In this uplifting episode, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with 4-time Oscar winning set & costume designer Catherine Martin to delve into the art of living a happier life. Catherine's work includes countless collaborations with her husband, Baz Luhrmann, on films including Elvis, The Great Gatsby, Romeo & Juliet and more. Catherine shares her invaluable hacks on boosting confidence, mastering the power of collaboration, obtaining a work-life balance, as well as her journey to film & fashion design.

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This week, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by renowned psychologist and bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth. Angela shares her groundbreaking research on grit and her personal journey (and challenges) of resilience and perseverance. Angela unveils practical hacks and actionable strategies for anyone to grow their perseverance.

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Dr. Kelli Harding sits down with Mercedes and Anastasia in this week's episode. Kelli is a Columbia University professor and author of The Rabbit Effect, a book explaining the impacts of kindness on our health. Kelli shares her journey to becoming a doctor, the inspiration behind her book and research, as well as hacks to being kinder to both ourselves and others.

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NASCAR Driver, model, and social media icon, Toni Breidinger joins Mercedes and Anastasia on this week's episode of Hack Your Happiness. Toni shares her journey to becoming a NASCAR driver, challenges she's faced along the way, as well as with her hacks to staying calm under pressure.

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This week Mercedes and Anastasia speak with Dr. Stephanie Hull, President and CEO of Girls Inc. Girls Inc mission is to inspire all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold. Throughout this episode, Stephanie shares her journey to becoming the President and CEO of a national organization, as well as her hacks to feeling empowered - and empowering others!

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In this week's episode, Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Jodi Willoughby, co-founder of Crave Cupcakes. Alongside her sister, Carolyne, the two have opened six bakeries across Canada and employ over 100 people. However, the meticulous and tasty quality of each Crave delicacy comes with a side of perfectionism. Jodi shares her and Carolyne's journey to success, how the two sisters manage to combat perfectionism, and her hacks for individuals of all ages to simply let go of being perfect.

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Join Mercedes and Anastasia as they speak with 16-year-old pianist and philanthropist Rachel Wei. Rachel began playing the instrument at a young age, and is now an award-winning pianist. Rachel also started the Beacon of Music Foundation, organizing monthly concerts with donations to a local children's hospice. Despite all of her accomplishments and work, Rachel is still a teenager in high-school! Today, she shares with us her story, challenges, and hacks for time management.

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Come along with Mercedes and Anastasia as they speak with Marine Scientist Dr. Tiara Moore. Tiara is a highly accomplished biologist, who despite her impressive education and achievements, has faced many challenges in her career. In today's episode, Dr. Moore shares her work on increasing biodiversity in nature, and diversity in her industry. She also shares how she's overcome other people's doubt in her, and her hacks to overcoming self doubt in any situation.

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From winning Bravo's Top Chef to working in Michelin Star restaurants, opening her own catering company and restaurant, and now, publishing her book, Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark joins us this week to share her journey. After catering her first wedding at 15-years-old and moving to NYC, Kelsey struggled to find support from her family and friends back home. In this episode, she shares how she found support, tips to keep going during challenging times, as well as her hacks to finding support within our own lives.

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Today, Holly Singer, founder and CEO of Milk Jar joins Mercedes and Anastasia on Hack Your Happiness. Holly is dedicated to creating an inclusive workspace, and job opportunities for individuals with - and without - disabilities. After realizing that working in the medical field was not meant for her, Holly started Milk Jar, making each candle by hand and selling out at local farmers markets. Now, nearly eight years later, Milk Jar has raised over $300,000 for programs worldwide, donating $1 from each sale. Starting a company comes with countless challenges, which Holly shares with us, along with her hacks for staying grounded during times of stress.

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