Something Significant is an interview show about ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the world. We define “significance” as ‘doing work you love, with people you love, in places you love, AND creating something of value for others while you’re at it.’ The host, Matt Gersper (a.k.a. Mr. Happy Living) explores the life journey that brought his inspiring guests to the moment of discovering their unique and distinct reason for being on this planet. Matt likes to explore their road to significance through the equation he calls The Happy Formula: Capacity x Purpose x Giving = Happy!
My special guest star today is Zachariah Fike. He's an Active-Duty Army Infantry Major with over 25 years of service to his country. He’s been decorated with two Bronze Stars, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Purple Heart for wounds he received in Afghanistan. He was also nominated and selected as the 2016-2017 Military Times Army Soldier of the Year and was the first National Guard Officer to ever win this presti...
My guest stars for Episode #139 are Cale and Kelly Crosby. They own and operate Indigo Ridge Farms, their beautiful little slice of heaven nestled in the valley of the southern Appalachian foothills. Cale and Kelly say they were put on this planet together to fulfill their God-given responsibility of being good stewards to both land and livestock. They aim to meet the needs of their family and their community with a sustainable, ho...
My guest star for Episode #138 is Connie Smigiel. Her beloved life partner, Dan Starks, died nearly two years ago. He was the CEO of Starks Training Institute where they worked together, side by side for years. After taking some time off from the business to grieve, she’s back providing the Safety and Awareness Seminars and Community Services that the Starks brand is known for. Connie likes to remind people that Dan would always sa...
My guest stars for Episode #137 are Lanny West and his sister, Dori Stone. They’re here to share an update on the unique and distinct journey that connected their lives of significance. It's a very special story that I’m calling Lieutenant Colonel Donald Downard's Wonderful Family Reunion.
Lanny and Dori (and Donny, too), I LOVE that you’ve continually said yes to exploring each new step of your dad’s Lt. Col. Donald Downa...
My guest star for Episode #136 is Matt Bonestell. Matt’s done lots of stuff in a short amount of time. He’s been a Barista, a restaurant cook and assistant manager, a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps Reserve, a firefighte, a police officer, and a Special Réponse Team Operator. He’s served as the Public Affairs/ Athletics team Officer for the Cary High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, and he’s also served as the Pu...
My guest star for Episode #135 is Scott Neeley, the Owner and operator of KingView Mead where he handcrafts mead, wine, and hard cider with the cause of promoting educational opportunities and assistance to apiaries and beekeepers. Scott recently bought Penn Shore Winery, too, making him and his wife Hannah the 4th set of owners of this renowned Pennsylvania winery. And he’s also the President of the Pennsylvania Winery Association...
My guest star for Episode #134 is Chuck Harlander. Chuck is truly living a Life of Significance bringing Peace of Mind to the families that feel forced to give up their family pet knowing that Boxer Rescue Ranch will love ‘em and care for ‘em, and by bringing Joy to the families that adopts one of his dogs giving it a brand new loving home and family to live with, and by giving Confidence to his students by helping them discover a ...
My guest star for Episode #133 is Marie Groves. Marie is a passionate Life Coach who helps her clients sort out all the thoughts in their head while helping ‘em navigate challenges and traumas faster with tools, mindset, and alongside a tribe of women who will walk their journey together. Ready for some motivation and empowerment that'll help you thrive through struggles?
Marie, I LOVE that even when struggling through the pain...
My guest star for Episode #132 is Paul Kolterman. After a successful career working in Big Agriculture, Paul moved across the country from Nebraska to Florida to own and operate a beautiful working farm, consisting of Aberdeen Angus Cattle, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and Bermuda Hay Production. If you’re thinking about a big life change, get ready to be inspired!
Paul, I LOVE that you had the courage to make a great, big transformation ...
My guest star for Episode #131 is Tony Copeland-Parker. He’s a retired professional pilot turned writer with a blog called Running with Cat and his first book called Running All Over The World: Our Race Against Early-Onset Alzheimer's.
Tony, I LOVE that you’re openly sharing very intimate life challenges with others in order to show ‘em that it’s possible to live a life of joy, even with Alzheimer’s. And I ADMIRE how you and Ca...
My guest star for Episode #130 is Don Wickstrum. He’s also called the Fastest Pastor and he’s back to share an Alumni Update about his unique and distinct journey to his life of significance. Ladies and gentlemen, you’ll wanna buckle up for this one.
Don, I LOVE how you’re using your story to deliver a message of hope, and inspiration, and purpose, and overcoming to everyone willing to hear it. And I ADMIRE how you link your social...
My guest stars for Episode #129 are Ed Hearn, Bobby McLaughlin, and Lisa Wolf. They’re here to share an update on the unique and distinct journeys that connected their lives of significance. Get ready for an amazing story.
Ed, Bobby, and Lisa, I just LOVE the important work you are doing to raise awareness of living organ donation. And I ADMIRE your collective spirit of optimism, and enthusiasm, and loving others. And I’m super H...
My guest star for Episode #128 is Lara Ingram, the Executive Director of FeedNC. Get ready to be inspired! Lara, I LOVE your mission to create connections to food, education, and resources as a catalyst for lifting neighbors up and out of struggle. And I ADMIRE your dedication to creating healthy, stable families able to meet their own needs, and until they’re able, they can readily call on outside resources for help. And I’m super...
Today's guest is Sandy White, host of Simply Fitt, who shares how she is on a mission to save 1 million lives from depression and preventing suicide by eating healthy.
Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time at, please visit our website Happyliving.com for more Happy content and find out how Happy you are with our Happy Quiz.
Today's guest are the owners of Cody Craft Brewing, Jen and Brian Walker. They share how after thinking about it for 20 years, they opened their own brewing business. Cody Crafting Brewing is a family friendly place in the community in beautiful Wyoming.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-living/messageToday's guest is Martin Davis, Professional Hobo who shares how he enjoys living a professional hobo life and the travel he is doing. After divorce, failed business Martin lives in his RV and enjoys happy living.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-living/messageToday's special guest is Mr. Happy Living's mom. Listen as she tells tales of a life well lived.
Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time at, please visit our website Happyliving.com for more Happy content and find out how Happy you are with our Happy Quiz.
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-living/messageMr. Happy Living has an Alumni update to hear an update on kidney donation needed for Ed Hearns and how Bobby McLaughlin climbs mountain peeks to bring about awareness. Hear these two share their update. After this recording we heard possible Ed Hearns has a match.
Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time at, please visit our website Happyliving.com for more Happy content and find ou...
Today's guest is Robin Finney aka the Wandering Aunt. Robin is a Jill of many trades: Intuitive Coach, Curator of @souloexperiences, Oracle, Writer, Int’l Speaker & Model, Nomad, Aunt Extraordinarie.
Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time at, please visit our website Happyliving.com for more Happy content and find out how Happy you are with our Happy Quiz.
Today's guest is Lawrie Lawrence, owner of Stay Lake Norman (staylakenorman.com). Lawrie shares what semi retirement as an entrepreneur looks like, feels like and learning what it means.
Happy Living is on a Mission to Improve the Happy of the World, One Person at a time at, please visit our website Happyliving.com for more Happy content and find out how Happy you are with our Happy Quiz.
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