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.

In this final episode before we meet a new year, it’s you and me - your host of this podcast and founder of The Feels. What on earth are we doing here? Why did we come to this wildly beautiful Earth to go through all this human stuff? Let’s delve into purpose, repurposing purpose and discover with me the historical roots of the word purpose, the importance of embracing our true selves, moving beyond societal expectations, and finding personal meaning in our lives. My wish for us all is to reconnect with our divine wisdom, close out what has been a crazy year in 2025 and approach the new year with a renewed sense of intention and accountability. May this festive period bring a new perspective - rejuvenating you, ready to rock ‘n roll into 2026!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! ✨ 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! “Arise!” written by, or rather channeled by Todd Zevotek - an author and spiritual healer who joined us to share his journey of becoming an author and the spiritual experiences that led to the creation of the book. It's more than just writing, it’s about answering a calling, embracing abundance, and inviting us all to live our Feels Life! Todd shares his profound spiritual encounters, visions and divine guidance and how he has been shaped by the ministry and healing practices that he does still today - alternative therapies involving the power of faith. We also covered the importance of surrendering to divine guidance, being a vessel for divine love and healing, and how his work transcends traditional beliefs and boundaries - to touch lives globally. Check out Todd’s work here: abundantlifepathways.com🎧 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 Egle Pernare on the topic of Repurposed & Resound - and how the the creation of the project: ReSound - which aims to enhance urban spaces through public sound art - has led Egle and Annie towards personal freedom and rebirth in many ways in their own journeys. We also touched on the transformative power of sound and how to go about inspiring deeper connections with sound and the world around us, the importance of slowing down, the impact of AI on music, and the importance of having patience with ourselves 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 Nicole Serena-Silver about the patterns we present ourselves in our conditioning and the importance of aligning one's core passions with current life stages - being open to change as these may evolve - which means trusting your intuition in decision-making. Not an easy task! So, we delved into the challenges of entrepreneurship, the value of accountability and significance of building that via a community of support that fosters courage.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 Season, New Theme, here we go! Welcome to Season 3 and this month we unpack the topic of Repurposing Purpose. First up we chat with Jo Kelly who is a non-acting (being) coach, facilitating the remembering of being human - to truly show up authentically in everything you do. We explore the themes of dehumanization, the impact of societal conditioning, the result of feeling your feels and how that leads to a more purpose-ful-filled 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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!In this season finale, I’m joined by The Feels’ Social Media Manager, Ashley Maese and we took some time to reflect on what the last 7 months have brought us - a whole lot! Learnings, joy, podcasting experience, beautiful quotes, insights, stories, vulnerable moments and a ton of personal growth into being more of our authentic selves as we seek to connect, inspire and empower community, around the world.What has been your favourite Feels moment this season?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!In this episode, we chat to Laëtitia Galvaire - French teacher and founder of The Bridge Home for Children in Cape Town - who shared her profound journey of building a home within herself which led her to creating a nurturing environment for children in need in South Africa. Laëtitia shares her experiences of traveling, healing, and the importance of self, care, collaboration and community support in her mission to empower children. Most importantly to never give up!What does building home within mean to you?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!In this episode, we chat to Oriane Hermange, a dynamic entrepreneur and film director in France who is developing the Shoot The Moon academy for creatives to feel at home in an industry that is cut-throat and interesting to navigate across cultures, countries and continents. We chat on the challenges faced by filmmakers and the importance of empowerment, networking and the openness to experiential living in finding your career path and building entrepreneurial projects.What are you shooting for through your lens of 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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!In this episode, we chat to Aaram (Fabien Malgrand), who shares his transformative journey of self-discovery into the world of healing. Aaram explained how understanding the forces of life and the concept of the 'mirror' shaped his belief system and allowed him to heal and accept that it is truly within our power to effect real change - by accepting responsibility and ultimately finding the balance within ourselves and among all beings.What is your reflection showing you? What does balance in your world look like?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!In this episode, we chat to Mauro Henriquez Esquivel, a talented filmmaker and photographer, whose journey started with curiosity and has now led him to be a successful freelancer in the film industry. Mauro shares the importance of self-reflection, kindness, and the impact of language and culture on how we experience each other and the world around us. He also reminded us of the interconnectedness of creativity and emotional expression in embracing change as you follow your passions around the world!What word shapes your reality? Or has it yet to be discovered where you live?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week, we dove in with author, systems architect, podcast automation coach and all-round amazing solopreneur Joe Casabona. As an evangelist for one of our wonderful partners, RSS.com, Joe’s family-first journey inspires and now empowers others in winning back their time to share in the moments that make life count, find unique ways of balancing being a human and working professional and to remember that no matter what the world’s mirrors want you to believe, ultimately you shape the world you want to see and live in.What mirrors are you shifting for you, and those around you?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!New month, new theme and we’re talking about how our external realities reflect our internal states and how our internal realities determine our external experience of existence.We dove into this with Nour Shabou on her journey from a corporate background to becoming an energy healer and leadership coach, the importance of self-discovery and the impact of our inner world on our relationships and experiences as well as the transformative power of travel in embracing change and evolution in our lives.What is the world around you saying about you?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!In this episode, I (your host, Nicole Karmine) explore this month’s theme of 'Contracting with Kindness,' through a reflection of my personal experiences and insights about energy exchanges, the root of kindness, the acceptance of change, and the importance of community, self-love and the small things that allow us to flow with the joy of creativity and fun in life.How are you being open, intimate, kind with your self?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week, we engaged in an enlightening conversation with Tshiamo Maseko Poisson - a Catalyst Coach, Global Peace Practice leader and founder of the Sankofa Feel Tank - a beautiful blend of thought leadership, coaching, indigenous wisdom, spirituality, and divine feminine principles to support conscious leadership. Tshiamo shared her journey from a corporate lawyer to now working towards helping others cultivate inner peace as a pathway to global harmony, embracing the significance of presence over performance and fostering true connections that lead with heart, wisdom, and integrity.How are you showing up in the contracts you engage in this week?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!New month, new theme! We dove into the concept of kindness and how we energy exchange, alongside our guest this week, Arthur Atwell - co-founder of many amazing initiatives including Electric Book Works, Bettercare, Book Dash and Paperight - an award-winning experiment in distributed print-on-demand, Arthur shared on the meaning and impact of kindness in our everyday interactions and how our approach to creativity and learning from failures can lead us to different ways of being in the world.How are you contracting, exchanging and being - in kindness - in your world?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.

Welcome back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week, we chatted to Kieno Kammies, a multifaceted entrepreneur and media personality from South Africa and someone who is in the business of doing business for - a purpose. Kieno dives into the importance of navigating life with trust and the openness to life presenting you the right opportunities, as well as the value of health, human connection, family and of course - storytelling in building businesses with impact.Who, or what, are you doing business for?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!In this episode, we chat to Donnie Bachan who went from tech geek to becoming a fractional founder helping shape ideas into concrete visions and sustainable ventures. Donnie dove into the dynamics and challenges of co-founding, entrepreneurship, the significance of mentorship, coaching and cultivating supportive networks within the startup ecosystem as well as the impact of stress and cultural influences on the health and business practices of founders.Founder, co-founder or part of the team - what has your experience been like?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!In this episode, we chat to Landii Yolandi who is a South African dance-pop singer-songwriter and a creative for the creatives. Landii opens up about how music was her therapeutic outlet, pathway to healing and now her passion and artrepreneurial career as she helps artists face the challenges of the creative economy through collaboration, consistency and resilience. Check out her course coming soon!What is your creative outlet?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!Welcome to April and a new theme in “Doing Business with…” and this week, we sat down with executive producer, serial entrepreneur and changemaker, Simon Makwela who took us on a journey of his life and work experience. Simon shared intimately the intricate dynamics and challenges of doing business with friends and family, being an empath in professional contexts, the importance of resilience and knowing oneself in navigating a world of dual identities and what the concepts of trust and harmony have come to mean to him.Who are you doing business with?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 back to Your Happy Hour with Friday Feels!In this episode, we chat to Amanda Luyt - professional singer, vocal coach and solopreneur who shared her transformative journey in discovering the power of her own vocal expression and how to empower others to nourish their voices as instruments of change. We dove into the intricacies of vocal health, how to enhance your vocal quality, embracing the abundance that stems from stepping into your natural vocation and the incredible talent awaiting to be discovered on the African continent. How are you using your vocal instrument?Friday 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 back to Your Happy Hour with Friday Feels!This week, we take our first sip of the weekend with Yohann Bruny - serial entrepreneur, natural wine enthusiast and founder of the bar and restaurant - Yard Paris. We delve in and discover the idea behind promoting affordable, accessible and sustainable practices in the pleasures of our world, staying open-minded in achieving success, the significance of setting goals while embracing uncertainty and how playing the game of life is truly about letting go and enjoying the small moments of life.Have you tried some natural wine?Friday 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 back to Your Happy Hour with Friday Feels!In this week’s conversation, we explored the theme of 'Naturally Nourished' through the lens of sound with Amandine Le Roux Hancock (LRH) who shared her journey from a childhood connection with music to discovering the power of sound that led her to living her passion of helping others heal today. We delved into blending different modalities of healing, the science behind sound and energy, and the importance of sharing all this through community - be sure to check out her retreats and new accessible practices that are helpful in today's fast-paced world!What do you feel about working with your energy through sound and music?Friday 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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!New month, new theme and we’re unpacking what it means to be naturally nourished! This week, we chatted to Charlene Jordaan, founder of HorTEAculture - a luxury tea brand promoting personal health, holistic living and the empowerment of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. Charlene shares the importance of nutrition, her motivation in following an unique career journey, her discoveries in the science of glycan technology and her joy in embracing the challenges of entrepreneurship.What’s your taste in tea? And what does being nourished look like to you?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week chatted to Gabriella Cassola - the Project, Event & Operations & Community Manager of Sixteen FlexSpaces - one of Malta’s wonderful coworking spots! We traveled through the unique cultural landscape of Malta, the importance of authentic connections in building community spaces, the impact of a nomadic lifestyle on personal growth and how to embrace change by leaning into the flow of life.Have you thought about taking a workcation to Malta?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week, thank you to HomeExchange.com, we had the immense pleasure of connecting with avid traveler and judge-by-day, Kim Colwell, who has experienced many beautiful travel encounters through this home-connected-community and shared with us her unexpectedly formed friendships, stories from the courtroom and the importance of compassion in building stronger communities, cultures, cities and countries.Would you open yourself, and your home, to an experience-exchange?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week we had the immense pleasure of inviting an unexpected guest - public/private partnership consultant, photographer and a wonderful mother, Anita Botha - to chat to us about her solo and work-travel experiences that have often taken the form of Potluck Style gatherings which fostered cross-cultural community-building and made for some great laughs!How does cuisine play a role in how you build your tribe and share in vibes in your daily travels?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 back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week we kick-started a new theme - Traveling Tribe Vibes - with entrepreneur and nature-connected community builder, Alex Langue, who founded BWild - an organisation and NGO empowering travel, self-discovery and impactful storytelling while raising awareness for the conservation of our beautiful planet. Alex shares how he found himself and the inspiration for this amazing venture by following his passions and love for connecting with others.What are your visions, missions and travel plans? Let’s go wild in 2025!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 via the awesome tech platform:riverside.fm

Welcome back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week we finished off our new theme - authentic community - with Digital Marketing Expert and now founder of the Creative Lunch Club, Klaus Heller who shared his journey on the importance of connection, collaboration and betting on oneself in order to build a great community for creatives out in the world.Do you consider yourself a creative and how are you finding your community out there?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 via the awesome tech platform:riverside.fm

Welcome back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week we talk about the hard things and we dive right into them with the resilient, vibrant and inspiring Brescia Bianco-Badenhorst who shares her profound journey through loss, addiction, and recovery and who now leads the way for others as a Mental Health and Addiction Advocate & Professional Speaker.How has the power of authentic community and storytelling touched your 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 byswartkat.co via the awesome tech platform:riverside.fm

Welcome back to Your Happy Hour with The Feels!This week we chatted to Frédéric Geoffrois, founder of CoCo Community - a vibrant co-working and living community in the heart of Paris, with a very authentic family-feel approach. We explore the value of creating a space to share ideas, culture and life in the local French feels, how technology and trust can play together to build authenticity and how to successfully navigate and sustain the shift to being an entrepreneur.What does the authentic community around you look like?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 via the awesome tech platform:riverside.fm