Happiness is a billion-dollar industry. Which is ironic, if you think about it. The founders in this section are building companies focused on well-being, personal development, and the pursuit of a life that feels good. Not just looks good.
These interviews cover the wellness and personal growth landscape. Mental health tools. Meditation apps. Life coaching platforms. Wellness brands. The intersection of science and self-improvement, where things get interesting and occasionally weird.
The founders here approach happiness from different angles. Some are data-driven. Others are spiritual. A few are both. What they share is a rejection of the idea that happiness is something you achieve once and then you’re done. It’s ongoing work, and these founders are building tools and communities to support it.
You’ll find conversations about mental wellness, positive psychology, building community around well-being, and the challenge of selling something as intangible as feeling better. Also the tension between self-improvement culture and self-acceptance. Because sometimes the most radical thing you can do is decide you’re fine. If you’re interested in the business of well-being, these conversations are a good place to start.
[quote style=”boxed”]I’m hardly productive. The smartest thing I do is make my first hour all about writing. That way, if nothing else, at least I do SOMETHING every day.[/quote] Charlie…
Meet Charlie Houpert – Founder and Coach at Charisma on Command
[quote style=”boxed”]We approach innovation by looking to find the right balance between technology and rich human interaction.[/quote] Kimberly Burris, Chelsea Woodcock Ph.D. and Kibibi Springs share a passion for helping…
Meet Kimberly Burris, Chelsea Woodcock, Kibibi Springs – Co-Founding Team of Positivity
[quote style=”boxed”]Don’t let the “failures” effect you too much. Of course they are hard to take initially but learn from them, take what works and leave the negativity behind![/quote] Merrett…
Meet Merrett Sheridan – Happiness Consultant at Share It With Merrett
David is trained in the Co-Active model of Life Coaching from the Coaches Training Institute in California, the global leader in transformative Life & Business Coaching, and for the past…
[quote style=”boxed”]Beats, rhythms, and swaying your body changes your brain. Changing brain waves changes your mood.[/quote] I have a friend who often says, “We live in interesting times,” He’s right….
Meet How Enrique Iglesias Can Help You Find Your Inner Happy
[quote style=”boxed”]Save your money and make sure you know how much money you’re making. The more money you earn, the easier it is to spend more than you make.[/quote] Justin…
[quote style=”boxed”]I shake my ideas like my terrier does her favorite rubber chicken toy until they give up their squeaker. What I mean by that is, I make up for…
[quote style=”boxed”]I would focus on following my passion. It’s a stupid mistake to think that you need to give up what you love in order to make ends meet.[/quote] Raphael…
[quote style=”boxed”]Raise money if it will help your business grow, but don’t raise money to build your business![/quote] Ash Kumra is an award-winning entrepreneur and public speaker who was recently…
[quote style=”boxed”]Be the Advil, not the multi-vitamin.[/quote] Suzannah believes in finding your purpose. A sought-after lifestyle/career strategist, Suzannah Scully created a program to help people find meaning in their work….
[quote style=”boxed”]If I ever make a pile of cash, my goal is to start a tech school for kids here in Portland.[/quote] Jason Lander is the CEO and co-founder of…
[quote style=”boxed”]Say yes to opportunities that align with your vision and purpose. If the passion is there, the “how” will fall into place as long as you do the work.[/quote]…