The Gift of Happy with Mark Kondrat
Welcome to The Gift of Happy podcast, a space dedicated to empowering those on their journey to their highest selves. Founded on the three principles of health - mind, body, and soul - The Gift of Happy is committed to creating a supportive environment for personal growth and transformation.
Through inspiring conversations with experts and community members, we share insights, experiences, and strategies for achieving balance in all aspects of life. Whether it’s building mental resilience, enhancing physical fitness, or fostering spiritual well-being, The Gift of Happy podcast delves into the critical intersections of these three pillars of health. Join us as we explore the paths to personal fulfillment and uncover the secrets to living a balanced, enriched life.
Episodes
96 episodes
The Impact of Culture on Business with Samantha Stilwell
Meet Samantha Stilwell - a cultural anthropologist and HR professional with a passion for fostering strong company cultures and communities.Samantha's journey into anthropology began with a childhood fascination in global cultures, flipp...
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Family with Jessica Culo
Meet Jessica Culo - Entrepreneur, Owner, and President of Express Employment Professionals and Specialized Recruiting Group. After graduating from the University of Alberta, Jessica launched Express Employment Professionals, a recru...
The Story of Project 125 with Matt Christopherson
Meet Matt Christopherson - lifelong athlete and Co-Founder of Opscotch, a modern health company.Opscotch is redefining the health industry by providing access to cutting-edge tools, premium products, and unparalleled support to help indi...
A Lifetime in Sports Journalism with Allan Maki
Meet Allan Maki - a retired sports writer with an illustrious career spanning over four decades. A four-time National Newspaper Award finalist, Allan was named Sportswriter of the Year by Sports Media Canada in 2001.Allan joined the Glob...
Racing, Writing, and Redefining Limits with Carrie Robinson
Meet Carrie Robinson - recent triathlete, musician, and Copywriter & AI Specialist at ZGM Modern Marketing Partners.Carrie’s journey into triathlons began with a 60k bike ride at Gran Fondo, an experience that ignited her passion for...
Rethinking Limits and Pushing Luck with Linh Huynh
Meet Linh Huynh - a professional motivational speaker, curiosity-igniter, award-winning writer, educator, and extreme non-athlete. Linh’s remarkable journey began when her family fled Vietnam as Boat People refugees, shaping h...
The Power of Social Connection with Pete Bombaci
Meet Pete - founder and CEO of GenWell, a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to fostering Canada’s Human Connection Movement since 2016. With a commitment to social connection and health, Pete leads GenWell’s mission to educate, empower...
Broadcasting, Yoga & UFOs with Lochlin Cross
Meet Lochlin - radio broadcaster, podcaster, yogi and UFO spotter. With over 30 years in the broadcast industry, most recently working as a morning show host of #TheLOCKERROOM in Edmonton, Lochlin now cohosts his own show, Grease Fire.
Recovery, Empowerment & Entrepreneurship with Catherine Choi
Meet Catherine - founder of SoYoung, a sustainable lifestyle goods company based in Toronto. Over 25 years ago, Catherine overcame a drug addiction that marked the beginning of her ongoing healing journey.In her sobriety, Catherine found...
Building The Blumz with Ion & Anna Blum
Meet Ion and Anna Blum – the dynamic duo behind The Blumz, a luxury piercing and fine jewelry studio in downtown Toronto.For the past 17 years, these two entrepreneurs have launched various ventures, including Black Line Studio, the 350...
Finding Connection through Adventure with Mike Brcic
Meet Mike Brcic - serial entrepreneur, global adventurer and founder of Wayfinders. Mike's mission is to help entrepreneurs live more connected and meaningful lives by facilitating one-of-a-kind experiences in spectacular, remote lo...
Finding Stillness in the Cold: Ice-Surfing with Orion Miller
Meet Orion - a cold water ice-surfer based in Montreal, Canada. Best known as an "ice-surfer," he braves the extreme cold of Quebec rivers, surfing in conditions as cold as -40 Celcius!With over 100K followers on TikTok, he invites his f...
Choosing Happiness to Heal with Vincent Proulx
Meet Vincent Proulx - a mental wellness advocate on a mission to inspire others to choose happiness and prioritize their mental health.After a 20-year career in the Canadian Army and Navy, Vincent moved to Calgary to begin working in law...
How Ultra Running Fuels Entrepreneurial Success with Luke Williamson
Meet Luke - amateur Ultra Runner and founder of Accurate Network Services, a leading technology company with offices in Edmonton and Calgary.Over 16 years, Luke has grown his tech business from a one-man show to a 50-person team through ...
Destigmatizing Mental Health with Simone Saunders
Meet Simone Saunders - a seasoned Registered Social Worker, therapist, content creator, and speaker dedicated to fostering mental health awareness and destigmatizing mental health issues within BIPOC communities. As the founder and ...
Breaking Records & Conquering Peaks with Laval St. Germain
Meet Laval - a Calgary dad, husband, airline captain, and record-breaking global adventurer.Laval is best known for being the only Canadian to have summited Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, holds the record for the fastest-ever...
Grassroots Gratitude with Lorraine Widmer-Carson
Meet Lorraine Widmer-Carson - author, educator and founder of Grassroots Gratitude.Lorraine is also a Master Journal Writer - meaning she has written for more than 10,000 hours over the past 30 years! As a mother of four, small-business ...
Transforming Healthcare through Nutrition with Sam Hale
Meet Sam Hale - Co-Founder & CEO of Nurish'd, a care platform that collaborates with insurance providers and employers to enhance individuals' nutrition.Nurish'd offers users access to registered dietitians through telehealth, microb...
The Blissology Project: Yoga, Nature & Spirituality with Eoin Finn
Meet Eoin Finn - a globally renowned yogi, surfer, author, and founder of Blissology Yoga.Lauded by Yoga Journal as the “Thoreau of Yoga” and by Oprah as “one to watch,” Eoin’s mission centers on the simple idea of sharing happiness and ...
Redefining Success: Life After Entrepreneurship with Jeff Archibald
Meet Jeff Archibald - retired entrepreneur and cofounder of Paper Leaf, a leading web & mobile app firm located in Edmonton, Alberta. After being acquired by ZGM, Jeff decided to take a step...
The Power of a Positive Outlook with Bob Sumner
Meet Bob Sumner, Director Of Media Relations & Business Development at PARKER PR. With over three decades of experience in news media, including roles at Global and CTV Calgary, Bob's expertise in storytelling is unparalleled. ...
Balancing Business Success and Personal Fulfillment with Don Saviak
Meet Don Saviak, President and owner of All Beef Catering, Smokehouse, and ABC Outpost in Calgary. From living the life of a musician to becoming an entrepreneur and proud father of two, Don has led a life full of creativity and community. ...
Chasing Passions: Running, Music & Animal Rescue with Jaclyn Panylyk
Meet Jaclyn Panylyk - DJ, Entrepreneur, endurance runner, and devoted animal advocate.In today’s episode, we discuss the mental and physical aspects of running (especially in 80km races), how to pivot when things don’t go as planned, an...
How Subconscious Goals Lead to Success with Chris Wiersma
Meet Chris Wiersma - a Harvard-trained executive coach, single father, multiple Ironman, marathon runner, and about to be an ultra-marathoner. His research and practice are based on subconscious goals and how these goals we don’t k...
Building b, Halfmoon with Andrea McKay
Meet Andrea McKay - the visionary behind b, Halfmoon, a unique fusion of two Canadian yoga brands that embody the essence of community, nature, and innovation.Andrea's journey is an inspiring tale of passion that spans from her pursuit o...
