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Episode #15 We Are Nature with Kina Murphy Music by Todd Lowry

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with conservation biologist, Dr. Kina Murphy. Kina is the Chief Scientist and Africa Policy Lead for Campaign for Nature which is the organization that has called on world leaders to commit to protecting 30% of the planet by 2030. Holding a Ph.D. in Ecology and a Masters in Community & Regional Planning, Kina has worked for over 25 years throughout Africa, Asia and North America, focusing on biodiversity monitoring, market-based approaches to conservation,  and conservation finance and community-based conservation planning and policy. Currently Kina is responsible for working with countries and indigenous communities to develop spatial and financial plans needed to implement and achieve the goal of protecting 30% of the planet by 2030.
In this inspiring conversation, Kina shares her personal story of how being in nature and having a sense of place has brought her healing, a sense of inner peace, and a connection to the whole. We discuss how each of us, whether we live in big cities or more wild areas, can connect more deeply to the natural world around us and how this might cultivate peace and health within us, as "we are nature" after all.
 
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Episode #14 Happiness Walker with Paula Francis Music by Todd Lowry

In this episode, we talk with Paula Francis, a Happiness Walker, a writer and architect of peace and happiness. A mother of three beloved grown up daughters, Paula has always looked to improve the lot of society and co-founded Gross National Happiness USA.  All of which led to walking around the USA talking to individuals and community groups about happiness. To quote Paula, "the trek became a personal pilgrimage as much as a project ...a journey that changed me down to my DNA."
 
In this inspiring and fascinating conversation, Paula shares insights from her adventures walking to 35 states across the United States and interviewing people about happiness. Paula shares how, fundamentally, we all are much more similar than we might think.
Learn more about Paula's Memoir, "18 Pairs of Shoes" here.
 
Check out Paula's Walk Data here.
 
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Episode #13 Connecting with Your Values with Tim Sales Music by Todd Lowry

Episode #13 of the Celebrate Happiness Roadshow Podcast: 
Connecting with Your Values with Tim Sales—is here! 
 
To kick off the New Year, I hope you'll tune in for the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tim Sales, an urban planner and developer based in Pasadena, California, where he serves on the City's Design Commission and Transportation Advisory Commission. Join us for this inspiring discussion where Tim shares insights into his career, his recent travel experience to Bhutan (the first country to calculate the Gross National Happiness of its people), and how connecting with his values creates happiness in his life. 
 
Tim attended the University of California Los Angeles, achieving a Master's degree in Urban Planning. He has directly managed the development of over 250 units of multi-family residential units and currently he leads RC Homes, Inc., new product segment efforts in the area of build-for-rent investment and development.
Tim has also been the executive in charge of operations for an affordable home ownership developer as well as the corporate marketing manager for two national home builders. His expertise includes market and economic feasibility studies for residential, retail, restaurants, entertainment, and cultural venues.
I hope you enjoy this poignant and uplifting conversation.

Episode #12, Write Your Own Script with Alex Lipton. Original Music and Lyrics by Todd Lowry

In this episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with filmmaker and trained facilitator in the PSYCH-K process (an energy-psychology healing modality), Alex Lipton. I'm so excited to share with you all this fascinating conversation where we discuss "writing your own script," leading with your heart, and our collective unity.
 
Alex grew up in Mahopac, New York where he developed a passion for cinema and telling stories.  Movies and the filmmaking process became fundamental in Alex's understanding of spirituality, and at an early age Alex was aware that reality and life itself has a "behind-the-scenes" world. Later he moved to California in pursuit of a higher education and graduated from the film school in Los Angeles, Columbia College Hollywood with a B.F.A in Directing Cinema & TV Production.
 
Growing up with the guidance of his Uncle, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Alex was taught with the understanding of how our perception controls our biology and that health and wellness is greatly influenced by our consciousness. For over a decade it has been Alex's mission to help spread this message of self-empowerment using creative video production. He is guided by synchronicity and holds the subjects of ancient civilizations and lost worlds very close to his heart, and spends his life helping others discover the wonders of the unknown.
I hope you enjoy this rich and uplifting conversation.

Episode #11: Sing Along with Our Special Happiness Holiday Podcast. Music by Todd Lowry

To celebrate the Holidays, composer Todd Lowry and I have collaborated to bring you a special musical episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow Podcast. In this delightful episode, Todd performs three of his original songs, First our theme song “Everybody Smiles in the Same Language,” followed by  “Friends,” closing out with “Let’s Create a New World” (That Works for All). In addition to sharing some personal background on each song Todd has prepared a mp3 Karaoke track and the Lyrics of “Everybody Smiles in the Same Language”. Click BELOW to download.
To Book the Live Celebrate Happiness Roadshow email: Sandra@sandramcknight.com
Everybody Smiles in the Same Language- With Lead vocalsEverybody Smiles in the Same Language - Without Lead vocalsEverybodySmiles in the Same Language - Lyrics
The music provided herein is for your personal use only. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is a violation of copyright law. It's also bad karma!
Happy Holidays! Peace to all!  -Todd Lowry

Episode #10: Presence, Gratitude & Creativity with Martha Traer Music by Todd Lowry

I'm so excited to share with you all my discussion with filmmaker and creative, Martha Traer, for the latest episode of the Celebrate Happiness Roadshow Podcast.
Martha Traer is a documentary film maker, story teller and gallerist. After graduating from UC Santa Cruz with a Bachelors in Film Production, She found herself immersed in documenting and sharing the stories of Artists, Activists, Musicians and Non-profits. Her work has been featured in magazines such as Bold Italic, Hi-Fructose and Juxtapoz. Her film documentary [Freespace], was shown around the world and was influential in bringing a group of San Francisco Activists to the White House.
Join us for this uplifting conversation where Martha shares how creating art makes her happy, and we discuss how gratitude is a an embodied form of happiness, how living in the present can change our lives and more.
I hope you'll join us for this episode and I think you'll also be uplifted by Martha's insights and stories.

Episode #9: Music & Smiles with Todd Lowry Music by Todd Lowry

In the latest episode of the Celebrate Happiness Roadshow Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with musician Todd Lowry.
Todd Lowry is a pianist, an award-winning songwriter, the author of 25 keyboard instructional books, an arranger with 4,000 published arrangements and the lead organist for the Albuquerque Isotopes baseball club.He's recorded 16 albums of original music and 6 albums of standards.
He has a BA in Music, a Masters of Music Education and a law degree from a top law school. He's lived in Albuquerque, NM, for the past 25 years.
Join us for our conversation where Todd shares his happiness story of music, and we discuss his song "Everyone Smiles in the Same Language" and more.
I hope you'll join us for this episode and I think you'll also be uplifted by Todd's insights and stories.

Episode #8: Follow Your Dreams with Benny Watson Music by Todd Lowry

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with musician Benny Watson. Benny Watson is an active performing musician in the San Francisco Bay Area. He plays piano and keyboard instruments, sings, composes music, accompanies singers and other instrumentalists, and plays in a wide variety of musical situations from night clubs, restaurants, private events, dances, memorials, churches, and "just for fun." He has recorded 5 CD's and is  currently recording his original music and songs for a legacy project.
Our conversation ranged from following your dreams, to family, and to the uplifting and transformative power of music and vibration.
I think you'll be inspired by the happiness insights and stories Benny had to share.

Episode #7: Living an Authentic & Fulfilling Life with Nechama Minkowicz Original Music by Todd Lowry

Nechama Minkowicz from Santa Fe New Mexico is a born advocate: first a public defender and then appointed to the bench in NM by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. With rich life experience and a strong commitment to uplifting others, Nechama has so many beautiful insights and inspiring stories to share: everything from examining belief systems, to living with purpose and meaning, to people’s innate compassion and empathy, to being your authentic self.
To book The “Celebrate Happiness Roadshow”, email Sandra M at sandra@sandramcknight.com. For more info on “The Happiness Journey to Bhutan, Oct. 10-25, 2023, visit: https://sandramcknight.com/being-in-love-with-life-journey/
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Episode #6 Dylan Suttle Your True Self with Dr. Dylan Suttle Original Music and Lyrics by Todd Lowry

I’m excited to share my conversation with Dr. Dylan Suttle, an interventional Radiologist living in Greensboro, North Carolina. In this heartwarming episode, Dylan shares with us his happiness stories of his family, being in nature and work fulfillment. One of Dylan’s comments that I was particularly struck by was “Happiness is simply a reflection of one’s true self.” Tune into our conversation to hear Dylan’s explanation of this and what it means to him.
To book The “Celebrate Happiness Roadshow”, email Sandra M at sandra@sandramcknight.com. For more info on “The Happiness Journey to Bhutan, Oct. 10-25, 2023, visit: https://sandramcknight.com/being-in-love-with-life-journey/