Imagine losing your job, your marriage, and your home — all at once. Most would see devastation, but author Whitney Joy saw an invitation. In this soul-stirring episode of the Crown Yourself Podcast, Kimberly Spencer dives deep with Whitney into her transformative journey captured in her debut memoir, Seven Blank Pages.

Whitney shares how she turned a quarter-life identity crisis into a spiritual pilgrimage of self-discovery — filling the blank pages of her passport and her soul. From wearing Titanic’s legendary “Heart of the Ocean” gemstone to dancing through heartbreak, Whitney vulnerably reveals how she learned to trust her intuition, reframe failure as freedom, and surrender control to the flow of life.

Together, Kimberly and Whitney unpack the alchemy of transformation — anger as a portal to power, dating apps as divine messengers, and the sovereign practice of seeking internal validation instead of external approval.

If you’ve ever felt like life handed you a plot twist you didn’t see coming, this episode is your permission slip to stop clinging to the past and courageously write your next chapter — one blank page at a time.

Enjoy, sovereigns!

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube.

Moments of Note:

00:00 – Welcome to the Crown Yourself Podcast

 Kimberly Spencer sets the tone with conscious leadership strategies + invites listeners into sovereignty.

01:24 – Meet Whitney Joy: Author of Seven Blank Pages

 Whitney shares how she went from heartbreak to writing her debut memoir of radical self-discovery.

03:10 – Losing Job, Marriage, and House: The Identity Crisis Catalyst

 Whitney’s quarter-life crisis sparks her journey of self-inquiry and personal evolution.

05:45 – The Power of Gemstones & Life’s Sparkle

 How jewelry, gemstones, and symbolism became a metaphor for healing + transformation.

08:29 – Flow Isn’t Always Easy: Lessons from France, Switzerland & Italy

 The paradox of flow — why it sometimes feels like whitewater rapids instead of smooth sailing.

11:08 – Anger as a Portal to Power

 Whitney’s breakthrough moment in the “diplomatic suite” and the importance of feeling emotions fully.

13:07 – Writing Through Vulnerability & Imposter Syndrome

 The emotional and spiritual work Whitney faced while writing Seven Blank Pages.

15:44 – Permission to Receive Support

 How asking for help became a sovereign choice and a key part of Whitney’s creative process.

17:12 – Desire, Pleasure & the Human Experience

 Why honoring your desires — including sexual and sensual ones — is part of living a full life.

19:33 – Manifesting Love & Using Technology with Intention

 How Whitney consciously used dating apps (Tinder, Bumble, Hinge) to call in her dream partner.

21:48 – Breaking the Need for Validation

 The practice of turning inward for self-approval and reclaiming personal power.

25:21 – Releasing Control & Trusting the Process

 How Whitney surrendered perfectionism and learned to trust herself + the universe.

27:52 – Meditation, Play & Joy as Daily Practices

 The simple rituals Whitney uses to stay grounded, aligned, and playful.

31:32 – Adventure, Extreme Sports & Spiritual Surrender

 Climbing mountains, skydiving, and how adrenaline helped Whitney embrace presence.

35:32 – When to Leave Something “Good” for Something Greater

 The moment Whitney knew her marriage had run its course — and why leaving was the bravest choice.

38:07 – Going Back Into the Fire: Growth & Expansion

 Why growth means continually returning to the “kiln” to become a more expansive version of yourself.

40:54 – Seasons of Motherhood, Identity & Timing

 How Whitney consciously paused her boss energy to be present with her kids — and why now is her season to rise.

44:52 – Pioneering a Non-Traditional Book Tour

 Designing a launch strategy that follows flow + creates authentic connection.

47:21 – Manifestation in Action: The Airport Vision

 Whitney’s dream of seeing her book “in the wild” and how she’s actively creating that reality.

50:00 – Circle of Women & The Power of Story

 Kimberly and Whitney explore storytelling as a form of collective healing and inspiration.

55:30 – Rapid Fire Questions: From Cleopatra to Money Mindset

 Whitney’s quick insights on leadership, abundance, and sovereignty.

01:01:05 – Crowning Moment: Freedom as the Ultimate Queendom

 Whitney shares how she crowns herself right now — with sleep, wine, and a whole lot of gratitude.

Mentions + Additional Resources:

Connect with Whitney Joy

Website: https://www.whitneyjoy.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Whitney-Joy-Writes/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyjoywrites/

Get Whitney’s book here: https://www.whitneyjoy.com/sevenblankpages

Transcript:

For a full episode transcript, it can be found here.

Sharables:

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📺  YOUTUBE TIPS PLAYLISTS:  

The Crown Yourself Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZwctt-09Yk&list=PL2ClsckBxxujcpec_c4m-haGSeWZkfNmP 

Becoming the Queen-B(usiness) of Yo’ Biz: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEircICw4o0&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhTAZNjo3wKa84gAgJAgpBB

Podcasting Queen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWLm9j9TSPE&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhIznCt03xcCIR-caCZBads 

Conscious Leadership Queen:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R35hokbpIJI&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhJqGJuF9kqCg-UfBwZzI_o 

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