One Million Years Of Joy

Unstoppable Brain Power with Mantazh Khanna (Singapore)

After 20 years in the corporate world and a life-changing battle with cancer, Mantazh Khanna reinvented herself as a brain coach and holistic health guide. Now pursuing a Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine, she’s blending neuroscience and mindfulness to unlock the mind’s power to heal and thrive. In this episode, Mantazh shares her inspiring journey—and six practical, science-backed tips to boost brain health, reduce stress, and live with unstoppable positivity.

Play Life Like a Game with Keith Wakeman (USA)

Keith Wakeman, CEO of SuperBetter, shares how dozens of studies show the power of building a mindset that fuels resilience and mental strength by simply playing life like a game. Discover the seven drivers that are foundational to fostering mental wellbeing for youth and young adults and how he believes AI will impact existing and future generations. He also shared tips for parents, educators so we can support and build a more joyful future for people of all ages.

Mastering Self-Coaching with Karen Stein (Australia)

How can you master self-coaching? Dive into the interview with Karen Stein for key insights that can elevate your leadership, productivity and overall fulfillment. After nearly 30 years at Deloitte in Australia, Karen is an executive coach, speaker, and author. Discover the power of feedback loops, intention, purpose, self-awareness, why it’s important to normalize menopause within organizations and key tips for leaders to bring create more engagement.
 

Perspectives on leadership with Ignacio Martin Maruri (Chile)

What is the difference between management and leadership, authority and authorization, and why do leaders need to be self-aware and systems aware to drive transformation. Discover the answers in this conversation with Ignacio Martin Maruri who teaches leadership and organizational transformation at the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez de Chile in the Executive MBA program. Beyond leadership, Ignacio shares his experience from residing in multiple countries, the joys of living now in Chile, his love for different music, and his formula for living joyfully.

Soulful living with Reina Hallab (Canada)

“Life, show me your magic” – these are the words by which Reina Hallab starts her day. As an author, entrepreneur, she is a catalyst for inner transformation and soulful living. Discover her incredible journey, her beautiful definition of joy, and unlock her wisdom so you can live with more self-love, gratitude, curiosity and acceptance of everything that life brings your way.

The power of gratitude with Randy Sparks (USA)

As the host of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast and a lawyer, Randy Sparks shares the power of a daily gratitude practice, forgiveness, self-awareness and hope. Discover why he loves being an estate lawyer, what led him to start his podcast, and his secret to a long a joyful marriage.

Joy After Darkness: A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor George Reinitz (Canada)

In this moving conversation, George Reinitz shares his journey of surviving Auschwitz, rebuilding his life in Canada, and finding meaning after the war. Now a great-grandfather, he reflects on what brings him joy, the power of love, and the secret to staying young at heart.

Impact, Joy and Sustainability with Helene V. Gagnon (Canada)

Helene V. Gagnon is the Chief People and Sustainability Officer at CAE Inc., and she has been appointed to more than 25 Boards of Directors. Helene is recognized in the top100 most powerful women in Canada by the Women's Executive Network in 2007, top 50 best Corporate Executive in Canada by the Global and Mail Report on Business in 2022 and top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers in North America in 2024. Discover how she defines success, her view on the impact of AI on the workforce, the best advice she has received in her career, and her key ingredients for living a joyful life.

The power of the Economy of Love with Helmy Abouleish (Egypt)

Helmy Abouleish is a prominent figure in the field of sustainable agriculture, particularly known for his pioneering work in biodynamic farming in Egypt. As CEO of SEKEM, Helmy has grown and transformed the organisation founded by his father into a global leader in sustainable agriculture, and the company was awarded in 2024 the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. Discover his journey, what the Economy of Love is all about, his role in forming future leaders that can transform our world and what brings him joy.
 

Self-Love: A Journey of Discovery with Loretta Turner (USA)

Loretta Turner is the founder of Do Good Leadership Collective, and is a 2024 Leadership Luminary by One Million Years of Joy. In our conversation, she shares her journey of self-discovery through yoga and meditation, emphasizing the importance of self-love and connection. She discusses the transformative power of moving across the country and how it has shaped her perspective on life and work. Loretta offers practical advice on cultivating self-love, embracing change, and finding joy in everyday life. She highlights the significance of community and honest feedback in personal growth and resilience, ultimately leading to her entrepreneurial journey in social impact.