Chasing Happiness with Ryan DeMent

We have an amazing podcast episode this week as we bring you a special guest, Adam Bird. He’s the founder and CEO of Heroes Media Group LLC, a broadcasting platform dedicated to providing a voice for our community heroes and those who support them. Today, Adam shares his story of how he built his business, how this company has impacted him and his family, how he overcomes challenging moments in life and work, and so much more. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I did recording it!

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Are you the type of person who struggles to find the positive in negative situations?  If so, this podcast is for you! This week on Chasing Happiness Podcast, our special guest is Leann Stickel. Her superpower is being genetically optimistic. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2009 at 29, but she believes finding the positive in negative situations is a skill that can be learned and perfected. 

You won’t miss this episode of Chasing Happiness as we discuss her battle with MS and how she learned to stay positive in facing adversity.

All while competing and finishing four triathlons after being diagnosed with MS!

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Do you want to be a better leader? Then you need to start reading.

Danny Brassell, a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” has spoken to over 3,000 audiences worldwide and authored 16 books. His latest book, Leadership Begins with Motivation, dives into seven important reasons reading plays a vital role in leadership—and how you can use them to be more effective at your job.

Whether you're looking for advice on how to motivate your team or tips on how to lead by example, this podcast episode is for you! Dr. Brassell will share his insights on what makes leaders successful and how YOU can become one too!

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This week on the Chasing Happiness Podcast, we have special guest Donna Tashjian. Donna is the founder of Vibrant Living International, a non-profit organization that helps bring accelerated transformation to people worldwide. Her passion is to help you reach your full potential. Donna has been speaking and coaching for over 25 years.

Today she will share her tips for turning your baggage into luggage in four straightforward steps. You'll learn how to stop letting negative emotions control your life and start living with a deeper sense of purpose.

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We all have a relationship with money. Some of us love it, some of us are terrified of it, and some of us are just really confused by it. This week on the Chasing Happiness Podcast, we're talking about how your relationship with money can affect the rest of your life, and how to make sure that your brain is working for you instead of against you.

Our guest this week is Dennis Harhalakis. Dennis helps people understand how they think, feel, and behave around money. He shows them how to reduce their shame, guilt, and anxiety around their relationship with money. Dennis explains how our brains get wired around money and use this awareness to build positive financial behaviors that help us achieve our goals and dreams in life!

This week on the Chasing Happiness Podcast, we have special guest Emily Hirsekorn.

Emily Hirsekorn empowers ambitious professionals to navigate their careers with confidence, develop as conscious leaders, and integrate work and life so they can regain a sense of control, purpose, and joy. Emily is an ICF credentialed coach using the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching's Energy Leadership™ framework to help folks maximize their energy and minimize stress as they pursue their professional goals.

In this episode, you'll learn how to manage your energy at work so you can perform at your best; how to take charge of your career; why it's important to be clear on what success means to you personally; and how to create rituals that will help support your values and goals in life.

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Welcome to Chasing Happiness Podcast where we're all about helping you find happiness.

Today we have special guest Krystal Jakosky. Krystal is a teacher and writer based in Colorado, helping people “own their shit” and take ownership of their own lives. Krystal teaches online and in-person classes, meets with clients in individual sessions, and hosts "Breathe In, Breathe Out: a Weekly Mindfulness and Meditation Podcast."

In this episode, you'll learn how to be more present by taking ownership of your life. You'll also learn to be more mindful—which has been proven to help people live happier lives.

If you're ready to start making changes in your life that will lead to more happiness, joy, and peace, then tune into this episode!

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We're back with another episode of the Chasing Happiness Podcast!

In this episode, we have special guest, Rich LaMonica. Rich is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about transitioning. This has powered his drive to help other veterans as they go through the transition and any other roadblocks they are hitting.

In this episode, we talk about:

-When did you get out, and what resources were available?

-What was your biggest challenge during your transition?

-What did you learn about yourself during this transition process?

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 On this episode of Chasing Happiness Podcast, we have special guest Matt Davis. Matt is not your typical stodgy lawyer that loves golf. He hates playing golf and dislikes a lot of lawyers because there is a selection bias for sociopaths in the law. Matt published his first book, "The Art of Preventing Stupid, " which teaches entrepreneurs skills to prevent stupid business mistakes and proactively protect their companies.

Matt will tell us about how he became an attorney, what inspired him to write his first book, and how he can help you avoid making stupid mistakes with your business.

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 Hey, guys! Today's podcast is all about being a fierce defender of your why.

I know what it's like to defend your work, especially when you work in a corporate environment where they don't always understand why you do what you do. I'm so excited to introduce today's guest, Claire Chandler. Claire draws upon almost 30 years of business, leadership, and consulting experience to advise the investment community on how to turn their biggest wildcard—people—into their safest bet; most investors believe this wildcard is impossible to measure. Not true! Learn how Claire can measure and maximize the capacity of your leaders and the depth of your talent.

If you have any questions for Claire or me, send them over in an email at [email protected].

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