The Gift of Happy with Mark Kondrat

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Alastair Smart: Happiness Through Connection and Curiosity

2026-03-2501:00:41

My friend and mentor, Alastair Smart, is someone who truly embodies what it means to live a full and happy life. Born and raised in England, he began his career as a police officer before following a path that eventually brought him to Canada. Along the way, he embraced a wide range of experiences - from driving taxis to managing retail stores - each shaping his perspective on people, work, and community. That journey ultimately led him to Calgary, where he became the first salesperson ...

Breaking Silence: Reclaiming Your Voice with Amber Nicole Hayes

2026-03-1201:04:02

Amber Nicole Hayes is an entrepreneur and author of The Obedient Daughter — a powerful memoir about breaking silence, confronting trauma, and reclaiming your voice. After leaving the corporate world to build her own design business, Amber’s greatest transformation happened internally. At 37, after carrying the secret of childhood sexual abuse for 25 years, she faced a battle with depression that ultimately became the catalyst for radical honesty and healing. Refusing to dilute her truth — eve...

10 Marathons, 10 Days, 10 Provinces: Mike Hanson’s Mission to Give Back

2025-03-1201:06:37

Meet Mike Hanson, a devoted husband, father of four, and endurance athlete with a mission. Happily married and raising a young family, Mike’s life changed in 2012 when his twin boys were diagnosed with autism. Confronted with the challenges of accessing resources, Mike turned his determination into action, launching fundraising efforts to support families in need. In 2017, he ran his first marathon, raising an impressive $61,000. Since then, running has become more than a sport—it’s a v...

A Yoga Journey - Finding My Passion Through Teaching Others

2025-02-2542:48

Meet Lisa Clemens, Owner of Kootenay Yoga School, with operations in Canada, California and Mexico. Lisa is originally from Christina Lake BC - currently residing between Joshua Tree California and Isla Mujeres Mexico. Through her company, Lisa offers Yoga Teacher Training to aspiring teachers and has a blast doing it! On the podcast, we discuss how Lisa and her team built the Kootenay Yoga School. Lisa started working in wellness around 8 years ago, in Mexico, focusing on retreat...

Secrets From a Successful Entrepreneur - Build Meaningful Connections and Have Fun!

2025-02-1255:54

Meet Derek Hovinga, Founder of The Inbound Lab - helping founders and startups grow their companies. Derek's career spans a number of industries - construction, radio, television and film. With all of the skills he’s acquired in these industries - and a knack of storytelling - he's now enjoying a successful career as an entrepreneur. On the podcast, we discuss how Derek balances his love of work with living a healthy lifestyle. When it comes to his positive daily habits, he says i...

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