426. How One Conversation Can Change a Life: Building Global Bridges with Katerina Manoff

Happiness Solved

Sandee Sgarlata

Self-improvement, Business, Love, Education, Inspirational, Happiness, Joy, Depression, Selflove, Motivational, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Peace

5 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 25 June 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this conversation, Sandee Sgarlata interviews Katerina, the founder and CEO of ENGin, a nonprofit organization that connects English learners in Ukraine with volunteers for conversation practice and cultural exchange. Katerina shares her journey from investment banking to nonprofit leadership, emphasizing the importance of following one's passion and the challenges of finding fulfilling work. She discusses the inception and growth of Engine, highlighting its impact on both Ukrainian students and volunteers. The conversation also touches on the mutual benefits of volunteering, the significance of personal connections, and the transformative power of language learning. Guest Bio: Katerina Manoff is the founder & CEO of ENGin, a global nonprofit that has paired over 50,000 English learners and volunteers for online conversation practice and cultural exchange. Prior to starting ENGin in 2020, Katerina spent a decade working in the education space, where she helped launch multiple nonprofit and for-profit initiatives. Katerina began her career as an investment banker at Evercore Partners. She holds a Master's in Education from Harvard University and Bachelors degrees in International Studies and Business from the University of Pennsylvania. Katerina is also a mom of two young girls and enjoys writing in her free time. Takeaways Katerina transitioned from investment banking to nonprofit work in pursuit of happiness. She emphasizes the importance of following one's passion over financial security. Trial and error played a crucial role in her career path. Volunteering benefits both the student and the volunteer. Engine started as a small idea and grew into a global movement. The program connects over 55,000 people, fostering cultural exchange. Language fluency opens up academic and professional opportunities. Personal connections are key to the success of the program. Volunteers gain confidence and valuable experiences through their interactions. The organization aims to reach a million people for national transformation. Connect with Katerina: Website: www.enginprogram.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enginprogram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enginprogram/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerina-semida-manoff-12b27720/ Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.com Podcast: www.happinesssolved.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlata Twitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlata Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata

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0:00.0	This is happiness solved with America's happiness coach Sandy Scarlotta.
0:20.3	Hello everyone, happy new year. I am so happy you're listening today.
0:25.6	Happiness Solved is dedicated to give a new content that is empowering, motivational,
0:29.9	inspirational, and of course, a dose of happiness. It's my way to give back to the world
0:34.3	and share other people's stories. This thing called life can be challenging
0:38.1	and my guests share their amazing stories, wisdom, and life lessons that demonstrate anyone can
0:44.1	choose happiness. You see, happiness is a journey, not a destination. I'm Sandy Scarletta, and I have
0:50.8	been inspiring others to shift their mindset and choose happiness for over 20 years.
0:56.0	As we head into a new year, here's some food for thought.
1:00.0	How many times have you gotten excited to make your New Year's resolutions only to abandon them?
1:04.0	It's okay, you're not alone.
1:06.0	Statistics show that roughly 50% of the population sets New Year's resolutions, and yet the majority
1:12.1	of those give up within the first 30 to 45 days.
1:15.1	In fact, 80% of people who make New Year's resolutions will abandon them during the
1:20.3	month of February.
1:22.6	I want more than anything for you to succeed in 2023 and have five tips to share with you.
1:28.3	One, create a detailed plan on how you're going to ensure that you follow through and take
1:34.6	action. Two, get an accountability partner. Three, attach your emotions to the goals. What I mean by that
1:42.8	is how will achieving them make you feel?
1:47.0	Four, set up an app to track your goals or set up an alarm on your phone to remind you to take
1:53.5	action. And lastly, five, celebrate your wins. This is so important because when you celebrate it
2:00.6	and give yourself a pat on the back,
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