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In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with the Director of Community Engagement at Española Humane, Murad Kirdar. After a 20-year career in media and marketing within the television industry, primarily with NBCUniversal, Murad Kirdar relocated to Santa Fe to pursue a long-held passion for animal welfare. This transition marked the beginning of his second career as an animal welfare advoca...

In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with Brett Trusko, a dynamic thought leader whose career spans academia, consulting, finance, technology, writing, and innovation, and whose insights challenge conventional wisdom, proving that structured processes can drive breakthrough success without sacrificing efficiency. Whether in the corporate world or the classroom, his expertise and forward-...

In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with Michael Burt Jr., a dynamic American multi-instrumentalist, teaching artist, and composer living and working in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Michael is from a long line of teachers; both his mother and grandmother answered the call.

For over 20 years, Michael has mentored young people in both public and priv...

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 s...

In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with Dharm Andrew Segal, owner of the Chocolate Maven Bakery and the new Unit B Supper Club in Santa Fe New Mexico. Dharm was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and grew up in Massachusetts, the son of a mathematician father and an artist Mother. Dharm has lived in New Mexico of 35 years.

A renaissance man, he is a 2nd generation yoga teacher, musician, auth...

In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with Sarah Taylor in St. Louis, Missouri. Sarah graduated from the University of Missouri, with degrees in marketing, sales and Spanish and is currently working full time as the marketing coordinator for Quiet Village Landscaping in St. Louis where she manages brand storytelling, digital strategy and lead generation.

In addition, Sarah also finds time...

In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with Barbara Bentree, president of Jindojazz, Inc., a media company that specializes in music-driven projects whose mission is to shift the global vision for women, animals, musicians and the environment.  Barbara has produced and directed four feature length Documentary Films; "My Choice," "Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time," "Origami In The Garden," all ...

In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with Michelle Dillon, a marketing professional with a gift for bringing people, ideas, and brands together in meaningful ways. Currently in her marketing role at Jade Global, she helps shape the company's voice through executive engagement, corporate branding, high-impact events, and thought-leadership initiatives. Michelle has more than 15 years of e...

In 2022, Nicholas relocated from Atlanta, GA to Santa Fe. For close to 15 years he served as the chef and owner of the renowned restaurant, Gato. Embracing his role as Market Manager at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market he finds joy in championing sustainable agriculture amidst our high desert microclimates. Nicholas also sits on the board for the soon to open Sun Mountain Community Charter School. Outside of work he revels in traversin...

In this episode we are talking with aromatherapist, facilitator, minister, photographer and published author, Kristina Daniels. Kristina is happiest when she is sharing time with souls she loves, from flowers to fur family. Kristina uses art as an extension and expression of love. Her creativity combines botanical oils, nature photography, writing, and illustration and she has published three books, "The Adventures of Avery Finn" a...

Today we are talking with Gail Springer, a Creative by gifts of nature and education who has pursued her passion for music, theatre and teaching all of her life.

At the age of five Gail appeared on Albuquerque's Dick Bills TV Show in a fringed cowgirl outfit packing a toy six gun and singing The Deadwood Stage. During her 36 years as a Professor of Theatre at the College of Santa Fe and the Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Ga...

Today we are talking with James Dybas, who is a seasoned American actor, singer & dancer born & raised in Chicago, Illinois and whose career spans Broadway, regional theater, television, and film. Beginning his artistic journey in Chicago after receiving a scholarship to study dance with renowned teacher Edna McRae, James launched his professional career performing in Musical Revues at Chicago's Edgewater Beach and Del Prad...

In this episode, we are talking with Lyra Barron who for 42 years has lived just outside of Santa Fe, NM; always in the forest and mountains where Nature has always provided her with inspiration.

Lyra's current endeavor and the finale of her long and varied career is the creation of Paradiso, a Santa Fe performing arts venue and community event space. Lyra is passionate about beauty and the arts, and providing a space for artists t...

In this episode, we are talking with Paddy Rawal, a beloved Santa Fe executive chef who has recently came out of retirement to start Tulsi- Asian Cuisine, with a local influence.

Paddy, a native of Mumbai, India, migrated to the U.S. in 2001, and has been in the hospitality, restaurant, quick service, and food service management business for more than forty years and counting.

As a seasoned world traveler and a qualified and experi...

In this episode, we are talking with Bonnie Bennett, co-owner with her husband Tony of the Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe NM. Bonnie and Tony moved to Santa Fe, NM 14+ years ago to craft their next adventure, the "wonders of chocolate." The Kakawa Chocolate House's mission is to introduce people to the long history of chocolate through drinking "elixirs" and offering world class artisan chocolates, ice cream and baked goods loc...

In this episode, we are talking with with Maleah Diaz, a junior at the University of New Mexico, studying under the Jennifer Riordan Presidential Scholarship and pursuing a degree in Secondary Education with a focus in English language arts. After graduation, Maleah hopes to teach internationally and pursue her Masters degree.

Born and raised in Silver City, New Mexico, Maleah graduated valedictorian of her class from Silver High S...

In this episode, we are talking with Maggie Lambe. Having been raised in Florida on a farm, she migrated west 20 years ago. She has two lovely adult daughters and is currently residing in Santa Fe NM.

Not long ago, she began her new life as a single woman and the difficulty of adjusting to being single led her to create the very popular Santa Fe, singles group, iMeet, Mingle, Match.

Maggie feels that there is something incredibly p...

In this episode we are talking with Santa Fe-based musician David Geist.

Celebrated concert pianist, cabaret performer, conductor, educator and impresario, David Geist has enjoyed an illustrious career working with such luminaries as Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Harold Prince, Hugh Jackman, Michael Crawford and Betty Buckley. David has performed in the Broadway orchestras of CATS, LES MISERABLES, THE LION KING, WICKED, TH...

In this episode we are talking with writer, Lesley S. King. Lesley has traveled all over the world writing for The New York Times, Audubon magazine, United Airlines Hemispheres magazine and the Frommer's and Dummies guides. For eight years she wrote and took photographs and videos for her King of the Road travel column in New Mexico Magazine. She is author of a number of books, including her newest, I Am Love. She also blogs about ...