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Dallas, Texas – March 7, 2017 – “Whatever your inspiration, you have to look for a reason to fight the good fight every day,” says Queen Latifah, whose fighting spirit and confidence helped her rise above tough times to win acclaim and a score of awards in music, film and TV, where she appears in her latest project, Lee Daniels’ FOX series, Star. “Around 18 or so, I was making bad choices based on not loving myself so I decided to make a decision to either love [myself] or hate [myself],” she says. “I decided I needed to love myself. But I also needed to truly believe that, own that, and make decisions based on that. I had to accept myself as I am.” Who better than the Queen herself to reign over the International Day of Happiness movement that kicks off in March? Live Happy’s May issue, available on March 7, offers expert advice about how to show and spread your joy this spring, including ways to mold a joyful mindset at work, with your family and with yourself. “Queen Latifah perfectly captures the spirit and energy of the happiness movement that we celebrate each year at this time,” says Deborah K. Heisz, Live Happy’s co-founder, CEO and editorial director. “I’m especially inspired by her multifaceted career and success she’s gained across multiple industries. A clear, positive mindset is a key starting point to spreading happiness to all you meet.” Among the features in the May issue, readers will find the following highlights: Happiness Reigns Supreme—In this month’s cover story, superstar singer and actress Queen Latifah goes straight to the heart of what’s truly important in life: family, confidence and health. She shares why tragedy helped her uncover her true strength, how she cultivated shining confidence and her secret motivation for a healthy, happy life. Baring His Soul—Actor Sam Worthington, star of The Shack, explores his evolution on- and off-screen, reveals what triggered him to look at the world differently and shares his perspective on how to live a life that is personally and professionally fulfilling. Life’s a Stage—Actor and comedian Echo Kellum, star of the CW’s hit show Arrow, dishes on his role models, lightening the mood, finding happiness every day and what makes him laugh. Mindful Moment—As a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher for children, Susan Verde is putting a new twist on the standard Child’s Pose. Verde shares how getting centered with Lizard Pose helps kids combat daily stresses and helps bring families together. Spring Color Fling—Sample an array of products in four of Pantone’s freshest spring colors and soak up expert advice from designers to add joy to every room in your home or office. Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine—Learn why a sense of humor may be your most effective communication tool. The International Day of Happiness: Why It Matters and How to Get Involved—Since its beginning in 2012, the International Day of Happiness has become a global movement for sharing and spreading #HappyActs, big and small. Here, writer Shelley Levitt shares one woman’s deeply personal connection to the day, how it has grown in the past five years and how everyone can share their joy on March 20. —Don’t get caught “phubbing”: Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan reveal tips for navigating tech distractions that can put a strain on your romantic relationship. —Columnist and licensed psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser presents five essential factors that shape kids’ resilience and success to cultivate happiness from a young age. —Looking for more fulfillment but don’t know where to start? Check out “Five Things to Give Up for Happiness” to eliminate negativity. Live Happy also goes beyond the pages with Live Happy Now, an inspiring free weekly audio podcast on iTunes that offers interviews with top researchers and experts in the fields of positive psychology and well-being. Readers can also visit LiveHappy.com and espanol.LiveHappy.com for even more information on finding and sharing happiness. Our #HappyActs to you during the happiness month of March: download our Live Happy magazine with the digital edition app (iTunes or Google Store) and receive our current issue for free. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S., including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s award-winning digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices and smartphones. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Megan Miller Krupp Kommunications mmiller@kruppnyc.com 212-886-6707

Dallas, Texas – January 3, 2017 – “If you tell yourself enough times that you can achieve something, you can,” says Ming-Na Wen, who kicks up her physicality at age 53 in epic choreographed fight scenes as Agent Melinda May on ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “I think a lot of people put up their own blockades of inaction, like ‘I’m this age now, I shouldn’t be doing that.’ Instead, I’m thinking, ‘What vitamins do I need to take? What exercise program do I need to get on?’ she says. At my age, most people are thinking about retirement…but what are you retiring from? You’re still alive!” What better role model could there be for those of us striving to make 2017 our best year yet? Live Happy’s February issue, on newsstands January 3, offers expert advice on how to find meaning, purpose and happiness in all aspects of life, including ways to transform your energy level, food habits, finances and fitness level. “We as adults should embrace Ming-Na’s ‘at the ready’ attitude that we can do just about anything we put our minds to,” says Deborah K. Heisz, Live Happy’s co-founder, CEO and editorial director. “I’m especially inspired by the creative problem-solving advice in this issue. Finding fresh solutions and silencing worst-case scenario negativity can help us all adapt to change with resilience and positivity to start the year off right.” Among the features in the February issue, readers will find the following: Ming-Na Wen is an AGENT OF POSITIVITY—Buoyed by fans desperate to know her secrets to looking and feeling young and maintaining her famously sunny attitude, Ming-Na is now writing a book and building her brand #Wenever with the motivation of helping as many people as she can. A FORCE FOR GOOD—Actor Theo Rossi may be known for his complex and convincingly dark characters in TV and Netflix hits like Sons of Anarchy and Luke Cage, but in real life he’s all about giving back. Your MIND on the MOVE—You know exercise is good for your body, but researchers are discovering new ways that exercise also boosts your brain. Just as we can select certain exercises for physical results like building muscle or endurance, science now says we can exercise to achieve psychological benefits such as better problem solving, lower stress and improved memory. 33 Ways to Say, “I Love You”—We give you dozens of ways to tell those closest to you what they mean to you (including baking cupcakes on a cloudy Sunday afternoon). We also share unique and “heart-y” gift options for your valentine and other loved ones. Win like an UNDERDOG—What if we could tap into the mindset of underdogs? Learn how to overcome the odds by dreaming big from Ben & Jerry’s founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield and College World Series winners Coastal Carolina University. BUILD your BEST LIFE in 7 SIMPLE STEPS. Discover the latest theory in creative goal setting—design thinking. Dave Evans and Bill Burnett, the authors of the best-selling Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived Joyful Life share the concepts and practices behind their popular Stanford class. “In design thinking we see our lives as something we can study and change. You’re never stuck,” says Bernard Roth, Ph.D. —Don’t miss Michelle Gielan and Shawn Achor’s ingenious experiments in goal setting that show how to individualize for best results. —Columnist and licensed psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser presents four practices and traits to develop in your children to help them become achievers. —And for an extreme example, get to know what motivates superhuman ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes to triumph over mental and physical challenges. Live Happy also goes beyond the pages with Live Happy Now, an inspiring free weekly audio podcast on iTunes that offers interviews with top researchers and experts in the fields of positive psychology and well-being, including a fun chat with our featured cover celebrity Ming-Na Wen. Readers can also visit LiveHappy.com and espanol.LiveHappy.com for even more information on finding and sharing happiness. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S., including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s award-winning digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices and smartphones. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Megan Miller Krupp Kommunications mmiller@kruppnyc.com 212-886-6707

Dallas, Texas – May 3, 2016 – On newsstands today, Live Happy cover star Jesse Tyler Ferguson shares in the May/June issue why he chooses to forgo comfort in favor of living a rich, vibrant life on the edge. Ferguson, who says he uses risk as a motivator, puts his mantra to the test this month by starring in the one-man Broadway show Fully Committed, lending his voice to Ice Age: Collision Course and continuing his role as a member the ABC hit comedy Modern Family. Live Happy magazine devotes its May/June issue to finding new ways for all to flourish and as a result experience deeper engagement at work, at home and everywhere in between. This month’s issue combines scientific research on happiness with practical advice from experts, readers and celebrities to embrace the full spectrum of emotions that comes with living a fulfilling life. “Instead of just checking off the tasks we all have to tackle each day, we brought together new ways to encourage a sense of authenticity to these activities at work, with family and in your social life,” says Deborah K. Heisz, Live Happy’s co-founder, CEO and editorial director. “Building each day’s schedule around what is truly important creates a fulfilling lifestyle that sets us up to flourish.” Among the features in the May/June issue, readers will find: Jesse Tyler Ferguson is “FULLY COMMITTED” – If taking risks is the key to happiness, then consider Jesse Tyler Ferguson the happiest man on earth. Committing to a role of more than 40 characters in his one-man Broadway show, aptly titled Fully Committed, is just one of the actors’ most recent ventures along with lending his voice to the new Ice Age movie and continuing his beloved Emmy-nominated role in Modern Family. Ferguson knows he has a lot on his plate, but that doesn’t stop him from enjoying time with his husband, entertaining guests and spending any extra time in the kitchen. Readers learn the five items that Ferguson can’t cook without and how to mimic his favorite recipes from his new food blog on his website, JesseTylerFerguson.com. “HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE, AGAIN” – Last month, more than 70 cities around the world celebrated the third annual, U.N.-sanctioned International Day of Happiness with Live Happy by hosting happiness walls and posting thousands of #HappyActs. View inspiring photos from cities such as New York City and Manhattan Beach in California to join the action. The happiness walls featured a variety of activities including celebrities, clowns and laughter yoga, plus lots of smiles as people around the country joined together to spread joy. Niecy Nash is featured in “HAPPINESS IS HER STYLE” – Tragedy struck Niecy Nash’s life when her mother was critically injured in a shooting and again with the loss of her brother, but this sadness taught her what a gift comedy can be. Once she realized she wanted to make people laugh, there was no going back. Nash, starring in TV Land’s The Soul Man and FOX’s Scream Queens, reveals why she chooses her attitude like she chooses her outfit and how her tumultuous journey led her down a path of positivity. “BEYOND HAPPINESS” – The term “flourishing” describes a mental state characterized by positive feelings and functioning. Readers will learn five essential tips on how to flourish within their own lives that will then promote positivity within the lives of those around them. Additionally, people who flourish at the office are proved to be more productive. Readers can jump-start their journeys with “33 Ideas to Flourish at Work.” Actor Michael Emerson lives “A LIFE LESS COMPLICATED” – Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Emerson plays a mysterious tech genius in Person of Interest. But in real life, Emerson revels in the simple joys of reading a book, watching an old TV show and spending time with his wife and dog to bring happiness to his life. “MAKE-A-WISH: WHERE SCIENCE AND HOPE MEET" – The Make-a-Wish Foundation promotes a string of positive effects by granting wishes for sick children. Follow the stories of wish granters and grantees as they share the impacts that Make-a-Wish has had on their lives and families. From trips to Europe to paving pathways in a backyard, even the most impossible wishes come to life, which promotes a sense of hope for those who need it most. Readers will also learn the power of personal storytelling. Taking 20 minutes to write about your experiences will exercise your mind and even improve physical function! This issue also provides advice on how to stay engaged at work, the two nutrients that boost your body and brain, and why when it comes to wine, you should pour another glass—and more! In March, Deborah K. Heisz and the editors of Live Happy debuted their first book: Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy (HarperElixir) brings together the latest research on what practices and actions contribute to a happy life, with 40 inspiring celebrity and real-life stories. Learn more at LiveHappy.com. Live Happy also goes beyond the pages with Live Happy Now, an inspiring free weekly audio podcast on iTunes that offers interviews with top researchers and experts in the fields of positive psychology and well-being. Readers can also visit LiveHappy.com and the newly launched espanol.LiveHappy.com for even more information on finding and sharing happiness. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S., including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s award-winning digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices and smartphones. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Megan Miller Krupp Kommunications mmiller@kruppnyc.com 212-886-6707

Dallas, Texas – October 11, 2016 – Mayim Bialik plays a neurobiologist on TV in CBS’ highly rated The Big Bang Theory, now in its 10th season, but much of her braniac persona is not an act at all. In real life, Bialik has a Ph.D. in neuroscience. “There’s an unintended bit of art imitating life,” she says of her TV alter ego Amy Farrah Fowler, but with a slight difference. “I studied how brains work and she slices them apart!” Bialik talks to Live Happy about how her love of science bloomed with a talented tutor on the set of the popular NBC sitcom Blossom and about her pride at hearing that young girls view her and her colleagues as positive role models for pursuing scientific careers. She also describes her “perfectly imperfect” life where doing laundry, washing dishes and home-schooling the kids brings her daily joy and satisfaction. Live Happy’s holiday December issue—its largest, most joy-filled and possibly the nerdiest to date—offers dozens of merry-making and entertainment suggestions as the winter party season approaches. It also reveals the captivating research behind what your brain looks like on happiness, sharing tips for readers to explore how meditation, sleep, food, smell and even language affect well-being. The issue also offers insight into the meaningful connections in our lives and how giving according to our values brings joy and satisfaction. “This issue perfectly captures the excitement of those of us with a geeky fascination with science and understanding how the brain works,” says Deborah K. Heisz, Live Happy’s co-founder, CEO and editorial director. “Our happiness hacks will help you soar through the holiday season and beyond.” Among the features in the December issue, readers will find the following: Mayim Bialik Gets a BIG BANG Out of Life—“My life is perfectly imperfect,” says Bialik, who has learned to relish all of life’s gifts—both big and small—every day, even when she loses her keys or realizes she needs to be two places at once. She shares what it’s like to wear multiple hats each week including mom, neuroscientist, mental health advocate and Sheldon’s girlfriend. IS YOUR DOG Happier Than You?—Cesar Millan, canine philosopher king, has great advice to make the most of your “best friend” relationships and reveals five ways our dogs teach us how to live happier lives every day. What HAPPENS IN VAGUS…—If you think happiness is all in your mind, you’re on the right track. Live Happy takes the secrecy out of what goes on upstairs through the brain’s “love” or vagus nerve. We demonstrate happiness hacks from scientists and authors in each of five areas: meditation, sleep, food, language and scents. Your Holiday Table is ALL SET—Hosting the entire crew for the holidays or looking for gift ideas? Our festive finds will sparkle and shine in your dining room. We Are All BORN TO LOVE—Science and storytelling spring to life in this excerpt from Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy (HarperElixir), from a chapter that delves into the biology of love and connection. Receive FREE GIFTS with your book order; see details at choosingjoybook.com/order. THE FRIENDSHIP PRESCRIPTION—Sometimes, only a friend will do. Explore the social science behind the importance of all our friends, from besties to book clubs or running buddies. LARGEST ISSUE EVER! As the days get shorter and busier, it’s easy to take our closest relationships for granted. Psychotherapist and Live Happy columnist Stacy Kaiser reminds readers of the importance of showing daily gratitude for those who love us back. She gives readers four ideas to start down the path of reconnection. Community and camaraderie come in all shapes and sizes. We visit cohousing neighborhoods where residents share meals, chores and neighborly love; take an intimate stroll amid the vibrant food culture and diversity of Detroit’s Eastern Market; and meet special people whose drive to give to those in need inspires them to change their own spending habits. Live Happy also goes beyond the pages with Live Happy Now, an inspiring free weekly audio podcast on iTunes that offers interviews with top researchers and experts in the fields of positive psychology and well-being. Readers can also visit LiveHappy.com and espanol.LiveHappy.com for even more information on finding and sharing happiness. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S., including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s award-winning digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices and smartphones. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Megan Miller Krupp Kommunications mmiller@kruppnyc.com 212-886-6707

Dallas, Texas – July 12, 2016 – Comedian and actress Maya Rudolph gets groovy on the September cover of Live Happy magazine, on newsstands today. She talks about her new comedy and music show with Martin Short, Maya & Marty, her Prince cover band Princess and gets nostalgic about growing up in a house full of music and “amazing, warm, lovely people.” Live Happy magazine devotes its September issue to exploring the compelling science behind music—how it enriches our lives with uplifting and healing properties and gets us pumped up for road trips, good times at the pool and epic outdoor concerts. This issue also celebrates the joy and freedom of long weekends and relaxing times with friends and family, offering no fewer than 89 ideas to enjoy the warmer months. “We all connect music with fun, and the science validates our good-time vibes,” says Deborah K. Heisz, Live Happy’s co-founder, CEO and editorial director. “Research confirms what we know from personal experience: Music is one of the most powerful and effective ways to create lasting positive emotions.” Among the features in the September issue, readers will find the following: Maya Rudolph is IN CHARGE OF HER OWN HAPPINESS—“Recognizing that you can create your own happiness, especially when we’re getting all these messages about what happiness is, was a shift that made a big difference in my life,” Rudolph says. The actress, comedian and musician shares in her cover story childhood memories of birthday pool parties and hamming it up with friends by creating songs and skits that still make her laugh. She’s thrilled to be doing a variety show again with NBC’s Maya & Marty: “It really is the format I love best,” she says. Can You Find HAPPINESS IN YOUR HEADPHONES? Researchers share what music can do for physical and mental health and how your favorite songs can so quickly boost your mood. A 2015 Nielsen study finds that 93 percent of the U.S. population listens to music regularly, spending more than 25 hours a week taking in tunes. Need a boost of energy before that presentation or workout? Don’t miss Joseph Cardillo’s top five tips on how to pump up your playlist! FORGET how to have FUN? IMITATE A KID: Bouncy castles aren’t just for children, you know. Riding carousels, jumping off the high dive and backyard baseball are among our suggestions for enjoying the warmer months this year. Catch our 33 Ideas for Summer Fun and selection of top music festivals to attend through September. LIVING LIFE IN FULL COLOR: Pop icon Cyndi Lauper dances outside the box of artistic labels and gleefully divulges the fun she had putting together her new country album, Detour. WHAT we can learn from the OLYMPIC MINDSET: Olympians have much to teach the rest of us about happiness. Find out what drives Michal Smolen (kayaking), Miles Chamley-Watson (fencing), Anita Alvarez and Mariya Koroleva (synchronized swimming), and Lea Davison (mountain biking) as they prepare for the upcoming Summer Games in Rio. Living a life of PASSION: Actress Lorraine Toussaint says, “Those really darkly depressed, complaining, ego-driven, narcissistic individuals in my life have really been my gurus. Given the option, I am going to choose happiness every single time!” Readers will also discover how flow and community can lead to a radical kind of well-being. We explain the science behind why finding your tribe or sharing your favorite pursuits with a group—be it dancing, cycling, reading or performing—magnifies the positive effects of those activities. This issue provides advice on what schools can do to help children thrive, how to swap your energy drains for energy gains and why it’s important to run toward challenge in your pursuit of a meaningful life. In March, Deborah K. Heisz and the editors of Live Happy debuted their first book: Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy (HarperElixir) bringing together the latest research on what practices and actions contribute to a happy life, with 40 inspiring celebrity and real-life stories. Learn more at LiveHappy.com. Live Happy also goes beyond the pages with Live Happy Now, an inspiring free weekly audio podcast on iTunes that offers interviews with top researchers and experts in the fields of positive psychology and well-being. Readers can also visit LiveHappy.com and the newly launched espanol.LiveHappy.com for even more information on finding and sharing happiness. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S., including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s award-winning digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices and smartphones. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Megan Miller Krupp Kommunications mmiller@kruppnyc.com 212-886-6707

Dallas, Texas – March 1, 2016 – Today, Live Happy launches a month-long ‘March to Happiness’ celebration, kicking off with the release of the new issue of the magazine, which is dedicated to savoring life’s greatest moments, including those as a parent of joyful children. On March 15th, Live Happy will release its first book: Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy (HarperElixir). Throughout the month, everyone is encouraged to share #HappyActs to honor and support the International Day of Happiness on March 20. The new March/April issue of Live Happy, the first-of-its-kind publication that combines the science of happiness with practical advice, features actress Kristen Bell on the cover. Additional celebrity features highlight NFL Hall of Famer and TV host Michael Strahan and Tony-Award-winning actress Laura Benanti, currently co-starring on CBS’ Supergirl. As with every issue, the magazine shares expert tips, insights, and resources from leading positive psychologists, which offer small actions you can take for ’round-the-clock’ happiness that will get March off to a cheerful start. Debuting on March 15th, Live Happy’s new book, Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy, offers actionable steps toward achieving authentic happiness. Each chapter examines the science of happiness and small, everyday “happy acts” that can result in life-changing breakthroughs. Live Happy shares 40 inspiring and heart-tugging celebrity and real-life stories, highlighted by the key components of a happy life such as gratitude, positive attitude, play and purpose. With its third annual #HappyActs campaign, Live Happy will share small, simple actions and “happy learnings” on its social media channels and website. March 18-20, in conjunction with the International Day of Happiness, more than 100 happiness walls will be set up in communities across the country—and around the world—encouraging visitors to physically post, share and participate. To learn more, visit happyacts.org. “Every March is the most exciting time here at Live Happy when we rev the happiness movement into high gear and encourage everyone to participate, but this year is that much more special with the launch of our first-ever book,” says Deborah K. Heisz, co-founder, COO and editorial director. “Happiness is a choice and something we can always continue to work on, so we are thrilled to continue to expand our offerings and tools that complement the magazine and our other initiatives, to help readers achieve the healthiest and happiest lives they can.” Read more in the March/April issue of Live Happy: “Kristen Bell is Honestly Happy” – For the actress, mom and wife, happiness at home starts from a balance of honesty and authenticity. Bell conveys her joy in taking on challenging and varied roles in shows like House of Lies and the upcoming CHiPS movie she’s working on with her husband, Dax Shepard. Michael Strahan asks “When, Not If” – Continuing the celebration of the release of his book, Wake Up Happy, the NFL Hall of Famer and TV host talks about how optimism and determination helped him create a life full of possibility. Tony-award winning actress Laura Benanti has “A Song in Her Heart” – Also featured in Live Happy’s new book, Benanti shares her happiness philosophy, stories of fun and camaraderie at Broadway rehearsals and what she’s learned about happiness from her husband, Patrick Brown. “Celebrate Happiness at Home” with Family Boards – Embrace the spirit of the International Day of Happiness by creating a happiness board at home, school, or with a group of friends. Your board—posted in a prominent place—serves as a “living reminder” of what you love and how you can share happiness with those around you. Share your creation with us today at Pinterest.com/livehappy. Beyond the pages of the magazine, Live Happy continues to offer Live Happy Now, an inspiring free weekly audio podcast on iTunes, which features interviews with top researchers and experts in the fields of positive psychology and well-being. Readers can also visit LiveHappy.com and espanol.LiveHappy.com for additional information on finding and sharing happiness. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S., including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s award-winning digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Rachel Albert Krupp Kommunications ralbert@kruppnyc.com 212-886-6704

Dallas, Texas – January 5, 2016 – On newsstands today, Live Happy, the first-of-its-kind publication combining the science of happiness with practical advice to help its readers lead lives of meaning and joy, dedicates its January/February issue to achieving and celebrating our better selves in 2016. “Instead of focusing on those short-lived and often failed New Year’s resolutions, Live Happy is providing our readers with guidance on how to make lasting changes,” says Deborah K. Heisz, Live Happy’s co-founder, COO and editorial director. “Major achievements often start with small steps, so our team consulted leading experts and researchers to show readers not only how to take that first step, but also how to create positive habits to help them build a path to lasting happiness.” Among the features in the January/February issue, are: “Jillian’s world” – How does international fitness icon, TV star, entrepreneur and mother of two, Jillian Michaels do it all? Before she invites the world to see firsthand on her new docu-series reality show Just Jillian, which debuts on the E! Network on January 16, she first shares with Live Happy how she juggles life, love and health to achieve ultimate happiness. Michaels also gives an inside look into her evolution from a tormented teen to the confident woman she is today with the help of martial arts and psychotherapy. Don’t miss her five lessons for living happy. “THE CHANGE WILL DO YOU GOOD” – Research finds that, particularly when it comes to lifestyle changes, people rarely succeed on the first try. “The Change Will Do You Good” feature shares expert advice on visualizing and realizing your long-term goals from Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., entrepreneur and positive psychology author and lecturer. He shares the three main components to lasting change and explains how to apply them to your daily life. “90 DAYS TO A HAPPIER YOU” – Two lucky readers can win 90 days of expert coaching! Join five Live Happy staffers who have enlisted the help of top positive psychology and well-being experts to swap out their bad habits for good ones in 2016. They tackle unplugging from work, anxiety, trouble communicating with loved ones, poor sleep and how to build long-term life goals. Follow their journeys and read more about our contest at livehappy.com/90days. We’ll also share our coaches’ blog posts and podcasts and will present the final, life-changing results in our June 2016 issue. Surfer Bethany Hamilton is “RIDING A WAVE OF PURPOSE” – Live Happy catches up with Bethany Hamilton, the surfing phenomenon who at age 13 lost her left arm to a shark attack. More than a decade later, the happily married Hamilton (and new mom!) continues to inspire millions with inspirational speaking engagements, a book and her annual Beautifully Flawed Retreat, where young girls who have experienced a limb loss gather in a loving environment. “POSITIVELY HODA” – Do you wonder how Hoda Kotb, Today show co-host and author of the recently released Where We Belong: Journeys That Show Us the Way, stays so positive every day? She sees every day as a gift, even when balancing a hectic schedule or life-changing challenges. Kotb opens up about her own happiness journey and shares her get-happy tips. Actress Teresa Palmer is “HAPPY INSIDE" – Teresa Palmer, star of the upcoming film The Choice (the latest from romance novelist Nicholas Sparks) tells Live Happy readers how she stays in sync physically, mentally and spiritually. Readers will also learn why playing isn’t just for kids. Reconnecting with your playful side has surprising and powerful benefits proven by science! This issue also provides advice for turning your car into a Zen-filled oasis (after all, most of us log 30 miles and nearly one hour behind the wheel every day), how to beat the energy crisis when you’re feeling drained, the five foods that boost your mood, and more. Live Happy goes beyond the pages of the magazine with Live Happy Now, an inspiring free weekly audio podcast on iTunes, that offers interviews with top researchers and experts in the fields of positive psychology and well-being. Readers can also visit LiveHappy.com and the newly launched espanol.LiveHappy.com for even more information on finding and sharing happiness. Releasing in March, Deborah K. Heisz and the editors of Live Happy will release a new book, Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy, published by HarperElixir, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. This highly anticipated book brings together the latest research on what practices and actions contribute to a happy life, with 40 inspiring celebrity and real-life stories. Learn more at livehappy.com/preorder. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S., including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s award-winning digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Rachel Albert Krupp Kommunications ralbert@kruppnyc.com 212-886-6704

Dallas, Texas – November 3, 2015 – Live Happy’s November/December issue, on newsstands today, is dedicated to family and forgiveness. In the cover feature, country music superstar and entertainment icon Dolly Parton shares the power of family and her “Smoky Mountain” roots as the foundations for her strength, values and trademark positivity. Live Happy, the first-of-its-kind publication combining the science of happiness with practical advice from positive psychology experts to help its readers lead happy and productive lives, reveals the importance of appreciating all we have. Articles and columns share advice on gift-giving and receiving; explore the myth of work-life balance; explain how and why telling and re-telling family stories helps to connect us; and present healthy ideas on how to kick the holidays off on a positive note. “As we enter the holiday season, our mission to provide our readers with inspiring stories, insights and tips so they can lead healthy, happy lives is more important than ever,” says Deborah K. Heisz, Live Happy’s co-founder, COO and editorial director. “This issue reinforces the importance of family and friends; we tally the benefits of shared family traditions and give valuable, science-based advice on the healing power of forgiving past and present resentments and injuries.” Among the features in this November/December issue are: “The joy of Dolly” – Music legend Dolly Parton credits her parents and Appalachian upbringing for shaping her positive personality and resilience. She honors her family and musical roots in her new NBC autobiographical movie, Coat of Many Colors, named for one of her best-loved songs, and also shares what gives her life the most meaning: God, family and music. “FORGIVE TO FLOURISH” – Multiple studies have found that forgiveness can bestow more personal peace and healing than walking away, even from toxic relationships. Research shows that forgiving people tend to be happier, healthier and more empathetic. Just in time for the holidays, and self-renewal in the New Year, Live Happy shares why you need to bury the hatchet for the sake of your own physical and emotional health, and the steps to take toward forgiveness (even from afar!). Lori Loughlin on “LEADING WITH HER HEART” – Soon to reprise her role as everyone’s favorite “Aunt Becky” on Fuller House, the spinoff of the ’90s sitcom Full House, the actress reflects on what brings her happiness – staying true to her heart. Lori reveals how she balances a “full house,” sharing how she connects with her children and makes career choices she and her family can be proud of. “THE GIFT THAT CHANGED MY LIFE” – Learn how some gifts can impact our lives in a way that lead us to pursue dreams and ambitions and find happiness in new, exciting ways. Read personal stories from people who received gifts that have truly transformed their lives — from a bicycle, red velvet chair or language lessons to the life-saving gift of bone marrow. “GROWING UP CHOPRA" – Deepak Chopra and his daughter, Mallika, share their tips on how they maintain a stress-free approach to life in order to focus on the moment, while balancing their own families and busy lives at the same time. This issue also provides an inside look at OWN’s Belief series, which explores finding faith and the universal search for connection to something greater than ourselves, and reveals the link between gratitude and grief as a powerful source of healing to embrace a new chapter in life. Readers will also find additional insight and tips for the holiday season including traditions celebrated throughout the world, ways to rejoice without overindulging, positive presents (all $30 or less), and festive cookies with a healthy twist. Live Happy Now, an inspiring free weekly audio podcast on iTunes, offers interviews with top authors and thinkers in the fields of positive psychology and well-being. LiveHappy.com also offers additional tips and content on finding and sharing happiness, extending its reach to Mexico with the launch of espanol.LiveHappy.com. Looking ahead, Deborah K. Heisz and the editors of Live Happy will release a new book, Live Happy: Ten Practices for Choosing Joy, published by HarperElixir, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Available in March 2016, the highly anticipated book brings together the latest research on what practices and actions contribute to a happy life, with 40 inspiring celebrity and real-life stories. Learn more at livehappy.com/preorder. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S. including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s award-winning digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Gabriella DeLuca Krupp Kommunications gdeluca@kruppnyc.com (212) 886-6717

Dallas, Texas – September 1, 2015 – Live Happy’s September/October issue, on newsstands today, highlights the importance of prioritizing positivity and finding purpose and meaning in everyday activities. Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Anderson—featured on the cover—gives us a glimpse of where his inner strength, character and resilience come from and shares the latest on how he manages multiple work projects, family life and a rigorous fitness routine while keeping it all real—and fun. Live Happy, a first-of-its-kind publication combining the science of happiness with practical advice from positive psychology experts to help readers lead happy and productive lives, dedicates the September/October 2015 issue to the pursuit for greater meaning and purpose in life and the power of positive education. Research featured in the issue shows that people who focus on activities that are designed to increase their well-being are more satisfied than those who purely focus on happiness as an outcome. For the back-to-school season, the issue also highlights surprising, new solutions to bullying that give all children—not just the bullies—new life skills to prevent confrontations before they occur. “In this issue we explore how to take steps daily to create lives of meaning and joy,” says Deborah K. Heisz, Live Happy’s co-founder, COO and editorial director. “Surrounding yourself with like-minded people and making adjustments to build toward a goal can make all the difference in the direction your life can take you.” The September/October issue features articles from experts and celebrities to help readers discover the wisdom they need to find joy every day: “A Joyful Juggling Act” – Discover how Anthony Anderson’s determination and talent landed him an Emmy nomination for his starring role in the hit TV series black-ish. A combination of his “tough love” upbringing, appreciation for the little things and learned resilience has helped him remain humble while he successfully handles numerous projects, family, fitness and fun. “THE END OF BULLYING?” – Reporting on new research that shows promising improvements and opportunities to change the lives of bullies, too, Live Happy is helping to foster a more positive, encouraging and affirming growth environment for all. Learn from prominent positive psychologists around the world who are dedicated to finding a sustainable solution for future generations. “THE PATH TO PURPOSE” – Research shows that the more you see meaning in the work you do, the more fulfilled and happy you will be. Find out how to reinvent yourself, stay true to your values and be honest with who you are and how it can help you make a difference in your life, with others and the world. “DOES YOUR MOOD NEED A MAKEOVER?” – Learn how to transform negative emotions, situations or feelings into positive ones through an emotional makeover. Licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, author and Live Happy Editor at Large Stacy Kaiser shares seven steps to have a better day. “CHOOSING THE LIGHT" – Grammy-award winner Jason Mraz is a great believer in the power of saying “yes” and greeting life’s opportunities with enthusiasm. The singer-songwriter opens up about performing, his love for farming and what may be the next step in his career. “THREADS OF HAPPINESS” – Everyone’s favorite on-screen teenage witch, Melissa Joan Hart, is now expressing her passion with King of Harts, a made-in-America children’s clothing line co-designed with her husband. Melissa reveals what inspired her family business and how she continues to follow her passions, both on- and off-screen. This issue also provides an inside look at George Mason University’s innovative approach of incorporating well-being into higher education curriculum and culture. In addition, find out how to survive a micromanager at work and learn how our pets are powerful parts of our support systems at home. Coinciding with this issue, the Live Happy Now podcast has launched on iTunes. This weekly audio series brings you scientifically proven tips and ideas to live a happier and more meaningful life through interviews with positive psychology and well-being thought leaders including Deepak Chopra, Tom Rath, Jonathan Haidt, Shawn Achor, Michelle Gielan, Christine Carter, Tory Johnson and many others. Upcoming topics include “Self-Compassion” and “Happiness: Getting the Fundamentals Right.” Live Happy Now is free to all listeners to download from the iTunes store. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S. including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Gabriella DeLuca Krupp Kommunications gdeluca@kruppnyc.com (212) 886-6717

Co-Anchors Reveal Secrets to Happiness and Well-Being Exclusively in this Workplace Edition; Issue Profiles “Happy at Work” Companies in Special Section Dallas, Texas – May 5, 2015 – It’s safe to say not many people would be happy waking up daily for work at 4 a.m., unless you’re the cast and crew of Good Morning America! In Live Happy’s May/June issue, the GMA co-anchors, George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer, Amy Robach and Ginger Zee share their own “secrets to success” in the workplace—revealing how camaraderie, teamwork and starting the day off right are essential to their positive work environment and to kicking off every morning with a smile. Live Happy, a first-of-its-kind publication combining the science of happiness with practical advice from positive psychology experts to help readers lead happy and productive lives, dedicated the May/June issue to the quest for happiness at work. Whether someone is a CEO, owns their business, or is reinventing themselves mid-career, this issue provides readers the tools to “make happiness their business” by continuing to grow and achieve success in the workplace, and learning to truly love their jobs. Paired with tips from the co-anchors of Good Morning America, readers will also find insight from other “happy companies” like Patagonia, Brown Paper Tickets, EverFi and Logitech. “After spending time on the set of Good Morning America, it’s hard to believe that only 30 percent of all Americans are truly engaged and like their jobs,” says Deborah K. Heisz, Live Happy’s co-founder and editorial director. “We were so inspired by the family-like culture of the GMA staff that we decided to create a ‘Happy at Work’ themed issue of Live Happy where we also explore other companies that emphasize employee well-being, and then share the advice and tools needed for our readers to bring this spirit to their own workplace.” The truth is, at least a third of our waking hours are spent at work, so it’s no surprise that the workplace environment significantly affects overall well-being. Research throughout the magazine demonstrates happy workers show higher productivity, tend to earn more money, enjoy stronger and healthier relationships (both personal and professional) and make smarter decisions. Celebrating the fact that giving back has been shown to help foster a positive work environment and stronger bonds with co-workers—Live Happy also gives readers a look at its #HappyActs Challenge that took place on March 20 in honor of the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness. #HappyActs challenged people across the country to make the world a happier place by sharing their stories and photos both online and at local “happy wall” locations set up in over 40 cities in North America (including at companies like Good Morning America that hosted walls in their workplaces). Along with regular columns on self, work, health, mindset and home, the May/June issue also features a variety of articles from celebrities and experts to help readers discover their inner courage: “THE BOUNCE-BACK EFFECT”—Olympic swimming champion Amy Van Dyken shares how no matter the challenge, being a creative problem solver, looking three steps ahead and focusing on the positive helped her overcome physical challenges after a life-threatening accident. “12 WAYS TO MAKE A COMEBACK”—Resiliency is a skill that allows people to recover from a fall or setback, but because everyone reacts differently, not everyone needs the same skills. Psychotherapist and relationship expert Stacy Kaiser shares 12 key ways to get back on course. “POSITIVITY HEALS”—Dr. Andrew Ordon, co-host of the Emmy Award winning talk show The Doctors, describes how resiliency amid physical and mental challenges has less to do with one’s physical health and more to do with a positive mental outlook. “REDEFINING SUCCESS”—Arianna Huffington, the founder of The Huffington Post reveals how the value of failure and importance of refocus allows her to achieve true success. “THE COURAGE TO CARE”—Everyday heroes—from firefighters to doctors to nurses—share their thoughts on why having courage and the ability to make sacrifices are essential to being ready to take action to help others. Timed to the season, this issue celebrates parents in honor of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Readers share their parents’ best advice and Pauley Perrette, star of NCIS, describes how she opened her New York City bakery, Donna Bell’s Bake Shop, in honor of her late mother. Plus Reverend Run, star of Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers, offers his take on why families should come together around the dinner table. Live Happy is available on newsstands at major retailers throughout the U.S. including Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and Hudson News, and in Canada at Presse Commerce newsstands, among others. Live Happy’s digital edition is available from the App Store and on Google Play, and current subscribers receive complimentary access on their tablet devices. Separate digital subscriptions are available for $9.99 at livehappy.com. # # # About Live Happy Live Happy LLC, owned by veteran entrepreneur Jeff Olson, is a company dedicated to promoting and sharing authentic happiness through education, integrity, gratitude and community awareness. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its mission is to impact the world by bringing the happiness movement to a personal level and inspiring people to engage in purpose-driven, healthy, meaningful lives. Media Inquiries: Alessandra Carriero Krupp Kommunications acarriero@kruppnyc.com (646) 797-2030