We wouldn’t be here, celebrating our 7th birthday, without the support of you—our Happy Way community. You’re the reason why we continue to strive every day to be better, do better and create better products that will support you on your health and wellness journey. 

From our humble beginnings, packing and sending orders from our home kitchen, to where we are today, 7 years strong—well, we’ve come a long way and we’re super excited for what’s ahead.

It may have started with us—two South Aussie guys with an idea, a love for helping others and a drive to succeed—but now we’re proud to have a team of passionate and talented individuals who live and breathe our mission and values, and who inspire us every day—we couldn’t do it without them. 

So, this year for our 7th birthday, we decided to step out from behind the curtains and give you an insight into who we are—Ben and Hien, your Happy Way co-founders. You’ll usually find us in the background dealing with the business logistics while our team take centre stage on our behind-the-scenes blogs, YouTube clips or crazy TikTok vids, but we thought it was time you get to know who we are and what motivates us to do what we do.

So, cue the questions and get ready for the inside scoop on your favourite co-founders. 

Ben – Happy Way Co-founder

What’s your favourite Happy Way protein powder? 

Caramel Biscuit Whey – YUM!

What’s one of your personal goals?

To continue to reverse my biological age and have the energy/mobility of a 30-35 year old when I’m in my 70-80’s.

What’s something you want to achieve at Happy Way that you haven’t yet?

Become more recognised as a global brand. We have done well locally, but I’d love to see Happy Way branch out into other countries. 

What’s something you want to do or achieve in life that you haven’t yet? 

Travelling to Europe with my daughter and introducing her to extended family. Being with her while we experience a white Christmas would be incredible.

What’s your favourite self-care practice?

Morning workouts, followed by a cold shower. Also, I enjoy getting my blood work done regularly, analysing the results and then implementing lifestyle changes to improve. 

What’s your favourite motivational or inspirational quote? 

A healthy person has a thousand wishes, a sick person has only one.

What’s a daily or weekly practice you always do without fail or strive to do? 

Spending Sunday mornings at the farmer's market with my daughter.

Favourite way to spend a Saturday night?

Being with my immediate family at our country home, enjoying Mum’s cooking and a warm fire to relax in front of afterwards. 

Do you prefer sweet or savoury? 

Savoury.

What’s your favourite part about the work you do? 

Our awesome team and the amazing ideas they have!

You’re hosting a dinner party and can have three dream dinner guests attend (anyone in the world), who would they be and why? 

Michael Jordan (childhood hero!), Naval Ravikant (great modern-day thinker/philosopher who I admire) and Jamie Oliver (because the food has to be delicious and I’d love to learn some cooking wisdom from him!).

Favourite book? 

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.

What motivates you? 

My daughter Millar and ensuring I’m doing all I can to support her while she grows and develops her passions and interests.

Share your morning routine with us.

4:30 am wake up, lots of water and herbal tea, catch up on work emails etc, workout, cold shower, prepare breakfast/school lunch for Millar, drop her to school and then off to work.

If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be? 

Avocados, because apparently, they give you all the vital nutrients to survive and thrive.

If you could travel somewhere in the world you’ve yet to visit, where would you go and why?

The northern part of Scandinavia, to see the Northern Lights.

If you could have any superhero power what would it be and why?

To restore full health to anyone who is suffering from illness or limited due to a disability (especially children). I feel that everyone deserves the chance to have access to full health and in turn the opportunity to be truly happy.

What’s been your biggest learning in life and business so far?

Great things take time and you must play the long-term game. It’s the small things done consistently that move you in a positive direction. The power of compound interest must not be underestimated. Lastly, always strive to surround yourself with people who are high achievers. The environment you create for yourself will dictate the success of your life.  

Hien – Happy Way Co-founder

What’s your favourite Happy Way protein powder? 

Vanilla Whey—it’s like vanilla ice cream!

What’s one of your fondest memories at Happy Way? 

Winning the state Telstra Business Awards in 2018.

What’s one of your personal goals?

Learn how to play an acoustic guitar.

What’s your favourite recipe using Happy Way protein? 

Smoothie: Vanilla Whey Protein, banana, almond milk, cinnamon powder, mixed berries and ice. 

What’s your favourite exercise or way to keep fit? 

Weight and HIIT training.

What’s your favourite self-care practice? 

Go for a walk, or explore a new part of your neighbourhood.

What’s your favourite motivational or inspirational quote? 

“Don't count the days. Make the days count." - Muhammad Ali 

Favourite way to spend a Saturday night/Sunday? 

Turn off from work and spend time with family and friends.

Do you prefer sweet or savoury?

Sweets all the way. Love my chocolate!

What’s your favourite part about the work you do? 

Thinking about creative ways to market and sell our Happy Way products.

You’re hosting a dinner party and can have three dream dinner guests attend (anyone in the world), who would they be and why? 

Simon Sinek (business motivation), Thit Nat Han (mindfulness meditation), and Tony Robbins (learn about relationships).

Favourite book? 

Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh.

Favourite tv show?

Master Chef or Iron Chef - any cooking show really! 

Share your morning routine with us.

6 am morning walk with my dog, 7:30 am gym and shower etc, 8:30 am quick breakfast and spend some time with my partner before heading into the office.

If you could have one food for the rest of your life what would it be? 

Pho (beef noodles)! You can have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

If you could travel somewhere in the world you’ve yet to visit, where would you go and why? 

Mount Everest - to see what the world looks like at that height.

If you could have any superhero power what would it be and why?

Time travel (go back to when social media wasn't around, so we could all be more present with each other).

What’s been your biggest learning in life and business so far? 

Accept your mistakes and learn to move forward. 

Lastly, don’t forget to enter our biggest birthday giveaway EVER—you and your bestie could be jetting off to Japan to experience the trip of a lifetime, but you’ve gotta be in it to win it so stop what you’re doing and enter now! 

Thanks for being here to celebrate our 7th birthday with us! We’ve got some amazing things in store for the year ahead and we’re thrilled to have you along for the ride.