Hack Your Happiness

Actress Sara Canning has played unforgettable roles on screen, but her real story is even more powerful. The Vampire Diaries actress who moved cities at a young age to chase her dream, Sara has built a career as an incredible storyteller, while learning how to navigate change, pressure, and what it truly means to create your own joy. This week, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Sara for an honest conversation about the challenges of starting out in Hollywood, lessons she’s learned playing emotionally demanding roles, her advice for taking control over your happiness, and her most memorable memories from being on set!

In this episode:

• Sara’s journey from Canada to Hollywood and what it taught her about chasing dreams.

• Her real advice for teens (and anyone!) afraid to take a non-traditional path.

• Tips for managing constant change, uncertainty, and pressure in your personal life and career.

• The biggest happiness lesson she’s learned (and the moment it clicked).

• Why storytelling isn’t just for actors, and how it can change your life.

• Behind-the-scenes stories from The Vampire Diaries and more.

• Daily happiness practices to stay grounded.

Whether you’re navigating change, chasing a dream, or just craving some inspiration, this episode is packed with wisdom, honesty, and practical hacks to take control over your mood.

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with actress Rachael Leigh Cook. In this episode, Rachael shares her experience of growing up on set (she booked her first role at 15!), hacks for being true to yourself, and advice for navigating imposter syndrome: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fkwx5JV2ludNqA69uOl9x?si=ocILBt6AQZWtLAz0oJNOOw

(00:00) Intro

(01:18) Sara's Early Days

(02:47) How Did Growing Up In A Small Town Impact Sara's Happiness & Lifestyle?

(03:59) Moving Away To Pursue Her Career

(06:40) Here's Why You Should NEVER Say Never

(08:12) Handling Frequent Moves

(09:37) Advice For Facing BIG Transitions

(11:55) Pursuing A Non-Conventional Career

(15:07) Top Tips For Handling Change

(18:40) The Moment That Sara Realized Her Power Over Her Own Happiness

(22:08) Unknown Challenges In The Film Industry

(25:26) How Can I Manage Rejection?

(27:09) Biggest Lessons From Acting

(29:26) How Can I Become A Better Storyteller?

(32:32) Sara's Current Reading List

(35:51) The Personal Impact Of Emotionally Deep Characters

(40:04) Why Is Mental Health Important To Sara?

(43:22) Sara's Most Meaningful Role

(44:40) Craziest Behind-The-Scenes Moment From The Vampire Diaries!

(46:59) Want To Become An Actor? Here's Your FIRST Step!

(50:01) What Is Sara's DREAM Role?

(50:59) Sara To Her Teenage Self

(52:07) What Brings Sara A Small Bit of Happiness?

(53:24) Sara's Motivational Quote

(54:44) Find Sara Here

(55:38) Key Takeaways

Most people think happiness comes from achieving more, but Chade-Meng Tan has proven it can be cultivated from within. Former early Google engineer, known as Google’s “Jolly Good Fellow”, and the creator of the groundbreaking Search Inside Yourself program, Meng has dedicated his life to making mindfulness, compassion, and emotional intelligence accessible to everyone. He joins Mercedes and Anastasia for a deeply insightful conversation on mental fitness, the science of joy, WHY meditation brings happiness, as well as gets real and raw about his own journey to happiness.

From behind-the-scenes stories from his early days at Google to teaching how to “default to joy,” Meng shares practical tools, surprising science, and the inspiring mindset shifts that can help you create a happier, more compassionate life, no matter where you’re starting from.

In this episode:

• Practical, 2-minute habits to feel happier.

• Behind-the-scenes stories from Google’s early days.

  
  

Whether you’re feeling stressed, stuck, or simply curious about the link between mindfulness and happiness, this episode will leave you with simple, powerful hacks to start building more peace and joy into your life today. It's easier than you might think!

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with Founder of GivingTuesday, Asha Curran. In this episode, Asha shares how any can make a difference, hacks for being more generous, and how technology will impact the future of philanthropy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39fBsyIgwJCLv29uj0mPWN?si=vTHzJQjcT9-zQ83su4bjsg

(00:00) Intro

(02:47) Meng's Journey: Working For Google, Realizing His 'Purpose', and Creating A Program At Google

(06:41) Greatest Lessons From Working At Google

(12:08) Funny/Memorable Stories From Google

(16:53) What Can I Learn From The 'Search Inside Yourself' Program?

(28:23) Top Tips For Building Mindfulness Into Your Day

(35:09) Meng On Shifting His Default From Sad To Happy, And How You Can Too!

(45:43) How Does Technology Affect Our Happiness?

(50:53) How Can I Create Good In Small Ways?

(56:20) One Billion Acts of Peace: What It Is + Their Goals

(1:01:55) If Meng Could Visit Any Country + Culture, He'd Go HERE!

(1:04:14) What Brings Meng A Small Bit of Happiness?

(1:05:59) Key Takeaways

We’ve been told that food is just fuel, but the truth is, it’s one of the most powerful tools we have for happiness. Dr. Emily Leeming went from cooking on luxury yachts to decoding the science of gut health, and now, she’s here to help us all feel better from the inside out. In this episode, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with chef-turned-researcher and author of Genius Gut for a fascinating conversation on the powerful link between food, mood, and the gut-brain connection. Whether you’re dealing with stress, energy crashes, or just want to boost your mental well-being through simple changes, this episode is packed with science-backed tips and surprising truths.

In this episode:

• How her journey from private chef to gut-health researcher unfolded (and the moment she knew she had to pivot).

• Easy hacks to support your gut, without giving up all your favorite foods.

• The #1 nutrition myth we all need to stop believing.

• How to take care of your gut through big life transitions like moving away for college.

• Behind-the-scenes stories from life as a chef on superyachts!

Whether you’re a parent trying to help your teen feel better, a college student navigating food freedom, or just someone curious about the food–mood connection, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and excited to eat with purpose.

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with nutritionist, Ellie Krieger. In this episode, Ellie debunks nutrition myths, shares simple + delicious recipe ideas, and hacks for living a balanced lifestyle: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s5bi3oJ9ia9evBIbZyygj?si=r2NBDGV8Sx2gMOIzQ5Mugg

(00:00) Intro

(02:10) How Emily Got Started

(04:22) What Is A Gut Microbiome + Why Is It Important?

(07:05) Child vs Teen vs Adult Gut Microbiomes

(11:26) How Can I Tell If I Have A Healthy Gut Microbiome?

(15:07) Food Hacks For Happiness!

(19:08) How Much Fibre Should I Eat Per Day?

(21:32) Do I Need To Avoid Certain Foods?

(25:19) The Truth About Vitamins

(28:47) Biggest Nutrition Myths

(32:37) What Is The Gut-Brain Connection?

(38:11) Moving Out? Here's How Teens & College Kids Can Maintain Good Gut Health

(42:14) Emily's Hacks For Being A Strong Communicator

(45:19) Are Kombucha & Kefir ACTUALLY Good For Gut Health?

(51:45) Story Time As A Chef For Billionaires On Superyachts

(54:18) Emily To Her Teen Self

(56:26) What Brings Emily A Small Bit of Happiness?

(57:53) Emily's Motivational Quote

(58:23) One Meal For Rest Of Emily's Life!

(59:32) Find Emily Here

(1:00:25) Key Takeaways

Rebecca Rusch is an Emmy-winning athlete, known around the world as “The Queen of Pain”, not because she seeks struggle, but because she refuses to let it stop her. This week, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with Rebecca Rusch for a powerful conversation on resilience, reinvention, and the beauty of pushing past your limits. From racing through jungles and deserts to healing after a brain injury, Rebecca shares her journey of grit, growth, and how adventure has shaped who she is - plus, hacks for how anyone can build more grit and fearlessness into daily life.

In this episode:

- Rebecca's unexpected transition from adventure racing to cycling, and how she stayed true to her purpose.

- Hacks for building grit, fearlessness, & fighting the urge to quit, in daily life. - Real advice for stepping outside your comfort zone and finding your version of adventure.

- Rebecca's experience with stepping away from a persona + stepping into vulnerability.

- Inspiration to restart + reset at any time in your life.

- Funny and wild adventure stories!

Whether you’re navigating change, recovering from a setback, or just craving a little more meaning and momentum in your life, this episode shares with you the tools to personal growth and adventure.

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with World Champion Adventure Racer, Robyn Benincasa. In this episode, Robyn unveils her advice for turning setbacks into comebacks, hacks for perseverance, and how to work well under pressure. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VBjshSyYDy92TCJeZBLsH?si=tcvp6AsoT0ShbxoZ0XqqTA

(00:00) Intro

(02:12) Rebecca's Journey (Up To This Point)

(03:03) The 'Queen of Pain' - What Drives Rebecca To NOT Quit?

(08:12) Mercedes & Anastasia's Experience With Sports

(09:50) Rebecca's Top Three Tips

(13:27) Purposeful Play

(14:05) How Can I 'Play' More In Daily Life?

(15:20) How Can I Find More Adventure?

(19:37) The Importance of Giving Yourself Grace

(20:53) Rebecca On Changing Sports

(27:30) Advice For Taking Opportunities As They Come

(29:16) Rebecca's Latest Adventure...

(33:08) How Can I Step Outside of My Comfort Zone?

(37:54) Here's WHY You Should Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone

(42:21) A Memorable (& Unexpected!) Story From Rebecca's Adventures!

(49:28) Stepping Away From A Persona + Stepping Into Vulnerability

(55:54) Rebecca To Her Teen Self

(58:00) What Brings Rebecca A Small Bit of Happiness?

(59:02) Find Rebecca Here!

(59:50) Key Takeaways

She went from fighting for her life as a child to flying into space as the youngest American astronaut. In this episode, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Hayley Arceneaux. Hayley talks us through her experiences as a child with cancer, getting her dream job, and her unexpected opportunity to go to space! From her seat on the Inspiration4 mission (literally called “Hope”) to her daily habits of self-care and optimism, Hayley shares what it really means to dream big, take risks, and live fully, even in the face of fear.

You’ll hear:

• How Hayley found joy + purpose, even while sick.

• Hacks for stepping outside of your comfort zone.

• Behind-the-scenes of becoming an astronaut (including funny stories!)

• Advice for finding hope in everyday life.

  
  

Whether you’re facing a personal challenge, chasing a wild dream, or just in need of a dose of hope, this episode will lift you up and remind you of what really matters!

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with 4x Astronaut, Ellen Ochoa. In this episode, Ellen shares her experience as the first Latina to go to space, advice for overcoming rejection, and hacks for managing imposter syndrome. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KA0uRdJI88JVXYIgm8dRV?si=yyttjMZCRqm4nxix6CbCaQ

(00:00) Intro

(02:41) How Hayley Got Started

(03:13) From Cancer Patient To Astronaut

(06:53) How Did Cancer Shape Hayley's Perspective?

(09:41) Hayley On Finding Optimism During Her Toughest Days

(11:41) The Importance of Taking Risks

(14:13) How Can I Set Outside of My Comfort Zone?

(16:18) What Does 'Hope' Mean To Hayley?

(18:01) Hayley's Top Three Tips

(20:13) Space Training: Physical & Mental Prep

(24:15) What Was The Most Challenging Part of Space Training?

(26:14) A Funny Story From Space

(28:04) Hayley's Most Memorable Moment In Space

(31:02) Seeing The Earth From Space

(33:58) Staying Positive + Avoiding Burnout

(36:38) Hayley's Favorite Travel Destination

(39:25) What Can I Learn From Hayley's Story?

(41:37) How Parents/Caregivers Can Support Struggling Children & Teens

(44:06) Hayley's Mindset During A Challenge

(46:12) Want To Become An Astronaut? Here's Your FIRST Step!

(47:54) Working vs Training For Space

(50:13) Hayley's Planet of Choice!

(51:07) Hayley To Her Teenage Self

(52:23) What Brings Hayley A Small Bit of Happiness?

(53:30) Hayley's Motivational Quote

(54:20) Find Hayley Here

(55:28) Key Takeaways

She’s the musical powerhouse behind some of Broadway’s most unforgettable shows! Andrea Grody has shaped productions like Suffs, The Band’s Visit, and more. This week, she's sitting with Mercedes and Anastasia for an honest and heartfelt conversation about following an unconventional career path, being a leader, and navigating chaos + uncertainty.

Listen to learn about:

• How Andrea first fell in love with music and what inspired her to pursue it as a career.

• Her time studying in Scotland and what she learned about happiness from the Scottish culture.

• The pressure to achieve while you’re young, and whether Andrea wishes she’d slowed down along the way.

• Why live theatre still matters in a world of TV.
• ​How to handle moments of high pressure & high stakes! 

• Behind-the-scenes stories from Broadway (including some unexpected moments).
  

Andrea also shares how she protects her own joy in the midst of busy productions, her favorite moments when music has captured what words can’t, and what she’d tell any teen dreaming of a life in theatre.

Whether you love musicals, want to pursue a creative career, or just need encouragement to stay true to yourself, this is the episode for you!

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with Emmy-nominated composer, Laura Karpman. In this episode, Laura shares her experiences working on films, her perspective on overcoming obstacles, and hacks to persevering through difficult situations. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RZ85GCVWIJBk8oc03Ztjr?si=WUazHSjURYKbbVgce3Z-zg

(00:00) Intro

(02:01) How Andrea Got Started

(04:11) Andrea On Changing Her Goals

(05:55) What Did Andrea Learn While Living in Scotland?

(08:23) Does Andrea Feel Like She Lost Her Youth To Her Work?

(15:35) How Do I Find A Work-Life Balance (as a teen vs adult)?

(16:20) TV vs Theatre

(19:39) Andrea's Experience of Turning Your Passion Into Your Job

(22:59) How Does Andrea Convey A Storyline Through Music?

(24:33) Advice On Staying Confident, As A Leader

(28:34) Behind-The-Scenes of a Night On Broadway

(31:27) Crazy Broadway Storytime!

(33:52) Hacks For Staying Focused & Diligent

(37:08) How Can I Stay Grounded While Overwhelmed?

(41:27) A Powerful Moment In Andrea's Career

(42:53) Want To Work In Theatre? Here's Your First Step!

(44:57) Something Andrea Used To Chase, That She's Now Released

(48:03) Andrea To Her Teen Self

(49:36) What Brings Andrea A Small Bit of Happiness?

(50:02) Andrea's Motivational Quote

(51:13) Find Andrea Here!

(52:18) Key Takeaways

If you've ever said "I can't do this" or "I'm not smart enough" this conversation is for you! This week, Duncan Wardle sits with Mercedes and Anastasia. Duncan spent decades creating magic as the Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, leading teams at Imagineering, Pixar, Marvel, and more. Today, Duncan is a global speaker and author, helping people of all ages rediscover their creativity and curiosity. In this episode, he’s joining Mercedes and Anastasia for an eye-opening conversation about innovation, resilience, tapping into your inner child, and the future of our world in technology and creativity.

Duncan talks about:

• How he landed his dream job at Disney and why he never stopped calling, even after hearing “no”.
• What his time at Disney taught him about creativity, curiosity.
• Why play is essential for happiness!
• Why grades don’t define your potential (and what actually does).
• Simple ways to build creativity and embrace more serendipity in everyday life.
• The inspiration behind his new book, plus his favorite tangible prompts for sparking imagination!

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or afraid to try something new, listen in. This conversation will remind you that your imagination isn’t gone. You just have to let it out. And, here's why letting it out will help you feel happier.

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with New York Times Bestselling Author, Malcolm Gladwell. In this episode, Malcolm discusses the importance of diversity, being curious, and the dangers of monoculture. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5suW2909CQMKoFj5qJ1jHL?si=eL-uZzs8T4yJZ2l1Ndue5w

(00:00) Intro

(01:28) How Duncan Created A Book Unlike Any Other

(03:53) How Duncan Got Started

(05:36) Duncan's Time At Disney

(08:16) Education vs AI

(10:03) Tips To Bring Creativity & Imagination BACK

(14:37) Duncan Proves Diversity

(17:33) How Can I Start Thinking Different?

(20:33) Case Study: How Disney Saw The Challenge Differently

(22:24) The Hack That Works For EVERYONE

(24:34) Duncan's Hacks For Presenting

(27:17) Why Do We Need Fresh Stimulus?

(28:14) How Can I Get Fresh Stimulus & Ideas?

(30:39) The Importance of Play (even as teens & adults)

(34:01) Do THIS To Play

(37:03) The Future of University and Education

(38:55) AR vs VR

(43:00) Your Guide To Innovative Thinking

(44:40) Here's What You MUST AVOID

(45:22) Duncan's Greatest Contributions To Disney

(47:08) Product vs Experience

(47:52) Where Is The Intersection Between Human Thinking vs Modern Tools?

(50:55) Duncan To His Teen Self

(51:07) What Brings Duncan A Small Bit of Happiness?

(52:26) Duncan's Motivational Quote

(53:10) Looking Towards The Future

(53:13) Key Takeaways

She made history as the first Black woman to win an Oscar Award for costume design — and she did it twice. Ruth E. Carter is the visionary behind the unforgettable costumes of Black Panther, Malcolm X, and Do the Right Thing. This week, she’s joining Mercedes and Anastasia for an inspiring conversation about changing your path (initially, Ruth wanted to be a teacher!), resilience, and telling powerful stories through design.

Ruth gets deep about:

• How she got started in costume design and found the courage to change her career path.
• The skills every great costume designer needs + how she blends history, fantasy, and modern trends into her work.
• Her top tips for collaboration, handling criticism, and staying inspired on big projects.
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever!
• Advice for getting your creativity back.

Whether you dream of a creative career or simply want to hear from one of Hollywood’s most trailblazing artists, this episode will leave you feeling braver, bolder, and ready to design your own path.

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with 4x Oscar-winning Costume Designer, Catherine Martin. In this episode, Catherine unveils her hacks for a happy lifestyle, work-life balance, and her guide to feeling more confident: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0U5IjZZnu6KzYSVbkWP9Vw?si=hnzcLPFOTZy5M4mpL9la-g

(00:00) Intro

(02:42) How Ruth Got Started

(05:56) How Ruth Switched Life Trajectories

(09:22) Want To Make A Life Change? Do THIS First!

(10:15) What Are The Most Important Skills In Costume Design?

(13:00) Ruth On Mentorship

(16:25) The Lesson Ruth Wished She Had Learned Earlier

(20:46) How Does Ruth Blend History & Trends In Her Designs?

(27:48) Ruth's Top Tips For Collaboration

(31:55) How Can I Handle Criticism?

(37:18) Looking To The FUTURE Of Costume Design (AI, 3D Printing, And Beyond)

(42:30) How Can I Get Out of A Creative Slump?

(45:39) Behind The Scenes: Ruth's Most Challenging Costume

(48:17) Ruth's Most Memorable/Crazy Moment On SET!

(52:50) Ruth To Her Teen Self

(54:40) What Brings Ruth A Small Bit of Happiness?

(56:20) Ruth's Motivational Quote

(58:40) Key Takeaways

They were just teens when they started making music. Soon, they were on stage at the JUNOs. Tyler Armes and Cameron Hunter are two of members of the Canadian genre-blending band Down With Webster. Today, they’re joining Mercedes and Anastasia for a real talk about creativity, courage, and carving your own path.

Tyler and Cam dive into:

• How Down With Webster got started, and how they balanced music with being teens in school.
• What gave them the courage to go all in on music — even when it wasn’t the "safe" or conventional career path.
• How they’ve stayed authentic, energized, and joyful after two decades in the music industry.
• How to stay calm during creative stress, and their advice for navigating change.
  

Tyler and Cameron also share the music they love listening to, next steps for DWW, and more! Whether you're dreaming of a creative career or just want to hear from two wildly talented, down-to-earth artists, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to go for it.

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with Country Music Star, Chris Lane. In this episode, Chris opens up about his journey, from chart-topping hits to life on the road, top tips for public speaking, and hacks for being more creative. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BDfXW1UH1eYdHsya7t6rn?si=h0lz1TFvTliMGLHcFcZTzw

(00:00) Intro

(02:10) How DWW Got Started

(03:18) Balancing DWW With School, Friends, & Being A Teen

(06:42) How Can I Be More Perseverant?

(10:30) Navigating The Friend vs Coworker Boundary

(12:19) Advice For Pursuing A Less Conventional Career

(15:47) What Gave Tyler & Camm Courage To Pursue An Unconventional Career?

(18:30) Hacks To Finding Fun In Daily Life

(22:10) How Do Tyler & Camm Manage Stress?

(24:06) Tyler & Camm On Their DWW Hiatus

(30:10) Must-Hear Analogy For LIFE

(31:46) Facing Pressure To Fit Into A Mold + Tips For Staying Authentic

(35:08) Navigating Industry & Personal Change

(37:40) Why Release 'Love Is Not Enough'?

(40:25) How Can I Be A Better Collaborator?

(42:33) Tyler & Camm's Favorite Music

(44:04) Advice To Aspiring/Starting Musicians

(45:37) Tyler & Camm To Their Teen Selves

(46:42) What Brings Tyler & Camm A Small Bit of Happiness?

(47:42) Find Tyler & Camm Here

(48:53) Key Takeaways

He created one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, Everybody Loves Raymond. Now, Phil Rosenthal travels the world, tasting food and learning about joy, in his Netflix series, Somebody Feed Phil. Today, Phil is joining Mercedes and Anastasia for a feel-good conversation about his journey into show business, and what he's learned from traveling the world!

Phil dives into:

• What his travels have taught him about happiness (and how we can bring more of it into our everyday lives)

• His top tips for building a stronger sibling bond
• How to stay spontaneous, serendipitous, and open to joy — even when life gets unpredictable
• His favorite foods & food experiences
• And of course, in true Phil fashion, he ends the episode with a joke!

Whether you dream of working in TV, want to travel the world, or just need a smile today, this episode is your passport to joy, connection, and feeling a little bit happier.

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Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with host of National Geographic's Primal Survivor, adventurer Hazen Audel. In this episode, Hazen shares his craziest stories from living in the wild, advice on trying new things, and hacks on how to face your fears! https://open.spotify.com/episode/76p0Fcvj9H1VBRclxdxBiB?si=yeNtzUYpSDGhV6UhHMad7g

(00:00) Intro

(02:07) How Phil Got Started

(05:30) The Backstory: Everybody Loves Raymond

(07:22) The Pursuit, Not The Destination

(08:20) What Has Phil Learned About Happiness, From Around The World?

(12:15) Hacks To Gratitude

(15:27) How Can I Build A Stronger Bond With My Sibling/Family?

(19:00) Phil's Travel (FOOD!) Hack

(22:28) What Is The Best & Most Surprising Food That Phil Has Tried?

(24:40) Hacks For Managing Unpredictable Situations

(28:14) A Joke From Phil

(29:47) What Brings Phil A Small Bit of Happiness?

(31:51) Key Takeaways