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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There are two ways to become a Happy. However if you wish to remain Happy and live a Happy Life despite any and all circumstances, one of those ways is wrong. Listen to make sure you are on the right and not the wrong way. The song we used in this episode was "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle" written by Sherwood Schwartz and George Wyle and recorded …
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Finding Your Calm in the Chaos with Counselling Therapist Heather
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Counselling therapist and registered social worker Heather is back on Colour Me Happy with big-hearted, powerful advice on navigating the waves of overwhelm and burnout. In these intense times, we’re all trying to find our footing—but how can we stay grounded and true to ourselves? Join us as Heather shares insights on giving yourself grace, findin…
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Episode 439: Fighting for Others: A Veterans Day Special HL439
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Happy Veterans Day! Come join us as we celebrate our Veterans and how this Holiday pairs perfectly with Happy Life Studios. We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "Light As A Feather", "Mission" "NPRrrr Music Box", "NPRrrr Strings" and "NPRrrr Synth". Check out more of his amazing stuff here ww…
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Lead by Example: Inspiring Change from Within with Michele Gustafson
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to have business owner and Lloydminster city council candidate Michele Gustafson sharing her wisdom on living with optimism and purpose. Michelle believes that true leadership starts with being your best self – because when you focus on self-growth, you can better serve others. Her motto, “more is caught than taught,…
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Unlocking Extraordinary: Hacks for you to live a more creative life!
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In this solo episode of the Colour Me Happy podcast, we dive into powerful life hacks designed to save you time and inspire you to pursue your passions. Discover how to reconnect with your dreams and transform the everyday into something extraordinary. You are capable, intelligent, and worthy of living the life you’ve always envisioned. Join us as …
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Episode 438: How To Have A Happy Mindset When Times Are Scary HL438
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Halloween might be over, and we hope you had a Happy one, but the "scary" for many isn't. The United States will have it's presidential election this Tuesday. The elections, thanks to how much the media and social media have talked about it, has many living and thinking in fear. What will you do if the candidate you vote for doesn't get elected? It…
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Episode 437: We're All Going To Die: A Halloween Special HL437
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Happy Halloween...Happy Life Studios style! We are dying to have you join us as we positively celebrate Halloween. Or should I say celebrate Halloween positively. Listen and share, you'll be Happy you did! We would also like to give a special thanks to James Kocian, for the use of his amazing songs "TEDish", "NPRrrr Strings" and "NPRrrr Music Box".…
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Episode 436: Wasting Time and Living In Rhyme HL436
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If you want to live in rhyme, you've gotta waste some time. Last episode we talked about living in rhyme. This week we talk more about what it actually means to live in rhyme. We also discuss wasting time, but not how most people talk about wasting time. Listen and share. You'll be Happy you did! The song we used in this episode was "The Power" by …
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Breaking Down the Art World with Jo Roets: Navigating Career Pivots and Financial Freedom
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Breaking Down the Art World with Jo Roets: Navigating Career Pivots and Financial FreedomJoin us for an insightful conversation with multifaceted South African artist, Jo Roets. We dig deep into the realities of the art world, shedding light on calls for art, how your career can pivot with each life phase, and achieving financial freedom to create …
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Viral Over Ads: Dina Brodsky’s Organic Instagram Success Blueprint
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Since everyone loved the most recent episode with Dina Brodsky, we're throwing it back to her original episode! Dina debunks the myth of algorithms and shows you why you never want to place an ad again! In this throwback episode of the Colour Me Happy podcast, Dina shares her expert advice on how to boost your Instagram game without spending a dime…
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Have you ever been stuck inside the gloom? Many have. Are you living it right or living in rhyme? They may seem like the same thing but there is a big difference between the two. Not only is one of them much easier to live out, one of them could be the reason someone could get stuck in the gloom. The song we used in this episode was "Why Georgia" b…
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Creative Healing: The Power of Art Therapy with Leah Guzman
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On this week’s Colour Me Happy podcast, we’re thrilled to have a new episode with amazing art therapist Leah Guzman join us! Leah dives deep into the incredible benefits of art as therapy, not just for youth but for adults too. We chat about how creativity has the power to heal, connect, and inspire. Leah’s work shows that making art isn’t just abo…
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Episode 434: Beware of Grumpledump HL434
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What did the Founding Fathers really mean by "The Pursuit of Happiness" and how is it misunderstood? This is important to know, because not understanding puts us in danger of the Grumpledump. The songs we used in this episode are "Sunshine and Lollipops" by Lesley Gore and "Happyness" by Andrea Buerra. We don't own any rights to either We would als…
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Going Viral?! What YOU need to know: Instagram Growth Hacks with Expert Dina Brodsky
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Want to boost your Instagram game and actually go viral? On this episode of the Colour Me Happy podcast, Dina Brodsky shares her tried-and-true tips on growing a successful Instagram organically. No ads, no fluff—just real, actionable advice that saves you time and keeps you offline so you can live your life! Get Dina's Class HERE Here’s a sneak pe…
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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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