What does greatness look like—not just at the finish line, but in the quiet, painful, and persistent steps no one sees?

In this episode of Happiness Through Creating, we explore the astonishing story of Faith Kipyegon—two-time Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, and mother—whose career is a testament to the power of resilience, discipline, and the joy found in becoming.

From barefoot races in rural Kenya to Olympic records after childbirth, Faith’s journey defies expectations. She didn’t just return—she redefined what’s possible for female athletes, mothers, and creators.

We dive into:

• How setbacks—injury, motherhood, doubt—shaped her mindset

• The rivalries that refined her greatness

• The deep character work behind her historic comeback

• And the quiet force that kept her moving: love for the process

More than a sports story, this is a story about what we create through opposition—not just results, but identity, impact, and joy.

If you’re in a season of rebuilding, doubting, or simply learning to trust your pace, Faith’s story will remind you:
🏃🏽‍♀️ You don’t have to be winning to be creating something beautiful.

🎧 Listen now and rediscover that happiness isn’t waiting at the podium—it’s rising in the work.

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If you are alive, you are a creator. In this powerful and reflective episode, we explore how creativity helps us navigate life’s challenges, including fear, exhaustion, uncertainty, and change. Inspired by Illenium’s UR Alive and the SPIRE model of well-being, Brian shares a personal story about the birth of a grandchild and the realization that life itself is creation.

Through five lenses —spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional —we uncover how to transform opposition into growth, reconnect with our creative energy, and remember that every breath, every act of care, and every challenge is an invitation to create meaning.

Take a breath. Look around. Don’t forget, you’re alive. And in your living, you are always creating.

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In this episode of Happiness Through Creating, Brian explores the creation of Mount Rushmore not just as a monumental sculpture but as a testament to human ingenuity, perseverance, and creative problem-solving. Completed in 1941, Mount Rushmore began as South Dakota historian Doane Robinson’s dream to attract visitors and inspire national pride. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum transformed that vision into an ambitious plan to carve four presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln—into the granite cliffs of the Black Hills, each representing a defining ideal of the American spirit.

This episode reminds us of the “creative operating system”. The team faced immense technical, financial, and relational challenges: hard granite, limited resources, dangerous working conditions, and deep cultural opposition, especially from the Lakota Sioux, for whom the Black Hills are sacred. Yet through every setback—fractured rock, funding shortfalls, leadership changes—the workers and leaders adapted, innovated, and grew.

The episode draws powerful creative lessons from the monument’s story. Whether carving a mountain or pursuing a personal project, creation is a journey of transformation. Each challenge refines our skills and shapes our creative spirit. When you face opposition, remember Mount Rushmore—proof that persistence, resourcefulness, and adaptability can turn even the hardest stone into a masterpiece.

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