Hi there, I'm Nataly
Happier is more than a company. It's my life purpose to share what I've learned with you!
Our mission
At Happier, our mission is to help millions of people thrive in work
and life by improving their emotional health with science-backed
skills and practices.
A note from Nataly
Happier is a very personal project for me, which grew out of my experience as a refugee to the US
and my subsequent journey to find genuine happiness. I took many wrong turns, spent decades chasing
the BIG HAPPY through achievements and success, trying to run away from any negative feelings of
pain, sadness, or stress.
What I've learned is that genuine emotional wellbeing doesn't come from making everything in our lives perfect and never feeling any difficult emotions. It comes from allowing ourselves to feel all that we feel, to accept ourselves and the world as it is, and then, from that as a starting point, to practice our happier skills to cultivate and grow the seeds of genuine joy we all have inside.
Happiness isn't a state of being or a simple feeling -- and it doesn't come from the outside.
It's a skill we can all practice and improve, no matter our starting point. All our efforts at Happier are aimed at helping you do just that.
In the spirit of sharing, here is an article I wrote on my 40th birthday about 40 lessons I've learned about being happier. (And if you'd like to learn more about how my journey as a Russian immigrant led to creating Happier, here's my TED talk.)
Before
Happier I was a digital media executive, a venture investor, and an
analyst with McKinsey & Co. in NYC. (I managed to squeeze in a few
more start-ups in there, including a student-publishing company I ran
with my husband from our tiny NYC apartment, but that’s a longer story.)
I immigrated to the U.S. as a refugee from the former Soviet Union when I was 13 years old.
Starting my journey in the projects outside of Detroit, I reached the highest level of corporate success, and became a venture capitalist at the age of 26. I had a lovely family and was honoring the gift of being able to build my life in America.
But I found myself unfulfilled and was inspired to learn how to live a truly happier, fulfilling life. My discoveries and explorations of scientific research, as well as Eastern disciplines like yoga and Qi Gong, led me to create Happier and dedicate my life and work to empowering millions of people with the tools to live their best lives.
If Happier or I can be helpful to you or your organization, we'd love to hear from you!
What we believe about living happier
We believe that happiness is not a feeling, but a skill we can all learn and improve through practice.
We believe that it's not a frivolous extra but a critical, non-negotiable ingredient in living a fulfilling, meaningful, healthy life.
We believe that our greatest wellbeing is realized when we stop trying to turn the negative into the positive and embrace the full range of human emotions with compassion and strength.
Our school of thought
The Happier Method is made up of the 5 Core Happier Skills that, when practiced regularly, have been scientifically proven to improve emotional well-being, increase resilience, reduce stress, and help you thrive in every area of your life.
Acceptance
Gratitude
Intentional Kindness
The Bigger Why
Self-Care
Testimonials
“Nataly was the perfect keynote speaker and her ability to connect with our employees – in the room or by video from across the globe – was amazing. Every employee who attended took away a ‘nugget’ that stayed with them long after her session was over.”
“Nataly was the perfect keynote speaker as we invest in Sleep Number's top performers. As a purpose-driven brand, we strive to always be our best for our customers. Nataly shared tools to be more productive and innovative, while finding more joy everyday.”
“Nataly’s story inspired our organization and energized our employees. Her enthusiasm was contagious and action provoking - we could have listened to her speak for hours.”
“When Nataly speaks about happiness as a skill, you can hear perspectives shifting around the room. Her message is powerful, actionable, and so crucial right now.”
“Nataly’s humor, professionalism, and partnership had a positive impact on our attendees. She moved people and made them think differently – that is no easy feat.”
“Nataly brings a rare combination of authenticity and vibrancy to any stage. She showcases a plethora of life-changing insights for leaders and surrounds them with her amazing personal journey. I would highly recommend her to any event or company.”
