Your Happy Hour

In this episode, we chat with Jessica Honan who shares her inspiring and unconventional journey driven by following her joy, from childhood passions to coaching soccer and writing poetry. Discover how embracing what lights you up, the power of speaking your joy and trusting the process can lead to unexpected opportunities and a more fulfilled life.And check out Jessica's book for some bite-sized pep-talk poetry ~ A Breath of Fresh AirThe Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat with co-founder of Une Femme Wine, Jen Pelka about our latest theme for April - Follow your Joy. What is joy? Why are we searching for it? Where do we find it? And then once we've seen it, how do we consistently follow that feeling? Jen shared the importance of joy in personal and professional life, entrepreneurial journeys, routines for happiness, and the power of intentional living. Une Femme Wine is all about celebrating the big moments, small victories, & everything in between - just up our alley in living your Feels life!The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

Welcome to The Stack Series! ✨ The Stack Series features new books and emerging authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and journeys with us. In this special episode, we celebrate the launch of a new book into the world! “Father of Nations” written by Sanjeev Chitre - seasoned entrepreneur who has lived and worked across three continents and whose journey from the streets of Mumbai to the global stage provides a rich backdrop for the insights shared in his book, making him a credible voice on issues of wealth, growth, and peace.> What if the most powerful people used their influence to unite us instead? Check out Sanjeev’s book here - A gripping narrative that not only critiques social divides but offers a path to bridge them and reminds us of the importance of collaborative leadership and that our differences can be a source of strength, not division. Let's rethink our roles in shaping a more equitable world - in which we can live our Feels Life! 🎧 Stay tuned for stories that inspire, uplift, and spark your abundant life!The Stack Series is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to Christiaan van den Berg whose entrepreneurial and inspiring journey included noticing a huge gap between job seekers and employers in South Africa and finally building the platform, JobJack which seeks to bridge the gap and has helped over 60,000 people find aligned jobs and build fulfilling careers and lives. He also shared with us the importance of understanding one’s unique strengths through the use of psychometric assessments, what purpose in his path has looked like and the joy of living authentically, ultimately empowering a more fulfilling and productive work-rest balance in life.The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to Diana Fayad about her journey from engineering to human leadership and the importance of empathy in embracing the shift in workplace dynamics and corporate culture post-COVID. Diana shared her learnings in fostering human connections, practicing active listening and how personal experiences shape our understanding of being human, finding joy in adversity and feeling fear but going for it anyway. The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

This month we’re talking about “Our Human Hardware” and in this kick-off conversation we chat to Omar Alaoui - professional coach and psychometrics practitioner who works at the intersection of psychology and technology and spent years in consulting and HR-tech, exploring a question that kept coming back: why do well-intentioned people hurt, frustrate, or misunderstand each other at work (and in life)? And so he built SotsAI - a project bridging the intention-impact gap.In this episode, we delve into the complexities of human behavior, and the importance of understanding our own and others' unique experiences. Omar also shares his take on the connection between our physical bodies and our internal selves, the role of self-acceptance, how external influences shape our identities and the power of curiosity and compassion in it all.The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to producer and comedian Safia Benyahia who shared her unexpected journey into comedy, the challenges of navigating the arts industry, the importance of being honest with oneself and others in allowing authentic art to surface and to navigate the barriers women face in comedy and reminded us of the dire need for more diverse voices in the arts space, the necessity of creative expression as humans and that trusting one's instincts is the way to a more truthful and aligned life.The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to Guidione Machava - a product designer and founder who has spent the last decade building products, communities, and companies across Africa and Europe. We explored the topic of honesty in our personal and professional journeys and how self-honesty in assessing one's capabilities and ambitions can lead to the answers you seek. Guidione also shared how he balances between optimism and realism and how valuing direct feedback has become not only his love language but has changed his life.The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to Gemma Louise ~ a coach and person-centred therapist who supports people in finding greater clarity, emotional steadiness and alignment in their lives so that they can turn away from self-doubt, inner conflict and old patterns and show up with more confidence and ease. We explored the pertinent themes of having courage to follow your heart, step into the unexpected, the unknown and amazing space of being you and what you are meant to be in this world. Gemma shared her experience in shifting the narrative, holding space for others to do the same and how the gift of being human is to tap into the alchemy of transforming pain into positive change.Guest offer: Gemma kindly has gifted us all 25% off a first session or package with her!The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to Aiswarya, who is a Soul Mentor and multidimensional guide, creator and host of the Finally Feel Free virtual event series and has been a Kundalini meditation practitioner since the age of 14. She has devoted her life to helping spiritual creatives, healers, and visionaries reclaim their truth, unlock supernatural abundance, and find their soul niche—so they can build businesses that don’t fit in a box.We uncovered the importance of aligning with one's truth and the challenges of being honest with oneself and others in doing so, the role of truth in relationships, the significance of self-acceptance, and the impact of having mentors and community support in navigating life's challenges.Aiswarya has kindly gifted our audience a 10% discount to her Soul Keys readings.The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to Stephanie Casaubon, an internationally recognized coach, specializing in Empowerment and Life Design helping creatives reconnect with their inner wisdom - transforming restlessness into clarity and purpose. Her statement: “After chasing success, I chose alignment — and everything changed.” We explore the themes of achievement, fulfillment, and creativity and how the quiet courage to listen and follow your intuition can lead to a more fulfilling life and one that is full of miracles and significance. Stephanie's journey into coaching and writing sets a powerful example and philosophy that we don’t have to choose between success and our soul, because true success is living in alignment with the soul. Check out her book: “Beyond Success”, and her other work including bespoke retreats and weekend workshops in Paris.The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced byswartkat.co - captured viariverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

The Stack Series ~ "From the Inside Out: A Roadmap for Cultivating 5D Living" ft. She RaWelcome to The Stack Series! ✨ We’re spotlighting the books we love and can’t stop recommending on the Your Happy Hour podcast, now in a whole new series!The Stack Series features new books and emerging authors sharing their stories, inspirations, and journeys with us. In this special episode, we celebrate the launch of a new book into the world! “From the Inside Out: A Roadmap for Cultivating 5D Living” written by She Ra - a social worker, healer and author who shares her journey of becoming an author, the spiritual experiences that led to the creation of the book as well as her insights on the difference between 3D, 4D, and 5D living, the challenges of inner work, navigating grief, the importance of personal responsibility, forgiveness and the power of transmuting energy.Check out She Ra’s book here: https://a.co/d/8pW6dwE - inviting us all to live our Feels Life! 🎧 Stay tuned for stories that inspire, uplift, and spark your abundant life!The Stack Series is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to James Audcent, an emerging leader in Western Australia’s technology and entrepreneurship sectors and who at 21 had already co-founded the state’s first technology consulting social enterprise, delivering low cost digital transformation for charities. Now, after 5 years, having discovered the true cost of business ownership, he made the difficult decision to accept his first full-time employee position and shares with us his journey in understanding the root of overachievement, the importance of self-acceptance and the value of being present in his pursuit of an ordinary yet fulfilling (and creative) life. The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to Nelson Amenya - Kenyan strategy consultant, whistleblower, and public interest advocate who gained international recognition in 2024 for exposing a controversial $2 billion infrastructure deal between the Adani Group and the Kenyan government. His investigative work led him into an unexpected journey and one in which accountability and having a supportive network is crucial in continuing to make a social impact on the world. He also shared his current side-projects working on expanding air travel across the African continent.The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

In this episode, we chat to Sine Maphumulo, a dynamic leader specialising in finance, strategy and development and currently working at Amazon France and living in Paris. We explored the pressures of corporate life, the importance of finding purpose beyond work and the impact of her upbringing on her career choices - how growing up in a country like South Africa defined a certain sense of achievement, leading to striving to work globally. Her journey reflects a blend of ambition, authenticity, and purpose - redefining what it means to achieve and lead with purpose and what practical ways she has done so to make space for gratitude and foster presence and self-awareness. The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.

New month, new theme: Let’s chat about Relieving Achieving! In this episode, we meet up with Desmond Denton, an award-winning director and writer to learn about his journey from South African to where he finds himself now in the USA and working globally in his artistic pursuits. From filmmaking to challenges in balancing integrity with societal expectations, the significance of creating from a place of authenticity rather than validation and the importance of structure in creative work, he reminded us of the, and the power of storytelling in connecting communities. The Feels is all about having those honest conversations, the power of community for personal growth and taking those actionable steps towards being our authentic selves.Thanks for tuning in! Keep it raw and real out there xYHH is produced by swartkat.co - captured via riverside.fm & shared via rss.com.