Happiness by Habit

Silvana Pimentel
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"Happiness by Habit" is a podcast dedicated to helping you create a joyful and fulfilling life through intentional habits and practical tips. Each episode dives into actionable strategies, insightful conversations, and inspiring stories that empower you to build daily habits for happiness. Whether you’re looking to cultivate gratitude, manage stress, or enhance your well-being, this podcast is your guide to making happiness a lasting habit. Tune in to discover the tools and mindset shifts to live your best, happiest life!

  1. 5D AGO

    Your Gmail Has Been Reading Everything for 20 Years. Did You Know? | Dr. Denise Chatam Walker

    🎙️ Happiness by Habit | Season 2, Episode 15 — AI Your Superpower Recorded LIVE at the AI Experience in Houston, Texas. Did you know that Gmail's default settings allow it to scan EVERYTHING you've ever written — going back 20 years — to build its own AI model? Most business owners have no idea. In this eye-opening episode, host Dr. Silvana Pimentel sits down with Dr. Denise Chatam Walker — CEO of Chatham Group — a safety, security and compliance expert protecting schools and businesses from the very real dangers of unprotected AI use. This is not a scare tactic. This is what's actually happening right now in your business — whether you know it or not. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ Why AI right now is "the wild west" ✅ The #1 mistake businesses make with AI security ✅ Why putting your taxes into AI is extremely dangerous ✅ What Gmail's default settings are doing to your data RIGHT NOW ✅ How to protect your small business on a low/no budget ✅ Why every company needs a separate sandbox for AI ✅ Free and low-cost cybersecurity resources available NOW ✅ What a Chief Security Officer actually does ✅ How schools and businesses are getting targeted 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. DENISE CHATAM WALKER: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-denise-chatam/ 📧 Email: info@chathamgroup.com 📞 Phone: 713-249-9687 🌐 Website: chathamgroup.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. SILVANA PIMENTEL: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-pimentel1/ 📸 Instagram: @happinessbyhabit 🌐 Website: happinessbyhabit.com 📘 Book: book.happinessbyhabit.com 🎤 TEDx Talk: talk.silvanapimentel.com 💛 ABOUT HAPPINESS BY HABIT: Hosted by Dr. Silvana Pimentel — Joy Crafting Strategist & AI Superpower Implementer — Happiness by Habit is where bold ideas become beautiful habits. Season 2 explores AI as your superpower through real conversations with powerhouse guests helping you live and work with more intention, joy and impact. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL — new episodes every Tuesday 8AM! 👍 LIKE this video if it opened your eyes! 💬 COMMENT below: Did you know about Gmail's default settings? Have you turned it off yet? #HappinessByHabit #DrDeniseChatamWalker #Cybersecurity #AISecurity #AIForBusiness #AIYourSuperpower #SilvanaPimentel #DataPrivacy #AIRisks #SmallBusiness #ChathamGroup #CyberSafetyAI #AICompliance #BusinessSecurity #DigitalSafety

    8 min

  2. APR 27

    The ONE Google Tool That Never Hallucinates — And Why It Changes Everything | Maria Elena Duron

    🎙️ Happiness by Habit | Season 2, Episode 13 — AI Your Superpower She had access to OpenAI a full year before the rest of the world. And what she learned changed how she teaches AI to businesses forever. In this powerful episode recorded LIVE at the AI Experience in Houston, host Dr. Silvana Pimentel sits down with Maria Elena Duron — Google Grow with Google Southwest partner, AI strategist, founder of Smart Brand System, and one of the most knowledgeable voices in AI for small business. This is not a theoretical conversation. This is practical. Specific. And immediately actionable. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ The ONE Google AI tool that never hallucinates ✅ FREE Google AI tools every small business owner can use TODAY ✅ What Notebook LM actually does (most people have no idea) ✅ Why Google Workspace is the most underrated AI investment ✅ The danger of shadow AI in companies ✅ What a Chief AI Officer actually does ✅ How to start with AI even if you have zero experience ✅ The Google tool that creates your entire brand DNA automatically 🔗 CONNECT WITH MARIA ELENA DURON: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaduron/ 🌐 Website: Smart Brand System 🔍 Google: Search "Maria Elena Duron" 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. SILVANA PIMENTEL: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-pimentel1/ 📸 Instagram: @aiyoursuperpower 🌐 Website: happinessbyhabit.com 💛 ABOUT HAPPINESS BY HABIT: Hosted by Dr. Silvana Pimentel — Joy Crafting Strategist & AI Superpower Implementer — Happiness by Habit is where bold ideas become beautiful habits. Season 2 explores AI as your superpower through real conversations with powerhouse guests. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL — new episodes every Tuesday 8AM! 👍 LIKE this video if it gives you value! 💬 COMMENT: Which Google AI tool are you going to try first? #HappinessByHabit #MariaElenaDuron #GoogleAI #NotebookLM #AIForBusiness #SmallBusinessAI #AIYourSuperpower #SilvanaPimentel #GrowWithGoogle #Gemini #AITools #ChiefAIOfficer #SmartBrandSystem #AIStrategy

    16 min

  3. APR 20

    His Son Has a Podcast at 18. His Daughter is a TEDx Speaker. Here's How He Did It | Minesh Baxi

    🎙️ Happiness by Habit | Season 2, Episode 12 — AI Your Superpower What if you built your career around your family — instead of building your family around your career? That's exactly what Minesh Baxi did. In this powerful and inspiring episode, host Dr. Silvana Pimentel sits down with Minesh Baxi — founder of Speakers Supporting Speakers, TEDx Lake Mary host, business coach, financial coach, positive parenting advocate, and a man who has built an entire ecosystem around collaboration, family, and impact. His daughter is a TEDx speaker. His son has a podcast called Future Millionaires at 18. His wife Kim is the TEDx Lake Mary licensee. And every morning at 7:30AM — his whole family meets. This is not an accident. This is a SYSTEM. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ The 3 skills every parent should teach their kids ✅ Why the wrong career choice destroys family life ✅ How to get on the TEDx stage (the real truth) ✅ Why speakers should focus on implementation not just talks ✅ The power of Speakers Supporting Speakers community ✅ Minesh's 7:30AM family morning meeting habit ✅ Why collaboration beats competition every time ✅ The gap between knowing and doing — and how to bridge it ✅ How to start speaking even with zero experience 🔗 CONNECT WITH MINESH BAXI: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minesh_baxi/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stophiringlosers/ 🌐 Community: Speakers Supporting Speakers (Facebook Group) 📅 Friday Networking: fridaynetworking.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. SILVANA PIMENTEL: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-pimentel1/ 📸 Instagram: @happinessbyhabit 🌐 Website: happinessbyhabit.com 💛 ABOUT HAPPINESS BY HABIT: Hosted by Dr. Silvana Pimentel — Joy Crafting Strategist & AI Superpower Implementer — Happiness by Habit is where bold ideas become beautiful habits. Season 2 explores AI as your superpower through real conversations with powerhouse guests. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL — new episodes every Tuesday 8AM! 👍 LIKE this video if it inspired you! 💬 COMMENT: What's ONE skill you wish you had learned earlier in life? #HappinessByHabit #MineshBaxi #SpeakersHelpingSpeakers #TEDxSpeaker #PositiveParenting #SilvanaPimentel #PublicSpeaking #AIYourSuperpower #SpeakingCareer #FridayNetworking #TEDxLakeMary

    34 min

  4. APR 13

    She Was at Her Mother's Funeral. Then He Made Her Laugh. | The Ace Man Armando Vera

    🎙️ Happiness by Habit | Season 2, Episode 11 — AI Your SuperpowerAt age 9, he tried to end his life.Then he discovered magic.And for the very first time, he felt seen. Valued.People weren't laughing AT him anymore.They were laughing BECAUSE of him.In this deeply moving and unforgettable episode,host Dr. Silvana Pimentel sits down with Armando Vera,aka THE ACE MAN, bilingual magician, mindset performer,and sleight-of-hand specialist who has spent 30+ yearsturning ordinary corporate events into extraordinaryexperiences that people talk about for weeks.But this episode goes far deeper than magic tricks.This is a conversation about identity, authenticity,vulnerability, resilience and why understanding yourselfmakes you FEARLESS.💡 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:✅ How magic literally saved Armando's life at age 9✅ The moment he became THE ACE MAN — not just a magician✅ Why authenticity is your greatest competitive advantage✅ The funeral story that will stop you in your tracks✅ How to build a magnetic personal brand that has no competition✅ The power of making people feel seen, valued and connected✅ Why knowledge is only potential power — action is everything✅ A message for anyone who is struggling right now 🔗 CONNECT WITH ARMANDO VERA — THE ACE MAN:🌐 Website: https://armandomagic.com/📧 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/Armando-Vera🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. SILVANA PIMENTEL:📸 Instagram: @happinessbyhabit🌐 Website: happinessbyhabit.com🎙️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-p... 🎙️ ALSO MENTIONED:Brave Talks with Sabrina Podcast: ‪@BraveTalkswithSabrina‬ 💛 ABOUT HAPPINESS BY HABIT:Hosted by Dr. Silvana Pimentel — Joy Crafting Strategist &AI Superpower Implementer — Happiness by Habit is where boldideas become beautiful habits. Season 2 explores AI as yoursuperpower through real conversations with powerhouse guests.🔔 SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL — new episodes every Tuesday 8AM!👍 LIKE this video if it moved you!💬 COMMENT: What is YOUR magic — the thing that makes you feel most alive?#HappinessByHabit #ArmandoVera #TheAceMan #MagicSavedMyLife#PersonalBranding #AIYourSuperpower #SilvanaPimentel#CorporateMagician #Authenticity #MindsetMagic#UnforgettableEvents #MentalHealth #VulnerabilityIsStrength

    19 min

  5. APR 7

    What to Say When Your Child Says I Can't — Early Childhood Growth Mindset Expert Nicole Reap

    🎙️ Happiness by Habit | Season 2, Episode 10 — AI Your Superpower Does your child ever say "I can't do it"? What you say NEXT will shape how they see themselves for the rest of their life. In this powerful episode, host Dr. Silvana Pimentel sits down with Nicole Reap — early childhood growth mindset expert, award-winning author, and the heart behind The Yet Set book series — for a conversation that every parent and educator needs to hear. Nicole teaches us one simple word that transforms "I can't" into confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. That word? YET. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ What to say when a child says "I can't do it" ✅ Why we praise effort — not results ✅ How to model mistakes the RIGHT way for kids ✅ The calm down corner technique every classroom needs ✅ How Nicole uses AI to create her children's book characters ✅ The sisterhood of Women in AI and how community changes everything ✅ Simple language shifts parents can use TODAY 🔗 CONNECT WITH NICOLE REAP: 🌐 Website: theyetset.com 📚 Book: Available on Amazon — search "The Yet Set Nicole Reap" 🎁 Free Resources: theyetset.com (coloring sheets + language phrases) 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. SILVANA PIMENTEL: 📸 Instagram: @happinessbyhabit 🌐 Website: happinessbyhabit.com 💛 ABOUT HAPPINESS BY HABIT: Hosted by Dr. Silvana Pimentel — Joy Crafting Strategist & AI Superpower Implementer — Happiness by Habit is where bold ideas become beautiful habits. Season 2 explores AI as your superpower through real conversations with powerhouse guests helping you live with more intention, joy, and impact. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL — new episodes every Tuesday 8AM! 👍 LIKE this video if it gives you value! 💬 COMMENT: What's one word YOU would add to a child's vocabulary? #HappinessByHabit #GrowthMindsetForKids #NicoleReap  #TheYetSet #EarlyChildhoodEducation #AIYourSuperpower #GrowthMindset #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #SilvanaPimentel #KidsBooks #PositiveParenting #MindsetForKids #ChildrensBooks #YetSet

    24 min

  6. MAR 30

    You Are Not Behind. You Are in a Season of Building | Megan Bozzuto, President of IAW

    🎙️ Happiness by Habit | Season 2, Episode 9 — AI Your Superpower She never planned to lead a global women's organization. She was an accountant. A behind-the-scenes person. Someone who never wanted her name or face anywhere public. And then one day — she said yes before she was ready. In this powerful episode, host Dr. Silvana Pimentel sits down  with Megan Bozzuto — President of the International Association of Women (IAW) — for a conversation that every woman needs to hear right now. From hiding behind the scenes to leading a global community  of powerhouse women, Megan shares her raw, honest journey and the message that will stop you in your tracks: "You are not behind. You are in a season of building." 💡 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ Why women say no when they should say yes ✅ How Megan went from hiding to leading visibly ✅ Quality over quantity in building your network ✅ The power of the Monday Mastermind & Share Your Ask ✅ What's really holding women back from leadership ✅ How IAW is creating structural change for women at work ✅ The message every woman needs to hear right now 🔗 CONNECT WITH MEGAN BOZZUTO: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megbozz/  🌐 Website: iawomen.com  🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. SILVANA PIMENTEL: 📸 Instagram: @happinessbyhabit 💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-pimentel1/  💛 ABOUT HAPPINESS BY HABIT: Hosted by Dr. Silvana Pimentel — Joy Crafting Strategist &  AI Superpower Implementer — Happiness by Habit is where bold ideas become beautiful habits. Season 2 explores AI as your superpower through real conversations with powerhouse guests. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL — new episodes every Tuesday! 👍 LIKE this video if it moved you! 💬 COMMENT: What season of building are YOU in right now? #HappinessByHabit #MeganBozzuto #IAW #WomenLeadership #InternationalAssociationOfWomen #SilvanaPimentel #WomenEmpowerment #AIYourSuperpower #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipForWomen #WomensNetwork #MondayMastermind #SayYesBeforeYoureReady #SeasonOfBuilding

    24 min

  7. MAR 24

    She Reported a Story About a Liver Transplant: The Next Day the Donor Called

    🎙️ Happiness by Habit | Season 2, Episode 8 — AI Your Superpower Born in Miami. Raised in Lima, Peru. Now reporting from  Buffalo, New York — Althea Castro de la Mata is on a mission  to give voice to the voiceless. In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, host Dr. Silvana  Pimentel sits down with journalist, trailblazer, and cultural  connector Althea Castro de la Mata — a bilingual Latina reporter at WKBW Buffalo whose stories have literally changed lives. From a liver transplant donor who responded after seeing her  story, to telling a grieving Spanish-speaking mother's story  in Buffalo — Althea proves that storytelling is one of the  most powerful tools for change. If you believe in the power of representation, community,  and finding your voice — this episode is for YOU. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ How Althea's multicultural upbringing shaped her storytelling ✅ What it's like reporting from the Mexican border to the Canadian border ✅ The story that left the deepest mark on her career ✅ How she uses AI in her daily reporting work ✅ Her advice for young Latinas who want to find their voice ✅ What media needs more of today ✅ Her happy habits for staying grounded under pressure 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALTHEA CASTRO DE LA MATA: 📸 Instagram: altheacdmtv 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. SILVANA PIMENTEL: 📸 Instagram: @happinessbyhabit 🌐 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-pimentel1/ 💛 ABOUT HAPPINESS BY HABIT: Hosted by Dr. Silvana Pimentel — Joy Crafting Strategist &  AI Superpower Implementer — Happiness by Habit is where bold ideas become beautiful habits. Season 2 explores AI as your superpower through real conversations with powerhouse guests. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL so you never miss an episode! 👍 LIKE this video if it moved you! 💬 COMMENT: What story has changed YOUR life? #HappinessByHabit #AltheaCastro #LatinaJournalist #WomenInMedia #BilingualLatina #SilvanaPimentel #AIYourSuperpower #HispanicCommunity #Storytelling #LatinaEmpowerment #RepresentationMatters #WKBW

    22 min

  8. MAR 16

    She Left Corporate, Took 43 Women to Colombia & Built a Global AI Movement

    🎙️ Happiness by Habit | Season 2, Episode 7 — AI Your Superpower She started braiding hair at 13 to help her family.Left corporate America to take 43 women to Colombia. And is now one of the most powerful AI consultantsand global keynote speakers making waves in New York.This is the story of Randy Gomez — and it will FIRE YOU UP. In this episode, host Silvana Pimentel sits down with her friend and fellow International Association of Women sister, Randy Gomez — AI consultant, business development leader, founder of Sparx Labs, and a woman who turns big ideas into even bigger impact. If you've been waiting for the right moment, the right tools,or the right timing to start — this episode is your sign. 💡 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ Randy's incredible journey from Dominican Republic to NYC ✅ Why DOING is what prepares you — not planning ✅ How to simplify AI for your business starting TODAY ✅ Free resources most entrepreneurs don't know exist ✅ How to find your tribe and grow with community ✅ What Randy is building next (NASDAQ billboard incoming! 🔥) ✅ The ONE powerful first step for anyone overwhelmed by tech 🔗 CONNECT WITH RANDY GOMEZ: 📸 Instagram: @randycgomez.eth TikTok: @randycgomez.eth 🌐 Spark Labx: https://sparxlabs.io/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH SILVANA PIMENTEL: 📸 Instagram: @happinessbyhabit 🌐 Website: https://happinessbyhabit.com/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/59luGSvPEP3FkGHlftiOui?si=kLItR7N1QLGZnM85V2fHEQ 💛 ABOUT HAPPINESS BY HABIT: Hosted by Silvana Pimentel — Joy Crafting Strategist & AI Superpower Implementer — Happiness by Habit is where bold ideas become beautiful habits. Season 2 explores AI as your superpower through real conversations with powerhouse guests helping you live with more intention, joy, and impact. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL so you never miss an episode!👍 LIKE this video if it fires you up! 💬 COMMENT: What's the ONE thing you're going to START today? #HappinessByHabit #RandyGomez #AIConsultant #SparxLabs#WomenInTech #WomenInBusiness #AIYourSuperpower#SilvanaPimentel #DominicanEntrepreneur #GlobalImpact#WomenLeaders #StartNow #AIForBusiness #Entrepreneurship#ImmigrantSuccess #NewYorkBusiness #KeynoteSpeaker

    22 min
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"Happiness by Habit" is a podcast dedicated to helping you create a joyful and fulfilling life through intentional habits and practical tips. Each episode dives into actionable strategies, insightful conversations, and inspiring stories that empower you to build daily habits for happiness. Whether you’re looking to cultivate gratitude, manage stress, or enhance your well-being, this podcast is your guide to making happiness a lasting habit. Tune in to discover the tools and mindset shifts to live your best, happiest life!

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  • Creator
    Silvana Pimentel
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Silvana Pimentel
  • Show Website
    Happiness by Habit