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Cup Full of Happiness Hour 250706
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Cup Full of Happiness Hour 250706

KESWiN Academy’s Founder, Deb Donnell, hosts this Cup Full of Happiness Hour 250706. This was held on 6 July 2025. The original live event included an additional interactive 30 minute Q&A session with attendees after the 60 minute presentation. Scroll down the page to learn the topics included in this inaugural event, or simply grab a cuppa, then click on the video play button, sit back and enjoy!

If you would like to attend a future live Cup Full of Happiness Hour, please register for your free ticket here. Or, if you’ve already attended earlier Happiness Hours, keep an eye on your inbox for pre-event registration details.    

Cup Full of Happiness Hour 250706

Welcome! In this video you will learn some of our Founder, Deb Donnell’s story, and why she has established KESWiN Academy. You will also learn how to reprogram your subconscious mind so you can step out of the Temple of Doom & Gloom and step into freedom, love, light, and authenticity.

Disclaimer: this Happiness Hour is designed to provide you with information on personal development and strategies to live your best life in abundance, creativity, excellence and joy. It is provided with the understanding that the presenters or KESWiN Academy are engaged in rendering legal, accounting, financial, health, or other professional services. If you are after any of those forms of expert assistance, you should seek the services of an appropriate professional.

Every effort has been made to make the information presented here as accurate and complete as possible for the amount of time we have available. However, anything we present in our free information sessions is just a very tiny tip of the iceberg of content and mentoring available inside KESWiN Academy. We invite you now to sit back and enjoy the presentation, and if you find value in what you’ve received, then please consider joining as a member to fast track your journey to your best life ever! Note: the monthly membership subscription fees quoted in this video has been updated for 2026 (a small increase due to Stripe Payments fees changing).

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  • 0:00:00:00 Introduction
  • 0:00:32:09 About this webinar
  • 0:02:37:08 Welcome
  • 0:03:27:15 Introduction
  • 0:06:35:02 The meaning of KESWiN™
  • 0:07:44:04 Being mentored by “Mr Publishing” Dan Poynter
  • 0:09:24:15 Becoming a Renegade Marketer
  • 0:11:10:21 Our deepest fear
  • 0:12:44:02 The day the Earth shook
  • 0:14:39:25 New opportunities
  • 0:17:38:28 Learning how to chill out
  • 0:18:36:28 Life or death emergency
  • 0:21:35:01 Standing up to fear and propaganda
  • 0:23:10:23 Choosing happiness
  • 0:23:57:23 Getting out of BED
  • 0:24:23:20 Picking up the OAR
  • 0:24:42:08 Your User Manual / It’s a Code 18 Issue
  • 0:25:46:18 What is your subconscious program?
  • 0:26:28:14 Catch your toxic thoughts
  • 0:27:05:13 Your thoughts run your emotions
  • 0:28:17:06 Your feelings determine your actions
  • 0:29:33:26 What frequency are you transmitting on?
  • 0:32:29:17 It takes courage
  • 0:32:36:19 Find meaning and purpose
  • 0:35:10:28 Faith it ’til you make it!
  • 0:35:48:18 Be the light in the world’s darkness
  • 0:37:21:00 Your autonomy must be retained
  • 0:41:19:11 Put your oxygen mask on first
  • 0:42:09:00 Be the best example you can be
  • 0:43:39:00 You cannot fix anyone else.
  • 0:44:45:00 Boldly speak your truth
  • 0:45:54:01 Your sole soul mission
  • 0:46:09:29 Thank you for watching Cup Full of Happiness Hour 250706
  • 0:47:31:05 Options to say thanks or join us
  • 0:59:36:00 Summary

Further watching/listening: Deb interviews “Mr Publishing” Dan Poynter 

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Testimonials About KESWiN Academy

At the start of this page we mentioned that there have been several iterations of KESWiN Academy, dating right back to 2008. The earlier versions were more focused on helping people build online businesses, develop writing and content marketing skills, publish books, and build multiple income streams. Group coaching has always been at the heart of these earlier versions, and there was always an element of personal growth as members identified their KESWiN in order to have the confidence to build their businesses. 

Therefore the testimonials we’ve published below have been gathered from members and clients over the past 17+ years. While many highlight aspects that are different to our current offering with the Academy, they are still valuable for you to look through. Because they are more about KESWiN Academy’s founder, Deb Donnell (who you will be working with), her coaching style, and, most importantly, what benefits members have received when working with her.

Also, as one of our goals is to help you create a life of freedom and autonomy, should you decide to build an online business, or write and publish a book further down the track, you can be confident that Deb and our team have the skills to coach you through this process too. In other words, KESWiN Academy is more than just a personal growth and self-actualisation community! It is a place where you can transform ideas and dreams into reality, no matter what they are!

“This is different to most typical training programs where you buy and listen to the training. One of the key differences is that learning and doing is incorporated into the program. There is a lot of interaction between members and trainers. As a result, you can ask questions. In addition, the people behind it have a genuine go-getter attitude. The material is never stale—it's always cutting edge, and that's fantastic. I feel pretty lucky to have been a part of the Academy. It's not easy—it takes work. But it's a great experience. Certainly, I recommend it to people looking to build an authoritative online presence.”
Dennis Roberts
Dennis RobertsUSA
“I’ve had a really good time as a member. I've learned about effective market research tools and business organization skills. Moreover, I built blogs, wrote articles and I now understand copyright information. Also, we set up social networks and used them as part of the strategy for successful soft marketing. Additionally, mastered a few technical skills, including how to set up a marketing funnel online. The list goes on! Consequently, being part of a small group provides an awesome learning environment where we can all find help, and help others too. We occasionally just socialize and have fun too. I’ve made some awesome friendships inside the Academy.”
Barb Schacher
Barb SchacherUSA
“Most products or coaches assume you know the basics of online marketing and technical terminology, and have technical skills. I know in the end we are each responsible for what we want to create. However, I don’t feel like I’m all alone. The short videos and interactive training events are very helpful. There is always someone available to help with an issue. I’m very grateful to have a safe place to build my income generating business. It makes the journey so much more enjoyable and easier.” (Name withheld at member’s request)
HS
HSUSA
“The Academy has made me really excited about writing! I just needed someone to get me in the habit and doing it. Now I feel like I am on a roll. The presentation on writing our “About Me” page was outstanding and helped me so much!”
Nicole Thomas
Nicole ThomasUSA
“There is too much information on the Internet about marketing. As a result, you can easily get confused about exactly where to start. However, with KESWiN™ Academy, you receive precise instructions in an easy to follow format. Best of all, being part of a group offers support and mentorship. Because it enables everyone to work together and feel part of a team. At the same time, we get to build our own business. Furthermore, the focus on writing helps make writing easier.”
Tania Wilder
Tania WilderAustralia
“The Academy is a safe environment, where I feel I can be myself and ask questions, or offer my ideas. I have a support system of honest, genuine, like-minded people from around the world, who don’t think I’m crazy or stupid to try something different. The training is broken down into small parts, so I can tackle a bit at a time. I have learned both fundamental techniques, and others that I would call advanced. Material is up-to-date and presented in an understandable format. It is so great to have people helping people succeed.”
Kris Newland
Kris NewlandUSA
“The training is a lot more dialogue than presentation. It has helped me transition from learning mode to doing mode. The modules in writing, market research, blogging and business management have been both instructional and hands-on practice. Even though I’m building my own business, I’m not doing it alone. I’m part of a community of people with similar goals. I find plenty of encouragement, peer support, and camaraderie within the network. The result-oriented leaders have high ethical standards, are knowledgeable, current, even cutting edge, and most of all, accessible.”
Bob Young
Bob YoungUSA
“Before I joined, I was just watching and listening to other online marketing training programs with no real plan. Isn’t that crazy? If I hadn’t joined the Academy, I would have hung up my dream by now. Because I had the opportunity to learn with others. Moreover, the trainers’ efforts to make our writing skills exceptional, and adapt the training to our needs is outstanding. Also, it’s powerful having made new friends with people from all over the world. Most importantly, they are willing to step up and help me without question.”
Marshall Joyce
Marshall JoyceUSA
“Writing challenges me. Therefore, I love the videos. I can stop them and move at my own pace. As a result, I get a better understanding. Also, the people are great! I am forming solid relationships. Best of all, I can get help from my peers as well as the trainers. Due to being a member, I have learned a lot about online marketing.”
Heather Hansen
Heather HansenCanada
“The Academy provides low-cost, state-of-the-art training. First of all, I have a road map to follow. Also, people I can connect with. In addition, the trainers are genuinely there for us. Furthermore, they give 120% to ensure we all succeed. They are helping us create businesses that are genuine and legitimate. There is no hype or in your face tactics. This training is so different to anything I’ve experienced before.”
Claire Newell
Claire NewellNew Zealand
“I was having trouble writing content for my blog and understanding social Internet marketing. However, the trainers helped me build up my confidence. Also, the group workshops are a safe place to ask questions and get help. As a result, we can immediately apply what we are learning. Most of all, I have fun building lasting relationships with other members. Most importantly, it’s value exceeds the affordable price I pay as a member.”
Lanette Passarelli
Lanette PassarelliUSA
“The Academy provides a fresh approach to learning online. Most importantly, the mentors and members are real people you can talk to and build lasting relationships with. Moreover, the training is professional and easy to follow. Also, being part of the interactive group workshops is fun. Best of all, you can get your questions answered immediately. Because quick answers are valuable when you have a problem you can't work out on your own.”
Corinne Floyd
Corinne FloydCanada
“Deb has helped me improve my writing skills tremendously. Now, I not only have the confidence to sit and write. But I also have the basic ability to communicate intelligibly while delivering some real value. This was a skill that was well beyond me prior to becoming a member.”
Tom Renfro
Tom RenfroUSA
“I am grateful that Deb took the time to show me how to write diamonds. Because I do believe within all of us there are diamonds that need to be put down on paper. Moreover, when they are inside of us, nobody sees or hears them. And just to think I almost didn't take this course! What a loss I would have experienced. As I write every day I feel a sense of who I am and who I might become. Keep those diamonds coming; there are many of us who need them.”
Greg Gust
Greg GustUSA
“Since joining the Academy, I’ve accomplished more and written more than I did before. Firstly, this is a supportive environment. Secondly, I have peers helping me gauge where I am in the training. As a result, I receive help when I need it. And we bounce ideas off each other. Finally, the knowledgeable trainers and coaches guide us through the Internet business maze. Most importantly, they demonstrate that they actually do care about us achieving our goals.”
Felicia Waren
Felicia WarenUSA
"The eBook Publishing Master Class encouraged me to finish writing my book, and then take the next step to get it published in both print and digital format. It was awesome to produce a real book for my business."
Dr Alan Fayter
Dr Alan FayterNZ
The Goal Setting Workshop was brilliant and thought provoking. It allowed me to become fluid with my writing, and also achieve my personal goal to move into my dream home.
Brenda M
Brenda MNew Zealand

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