Unlocking Your Inner Hero with Brian Johnson

In today’s tech-driven world, many equate having the newest gadget or gaining social media ‘likes’ with success.  But does that truly define success or flourishing? At HAPPINESS SQUAD, we define success as unlocking your best self, and Brian Johnson, the Founder of Heroic shares this vision.  Brian founded Heroic Public Benefit Corporation. He’s a 50% […]

The Power of Purpose-driven Organizations with Alex Edmans

Here’s a thought: What if the real secret to making more money was to focus less on the money itself? True success in organizations isn’t just about chasing profits, but about being driven by a genuine purpose. It’s about making a meaningful impact, serving a greater cause, and adding value to the world. In this […]

Teaching Happiness with Jackson Kerchis

In this episode, Ashish and Anil explores further the philosophy of happiness, and how important it is for universities to teach happiness, with Jackson Kerchis, co-founder of Happiness Means Business. Jackson established a happiness course at the University of Alabama when he was just 18. He strongly believes in meditation and dedicates his life to […]

Leadership Development Through Music with Susan Drumm

When a song doesn’t vibe with us, we skip it. But what about life’s unsettling tunes? How do we change or mute the ‘internal playlist’ that throws us off? Our next guest shares how. Meet Susan Drumm, CEO of Meritage Leadership Development, advisor, USA Today bestselling author, and leadership coach. She has personally coached billionaire […]

Embracing Self-compassion through Mindfulness with Prof. Shauna Shapiro

In today’s episode, Ashish and Anil, chat with Dr. Shauna Shapiro. Dr. Shauna is a best-selling author, clinical psychologist, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. She’s a professor at Santa Clara University and has published over 150 papers and three critically acclaimed books, translated in over 16 languages. Her work has been featured […]

Living in Pure Awareness with Professor Srikumar Rao

In this episode, Ashish and Anil delve into a mind-altering chat with Professor Srikumar Rao, Head of The Rao Institute. Prof. Srikumar Rao is a speaker, former business school professor and head of the Rao Institute based out of New York. He’s an executive coach to senior business executives who he helps find deeper meaning […]

Finding the Joy of Life with the Ambassador of Joy, Barry Shore

In today’s episode, Ashish and Anil chat with the beautiful human being, Barry Shore. He is known as the Ambassador of Joy. He’s a mental wellness activist and a philanthropist. He’s a multi-patent holder, but he’s actually a former quadriplegic who is now swimming around the world.  After a rare disease paralyzed Barry from the […]

Jessica Weiss | The Science of Happiness: Unlock Human Performance:

In today’s episode, Ashish and Anil chat with Jessica Weiss. With over 15 years of rigorous research and engaging with thousands on the subject, Jessica has emerged as a leading consultant, guiding businesses towards greater workplace satisfaction. Her extensive expertise has led her to collaborate with global giants like Coca-Cola, providing actionable, research-driven strategies for […]

Living Intentionally

In today’s episode, Ashish and Anil continue the series designed to help you lead a more purposeful life as they explore Ashish’s book, ‘Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life,’ a modality that walks you through simple practices used to change your life in just a few minutes […]