Happy MBA

The Happy Startup School

English Business Careers Entrepreneurship Marketing

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Episodes 172

Avg. Duration 54m

Activity Sporadic

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (4)

Since Feb 2019

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks

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Episodic

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28%

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About This Podcast

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 with money? - How can I find more of my dream customers? - How can I grow my business (without burning out)? - How can I make my business more fun and energising? - Should I just jack it all and get a job? Tune in for insights, stories and laughs from two old school friends that became accidental entrepreneurs and built a global movement, one relationship at a time.

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Recent Episodes

What’s stopping you from getting started?

Feb 07, 2026 17m

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,…

Am I too old to start a business?

Jan 31, 2026 15m

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…

Welcome to Happy MBA

Jan 30, 2026 7m Trailer

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…

Unlock the magic of nature's boardroom

Nov 04, 2025 43m Transcript

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…

Showing up without the cringe

Oct 21, 2025 59m Transcript

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…

The authenticity dilemma

Oct 07, 2025 54m Transcript

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…

Tiny Experiments – Unlocking big possibilities

Sep 23, 2025 44m Transcript

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…

Sharing your voice – Vision Tribe Summit 2025

Sep 09, 2025 36m Transcript

Carlos, Laurence, and Lana present the fourth and final session in their Vision Tribe Summit from February 2025.This conversation will help youReframe sharing your voice on social media from…

Making happy money – Vision Tribe Summit 2025

Aug 26, 2025 36m Transcript

Carlos, Laurence, and Lana present the third session in their Vision Tribe Summit from February 2025.This conversation will help youDevelop a healthier relationship with money by understanding your…

Your story of change – Vision Tribe Summit 2025

Aug 12, 2025 33m Transcript

Carlos, Laurence, and Lana present the second session in their Vision Tribe Summit from February 2025.This discussion will help youShift from traditional marketing approaches that target everyone to…

Redefining success – Vision Tribe Summit 2025

Jul 29, 2025 30m Transcript

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…

The midlife renaissance: navigating purpose and professional transitions

Jul 15, 2025 52m Transcript

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…

How to commit to action

Jul 01, 2025 27m Transcript

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…

Nurture your inner rebel

Jun 17, 2025 1h Transcript

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…

How to make your idea real

Jun 03, 2025 29m Transcript

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…

Eat well, lead well

May 20, 2025 51m Transcript

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…

Social media when unclear

May 06, 2025 28m Transcript

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,…

When values meet reality

Apr 22, 2025 31m Transcript

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…

Lovely messy startups

Apr 08, 2025 49m Transcript

How do you change direction without a map? By reconnecting to your inner navigation system.But many of us fall shy of it, because it means engaging with the messy parts of ourselves that we don’t…

Embracing everything: From loss to aliveness

Mar 25, 2025 33m Transcript

You probably know about 4,000 weeks. It’s what Oliver Burkeman suggests is the average time we all have on this earth. But do you know about 90,000 hours?That’s how long many of us will spend working…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Happy MBA have?

Happy MBA has published 172 episodes since February 2019, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Happy MBA still active?

Happy MBA is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 54m.