Sara Kuburic on LinkedInLearn more about “It’s On Me” here 

Leah Smart interviews Paco de Leon, founder of the Hell Yeah Group and author of 'Finance for the People'. They discuss the importance of challenging our beliefs and behaviors around money, and how personal finance empowers individuals. They also explore the interconnectedness of life and money, and share practical advice for transforming work in the creative industry.

April Rinne is a futurist, author, and change navigator. She is a world economic correspondent, a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, and was ranked one of the top 50 leading female futurists in the world by Forbes. April helps individuals and organizations navigate change and uncertainty, and she is the author of the book "Flux."April joins Leah Smart live from Linkedin’s Talent Connect to discuss how to navigate uncertainty and live with more ease. She shares how her personal story of loss, and love for language and culture shaped her work in helping others handle the unknown. April encourages us to see ourselves and the world differently by embracing uncertainty and choosing optimism.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedinFollow April Rinne on LinkedInLearn more about April RinneGet April's Book "Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change."

Renowned Harvard professor and psychologist Ellen Langer discusses the power of mindfulness. Mindfulness can improve our health, enliven our brains, reverse signs of aging, and embrace uncertainty. Langer believes that practicing mindfulness can cure our ills and lead to a more mindful and nurturing world.