One Million Years Of Joy

As the host of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast and a lawyer, Randy Sparks shares the power of a daily gratitude practice, forgiveness, self-awareness and hope. Discover why he loves being an estate lawyer, what led him to start his podcast, and his secret to a long a joyful marriage.

In this moving conversation, George Reinitz shares his journey of surviving Auschwitz, rebuilding his life in Canada, and finding meaning after the war. Now a great-grandfather, he reflects on what brings him joy, the power of love, and the secret to staying young at heart.

Helene V. Gagnon is the Chief People and Sustainability Officer at CAE Inc., and she has been appointed to more than 25 Boards of Directors. Helene is recognized in the top100 most powerful women in Canada by the Women's Executive Network in 2007, top 50 best Corporate Executive in Canada by the Global and Mail Report on Business in 2022 and top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers in North America in 2024. Discover how she defines success, her view on the impact of AI on the workforce, the best advice she has received in her career, and her key ingredients for living a joyful life.

Helmy Abouleish is a prominent figure in the field of sustainable agriculture, particularly known for his pioneering work in biodynamic farming in Egypt. As CEO of SEKEM, Helmy has grown and transformed the organisation founded by his father into a global leader in sustainable agriculture, and the company was awarded in 2024 the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. Discover his journey, what the Economy of Love is all about, his role in forming future leaders that can transform our world and what brings him joy.

Loretta Turner is the founder of Do Good Leadership Collective, and is a 2024 Leadership Luminary by One Million Years of Joy. In our conversation, she shares her journey of self-discovery through yoga and meditation, emphasizing the importance of self-love and connection. She discusses the transformative power of moving across the country and how it has shaped her perspective on life and work. Loretta offers practical advice on cultivating self-love, embracing change, and finding joy in everyday life. She highlights the significance of community and honest feedback in personal growth and resilience, ultimately leading to her entrepreneurial journey in social impact.

Peter Mandeno is a human connectivity expert and founder of “Wok & Wine.”  In our conversation, he shares insights about the importance of serendipity in fostering meaningful connections, and the significance of curiosity in creating connections. Peter also highlights the conditions necessary for human connectivity, the role of vulnerability in forming deeper relationships, and the impact of digital communication on joy and connection.

Lisa Witter is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and counselor to CEOs, philanthropists, Nobel Peace Prize winners, government officials and politicians. She co-founded and serves on the board of Apolitical, that is recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in the World. Besides her role at Apolitical, Lisa is the CEO and co-founder of the Apolitical Foundation, an organization dedicated to making political leadership one of the most respected positions globally. Discover what she calls “hard hope”, the insights from her climate learning expeditions in the Arctic, and her recipe for living joyfully.

Neill Duffy is the CEO and Founder of 17 Sport, and his mission is to inspire the sports sector to serve as a catalyst for positive change. He works with athletes to inspire change, broadening the access to girls in sports, while redefining benchmarks for purposeful engagement with sport brands. Born in South Africa, and now living in Paris, discover the stories that bring him joy, the dark side of only “chasing the gold medals” and his hope for the future of the sports industry.

Kensington Tallman is a young American actress celebrated for her dynamic performances across television and film.  In 2024, Kensington lent her voice to the character Riley Andersen in Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2", an Oscar-nominated film with the highest-grossing revenues in 2024. She also starred as Lucy in the international series "Home Sweet Rome!" which highlighted her many talents. Early roles included great performances in "The Good Cop", "Black Monday", "Drama Club" and "That Girl Lay Lay". Beyond her on-screen endeavours, she is an advocate for mental health, having participated as the youngest panelist at the Sages and Scientists Symposium hosted by The Chopra Foundation at Harvard. Additionally, Kensington is a member of the inaugural Teen Advisory Board at Reese Witherspoon's media company, Hello Sunshine, contributing to initiatives that empower young women. ​Discover her incredible journey, why mental health advocacy is important for her, her exciting upcoming projects and her definition of joy.

Kensington's website: https://www.heykensington.com/

Bradley Hook is the author of Start With Values, and founder of the Values Institute, and a writer for Entrepreneur Magazine. With a diverse background in resilience research, action sports media, innovation, and entrepreneurship, he is also the host of The Brad Hook Podcast and Resilience Podcast. With a passion for surfing, he founded Surfd Magazine, and directed the documentary Waves of Freedom. Discover from our conversation his journey, how you can find your top value, build your resilience, the power of surf therapy and his definition for living with joy.