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If you want to be the next Elon Musk look away now.This podcast is for the new breed of entrepreneur that wants to make money, do good and be happy.An antidote to 'business as usual'.Hosted by Carlos Saba and Laurence McCahill, long-time friends and co-founders of The Happy Startup School, an alternative business school and thriving community of entrepreneurs.Back in 2012 we believed there had to be a better way than this.And so we set out on a mission to create a new story of entrepreneurship. One where happiness and purpose came before profits.Over the last decade and more we've built up a tribe of practical dreamers, creative visionaries, changemakers and wisdom workers that are committed to making a positive dent in the world.If you want to do business differently this podcast is for you.We cover some of the big questions that people like us face:- How do I find my purpose?- Am I too old to reinvent myself?- Will people care about my ideas?- How do I balance meaning wit
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Signup to Generate a PitchIf you want to be the next Elon Musk look away now. This podcast is for the new breed of entrepreneur that wants to make money, do good and be happy.
Happy MBA is hosted by The Happy Startup School. The show has published 173 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Who am I becoming?" (24 September 2026, 52 minutes), "What’s stopping you from getting started?" (7 February 2026, 18 minutes), and "What’s stopping you from getting started?" (7 February 2026, 18 minutes).
Happy MBA publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 173 episodes.
Booking probability for Happy MBA is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Happy MBA requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Happy MBA's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Happy MBA are Business & Professional Training and Business & Management Consulting. Happy MBA has a business audience.
The Happy Startup School hosts Happy MBA, a business podcast with 173 episodes published.
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Episode #174
Something's off. You can feel it. The work is working, but something just doesn't fit you anymore. In this episode, Carlos and Laurence are joined by fellow program coach Lana Jelenjev and five graduates of the Happy...
Episode #173
You don’t need a better plan. You don’t need more qualifications. And you definitely don’t need to wait until you've got the perfect plan. In this episode, we unpack the real reason so many thoughtful, capable people...
Episode #173
You don’t need a better plan. You don’t need more qualifications. And you definitely don’t need to wait until you've got the perfect plan. In this episode, we unpack the real reason so many thoughtful, capable people...
Episode #172
The average age of an entrepreneur in the UK is 46, and more than a third of businesses are run by people over 50. Entrepreneurship isn’t just for the young; in fact older individuals bring valuable wisdom, experience...
Episode #171
In this episode, we open a new chapter of the podcast. After years as The Happy Entrepreneur , we’re evolving the show into Happy MBA , a name that better reflects the work we now do and the people we serve. This...
Episode #170
Ever wondered what 500 million years of mountain wisdom could teach you about where you take your business or work from here? Laurence and Carlos explore how the French Alps create the perfect environment for profound...
Episode #169
Sharing on social media can feel like stepping into the spotlight with nowhere to hide. No wonder so many of us shrink from it. How do we show up bravely without losing ourselves? How do we share our voices in ways that...
Episode #168
The idea of "personal branding” can be a bit exhausting. The thought of carefully curating a version of yourself that’s optimised for engagement feels like too much effort if you struggle to be anything other than...
Episode #167
What if we reframed failure as a step toward clarity rather than away from success? In this episode, Laurence and Carlos sit down with Anne-Laure le Cunff , neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author of the...
Episode #166
Carlos, Laurence, and Lana present the fourth and final session in their Vision Tribe Summit from February 2025. This conversation will help you Reframe sharing your voice on social media from self-promotion to a tool...
Episode #165
Carlos, Laurence, and Lana present the third session in their Vision Tribe Summit from February 2025. This conversation will help you Develop a healthier relationship with money by understanding your personal money...
Episode #164
Carlos, Laurence, and Lana present the second session in their Vision Tribe Summit from February 2025. This discussion will help you Shift from traditional marketing approaches that target everyone to creating deeper...
Episode #163
Carlos, Laurence, and Lana present the first session in their Vision Tribe Summit from February 2025. In this session they explore four key dimensions of success: Finding ways to earn while doing what you love rather...
Chip Conley is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy and author of Learning to Love Midlife: How to Embrace What’s Next . In this discussion with Laurence and Carlos, he delves into the opportunities and...
Episode #161
Feel like you’re stuck in a loop of fear, overwhelm, and endless faffing about? You’re not alone. Making a big change, whether in life or work, can feel like staring at a blank page with no idea where to begin. But...
Episode #160
What if it’s punk to pause? To quote the Nap Bishop Tricia Hersey, that “rest is a form of resistance”? Caro Turlings and Jobbe Holtes are multi-talented creatives and Vision alumni with a deep love for...
Episode #159
Carlos and Lana dive into the concept of creating Minimum Lovable Products: products that "thingify" your thoughts and turn your ideas into tangible, helpful solutions. These MLPs help you connect with the people you...
Episode #158
Sarah Bayliss is the author of Do Nourish: How to Eat for Resilience . She combines expertise with lived experience, helping professionals and entrepreneurs make intentional choices about their nutrition and...
Episode #157
We know that people will benefit from what we do, and one way to help others find us is through posting on social media. But what do you do when you don't have a content strategy, a target audience, and you're not yet...
Episode #156
A question submitted by our community sparked this conversation: "How are your values embodied with real examples in your current business? How have your values helped – or even emerged – when things get tough or...
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hospitality industry maverick, New York Times bestselling author, midlife activist, The Modern Elder Academy
nutritional therapist
Director of Strategy & Insights for Retail and Consumer Goods, BT’s Estates and Claims Management team
former bishop of oxford, The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
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