Confessions of a storyteller: Finding Happy with Maria Bertrand

Sometimes healing arrives with wings. Actress, filmmaker, and storyteller Maria Bertrand shares her extraordinary confession at the Cabana — the day she saved a tiny sparrow, and how that bird, whom she named Happy, went on to save her in return.

In the midst of grief and depression, Maria found light and resilience through her unlikely companion. Their bond became the heart of her documentary “Finding Happy” — a project supported by actor Gerard Butler, who was deeply moved by the story.

But Maria’s journey doesn’t stop there. She also opens up about her newest project, “Got Daddy Issues” — a film she co-wrote, directed, and stars in, bringing her passion for raw, authentic storytelling to the big screen.

At the Cabana, Maria speaks candidly about:

• How a tiny sparrow gave her hope, healing, and purpose.

• The making of her documentary Finding Happy 

• Transforming pain and grief into art and storytelling.

• Her new movie Got Daddy Issues — why she felt called to write, direct, and act in it.