• HNS All-Stars: SKIMS CFO Andy Muir
    Sep 2 2024

    Andy Muir is the CFO of Kim Kardashian's super-startup SKIMS, and she is the former CFO of Nike's Jordan Brand. She is a brilliant thought leader and culture creator with an inspiring story and take on life.


    Her episode originally aired in 2023 and is one of the most popular episodes of HNS to date! Here it is again for those who missed it (or those who want to listen again!).

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    54 mins
  • #030 - The Next Right Thing with Peter Holt
    Jul 1 2024

    Peter J. Holt is the managing partner of the San Antonio Spurs, CEO of Holt Group, and managing partner of Iron Spring Venture Capital.

    In this episode, Peter delves into the profound connection between sports and the philosophy of being happy, not satisfied. He shares personal stories from his journey with the Spurs, including the early challenges his family faced to keep the team in San Antonio in the 1990s, the values that drive the organization, and how they measure success beyond just winning championships, but by always doing "the next right thing."

    Peter's insights on maintaining a positive impact, focusing on long-term goals, and finding joy in everyday efforts offer valuable lessons not only for sports enthusiasts but for anyone striving for growth and fulfillment in their own lives.

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    1 hr
  • #029 - Awareness Is The Way with Melissa Unsell-Smith
    May 28 2024

    Melissa Unsell-Smith is a serial entrepreneur who has built two software companies, including a successful bootstrapped, multi-million dollar software company. Melissa's newest venture, Catalytic Icon, elevates female entrepreneurs by awakening their worth and talents.


    In this episode, we discuss the, "I'll be happy once I..." mindset and how it led Melissa to an awakening and adjustment in how she would define personal and professional success.


    We discuss the truth behind the idea that, "there is no end" to our growth, the power of stepping outside of our comfort zone, and the futility of worrying about outcomes rather than finding ways to enjoy the processes and routines within our daily lives. Melissa shares her view on the connection between physical wellness and mental health, emphasizing the importance of self-care practices that have helped her find peace in recent years.


    Learn more about Melissa at https://www.instagram.com/melissaunsellsmith/ and visit her website https://www.catalyticicon.com/

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    59 mins
  • #028 - The Tension of “Between” with Jorge Villareal
    May 14 2024

    Jorge Villarreal is a visionary multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply rooted in the exploration of cultural identity. From his upbringing as a first-generation Mexican American in a Texas border town to his transformative journey creating and exhibiting his work globally, Jorge shares insights from his journey of growth as an artist and nonprofit founder.


    We delve into his newly launched Casa Caché project, a groundbreaking artist residency in Havana, Cuba born from his connection to Havana's artistic tapestry. Through Jorge's journey, we confront the myth of overnight success and reflect on the depths of perseverance and serendipity that shape artistic legacies.


    Join us for a conversation about cultivating resilience, fostering cultural exchange, and creating our own fortunes amidst the ebb and flow of artistic pursuit.


    Follow Jorge on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pachowmycow/ @pachomycow and @casa_cache, and learn more about Jorge on his website here: https://www.jorge-villarreal.com/ and at https://www.casacache.com/

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    43 mins
  • #027 - Embrace The Mess with SISI
    May 2 2024

    SISI is a self-made singer/songwriter based in Austin, TX. Since becoming a signed musician in 2023, she's played ACL, toured internationally, and her new single, "Sugar," drops today.This episode explores SISI's process of growth as a musical artist alongside her process of growth through grief, while simultaneously building her career in several areas outside of music: wine, yoga, and hospitality. As she has learned to, "embrace the mess," she shares how all of the facets of her interests have intertwined to support her art and her passion to share it with others.We talk about living in the moment, balancing others' perception of your life and career growth vs. your present reality, and digesting grief and trauma. SISI overcomes the, “I’ll be happy once I…” mindset by understanding that we aren’t guaranteed tomorrow, and resiliency is practiced moment to moment—not one big event at a time.Learn more about SISI on Instagram @_ohsisi, and and listen to her single, "Sugar," out now on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tWe2Ns2xK4KxKSIYvM6kz?si=EvljRDYGTMqtxs3cikEptw and Apple https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sisi/1477720266.http://happynotsatisfied.com/

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    56 mins
  • #026 - No Feeling Is Final with Gio DiZurita
    Apr 25 2024

    #026 - No Feeling Is Final with Gio DiZurita


    San Antonio artist Gio DiZurita's work has been shown and collected all over the world.This episode delves into Gio's creative process, and how she lives each day as her own masterpiece, overcoming the, "I'll be happy once I..." trap that can so often leave us longing for more when it comes to our relationship with achievements and milestones.She shares how she has learned to make rejection her friend, embraced the mantra that no feeling is final (good or bad) in life, and carved out routines for herself that keep a balanced and healthy relationship with navigating the blend of art and commerce.Learn more about Gio at https://www.dizurita.com/, follow on social media @gio.dizurita.happynotsatisfied.com/

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    53 mins
  • #025 - Trust the Process with Daniel Trevino
    Mar 19 2024

    San Antonio entrepreneur Daniel Trevino grew his restaurant business Box Street with his partners from a food truck concept to two brick and mortar locations within the past few years.

    Box Street, evolved from The Box Street Social, has become one of San Antonio’s most popular all-day brunch and dinner destinations, with vibes that continue to draw crowds. This episode dives into the intentionality of the team's creative decisions, and how to stay happy, not satisfied while pushing through the vulnerability of putting your authentic art into the world.
    From Box Street’s iconic interior design by Caroline Garcia-Bowman, to its memorable music and delicious dishes curated and designed by Chef and Co-Founder Eddie Garcia, the tight-knight team behind the business is creating and serving something really special that is contributing to the San Antonio restaurant scene and helping to build the city’s future.


    https://boxstallday.com/

    happynotsatisfied.com/

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    50 mins
  • #024 - Be Unapologetically You In Business with Christina Olivarez
    Feb 7 2024

    Christina Olivarez is founder and owner of two companies, The Social Butterfly Gal and Hustle + Socialize. She's a TEDx speaker and a multiple-time award winner in her field.

    As a former social media manager turned business coach, Christina helps Latina entrepreneurs be unapologetically visible online & offline.

    She shares the story of founding her businesses and the lessons she's learned along the way as she works to find joy in the process of growth and build more opportunities for the next generation.

    https://www.thesocialbutterflygal.net/

    https://hustleandsocialize.com/

    https://www.happynotsatisfied.com/

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    1 hr and 1 min