Joy Found Here

What happens when self-doubt meets self-discovery—and a wellness coach turns every wrinkle and “what-the-fuck” moment into joy? In episode 232 of the Joy Found Here, Lauri Stern shares how yoga, energy work, and humor helped her stop judging her reflection and start honoring it. From mirror gazing to her “Joy on the Fives” ritual, she shows how awareness and laughter can quiet the inner critic. For anyone ready to trade perfectionism for presence, this episode proves that joy isn’t found—it’s practiced.In This Episode, You Will Learn:From yoga mat to microphone (03:58)Embodied wisdom and the chakra connection (05:27)The mirror and the message (08:19)The “what-the-fuck wrinkle” and rewriting self-talk (10:21)Creating The Real and the Woo (15:27)Owning your worth and celebrating small wins (19:59)Girlfriends, growth, and the bra talk (23:16)When life happens for you (27:01)The sponge metaphor and emotional resilience (29:26)Finding joy on the fives (39:21)As the founder of Custom Designed Wellness, Lauri Stern helps people reconnect with body, energy, and intuition through movement, mindfulness, and the chakra system. A certified yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner, and intuitive coach, she blends sacred geometry, energy work, and practical self-awareness to guide others toward alignment and healing. As host of The Real and the Woo podcast, she explores where science meets spirituality with humor and depth—reminding us that joy and self-worth aren’t luxuries but daily practices.In this episode, Lauri brings her grounded spirituality and quick wit, reminding listeners that life happens for us, not to us. She and Stephanie discuss mirror gazing, feminine energy, and how to stop dimming our light. From her “what-the-fuck wrinkle” story to her “Joy on the Fives” exercise, Lauri turns self-criticism into compassion and shows how joy can become a habit. With wisdom and humor, she invites us to see ourselves—wrinkles, shadows, and all—as divine works in progress.Connect with Lauri Stern:WebsiteSubstackYouTubeLinkedInTikTokPodcast: The Real and The Woo with Lauri SternLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when your entire world collapses—and you have no choice but to rebuild from the ashes? In episode 231 of Joy Found Here, writer and resilience coach Selena Brown shares how she turned heartbreak and betrayal into a blueprint for strength. From teen motherhood to surviving a life-shattering marriage, her story is raw, real, and deeply human—a reminder that even in chaos, you can find clarity, courage, and a new beginning.Selena Brown is a writer and creator of the Substack publication Mastering Resiliency, where she helps readers navigate life’s challenges with strength and adaptability. A former teen mom who rebuilt her life after profound upheaval, she channels her experiences into stories and tools that inspire growth, healing, and resilience. Through her writing, courses, and community, Selena encourages others to turn hardship into purpose and thrive no matter what life brings.In this episode, Selena shares how she overcame a turbulent childhood, early motherhood, and the collapse of her first marriage after a shocking betrayal. Starting over with nothing, she rebuilt her life for her daughters and discovered writing as a way to heal. Her journey led to Mastering Resiliency, a platform that proves true strength isn’t about never breaking—but learning to bend, rebuild, and rise. By owning her story, Selena shows how releasing shame can transform pain into purpose.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A childhood divided (04:40)Teen mom at nineteen (05:45)When the unthinkable happened (09:55)Facing betrayal and truth (11:30)Starting over from nothing (13:00)Finding healing through writing (15:45)Turning pain into purpose (18:20)Quiet, nature, and recovery (21:00)Building Mastering Resiliency (27:00)Redefining strength and moving forward (35:00)Releasing shame, finding freedom (41:30)Connect with Selena Brown:SubstackLinkedInFacebookLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when loss collides with leadership—and a business psychologist decides to turn heartbreak into a blueprint for living authentically? In episode 230 of Joy Found Here, Dr. Camille Preston shares how navigating five devastating losses in just five months forced her to slow down, reframe her choices, and ultimately write her book Living Real: Redefining Success, Presence, and Happiness. For Camille, the journey wasn’t about pushing through pain but about embracing the full spectrum of human experience—grief, joy, and everything in between.As the founder of AIM Leadership, Camille helps individuals and organizations unlock potential not through surface-level fixes, but by integrating work and life in ways that are real, sustainable, and deeply fulfilling. She opens up about how saying “no,” questioning long-held assumptions, and having more genuine conversations became lifelines during her own season of grief. Her beloved Uncle Phil, a central figure in her story, embodies the legacy of living with clarity and purpose—reminding us that impact comes from presence, not perfection.In this episode, Camille reflects on why micro shifts matter, how to stop “shallowing” your life, and why permission to feel is the gateway to joy. Whether you’re a leader burned out from endless demands or someone carrying unprocessed grief, her message is clear: when we choose to live real, we create more room for connection, meaning, and enduring joy.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Five losses in five months (04:26)Asking what really matters (07:25)Questioning old assumptions (08:50)The power of slowing down and saying no (10:07)From coach to business psychologist (12:10)Loneliness, burnout, and “shallowing” (16:38)Uncle Phil’s legacy (20:34)Metabolizing grief into growth (23:45)Micro shifts and resilience (28:42)Choosing integration over perfection (36:33)Connect with Dr. Camille Preston:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramXBook: Dr. Camille Preston - Living RealLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a high-powered attorney trading in courtroom battles decides she’s done with conflict? In episode 229 of Joy Found Here, Wendy S. Meadows shares how she rewrote her story, swapping litigation for coaching, mediation, and a framework for lasting joy. Once a successful family law attorney and partner at her firm, Wendy realized the adversarial nature of litigation no longer aligned with her values. Her pivot into mediation and coaching allowed her to create a career that uplifts others instead of tearing them down.Her book Sparkle and Grit offers a roadmap for high-achieving women to move beyond burnout and live with clarity. For Wendy, grit isn’t about grinding harder—it’s about perseverance through small, consistent steps, while sparkle is the inspiration that keeps you moving toward a life you truly want. She also opens up about her upcoming projects, including Letters to Little Wendy, a heartfelt guide rooted in her own journey of overcoming self-doubt and people-pleasing.In this episode, Wendy reflects on why self-trust, curiosity, and empathy are the keys to transformation. From showing divorcing couples there is a kinder way forward to reminding women that they can redefine success on their own terms, her message is clear: fulfillment comes not from perfection, but from choosing courage, baby steps, and joy every single day.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Finding her old journals and lifelong patterns (4:20)Why she’s writing Letters to Little Wendy (5:51)Entering family law and rising as a litigator (7:30)Discovering the contrast through wellness coaching (7:58)Leaving her firm and choosing mediation (10:29)How COVID led her to life coaching (10:54)The meaning of Sparkle and Grit (21:39)Helping women reconnect with their younger selves (24:47)The power of slowing down and asking questions (29:36)Advice for moms balancing career and family (35:25)Connect with Wendy S. Meadows:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInBook: Wendy S. Meadows - Sparkle and GritLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in to episode 228 of Joy Found Here, where wellness coach Shabana Knight shares her extraordinary journey from an Indian orphanage to a life built on gratitude, health, and self-discovery. Adopted and raised in the U.S., Shabana returned decades later to the orphanage where her story began, an experience that deepened her sense of identity and sparked a greater appreciation for the life she has built with her family.That same openness has guided her career. What began with encouraging a coworker to lose baby weight revealed her natural gift for motivation, which grew into personal training, wellness coaching, and a holistic practice blending fitness, hormone balance, homeopathic remedies, and decluttering. Her approach emphasizes that true wellness goes beyond the body—it’s about aligning mind, body, and environment so you can thrive from a place of overflow rather than depletion.In this episode, Shabana reflects on how gratitude, community, and intentional self-care can transform not just health but entire lives. From her human design discoveries to embracing both a given and chosen birthday, she shows why putting yourself first isn’t selfish but essential. Her message is clear: wellness isn’t perfection—it’s alignment, abundance, and the daily choice to live with intention.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Shabana’s life began in an Indian orphanage before adoption in the U.S. (2:54)Her return to India and the powerful experience of visiting her orphanage (4:18)The gratitude shifts she brought home after reconnecting with her roots (7:19)How helping a coworker lose baby weight launched her into fitness coaching (8:29)Why personal training and decluttering “found her” as part of her wellness path (10:30)The role of intuition and how she makes things happen—from drops to coaching (13:30)Living from overflow instead of depletion and why it changes everything (16:39)The surprising story of choosing a second birthday through human design (17:55)How homeopathic drops transformed her hormones, sleep, and mood (24:37)Simple daily rituals that keep her grounded, grateful, and able to give (27:29)Connect with Shabana Knight:FacebookInstagramPodcast: Organized Chaos; Stories with ShabanaLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in to episode 227 of Joy Found Here, where Jacques Martiquet—better known as The Party Scientist—shares how joy and human connection can transform our lives. From flash mobs to sober raves, he explores joy as a biological state, the role of community as an amplifier, and why joy may be the most underrated natural antidepressant we have.Jacques wasn’t always the life of the sober party—he began as a festival medic, watching firsthand how alcohol and drugs derailed so many experiences. That pushed him to try something different: he started throwing sober raves where people could dance, connect, and feel alive without substances. Those events went viral and “The Party Scientist” was born. Since then, Jacques has built JoyCamp into a six-figure event brand, hosted corporate openings and adult summer camps, and led communities around the world in rediscovering authentic joy. His mission is simple but radical: design gatherings where phones are down, guards are lowered, and people leave feeling more connected to themselves and others.In this episode, Jacques unpacks the myths of escapism, reflects on the impact of FOMO and perfectionism, and highlights why authentic connection is essential to well-being. From daily habits to co-living experiments, he reminds us: joy isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we train, practice, and share.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Jacques went from pharmacologist to The Party Scientist (3:03)Why joy is a biological state—and the habits that create it (6:43)The irony of drugs at festivals and how sober raves flip the script (10:44)Escapism, FOMO, and why joy is an inside job (14:11)The three pathways to joy: mindset, biology, environment (16:30)How Joy Bootcamp builds routines for lasting joy (20:06)Why community accelerates joy more than going it alone (23:30)The power of co-living and digital detox at Joy Mansion (28:58)How structure and play help overcome perfectionism and fear (36:55)What’s next for Jacques and the future of Joy Bootcamp (40:57)Connect with Jacques Martiquet:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in to episode 226 of Joy Found Here, where Barbara Burgess returns to share how granting ourselves permission changes everything. Building on part one, she explores the freedom that comes from living with intention, releasing rules, and embracing “enough” as the starting point for joy and possibility.Barbara is the author of Enough: Finding Peace in a World of Distractions, Hustle, and Expectations and the founder of Corluma, a consultancy guiding leaders and individuals toward heart-centered transformation. A late-in-life mother of two, speaker, and performer of a one-woman show, she brings a rare mix of candor, wisdom, and courage to conversations about authenticity and possibility.In this episode, Barbara shares how granting ourselves permission—to rest, to wander, to play, to choose differently—becomes the foundation of freedom. She and Stephanie unpack cultural myths of productivity and perfection, reflect on the power of intentional living, and highlight why redefining frameworks of success opens new paths for creativity and joy. From small daily choices to life-changing decisions, Barbara reminds us: you are already enough, and from that truth, everything is possible.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why permission is the missing link to authenticity (4:37)How “get to” replaces “have to” and shifts everything (10:31)The “I don’t care” club and what it really means (14:12)Flow over frameworks: releasing rules to reclaim joy (17:13)Wanders instead of walks: reframing routines (19:24)The beauty of “and” over “either/or” (20:28)Building a business from heart and light (23:03)Authenticity in leadership, consulting, and beyond (29:46)Why showing up real creates deeper connection (34:23)A mic-drop reminder: permission granted (35:39)Connect with Barbara Burgess:WebsiteLinkedInBook: Barbara Burgess - enough.: finding peace in a world of distractions, hustle, and expectationsLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in to episode 225 of Joy Found Here as executive coach and author Barbara Burgess shares how lowering the bar creates freedom and joy. Learn how her concept of “Enough” and the power of boundaries can transform how you define success.In this episode, I’m joined by Barbara Burgess, an executive coach, author, and speaker helping leaders and individuals embrace authenticity and redefine success. After over 20 years in corporate leadership, she founded Corluma, a consultancy for heart-centered transformation. She is the author of Enough: Finding Peace in a World of Distractions, Hustle, and Expectations, which invites readers to let go of comparison and embrace their worth. Barbara has also brought her message to the stage with a one-woman show exploring identity, boundaries, and grace. A late-in-life mother of two, she blends personal insight with professional expertise to empower others with confidence, purpose, and joy.Throughout this episode, Barbara speaks candidly about leaving corporate life for a more authentic and creative path. She highlights the value of honesty over small talk, the courage to admit struggles, and the deeper connections that follow. She explores the toxic pull of comparison, explains how “Enough” emerged as both a felt sense of peace and the foundation of her book, and shows how dropping expectations creates freedom and possibility. Barbara also stresses unapologetic boundaries, shares lessons from her one-woman show, and champions permission and choice as the true starting points for fulfillment. Her message is clear: you are already enough—and from that truth, everything becomes possible.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Beyond titles: Choosing to show up as human (3:41)Honesty over perfection in motherhood (5:23)The power of permission and grace (8:53)Comparison kills: Escaping the ladder (13:41)Lowering expectations to the floor (27:31)Boundaries without apology (32:37)The one-woman show: Exploring alternate realities (39:48)Redefining success and freedom (47:26)Final reminder: you are already enough (53:33)Connect with Barbara Burgess:WebsiteLinkedInBook: Barbara Burgess - enough.: finding peace in a world of distractions, hustle, and expectationsLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in to episode 224 of Joy Found Here as Suzanne Andora Barron shares how losing her son led her to the ancient healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Learn how grief, anxiety, and the power of breath and touch opened a path to resilience—and to finding joy even in life’s hardest places.In this episode, I’m joined by Suzanne Andora Barron, a healer and teacher who helps people reconnect with their inner strength through yoga, breathwork, meditation, and the Japanese healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. After losing her nine-year-old son Christopher to leukemia, she turned to ancient practices to move through grief and transform anxiety into resilience. Suzanne created Feel, Heal, and Align, a membership rooted in her course Process What You Feel to Heal, which empowers people to release stuck emotions and restore balance. She also teaches yoga for stress management at a community college, leads a free weekly meditation with global reach, and founded the Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation, which inspires underserved children through comic strip storytelling.Throughout this episode, Suzanne speaks openly about living with anxiety and how her son’s illness and passing reshaped her path. She shares simple tools—like keeping a gratitude journal or doing “one fun thing a day” with her kids—that kept her grounded during crisis. Suzanne introduces listeners to Jin Shin Jyutsu, showing how holding a thumb can calm worry or how each finger connects to an emotion, practices she now teaches to both students and adults. She also highlights her offerings—from her healing course and membership to her free Monday meditations—reminding us that the power to heal is already within each of us.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A friendship born online (6:40)Turning 60 and finding strength (7:50)Living with anxiety (11:40)Gratitude and one fun thing a day (13:40)The 9/11 near miss (16:40)Discovering Jin Shin Jyutsu (19:40)Teaching students simple healing tools (22:00)Processing emotions to heal (36:00)The feel, heal, and align membership (41:00)Joy on the other side of grief (44:50)Connect with Suzanne Andora Barron:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramYouTubeLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Stacey Roney lost her seven-figure business overnight, she had two choices: start over from nothing or give up entirely—what happened next will change how you think about resilience, risk, and rebuilding.In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Roney, a serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building multimillion-dollar ventures in beauty, PR, and digital media. She began at Nordstrom, creating innovative marketing roles before founding the nation’s first beauty staffing agency, a PR firm, and an online magazine. Stacey later became a top earner in direct sales with Rodan + Fields, mentoring thousands nationwide. Known for her creativity and resilience, she has thrived through major market shifts while raising three children. Today, she leads and advocates for Make Wellness, a fast-growing health and wellness startup specializing in bioactive precision peptides, driven by her passion for helping others build flexible, scalable businesses.Throughout this episode, Stacey shares a candid look at her journey—from early success at Nordstrom to launching multiple multimillion-dollar companies. She recalls pivoting to direct sales during the 2008 crash, growing a large Rodan + Fields team, and creating the viral Facebook group “50 AF.” Personal challenges, including her daughter’s severe mental health crisis, prompted her to step back, and she details her daughter’s remarkable recovery through nutrition, exercise, and functional medicine. When corporate changes ended her Rodan + Fields business, Stacey sought a future-proof venture and found it in Make Wellness. She explains its unique affiliate/direct sales model, breakthrough product line, and rapid growth, reflecting her belief in resilience, adaptability, and leading by example.Tune in to episode 223 of Joy Found Here as Stacey Roney shares how losing her seven-figure business overnight led her to rebuild from scratch. Discover how resilience, single motherhood, and a leap into wellness fueled her multi-million dollar comeback.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Nordstrom years: Intrapreneurship in action (3:06)From staffing gaps to a National Beauty Agency (7:30)Nonprofit, digital magazine, and PR with a twist (11:30)The 2008 crash and a high-stakes pivot (14:14)Scaling to seven figures through mentorship (16:27)“50 AF” – A viral community for women over 50 (21:49)A mother’s hardest battle (28:32)From crisis to transformation (31:24)From R+F collapse to startup rocket ship (33:40)Products with an edge (39:18)Momentum from day one (42:10)Lessons in reinvention (51:05)Connect with Stacey Roney:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a former military mechanic lands on the TEDx Dubai stage and chokes up mid-speech—only to be met with a standing ovation? Karen Holliday shares how grit, vulnerability, and unexpected twists led her to speak her truth—and why it changed everything.In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Holliday, a seasoned operations executive, TEDx speaker, and leadership mentor with over 30 years in the mail and logistics industry. A U.S. Army veteran who started her career as a truck mechanic, Karen’s path is defined by resilience and service. She’s held senior roles in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, most recently as COO, before launching her own leadership consulting firm. Karen is committed to helping women leaders rise with confidence, compassion, and authenticity. She’s also a certified life and health coach, an active volunteer with SCORE and women’s mentorship programs, and a strong advocate for well-being. Her TEDx talk in Dubai reflects her core belief: vulnerability is a superpower, and every woman’s story matters.Throughout this episode, Karen shared powerful insights from her personal and professional journey. She reflected on the early influence of mentors, the challenges of rising through male-dominated industries, and the importance of intentional career growth. She also spoke about the emotional process of preparing her TED Talk and how it resonated with a diverse, international audience. Karen offered a fresh perspective on generational shifts in the workplace, the evolving role of technology, and the need to lead with integrity. Her stories and outlook are a testament to authentic leadership and the impact of staying true to your values.Tune in to episode 222 of Joy Found Here as Karen Holliday shares how her journey from military mechanic to TEDx Dubai speaker helped her reclaim her voice and purpose. Discover how mentorship, vulnerability, and a bold leap into entrepreneurship shaped the most powerful chapter of her life.In This Episode, You Will Learn:From mechanic to mailroom: A career built on connection (3:50)The power of a mentor who sees your potential (6:20)Confidence born from survival, not circumstance (12:10)Leadership rooted in paying it forward (14:40)Leaping into entrepreneurship after 30+ years (16:00)Landing a TEDx talk in Dubai (19:00)Breaking down during her talk—and the audience’s response (23:30)On the future of work and generational shifts (27:40)Why personal brand is built on integrity and action (31:40)Connect with Karen Holliday:LinkedInKaren’s TEDx talkLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in pain, pressured by who you “should” be, or unsure how to move forward after loss—Dr. Devin’s raw, unfiltered story will show you how real healing begins where you least expect it.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Devin DeGreif—a doctor of physical therapy, intuitive healer, and transformational coach—who helps people move through emotional pain and life transitions. After losing her mother to a violent crime at 23, she began a profound healing journey from chronic pain and depression to inner peace. Today, she specializes in somatic and spiritual healing, guiding clients back to embodiment and self-trust. Dr. Devin is also the author of Good Grief: The Journey from Grief to Joy, a powerful memoir and guide that shows how grief can lead to lasting transformation.Throughout this episode, Dr. Devin opens up about how trauma shaped her path as a healer and change consultant. Her unique approach blends physical therapy, somatic awareness, spirituality, and intuition—tools she developed while navigating her own grief. She explains that grief and joy aren’t opposites but part of the same emotional spectrum, and that true healing happens by going through the heart. Her reflections on trauma, embodiment, and community highlight the importance of personalized healing and offer powerful guidance for anyone ready to create meaningful change.Tune in to episode 221 of Joy Found Here as Dr. Devin DeGreif shares how losing her mother to murder sparked a soul-deep transformation—from chronic pain and depression to becoming a guide for healing. Discover how she found joy not after grief, but through it, and why embracing the mess is the first step toward true change.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The trauma that changed everything (3:00)Healing beyond Western medicine (4:30)Grief and joy: Two sides of the same coin (6:40)Signs from spirit and the power of small moments (12:00)Grieving on your own terms (14:00)The divine “No” that changed her life (18:00)Writing through the heart: The birth of good grief (23:00)What is a change consultant—and why you might need one (31:00)Don’t ‘should’ all over yourself (39:40)Connect with Dr. Devin DeGreif:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your career is truly fulfilling—or fear you’re wasting your potential—this episode with Georgi Enthoven will change how you see the 90,000 hours you spend working in your lifetime.In this episode, I’m joined by Georgi Enthoven, a globally-minded thought leader, author, and host of the Work That’s Worth It podcast. A Harvard Business School graduate with a corporate career spanning multiple continents, Georgi now helps others align their careers with both income and impact. Her book, Work That’s Worth It, guides professionals in using their 90,000 working hours wisely—by identifying strengths, defining a personal mission, and pursuing work that’s both fulfilling and purposeful. Through coaching, storytelling, and speaking, she champions the idea that meaningful work and doing good in the world don’t require self-sacrifice. Passionate about mentoring the next generation, she shines a light on real-world “disruptors for good.”Throughout this episode, Georgi shares her practical framework for building a purpose-driven career. She introduces the powerful concept of the 90,000-hour work life and outlines the “7 Cs” in her book, starting with knowing your capabilities—an essential foundation for fulfillment. She encourages listeners to define their personal mission, beginning with one word that reflects the impact they want to make. Georgi also critiques how education and career systems overlook the importance of purpose, and she’s on a mission to help more people, especially young professionals, connect income with impact. Her insights and examples prove that sustainable, meaningful work isn’t a dream—it’s already a reality for many.Tune in to episode 220 of Joy Found Here as Georgi Enthoven reveals how the 90,000 hours we spend working can become a powerful force for both income and impact. Learn how defining your strengths, mission, and purpose can transform not just your career—but your life.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Reframing work as a life investment (2:50)The wake-up call that sparked a mission (4:00)Why capabilities come first (7:00)Forget “follow your passion”—do this instead (9:00)What schools and career centers get wrong (11:45)You don’t have to choose: Income or impact (15:00)The four career quadrants and where you fall (22:00)When you love mondays—and even coming back from vacation (26:00)How to redefine Success—at any age (30:30)From fear to the stage: Pushing through discomfort for purpose (32:00)When Gen-Z becomes the mentor (37:00)Making work fun again (38:30)Connect with Georgi Enthoven:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever felt lost after a professional identity shift, this episode will show you how Yvonne Jackson turned a collapsing industry into a catalyst for personal joy, reinvention, and lasting impact.In this episode, I’m joined by Yvonne Jackson, a resilience educator, talent strategist, and founder of Social Edge, a workplace equity firm helping organizations align people operations with business goals. With a background in process reengineering at Apple and over 20 years in tech and consulting, Yvonne transforms culture and talent teams into strategic assets. She leads with a joy-first approach, blending lived experience, data, and compassion. As a solo mother and former DEI leader, she’s passionate about building brave spaces where people can thrive authentically.Throughout this episode, Yvonne shares how major changes in the DEI landscape pushed her to pivot, reimagine her business, and reset her priorities. Drawing on her operations background, she now helps teams become aligned and impactful. She opens up about the emotional weight of her work, a healing trip to Japan, and how her own “resilience reset” tools—like joy playlists and movement—help her navigate change. Her story is a powerful reminder that true transformation starts within.Tune in to episode 219 of Joy Found Here as Yvonne Jackson shares how the collapse of DEI led her to redefine success and rebuild her business with joy at the center. Discover how resilience, motherhood, and a bold trip to Japan sparked her most authentic chapter yet.In This Episode, You Will Learn:When DEI disappeared, so did her business (3:30)Choosing joy over burnout—in Japan (4:45)Practicing what she preached (7:30)Redefining joy as a daily practice, not a reward (10:30)From DEI therapist to talent strategist (13:15)Lessons from Apple: Turning chaos into strategy (16:00)DEI that actually works—by leading with humanity (22:00)Solo motherhood changed everything (25:00)Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership tool (34:00)Connect with Yvonne Jackson:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramYouTubeLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by a life that looks great on the outside, this episode will challenge the rules you’ve been living by—and reveal what it really means to wake up to your soul’s purpose.In this episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Paris, spiritual guide, Gene Keys mentor, and founder of RaisingTheVibe.org, where she helps soul-led individuals step into self-sovereignty and uncover their divine blueprint. A former marketing executive and portrait artist, Rebecca draws on decades of personal transformation—including a midlife spiritual awakening and conscious uncoupling after 27 years of marriage—to guide others through emotional healing and energetic alignment. She’s also the creator of Awakening to the Real You, an online course for seekers ready to shift from ego to essence. Deeply grounded in the Gene Keys system, her work blends science, spirituality, and ancient wisdom to help clients access their highest gifts. Driven by a mission to help others reclaim their authentic selves, Rebecca empowers her clients to live with intention, balance, and purpose.Throughout this episode, Rebecca shares how her awakening led her from a conventional “3D life” to a path of deep spiritual alignment and service. She describes the pivotal role that balancing masculine and feminine energies played in her evolution, as well as how parenting highly sensitive children helped expand her spiritual awareness. Rebecca offers a compelling introduction to the Gene Keys—a system that merges astrology, the I Ching, and genetic coding—to help individuals understand their soul’s blueprint and clear emotional and energetic patterns. She also opens up about the courage it took to walk away from a seemingly perfect life in Atlanta in order to honor her deeper calling. Through her story, she invites others to embrace their shadow, listen inward, and begin living in alignment with their divine essence.Tune in to episode 218 of Joy Found Here as Rebecca Paris shares how understanding your soul’s blueprint through the Gene Keys can unlock deep healing, authentic purpose, and spiritual sovereignty. Discover powerful insights on conscious awakening, balancing masculine and feminine energy, and raising sensitive children with intention and empathy.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The awakening that changed everything (2:00)Masculine overdrive, feminine rediscovered (6:00)What if your kids are here to teach you? (8:00)Gene keys: The blueprint you never knew you had (10:00)From control to compassion: Rebecca’s personal keys (14:30)Your soul’s codes are set before birth (20:00)The kids’ charts told the real story (24:00)She walked away from her ‘perfect’ life (28:00)From matrix to mission: How to begin your own awakening (37:00)Connect with Rebecca Paris:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you think leaving your kids money is enough, this episode will challenge everything you’ve believed about legacy—and show you what truly lasts.In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Roach, renowned business strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Business Advisory, where she helps CEOs scale to seven and eight figures. A former Fortune 500 executive, Kelly brings hands-on experience leading high-performing teams before launching her own multimillion-dollar ventures. She’s also the host of The Kelly Roach Show, a top 1% podcast globally, and a bestselling author of Unstoppable. Driven by a mission to blend purpose with profit, Kelly empowers entrepreneurs to build values-based businesses while putting family, faith, and freedom first.Throughout this episode, Kelly shares her journey from corporate to serial entrepreneurship, highlighting the power of online platforms for scalable growth. She also discusses homeschooling her daughter in subjects like investing and marketing—key to her mission of passing down not just wealth, but the mindset and skills behind it. She emphasizes the need for trust-based relationships, operational simplicity, and daily profit-focused actions. Her “miracle hour” strategy—centered on content, conversations, and consultations—offers a clear path to sustainable success. Kelly also dives into smart delegation, system-based scaling, and only expanding when your business is stable and well-led, all while staying aligned with your personal priorities.Tune in to episode 217 of Joy Found Here as Kelly Roach reveals why passing down skills—not just money—is the key to lasting legacy. Discover powerful insights for building a values-driven business, raising empowered kids, and creating generational impact.In This Episode, You Will Learn:From Fortune 500 to freedom: Kelly’s leap into entrepreneurship (2:50)Starting online from day one: Building a business while employed (5:00)Homeschooling with a mission: Teaching entrepreneurship at home (7:00)Legacy over inheritance: The truth about generational wealth (9:00)Breaking scarcity: Money mindset and skills that built her career (12:30)The new business reality: Trust, simplicity, and strategic focus (15:30)Peaceful profits: How to build without burning out (19:00)The Miracle Hour: A daily strategy for growth in just one hour (22:30)Scaling smart: When to start a new business and when to wait (25:30)Connect with Kelly Roach:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInXYouTubeListen to Kelly’s podcast: The Kelly Roach ShowGet Kelly’s books!Let's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel like burnout just keeps finding you, no matter how many breaks you take or boundaries you set? The truth is, the real work begins in your nervous system.In this episode, we’re joined by Sheridan Ruth, nervous system specialist, trauma therapist, and author of Somatic Intelligence for Success. With clients across continents and her own powerful personal journey, Sheridan teaches us how to regulate, heal, and lead without sacrificing our well-being.Through heartfelt storytelling and science-backed practices, Sheridan explains how somatic intelligence can shift our relationship with work, stress, and self-worth. She walks us through the differences between productivity and alignment, the myths we carry about “hard work,” and how our body stories—often passed down through generations—shape how we show up today. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” but still exhausted, this episode is a wake-up call and a comfort all at once.Tune in to episode 216 of Joy Found Here to learn how creating safety in your body can unlock the ease, energy, and freedom you've been craving.In This Episode, You Will Learn:What nervous system regulation actually is and why it matters (04:25)Why your money mindset might be inherited from your parents or ancestors (07:20)The story of a client whose body equated safety with holding onto money (08:10)What it means to let ease coexist with hard work (13:30)How Sheridan healed from trauma and built a full-time coaching business (18:58)Why emotions only last 90 seconds when we don’t resist them (17:14)The difference between external achievement and internal emptiness (20:50)How trauma gets passed down through generations, and how to break the cycle (25:12)Why the simple act of choosing changes everything (26:37)Connect with Sheridan Ruth:WebsiteInstagramFacebookListen to the Sustainable Success PodcastGet a copy of Sheridan's book: Somatic Intelligence for Success: Nervous System Alignment to Prevent Burnout and Leave an ImpactLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the kids are gone and the house goes quiet, what comes next?If you're staring down the empty nest with a mix of fear and freedom, this episode is your permission slip to dream again. Meet Cindee Williams, keynote speaker, transformational coach, and author of This Season of You. After raising a family and running a commercial cleaning business, Cindee hit a wall at 50 and decided to build a whole new life from scratch.In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Cindee opens up about how she transitioned from being “just Megan’s mom” to discovering her life’s work in coaching, leadership, and impact. She shares the story behind her real estate reboot, her “52 Coffees Challenge,” and the powerful mindset shift that turned a lonely season into one of massive growth. Through the DISC behavioral model, Cindee also teaches how self-awareness becomes the key to better relationships, stronger decisions, and aligned success in both life and business.Tune in to episode 215 of Joy Found Here if you’ve been wondering “what’s next,” and discover why your second half might just be your best half yet.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The day the house went quiet, and Cindee realized she didn’t know who she was anymore (3:40)Why her first year in real estate flopped—and what changed everything (6:50)How the 52 Coffees Challenge transformed her confidence and business (7:30)What DISC behavioral analysis is, and how it helps us lead and connect better (8:59)The difference between quiet quitting and quiet rebuilding (19:04)How to treat your second half of life like a “negative split” and finish stronger (19:25)Why midlife women must unapologetically make money, build legacy, and flourish (35:30)What inspired Cindee’s new book, This Season of You, and how it helps empty nesters rediscover joy (37:44)Connect with Cindee Williams:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramYouTubeLet’s Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the key to raising a happy child isn't about fixing them, but healing yourself first?In this episode, I'm joined by Jess Arachchi, a child behavior and family dynamics specialist who challenges everything we think we know about parenting. With a background in social work, psychology, and yoga therapy, as well as a powerful personal story, Jess offers a radically compassionate and conscious approach to parenting that begins with one simple question: What if your happiness is the foundation for theirs?In this heart-opening conversation, Jess shares how her chaotic childhood shaped her desire to rewrite the story of family. Now a mother herself, she unpacks the unconscious beliefs we carry into parenthood and explains how they quietly influence our homes. From nervous system regulation to redefining what “success” means as a parent, she helps us shift our perspective from control and comparison to curiosity and connection. You’ll learn why parenting can become one of the most powerful personal development journeys you'll ever take, once you choose to embrace it.Tune in to episode 214 of Joy Found Here if you're ready to trade the daily chaos of motherhood for the uplifting experience of feeling seen, empowered, and more hopeful than ever.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why Jess left social work: the critical questions the system isn’t asking (4:30)The moment Jess realized she was gathering proof that happy parents didn’t exist (9:10)How one documentary cracked her open and changed her life trajectory (19:10)The “dot-to-dot” method Jess uses to help parents break through freeze mode (24:10)Why meeting your own needs first isn’t selfish—it’s foundational (30:40)The secret to seeing beyond your child’s behavior and into their nervous system (46:40)Connect with Jess Arachchi:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeFacebookLet’s Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When her dream job stopped bringing joy, Lauren Hale picked up a $5 ring light—and sparked a movement helping women embrace aging with confidence.In today's episode, I’m joined by Lauren Hale, a beauty educator, digital creator, and the author of Girl, Put On Your Lipstick, the World Needs You. After spending years as a kindergarten teacher and full-time mom, Lauren made a bold midlife pivot into the beauty industry. In her 40s, she began building an online platform dedicated to empowering women to embrace aging with confidence and authenticity. Known for her real-talk makeup tutorials, filter-free content, and emotionally resonant storytelling, Lauren helps women rediscover themselves—one brushstroke at a time. Through her writing, videos, and thriving online community, she encourages others to rewrite their narratives, embrace imperfection, and find joy in every season of life.Throughout this episode, Lauren shares the deeper journey behind her transformation. She opens up about the emotional toll of people-pleasing, the identity loss that came with motherhood, and the moment she realized that joy had quietly slipped away. What began as a creative outlet—doing makeup for friends—quickly turned into a mission to help women reconnect with their inner worth through simple self-care rituals. Her reflections on aging, authenticity in a filtered world, and redefining purpose beyond traditional roles speak to so many navigating similar transitions. Lauren also discusses the reality of building a meaningful presence online, including the challenges of imposter syndrome, performance pressure, and staying true to yourself in a monetized space. Her vulnerability and insight throughout this conversation are both deeply relatable and profoundly empowering.Tune in to episode 213 of Joy Found Here as Lauren Hale shares how rediscovering her passion for beauty in midlife helped her transform burnout into purpose. Her story offers inspiration for any woman ready to pivot, reclaim her identity, and build something meaningful on her own terms.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Losing herself in motherhood and the 9–5 grind (3:00)Discovering a new joy through makeup (6:30)Showing up online at 40—with fear and filters (8:00)Beauty as a gateway to inner confidence (10:40)Writing her book: Giving Women Permission to Be Seen (11:30)Motherhood, guilt, and the power of prioritizing yourself (14:30)The healing power of female community—even online (21:00)Letting go of people-pleasing and embracing authenticity (29:30)The truth about becoming a paid creator (36:00)Imperfect starts and what it really takes to begin (41:30)Connect with Lauren Hale:WebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeTikTokFacebookLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.