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When the heart leads the way, podcasting becomes more than just a platform - it becomes a catalyst for connection, joy, and impact. Join educator, author, host of The People Teaching People Podcast, and lifelong learner Tiana Fech for a heart-centred conversation with Calgary teens and sisters Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut, the dynamic co-founders of Small Bits of Happiness. Through their mission to help people of all ages build happy habits and find more happiness in everyday life, they’ve reached over 4 million adults and teens around the world.

In this uplifting and energizing session, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how these inspiring young entrepreneurs and podcast hosts are creating community, sparking conversation, and making an impact - all while navigating the ups and downs of teen life. We’ll explore how podcasting can be a powerful tool for self-expression, action, and connection especially when fuelled by purpose. Whether you're launching your first episode, producing behind the scenes, or shaping the future of podcasting, this session will invite you to reflect on the heart of what makes podcasting truly matter.

Mercedes and Anastasia are also the co-hosts of the Hack Your Happiness podcast, where they interview iconic individuals such as Oscar-winners, Olympians, entrepreneurs and best-selling authors. They have been featured on national news and media, spoken at schools and conventions across North America, and were recently named in Avenue Calgary’s Top 20 Under 20 for 2025.