Podcasts about madhappy

Fashion is in the midst of mall madness! Alyssa is joined by Casey Lewis, founder of the After School newsletter and Gen Z consumer trends expert, to discuss the rebranding and reinvigoration of the stores they grew up shopping at their local suburban malls, including J.Crew, Abercrombie, Hollister, Gap, Old Navy, Limited Too, Claire's, Victoria's Secret, and more. Tune in for a lively, winding discussion and Casey's insights on how TikTok haul culture is driving Gen Z to the mall; why a marketer's job is so difficult right now (especially for mall brands) and how to successfully capitalize on a moment; the exciting new energy coming from J.Crew's editorial and social media output; the frenzy surrounding the Gap x DÔEN, Gap x Madhappy, and J.Crew x Maryam Nassir Zadeh collaborations; a scene report from the Old Navy x The Cut Fashion Week party at Webster Hall; how mall brands are engaging with culture in a way they haven't previously; the halcyon days of Target and H&M designer collaborations and whether we'll ever get back there; why the Zac Posen era at Gap Inc. feels so promising; whether millennial icons like Alexa Chung (who just partnered with Madewell again after 14 years) and the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show can truly excite a new generation; the Gap Fall 2024 dance commercial featuring Troye Sivan really resonating on TikTok; Tyla being the ticket to Gen Z for both Gap and Victoria's Secret; the Hollister viral babydoll shirt; Abercrombie's fascinating success among elder Gen Zs and younger millennials; the Limited Too comeback and why the brand's catalogs are selling for $150 on Etsy; the renaissance of mall-favorite labels Tory Burch and Coach; and whether this mall mania is simply a result of the Y2K nostalgia wave that fashion can't seem to escape. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewgarde.substack.com

Guest: Mark Pincus, founder & chairman of Zynga, and managing member & co-founder of Reinvent CapitalBefore Zynga and Facebook made social gaming mainstream, the video game industry was “extreme on this being about art and crafting,” recalls Zynga founder Mark Pincus. He believes his winning instinct was the realization that games were “at least 50 percent science” — but it's not enough to just have the instinct. Mark says entrepreneurs like him have to quickly take multiple shots on the goal and “look for feedback loops that tell you your instinct is right ... you need to get to a minimum viable idea state and you need to find true signal around that idea state, that it's right or wrong, and move on.”Chapters:(01:40) - Rubbing sticks together (07:01) - Virtual businesses (12:10) - Pre-Zynga companies (13:51) - Setting the real intention (17:44) - Internet treasures (23:21) - Disrupting gaming (30:14) - The chip on Mark's shoulder (33:19) - The end of Tribe (37:24) - Zynga Poker (42:59) - Explosive growth (46:57) - Making the virtual real (52:02) - The downturn (58:12) - Stepping aside (sort of) (01:01:50) - Back into the fire (01:08:45) - In the abyss (01:11:46) - What “grit” means to Mark Mentioned in this episode: Dot Earth, Elon Musk and the Boring Company, Uber Eats and Dara Khosrowshahi, ChatGPT, Roblox, Madhappy, Reid Hoffman, Craigslist, Google, Napster and Sean Parker, the California Culinary Academy, Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook, Yahoo, John Doerr, Words with Friends, LinkedIn, Tribe.net, Supercell and Ilkka Paananen, FarmVille and Hay Day, Parker Conrad and Rippling, Bing Gordon, Fred Wilson, Brad Feld, the Game Developer's Conference, CNET, Matt Cohler, Don Mattrick, Microsoft and the Xbox, Joe Biden, Jason Citron and Discord, Steve Jobs, Super Labs, Marcus Segal, Frank Gibeau, The Courage to Be Disliked, and Stewart Butterfield.Links:Connect with MarkTwitterLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Ken Pilot interviews Peiman Raf, Co-Founder and CEO of Madhappy, for this 50th Flight of The Retail Pilot - Leaders & Legends podcast. This interview was conducted live at The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business at the Michigan Fashion and Multimedia Summit.

Authenticity has never been more critical in a world that celebrates fleeting trends. In an industry like fashion, and for entrepreneur Mason Spector, discerning design is just a small part of creating long-term impact and connection. As the co-founder of the Los Angeles-based clothing brand Madhappy, Spector and his team are committed to "using apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind." Words like "optimism" and "community" are often associated with the brand—and for Mason, in particular, that's no happy accident. His personal experiences have culminated in building an intentional business that confronts one of the most pressing issues of our time: mental health.  In this interview, Mason shared more about his dynamic upbringing, his relationship with pace, and what he's learned about the mental health journey. This episode also opens with a story from writer and podcast host Sam Cohen. — Episode Transcript: https://slowstoriespodcast.com/mason-spector  Follow Slow Stories on Substack: https://slowstories.substack.com/  Learn more about Madhappy: https://madhappy.com/  Follow Madhappy: https://instagram.com/madhappy/    Follow Mason: https://instagram.com/masonspec/ Follow Sam: https://instagram.com/samcohenwriting/ Follow Rachel: https://instagram.com/rachelschwartzmann/  Pre-order SLOWING: https://bookshop.org/p/books/slowing-discover-wonder-beauty-and-creativity-through-slow-living-rachel-schwartzmann/21201888?ean=9781797223759 

Welcome to Episode 137 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Mason, Peiman and Phineas sit down to discuss the new flagship store, the importance of consistency, and a show update. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 136 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Whitney Port to the show to learn more about her mental health journey and her experience in the public eye. To kick things off, they discuss early life and her introduction to a career in reality TV and eventually the fashion world (1:37). Whitney also speaks to the passing of her father and the impact that had on her life (16:14). The two cover a lot, both personally and professionally, closing with the reasoning behind the launch of Whitney's podcast (28:12). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 135 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Erick The Architect onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey growing up in Flatbush and navigating the music industry. We kick things off as Mason asks Erick to elaborate on his childhood experience growing up in Brooklyn, NY (4:04), leading the two into a discussion about Erick's path to pursuing music after college (8:43). Erick speaks to the mental health realities he faced at the age of 14 when his mom got sick (16:15), and how going on tour in his twenties forced him to think about his mental wellbeing (21:42). Mason asks Erick to share more about how the Flatbush Zombies came to be (26:45), before the two wrap up with a conversation about Erick's hopes for his independent career in the coming months and years (54:32). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 134 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome creator Nailea Devora onto the show to learn more about her journey and the mental health realities she has experienced transitioning from Texas to Los Angeles to pursue her career. We kick off the episode as Mason asks Nailea what originally drew her to post on YouTube (4:56) before the two talk about Nailea's experience growing up with her mom in Texas before moving out to Los Angeles after graduating high school (11:11). Mason and Nailea talk about sibling dynamics (15:55) and the law of attraction (17:56) before moving into a conversation about life as a young adult and the realities and responsibilities that come along with being in your 20s (23:15). Nailea shares her experiences with ADHD (30:05), before the two get into a conversation about therapy and how ego has gotten in the way of them going to therapy in the past (34:35). The two discuss the importance of not taking yourself too seriously during all parts of life (44:24), before wrapping up as Nailea shares how she currently works to support her mental health (53:04). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 133 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Chelsea Cutler onto the show to learn more about her mental health journey throughout her music career. We kick things off as Chelsea speaks to how her music became an outlet for her to talk about mental health (3:04). Mason asks Chelsea about her experiences with therapy (9:16), leading Chelsea to share more on her experiences with depression and distorted thinking (21:31). Chelsea and Mason talk through their relationships and experiences with mental health medication (28:36) before the two switch directions and discuss their thoughts on social media and the role it plays in their professional & personal lives (40:13). Mason and Chelsea talk through the concept of joy (44:34), before wrapping up as Chelsea outlines how she currently supports her mental health on a daily basis (57:51). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 132 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome RUEL on to the show to learn more about the evolution of his music and songwriting career. To kick things off, RUEL speaks to his background and how his dad's music taste inspired him to start singing, writing lyrics and recording his work (5:26). Peiman asks RUEL about the struggles of starting his career at such a young age and how he has worked to stay connected to his life in Australia (9:05), as RUEL talks through his path of finding his sound (22:18). RUEL speaks about the importance of trusting his gut when writing lyrics & creating music (24:10),  before the two wrap up with a conversation about RUEL's upcoming trip to LA and his plans to take time off post-tour (34:35). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Apparel brand Madhappy has built a culture brand around happiness. It launched in 2017 with a small assortment of hoodies and hats. Madhappy's style was meant to reflect the city it was born in: Los Angeles. "It was like a couple of products, very locally focused, in LA," said co-founder and CEO Peiman Raf. "At a time where everyone was like retail's dead, we'll never open up retail stores, we did a pop-up two weeks after we launched and really grew the brand in much more of a grassroots way." Raf joined this week's Modern Retail Podcast and spoke about Madhappy's slow and steady growth, its approach to partnerships as well as its newly opened store. Over the years, Madhappy has grown its assortment to include more apparel products like pants and shirts. It also has inked many partnerships, including a recent one with Uggs. The brand has launched over 20 pop-ups over the years, much of that thanks to a $1.8 million investment it received from LVMH in 2019. It also helped that early on, Madhappy had some high-profile brand reps. "We were super lucky that people wanted to represent the brand, both in terms of in our community, as well as like celebrities [like] LeBron James or Jay Z, you know, people that we grew up idolizing," Raf said. "And I think we've been lucky to continue to see that support as we've continued to grow." Despite all the partnerships and pop-ups, Raf said a big learning for the brand has been to stay focused. "Not overextending is something [that's] super important and something that we're continuing to work on," he said. Now, much of the focus is on the new 2,800-square-foot permanent location in LA. According to Raf, having physical stores around the world has helped grow the brand equity -- but Madhappy is also trying to make sure that the spaces aren't a money pit. "So we've always taken a much more sort of long view, conservative view, and do things that not only build the brand but also generate enough revenue to make sense financially," he said.

Welcome to Episode 131 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman, Mason and Phineas sit down to discuss a major company milestone with the launch of a flagship store at 8906 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles. The conversation then moves to a personal milestone in Mason's physical health journey. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠⁠@Madhappy⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@LocalOptimist⁠⁠ Visit us: ⁠⁠Madhappy.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 130 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Landon Barker onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey. We kick off the episode as Mason asks Landon to speak about his experiences growing up in Los Angeles (1:09), before the two get into a conversation about family and the different ways families can evolve and come together over time (6:23). Landon talks about his evolution from Rap to Rock in the music space (13:20), sharing more on where he finds creative and professional inspiration (18:14). The two move into a discussion about mental health, as Landon shares more on his personal experiences with anxiety and depression (28:37) and the tools he uses to support his daily wellbeing (32:16). Mason asks Landon to talk about his experiences with Depersonalization-derealization disorder (41:04), before the two wrap up with a conversation about brain mapping (45:34) and the power of having mentors to look to for mental health support (50:02). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 126 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are thrilled to welcome Nastia Liukin onto the show to hear more about her experiences as a professional gymnast and how she worked to support her mental health throughout her athletic career and retirement. We kick off the show as Nastia shares some of her childhood experiences and what led her to pursue the sport of gymnastics (1:06). Peiman and Mason ask Nastia about the pressures that came with training for the Olympic Games (12:26) before Nastia opens up about the emotions that came along with her journey to the top of the podium in the 2008 Olympic Games (26:15). Nastia shares how she dealt with the fear of what's next after winning gold at such a young age (39:11). The group wraps up the conversation hearing what's next for Nastia (47:03) and her hopes for the sport of Gymnastics and the athletic world as a whole as it relates to mental health conversation, available resources, and support (49:03). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 128 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Bobby Berk on to the show to learn more about his upbringing and career journey in interior & home design. To kick things off, Bobby speaks to his childhood and the struggles of growing up in a small town (2:59) before sharing more on why he decided to leave Missouri and move to Denver as a young adult (9:11). Mason asks Bobby what initially sparked his interest in home design (20:35), as Bobby talks through the evolution of his ideas and how his design firm came to fruition (23:11). Bobby talks about his new book, Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind, and explains how conscious organization can benefit one's mental health (32:22) before the two wrap up with a discussion of Bobby's upcoming career goals and endeavors (43:47). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 127 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Peiman, Mason and Phineas sit down have a conversation about their experiences navigating ruts, the power of distraction and awareness, and ways they each find space to be mindful & intentional throughout their day to day lives. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 126 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Cody Ko onto the show to learn more about his experiences with anxiety and ways he is working to regain confidence in himself and his content since the pandemic. We kick off the episode as Peiman asks Cody to speak about his experiences growing up in Calgary, Canada, leading the two into a conversation about Cody's motivations to dive competitively (1:17). The two touch on the pressures that stem from having high-achieving parental figures (5:22) before Cody shares why he has recently chosen to begin therapy (9:24). Cody opens up about his first anxiety attack that he experienced when he was 28, talking about how his relationship with alcohol, heightened since the pandemic, caused him to fall into lifestyle patterns that were anxiety-inducing (18:35). Peiman asks Cody about his process to redefine his confidence and acknowledge his feelings, as Cody shares that he has worked towards sobriety to find balance and clarity in his day-to-day life (23:58). The two wrap up with a conversation about Cody's future content and lifestyle goals and how he hopes that shedding light on his personal experiences can help people understand that they are not alone (34:10). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 125 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Maisie Williams onto the show to hear more about her experiences starring as a young actress on a globally renowned television series and the effects it has had on her mental health.  We kick off the episode as Maisie opens up about her struggle to find and understand her identity in real life while playing Arya Stark in the Game of Thrones franchise (6:25). Peiman asks Maisie how she worked to balance her personal and professional life throughout her time on set (9:17), leading the two into a conversation about personas and people pleasing (16:57). Maisie speaks about her experiences with therapy, sharing how she worked to build a toolkit to support her mental health on an ongoing basis (22:48).  Peiman and Maisie discuss why Maisie chose to step away from acting for a period of time after GoT (28:17) before we wrap up as Maisie talks more on her recent motivation to reconnect with acting in a way that feels organic and meaningful (32:44). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 124 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Vienna Pharaon on to the show to learn more about her career journey as a therapist and advice for relationship success. To kick things off, Vienna talks through her inspiration to start recording her podcast, This Keeps Happening (2:07) before Mason asks about the writing process behind her book, The Origins of You (10:59). Mason and Vienna move into a conversation about the importance of confronting emotional wounds that manifest throughout life experiences (15:58) as Vienna speaks to behavior patterns that may develop if this pain is left unresolved (25:35). Vienna shares her biggest piece of relationship advice (43:28), before wrapping up with a discussion about current mental health practices Vienna uses to maintain balance throughout her day to day life (48:50). Check out Vienna's book, The Origins of You.  We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 123 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Alexi Pappas on to the show to learn more about her mental health experiences throughout her life and career evolution as an Olympic runner and creative. To kick things off, Alexi talks about her family background, opening up about her mother's death and the impact it had on her childhood (03:29). Peiman asks Alexi what inspired her to pursue running, as the two move into a conversation about the relationship between mental health and pressure to win (12:43). Alexi speaks to stress and how the manifestation of stress and trauma have the potential to affect one's mental and physical health if ignored (24:45). The two wrap up the conversation with a conversation about Alexi's recent participation in a 100 mile race and the lessons learned while training for and running the course (37:25). Check out Alexi's books Bravey for young reader's, with foreword by Maya Hawke & Bravey, with foreword by Maya Rudolph. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 122 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Tinashe on to the show to learn more about her mental health experiences in the music industry. To kick things off, Mason asks Tinashe about her entrance into the music and entertainment world (6:48), as she reflects on her path to discovering and creating her own sound as a solo artist (17:21). Tinashe speaks to the moves she has made over the course of her career to prioritize the ability to have creative freedom as a recording artist, before elaborating on her creative process while making music (21:20). The two wrap up the conversation with a conversation about Tinashe's upcoming tour with Shygirl and her hopes for her upcoming projects (37:16). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 121 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason and Peiman sit down to discuss addiction, reflect on coping mechanisms, and share their thoughts on moderation. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 120 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Chris Klemens on to the show to learn more about his mental health experiences in the social media world. To kick things off, Chris gives insight as to why he shifted from a tech job in New York to a full-time social media career in Los Angeles (3:03), reflecting on his experiences in college prior to becoming a comedian (13:48). Mason and Chris have a conversation about their similar family upbringings and challenges growing up (15:41), prior to Chris elaborating on his decision to move back to Delaware to get some space from the chaos of city life (21:28). Chris speaks about his struggles with online comments and people pleasing (30:56), before the two wrap up the episode as Mason asks about Chris's existing daily mental health practices to avoid overthinking and his future personal and professional goals (41:22). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 119 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Suzy Antonyan on the show to learn more about her mental health experiences growing up & throughout her recent fitness journey. To kick things off, Mason and Suzy talk about her inspiration to pursue a health transformation, working with Ilya Fedorovich and Xeela Fitness (4:52). Suzy opens up about how her weight and body-image affected her mental health throughout her childhood (7:31), before sharing the most difficult aspects of her weight-loss journey (17:13). Mason and Suzy get into a conversation about the self-love she developed throughout her fitness and wellness process (29:51), as Suzy takes time to reflect on previous coping mechanisms she used to deal with bullying in middle and high school (32:12). Suzy shares the story behind her fight against Sarah Farrugia and how the loss helped build her overall resilience (36:35), as the two wrap up with a conversation about Suzy's experience walking at Miami Swim Week and her ways she is working to build self-confidence (43:29). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠⁠⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠@Madhappy⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@LocalOptimist⁠⁠⁠ Visit us: ⁠⁠⁠Madhappy.com⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com⁠ We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠⁠@Madhappy⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@LocalOptimist⁠⁠ Visit us: ⁠⁠Madhappy.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LocalOptimist.com⁠

We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Follow us: @Madhappy @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 117 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Liz Tran on the show to learn more about her career journey and tips for professional and personal success. To kick things off, Mason asks Liz how she grew her social media presence, centered around wellness and mental health (2:44) as Liz shares her inspiration to write her new book The Karma of Success (7:09). Liz speaks about her background in the tech industry and why she chose to change her professional focus, elaborating on her experience in therapy that led to her career shift and discovery of Buddhism (14:23). Mason and Liz talk through the values that ground her life and work flow (23:17), as Liz unpacks the importance of maintaining mental health throughout your career (33:21). The two wrap up the conversation as Liz shares her advice for entrepreneurs and leaders (41:15). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 115 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Devon Lévesque on the show to learn more about his inspiration to build a career centered around positivity. To kick things off, Peiman asks Devon about his experience bear crawling the New York City Marathon (1:39), before Devon opens up about his father's suicide and how the event had a  major impact on his motivation to spread awareness about veteran's mental health (4:44). Devon speaks about his childhood growing up on a farm (10:03), before elaborating on why he strives to find passion through physical activity across his endeavors and new adventures (28:43). Peiman and Devon talk through the importance of intertwining passion and work (33:28) before Devon shares why he continually pushes to streamline his values and look for the positive in difficult times (41:23). The two wrap up the conversation as Devon gives a glimpse into what's next for him, ranging from his goal of climbing Mount Everest to writing a book and building more businesses (42:43). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 115 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Jeremy Fall on the show to learn more about his mental health experiences as an entrepreneur in the culinary industry. To kick things off, Mason asks Jeremy to elaborate on his motivations to enter the food and culinary world (2:10), as Jeremy speaks to his experiences growing his career in and beyond the Los Angeles greater area (9:07). Jeremy talks through his relationship with his mental health, sharing how he has worked to find ways to utilize his anxiety to positively impact his life (12:23). Jeremy and Mason then go into a conversation about their experiences with medicine and the benefits it had on both of their daily routines (20:07). Mason and Jeremy chat about the writing process behind Falling Upwards, Jeremy's new book (34:43), before the two wrap up with a dialogue about vulnerability and the evolution of modern men's mental health (38:08). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 114 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Charm La'Donna on the show to learn more about her mental health experiences in the dance and creative industry. To kick things off, Charm talks about her childhood in Los Angeles, elaborating on her inspiration to begin dancing (5:39), as Mason asks about Charm's experience joining the Madonna Tour in high school (10:03). Charm speaks to the power of dedication, leading the two into a discussion about the importance of learning to compromise to be successful (19:47). After elaborating on how the fast-paced industry took a physical and mental toll on her well-being (22:17), Charm shares how she has learned to prioritize self-care and ask for help when needed (24:29).  Mason asks how Charm now works to find a balance between dancing for enjoyment and choreographing for work (29:12), as the two wrap with a conversation about Charm's unique mindset when choreographing (32:53) and ways she finds joy through mentoring young dancers (39:55). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 113 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Jay Glazer on the show to learn more about his journey and road to becoming an advocate for men's mental health. We kick things off as Jay talks through his early career, elaborating on how his public, perceived identity caused him to keep a lot of the personal pain he experienced close to his chest (2:40). Peiman asks how Jay came to talk about “the gray” in his life, moving the two into a conversation about the importance of vulnerability and mental health conversations (5:23). Jay speaks about his experiences with adversity and depression (7:34), before elaborating on why he finds it important to lean on his friends and find a sound support system in his community (15:41). Peiman asks Jay about the inspiration to open his gym in Los Angeles (27:18), as the two wrap up with a conversation about Jay's mental-health focused book, Unbreakable (33:50). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 112 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Sophie Hawley-Weld on the show to hear more about her mental health journey prior to creating SOFI TUKKER and how she works to maintain her well-being in the music industry. To kick the episode off, Mason and Sophie talk about her childhood and how moving to multiple places around the world as a kid has since influenced her current music style (05:57). Sophie shares why, at first, she was resistant to pursuing a career in music (08:47), before elaborating on her relationship with her bandmate Tucker (18:23). Mason asks Sophie about the concept of “making it” as an artist (33:53), as the two move into a conversation about Sophie's experience with ADHD. Mason and Sophie talk about the importance of maintaining a mental health care routine, especially on tour and throughout festival season (37:46), before wrapping up with a conversation about journaling, mind health, and gratitude (40:52). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 111 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason, Peiman and Phineas sit down to reflect on the first half of the year and discuss their summer month plans. We kick off the conversation with a check-in, touching on the importance of routine and prioritizing self-care (0:53) before Mason speaks to a few exciting brand updates, including the opening of the East Hampton and Chicago seasonal shops (11:49. Mason poses a question about moving in with your partner to the group (15:28), before we wrap up with a conversation surrounding how to support your mental health throughout the summer (22:14). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 110 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Daryl Sabara on the show to learn more about how he has worked to support his mental health through the ebbs and flows of his personal life and acting career since his first major role in Spy Kids To kick things off Mason and Daryl get into a conversation about the impacts of not having a true father figure throughout their childhoods (4:39) before Daryl opens up about his reasoning to be sober for both himself and his family (6:35). Daryl talks about the important role mediation played and still plays in maintaining his mental health (11:06), as the two move into a discussion about the realities of being a child star before the rise of social media (15:26). Mason asks Daryl about his first conscious mental health experience (30:27), before the two talk about their experiences with therapy (31:44). Daryl and Mason talk about their experiences with love and relationships (43:16), as the two wrap up with a conversation about what's next for Daryl as an actor and a father (54:21). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 109 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Vanessa Dew onto the show to learn more about her journey co-founding the kombucha tea brand Health-Ade and the mental health realities that come with founding a company and bringing it to scale. To kick things off Peiman asks Vanessa to share the inspiration behind founding Health-Ade and how the idea came to fruition (2:10). The two get into a conversation about the brand's mission to follow your gut, speaking to the literal and metaphorical aspects of the company's tagline (6:12). Vanessa and Peiman speak about their experiences and pressures that arose throughout young adulthood as children of immigrants (18:09) before moving into a discussion about therapy and how it has benefited them both on a business and personal level (25:05). Peiman asks Vanessa to elaborate on how she has worked to maintain her well being and overall mental health since founding Health-Ade (30:52), before the two wrap up as Vanessa shares a few important lessons that she has taken away from her entrepreneurial professional experiences (38:20). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit ⁠LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help⁠ The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: ⁠@Madhappy⁠ | ⁠@LocalOptimist⁠ Visit us: ⁠Madhappy.com⁠ | ⁠LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 108 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Edgar Sarratt III, also known as midwxst, onto the show to hear more about his mental health experiences navigating the music world as an up-and-coming artist. To kick things off Mason asks Edgar to speak to his childhood and what gravitated him towards music, as Edgar elaborates on how moving around a lot as a child, prior to settling in Indiana, played a large part in growing his love for the medium (7:42). Edgar talks about his experiences with bullying and working to maintain authenticity in highschool (11:22) as the two move into a conversation about how Edgar first started writing his music and spoken word (17:56). Mason and Edgar discuss their experiences with therapy and ADHD (40:56), before wrapping up as Mason asks Edgar to expand on his hopes for his upcoming music and future in the music industry (43:16). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 107 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Devin Halbal, also known as Hal Baddie, onto the show to hear more about her journey to becoming a social media icon and her goals to lead as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, underrepresented voices and mental health. To kick things off Mason asks Devin to elaborate on the inspiration behind her “Doll Check-ins”, before the two get into a conversation about childhood and identity (2:36). Devin speaks to her experiences navigating family dynamics while also working to understand herself as she entered high school (7:49) as the two get into what sparked Devin to move to Croatia during the COVID-19 pandemic (16:19). Mason asks Devin about her social media presence (23:31) and the goals she has for her platform (30:37). The two talk through the importance of having a support system (34:21), before wrapping up as Devin shares the advice she would give to her younger self (38:08). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 106 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Harry Jowsey onto the show to hear more about his mental health journey throughout his childhood and since his entrance into the reality television world. Harry speaks to the existing mental health conversation and support system in Australia (8:05) before the two move into a discussion of how Harry entered the reality TV space (15:41). Mason asks Harry about his relationship with therapy as the two discuss the importance of having people who you trust in your life to reach out to in both good and hard times. (22:44) Harry takes a moment to discuss his recent experience with ayahuasca and his process of re-entering Los Angeles after his retreat (32:22). Harry and Mason have a conversation about mental health and reality TV (45:40), before the two wrap up with a conversation about what's next, on both a personal and professional level, for Harry (55:59). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 105 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Alyssa Lynch onto the show to hear more about her experiences. We kick things off as Mason asks Alyssa to share her journey moving from the acting to influencer world (5:30), before the two get into a conversation about their childhoods and Alyssa's experiences growing up in Canada (9:35). Mason speaks to why he has chosen to speak up about his past & present mental health realities (19:23), before Alyssa opens up about the lessons she has learned since moving to Los Angeles and leading a very public life online (33:23). Alyssa and Mason talk about the relationship between social media and body image (34:54) before wrapping up with a conversation about understanding your triggers and using that knowledge to set boundaries to support your day-to-day mental health (38:57). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 104 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Simon Huck onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey navigating the worlds of public relations, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. We kick things off as Peiman asks Simon to speak to his motivation to move to New York to pursue a career in the PR industry (2:58), and the mental health realities that came with moving to one of the biggest cities in the world with limited resources and existing relationships (5:42). Simon talks about the importance of taking risks (11:25) and the sacrifices he chose to make during the beginning phases of his career, before taking the leap to become a self-serving entrepreneur (16:03). Peiman and Simon discuss the importance of finding balance between supporting your company and your mental health as an entrepreneur (27:05), before wrapping us with a conversation about the inspiration behind Lemme, Simon and Kourtney Kardashian's new vitamin and supplement line (29:20). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 103 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Nick Digiovanni onto the show to learn more about his journey navigating the food world and the mental health realities that come with evolving a passion into a career. We kick things off as Mason and Nick get into a conversation about sibling and family dynamics (1:16) before Nick speaks about his experiences navigating school and his passion for food (8:16). Mason and Nick discuss the important role food plays in supporting mental and physical health (16:37) as Nick talks through his content process and his process of choosing recipes and videos to create for his community (23:28). Nick speaks to his relationship with cooking and how it has evolved since becoming his full-time career (28:46), before the two wrap up with a conversation about Nick's upcoming cookbook (37:20). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 102 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Arianna Margulis onto the show to learn more about mental health journey as a cartoonist and the inspiration behind her characters and art. We kick things off as Mason asks Arianna to speak to her first mental health experiences (3:58), before the two get into a conversation about therapy and other mental health practices Arianna has incorporated in her adult life (9:10). Arianna talks through her journey to becoming a full time cartoonist (16:36) and how she has developed her messaging and characters based on real life experiences (27:53). Mason asks Arianna to elaborate on why she thinks her work relating to relationships, friendships, and navigating adulthood resonates with her audience (31:37) before the two wrap up with a conversation surrounding Arianna's future goals for her cartoons and their storylines (35:52). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 101 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Matthew Haig, also known as NaDeSHoT, onto the show to learn more about his mental health experiences navigating the world of professional gaming. We kick things off as Peiman and Matt talk about their family dynamics growing up (4:45), as Matt shares more on his experiences as the youngest child. Matt talks through his entrance into the gaming community and his path to becoming a professional gamer (23:51). Peiman and Matt talk through their experiences founding a company, speaking to the ebbs and flows of creating a brand and a business as an entrepreneur (32:47). Peiman asks Matt to elaborate on how he works to manage his stress across all aspects of life, before the two wrap up with a conversation about what Matt's daily mental health support system looks like today (42:14). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 100 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, Mason, Peiman and Phineas take time to reflect on the first 99 episodes, discuss how their mental health has evolved since beginning the show in 2021, and share their thoughts on the podcasting process. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 99 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Chelsea Cutler onto the show to learn more about her mental health journey throughout her music career. We kick things off as Chelsea speaks to how her music became an outlet for her to talk about mental health (1:51). Mason asks Chelsea about her experiences with therapy (4:51), leading Chelsea to share more on her experiences with depression and distorted thinking (21:57). Chelsea and Mason talk through their relationships and experiences with mental health medication (26:12) before the two switch directions and discuss their thoughts on social media and the role it plays in their professional & personal lives (40:31). Mason and Chelsea talk through the concept of joy (44:59), before wrapping up as Chelsea outlines how she currently supports her mental health on a daily basis (58:17). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 98 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, in honor of our forthcoming collaboration with lululemon, we are excited to sit down with lululemon Global Ambassador & athlete Colleen Quigley to learn more about her mental health experience as an Olympic runner competing for the United States. We kick things off as Mason asks Colleen to share how she was first introduced to running (7:17) and her process of falling in love with the sport (12:01). Colleen and Mason talk about the ebbs and flows of mental toughness on the track (25:15) before Colleen opens up about the realities of injury and the pressures that come with relying on your body in order to pursue your career (31:28). Mason and Colleen discuss the importance of balance (36:10) before the two wrap up with a conversation about Colleen's current training plan and how she has found joy in preparation (44:15). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 97 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Kenneth Cole onto the show to learn more about his experiences as an entrepreneur and his goals to instill change through his work and messaging. We kick things off as Peiman and Kenneth talk about what inspired Kenneth to consider social impact as a pillar of his company ethos (2:23), moving the two into a conversation surrounding the importance of purpose (6:14). Kenneth speaks to the value of time from both a business and personal perspective (7:20) before sharing how he hopes to support the mental health conversation through his company's efforts with NAMI and other leading mental health organizations (9:20). Peiman asks Kenneth how he has worked to prioritize and care for his own well-being throughout the ebbs and flows of his career (14:34), before the two wrap up with a conversation about technology and mental health (16:39). KENNETH COLE @KennethColeReal We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 96 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Erick The Architect onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey growing up in Flatbush and navigating the music industry. We kick things off as Mason asks Erick to elaborate on his childhood experience growing up in Brooklyn, NY (5:45), leading the two into a discussion about Erick's path to pursuing music after college (10:24). Erick speaks to the mental health realities he faced at the age of 14 when his mom got sick (17:56), and how going on tour in his twenties forced him to think about his mental wellbeing (23:34). Mason asks Erick to share more about how the Flatbush Zombies came to be (28:28), before the two wrap up with a conversation about Erick's hopes for his independent career in the coming months and years (107:43). We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Welcome to Episode 95 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to share a special episode, featured from the Danny Miranda Podcast: Peiman Raf is the cofounder and CEO of Madhappy. The brand has been worn by people like LeBron James, Jay-Z, Gigi Hadid, Spike Lee, and Larry David, In this conversation, we spoke about optimism, Peiman's strategy for learning, getting cut from the basketball team, what its like when celebrities wear his brand, and the first moments of frustration and success with the brand. Listen to The Danny Miranda Podcast. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and for additional resources please visit LocalOptimist.com/Get-Help The Madhappy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Follow us: @Madhappy | @LocalOptimist Visit us: Madhappy.com | LocalOptimist.com

Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with Peiman Raf. Peiman Raf, the co-founder of MadHappy, joins the show to talk about the brand he and his team have built. MadHappy, launched five years ago, was created to inspire optimism, positivity, and inclusivity in contrast to other streetwear brands. Peiman talks about how MadHappy's thesis of "local optimists" has grow over time and how they have contributed to destigmatizing mental health. Learn more about MadHappy Follow Peiman Raf 00:05:03 Mental health is cool to talk about. 00:06:00 Take care of your mental health. 00:16:17 Mental health is important. 00:22:15 Take care of your health. 00:27:15 Raise less money to prove concept. 00:28:18 Do more with less. 00:37:00 Embrace uncertainty. 00:42:12 Find balance between ego and identity. 00:45:11 Mental health is essential. - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CaseyAdams - Follow The Casey Adams Show on social media: Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyadamsshow Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdamsShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadamsshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyAdamsShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So excited to share this pod with you guys that you can also listen to on Mad Happy's podcast if you'd like! So nice to go get to know one another and touch a little bit on mental health. I can't wait to share more great conversations in the future.