Today’s episode is with Elizabeth West of EWC Consulting, which helps students and families just navigate college admissions. Elizabeth has taken her 25 years of experience in academia and is now giving back by helping students get into college.
Meet Kyle Gersper

Kyle Gersper
Happy Living Content Sherpa
I live in Missoula, MT but my heart will always be in the Rockies of Colorado. Prior to moving to Missoula, I have spent the last 5 years in Oregon, where I’ve studied wilderness leadership, got my puppy dog (Yampa – a 4-year-old, 85 pound, adorable Chesapeake Labradoodle), met the woman of my dreams and until recently managed a local kayak shop.
The last 6 years, I have fallen in love with the outdoors (spending well over 100 days in the backcountry), found a healthy pursuit for adventure (including kayaking over a ~45-foot waterfall, on purpose), and found the joy I get from instructing and guiding others (I am a certified white-water kayak and stand-up paddle board instructor, and lead corporate team building events outdoors).
As the content manager for Happy Living, my mission is to peruse the internet and life for inspiration and tools for living a happy life!
My Posts
#111 – Dave Goodell
Today’s episode is with Dave Goodell of Debellation Brewing. The founders of Debellation Brewing Company are both military veterans, who will always honor the men and women of our military, police, fire departments and first responders. Listen as Dave shares his story.
#110 – The Gruner Bros
Today’s episode is with the Gruner Brothers of Gruner Brothers brewing. Brothers Ben and Daron Gruner started a local brewery as a tribute to their Wyoming roots. Whether you call the Casper, WY area home or you’re just visiting, we’d love to welcome you to our family-owned brewery.
Mr. Happy Living’s Mornings
The way you start your day has a Big impact on how you interact with your day to come. As Happy Living has grown and evolved, so has Mr. Happy Living’s daily routines for Happy.
#37 – Dr. Melissa Petersen
Explore Dr. Melissa’s journey from the wild world of wrestling in television and entertainment to one of today’s longevity leaders to discover what is possible for you in leading, loving and living life to the fullest to 120 and beyond.
#36 Deborah Jane Sutton
Deborah’s raison d’etre (reason for being) is to raise peoples’ energetic vibrations. Listen to her journey to becoming an international intuitive energy healer and learn why it is better to lead from your heart than your mind.
#35 Mark Young
Mark went from a life of security and academia to the life of a risk-taking entrepreneur.
Learn about his journey from teaching students in a classroom to teaching people how to reach their potential, in the school of life.
Happy Habits #4
I am excited to share three more #HappyHabits that I’ve incorporated into my life and that you may want to try on for size this summer.
Your Voice: The Greener the Grass Found Me
What is happiness, truly, right now I can not say. I understand you are on a mission to improve health and wellbeing of the world, one person at a time. I appreciate this.
Your Voice: Loved It!
Love the format of the book and how each describes how “significance” has played a role in their journey. Thank you Matt for writing this and helping to inspire us all!
Happy Habits #3
As the content Sherpa here at Happy Living, one of my main missions is to search the expanse of the inter-webs for resources—articles, news, podcasts, you name it
Your Voice: A Wonderful Sense of Time and Place
Scott Barry brings a light touch and self-awareness to the serious business of football and “making the team.”
Recent Posts

#121 – Lawrie Lawrence
Today’s guest is Lawrie Lawrence, owner of Stay Lake Norman. Lawrie shares what semi retirement as an entrepreneur looks like, feels like and learning what it means.

#120 – Harry Bayne
Today’s guest is Harry Bayne. Harry is a man of many talents and tastes. He’s a longtime lawyer who is opening a one of a kind museum.

#119 – Don Wickstrum
Today’s guest is Don Wickstrum. Don is known as the Fastest Pastor and is living a one of a kind life as a pastor, racecar driver who is battling cancer.

#118 – Abel James
Abel James is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Musician, and Online Creator. A “Coach to the coaches,” he hosts a top Health podcast to help people across the world optimize performance, mindset, and longevity.

#117 – Chef Joe Sciarrotta
Today’s guest is Chef Joe Sciarrotta. Listen to his story of going from classically trained chef to owner of a food truck (Hey Bebe Food Truck) and couldn’t be happier.