Who I Ask & How I Do It (Part 1)
In part 1 of 2, I share 10 of the 15 most common and creative ways I’ve asked people to share their song. After 500+ conversations, I’ve learned how this simple question can spark meaningful connections with almost anyone, inspire empathy, and turn everyday encounters into unforgettable moments.
Day 1 of the Project
Every song I'd ever loved had vanished—taking my emotional compass with it. So I started asking people: What song do you associate with a happy memory? Here’s how that simple music question became a way to connect, reflect, and be reminded of what matters.
The Obsession That Started It All
To let go of a former flame, I had to put a particular song off-limits—and I had to put all my music off-limits to stop listening to it. Here’s why I went on a music diet, which became the impetus for the Happiness Soundtrack.