This Makes Me Happy
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWELCOME TO THIS MAKES ME HAPPY, THE PODCAST
This Makes Me Happy is a podcast about people and what makes them happy. Each week we’ll talk to a new guest about a topic that brings them joy. We’ll learn a little about the person, their subject, and why it makes them happy.
This Makes Me Happy Podcast is hosted by Bernardo Margulis, Principal and Art Director for This Makes Me Happy, a design studio focusing on branding, typography, and patterns.
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65. Eliezer Perlow, Butterscotch
December 11, 2017 14:00 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBEliezer Perlow talks about butterscotch, being introverts, and why connecting with old friends makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode65
64. Lorene Wilk, Connecting
November 13, 2017 14:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBLorene Wilk shares about her volunteer work, the question she asks people when she wants to learn about them, and why connecting with people makes her happy. Loirene is a landscape design consultant in San Francisco. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode64
64. Zach Medina, To Health!
October 30, 2017 13:00 - 29 minutes - 42 MBZach talks about acting based on mindest, becoming vegan, and how his health makes him happy. Zach is the CEO and co-founder of Viral Ideas Marketing www.thehappypodcast.com/episode63
62. Design Makes Me Happy, with Elissa Bloom, Dr. Peter Lloyd Jones, Trudy Anne Watt, Dr. Natalie Nixon, and Christine Sheller
October 16, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBToday is a special episode of This Makes Me Happy, and it’s the creative brainchild of This Makes Me Happy, a podcast about people and what makes them happy; and Design Conversations, an AIGA Philadelphia series where I chat with designers about their work and their career. The following conversation was a live recording in front of an audience for DesignPhiladelphia 2017. I want to thank the Center for Architecture and Design and DesignPhiladelphia for providing the venue, technical support,...
61. Jason Malki: Starting Something Good
September 18, 2017 13:00 - 29 minutes - 42.2 MBJason Malki talks about family, sports, and why helping other people succeed makes him happy. Jason is the founder of StrtupBoost. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode61
60. Jes Kirkwood: Rising Tides Lift All Ships
September 04, 2017 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBJes Kirkwood talks about growing up in Canada, being exposed to other cultures, and why community and connections make her happy. Jes is a content and community manager at Autopliot www.thehappypodcast.com/episode60
59. Tara Rose Schreiber: Melting
August 21, 2017 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBTara Rose Schreiber tells us about being vegan, acting, and how deep human connections make her happy. Tara is an actress. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode59
58. Sharona Schreiber: Happiest Mistake
August 07, 2017 13:00 - 39 minutes - 55 MBSharona Schreiber talks about her love for school, how an internship changed her life, and why people and following her passion make her happy. Sharona is on the personal shopping team for Chanel at Saks Fifth Avenue. www.instagram.com/sharonaschreiber www.thehappypodcast.com/episode58
57. David Markovich: Invisible Energy
July 25, 2017 00:33 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBDavid Markovich talks about his interest in information, the need to explore who we are , and why people make him happy. David is the founder of Online Geniuses (www.onlinegeniuses.com) www.thehappypodcast.com/episode57
56. Lonnie Ogulnick: Hot, cold, move!
July 10, 2017 13:00 - 39 minutes - 55.1 MBLonnie Ogulnick shares about his family, writing The Heart of the Beast, and why physical activity makes him happy. Lonnie Gordon Ogulnick Founder of GordonWealth—Financial life advisor, securities by licensed individuals offered through investacorp,inc a registered broker dealer/member finra sipc. Lonnie is the author of The Heart of a Beast. www.gordonwealth.net www.thehappypodcast.com/episode56
55. #fireflybanana, with David Feinman
June 26, 2017 04:05 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBDavid talks about wearing a banana suit, talking to strangers, and why spontaneity makes him happy. [email protected]
54. Making the world a brighter place, with Meir Kay
June 12, 2017 04:05 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBMeir shares about his onesie collection, traveling, and why using all his G-d-given talents to do good make him happy.
53. All The Little Moments, with Sigal Cohen
May 29, 2017 04:05 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBSigal talks about being a mother, running her business, and why the sum of all the little moments make her happy www.thehappypodcast.com/episode53
52. Bright colors and mismatched patterns, with Meg Kissack
May 15, 2017 04:05 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBMeg talks about puppies, bright colors, and how being her authentic self makes her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode52
51. Enabling Creativity, with Luca Cusolito
April 24, 2017 04:05 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBLuca talks about crispy tacos, being a third-generation female entrepreneur, and how creative collaborations make her happy www.thehappypodcast.com/episode51
50. Food, freedom, and sunshine, with Adriana Urbina
April 10, 2017 04:05 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBAdriana Urbina talks about being able to walk freely down the streets, being a happy person, and why food makes her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode50
49. From Ying to Yang, with Mykim Dang
March 27, 2017 04:05 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBMykim shares the beauty in sharing her art with others, the connection between movement and her creative flow, and why dichotomy makes her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode49
48. Socks on Concrete, Jolly Rancher Kids, with Nate Nichols
March 13, 2017 04:23 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MBNate shares his experiences while traveling around the world, euphoric childhood memories, and why experiencing people makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode48
47. The Bridge Between Fun and Joy, with Nicole Antoinette
February 27, 2017 05:05 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBNicole shares her obsession with obsessions, the power of giving yourself permission to change, and why the balance between joy and fun makes her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode47
46. Listening and Connecting, with Ronnie Polaneczky
February 13, 2017 05:05 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBRonnie tells us about her mother, sharing open dialogue before the 2016 election, and why listening makes her happy.
45. I Live for what I Love, Violeta Nedkova
January 30, 2017 05:05 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBVioleta tells us how being different led her to creative projects, the reasons she doesn’t believe in writer’s block, and why new beginnings make her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode45
44. For the Love of Bunnies and People
January 16, 2017 05:05 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBAngela talks to us about taking care of bunnies, reading stories about inspiring people, and why being helpful towards others makes her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode44
43 What WIll Make You Happy in 2017?
January 02, 2017 05:05 - 6 minutes - 9.37 MBI challenged my friends to make resolutions that will make them happy in 2017. This is what they said. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode43
42. Maximize Your Story, with Brendan Lowry
December 19, 2016 05:05 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBBrendan talks to us about volunteering in Nicaragua, minimizing his time on social media while traveling, and why traveling makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode42
41. Type and People, with Thomas Jockin
December 12, 2016 05:05 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MBThomas talks to us about how he got into type, what it was like to be Josh Darden’s first apprentice, and why people make him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode41
40. I Write, I Dance, I’m Ben, with Ben Kassoy
December 05, 2016 05:05 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBBen shares thoughts on being a middle child, memories of pretending to be an ice cream cone in dance class, and why writing makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode40
39. Insta-Calvin-Hobbes, with Jason Zook
November 28, 2016 05:05 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBJason tells us how detoxing from social media changed his life, about Insta-Coffee-Hobbes, and why sharing life with his girlfriend, Caroline, makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode39
38. What We're Happy For
November 24, 2016 05:05 - 11 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week we are celebrating Thanksgiving in the US. It is a long-standing tradition to go around the room saying what we are thankful for. We gave this tradition a new twist: Team Happy is sharing what we are thankful for this year. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode38
37. Let's Stick Together
November 14, 2016 13:28 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBWe're going through tough times, but we can't be divided. Let's stick together and make the wold better. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode37
36. From Superhero to Super Dad, with Ryan Starr
November 07, 2016 05:05 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBRyan tells us about how awesome it feels to see his family at the finish line of a bike race, the dad life, and why storytelling makes him happy. This episode is one in a two-part conversation. Tune in to HiRes (www.hirespod.com) to hear the second part where Ryan and I talk about my career. Episode drops November 8th. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode36
35. New Experiences, New People, Seeking Adventure, with Rob Lawless
October 31, 2016 04:05 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBRob shares his goal of meeting ten thousand people, his experience rubbing elbows with big-shot entrepreneurs, and why adventure makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode35
34. Spreading Love and Happiness, with Shirley Landis
October 24, 2016 04:05 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBShirley tells us why she started making jams, how to make the yummiest grilled cheese, and why making people laugh makes her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode34
33. Happier Through Art, with Nataly Kogan
October 17, 2016 04:05 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBNataly shares her journey towards finding joy, letting go of the fear of painting, and why creativity makes her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode33
32. Choose Happiness, Impact the World, With Anthony Gold
October 10, 2016 04:05 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBAnthony talks to us about his passion for helping others, shares the story behind Roar for Good, and fills us in on why he believes we choose our happiness. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode32
31. But First, Coffee and Puppies, with Yael Grauer
October 03, 2016 04:26 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBYael Grauer shares why she doesn’t always use cute puppy terminology, coffee shops, and why her husband makes her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode31
30. In the Moment of Happiness, with Rob Graff
September 26, 2016 04:05 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBRob tells us about his career change in 2015, how his in-the-moment outlook has changed his life, and why just being makes him happy www.thehappypodcast.com/episode30
29. Choosing Happiness, with Bearj Jehanian
September 19, 2016 04:05 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBBearj tells us about his decision to leave teaching after 28 years, overcoming negative tendencies, and why choosing happiness makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode29
28. The Art of Entertaining, with Kristina Erfe Pines
September 12, 2016 04:05 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBKristina tells us about her love for hosting parties, why she’s so passionate about bringing back the art of entertaining and the reasons why cooking and writing make her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode28
27. Hooking Hats and the Art of Making Friends, with Phil Ferguson
September 05, 2016 04:05 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBPhil talks to us about traveling throughout Australia, the out of the box ways he likes to meet people and why crocheting hats in the shape of food makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode27
26. Tater-Tots, Wrestling and Podcasts—OH my!
August 29, 2016 15:01 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBBernardo goes rogue at the Philadelphia Podcast Festival and talks to impromptu guests about tater tots, wrestling, and the things that make them happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode26
25. Geeking Out Over Books, with Christina Orlando
August 22, 2016 04:05 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBChristina talks to us about her dream library, why she can’t get behind an e-reader, and why books make her so gloriously happy. http://www.thehappypodcast.com/episode25
24. Happiness Without Borders, with Maggie Giele
August 15, 2016 04:05 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBMaggie talks about living all around the world, doing kind things for others and why people make her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode24
23. Find Your Passion, Protect What You Love, with Warren Neilson
August 08, 2016 04:05 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBWarren talks to us about the importance of following your passion, the reasons he didn’t become a doctor on a small island and why helping create a sustainable world makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode23
22. Fit, Loved, Blessed, with Fabiana Ferrarini
August 01, 2016 04:05 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBFabiana tells us about her fitness journey, how she rarely passes up on french fries and why her family makes her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode22
21. Happy Lessons, with Bernardo Margulis
July 25, 2016 04:05 - 12 minutes - 18 MBIn this week's episode, I share the lessons I've learned so far after 20 conversations about what makes different people happy. http://www.thehappypodcast.com/episode21
20. Eat dessert first! with Maria Carras
July 18, 2016 04:05 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBMaria tells us about her love for dessert, her fulfilling career, and why her children make her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode20
19. Always Happy, With Jocelyn Park
July 11, 2016 04:05 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBJocelyn talks about welcoming new folks to Lancaster, finding balance, and the very many amazing things that make her happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode19
18. "Color is My Happy Color", with Maggie Mitchell
July 04, 2016 04:05 - 27 minutes - 38 MBMaggie talks to us about how becoming a mother has changed her creative process, her love for color, and why all things visual make her happy. http://www.thehappypodcast.com/episode18
17. Making Matters, with Debbie Millman
June 27, 2016 04:05 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBDebbie tells us about teaching, her philosophy on having time versus making time, and why creative making makes her happy. http://www.thehappypodcast.com/episode17
16. Connecting and Healing with Vicki Zaharopoulos
June 20, 2016 04:05 - 39 minutes - 55.1 MBVicki talks with us about her dog, her mother, her wife Stephanie, and why all of them combined make her happy. http://www.thehappypodcast.com/episode16