9 to 5 Joy Podcast

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Vivianne Bohorques, a Miami native whose inspiring journey takes her from high school math teacher to Vice President of Strategy at a National Non-profit, all while successfully managing her own bartending business. Vivianne shares valuable insights about the significance of seizing opportunities that come our way, finding strong work cultures where we c...

In this episode, Mapi and Christine reflect on their conversation with Dr. Hu about the science of work recovery. They discuss the importance of active leisure outside of work to come back refreshed and ready to be productive. The conversation highlights the importance of seeing employees as individuals and encourages workplaces to develop policies that are fair but recognize that every employee o...

In this episode, we dive deep into the technical aspects of achieving a healthy work-life balance. Dr. Judy Hu, an organizational psychologist and expert on well-being in the workplace explores the science behind how work and non-work activities impact our overall well-being. Dr. Hu starts sheds on the pervasive issue of technology overload, a challenge many of us face daily. Backed by research fi...

Join us for a captivating episode as we have a heartfelt conversation with Saul Selby, Senior Vice President of Teen Challenge, and, notably, Christine's father. Prepare to be moved as Saul  opens up about his personal journey of recovery, which launched his own career in the field of addiction recovery and mental health services.  Over the past three decades, Saul's unwavering dedication...

In this episode, we sit down with Phillip DeBoer, Associate Partner at DHR Global, an executive recruiting firm. We discuss the changing landscape of work and how differences in generational experiences and expectations can heighten mistrust or miscommunication in organizations. Phillip suggests that the way leadership can respond to this is by leaning into purpose, transparency, empathy, and clea...

In this episode, we discuss the recently released Deloitte report that found a stark contrast in employee well-being perception between the C-suite and the rest of the organization. The report highlights that C-suite executives think that employee well-being has gone up, while employees say that it's gone down. The report goes on to identify that more employees at every level are considering l...

In this episode, we sit (or run rather) with Frankie Ruiz, the co-founder of the Lifetime Miami Marathon and We Run Miami, which includes the Brickell run club. Frankie is a Miami native and lifelong runner, and he has dedicated his life to promoting running and fitness in his community. We talk to Frankie about the history of running in Miami, the challenges of growing a running community, and hi...

In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Eric Bancroft, the pastor of Grace Church. Pastor Bancroft is a self-proclaimed "gutter kid who God has been immeasurably gracious to," and in this episode, he shares his insights on finding joy and belonging at work. Pastor Bancroft emphasizes that trying to find joy at work through circumstances is limiting at best. Instead, he suggests that we...

In this episode, Joan Godoy shares her insights on how organizational leaders can create a more joyful workplace. She argues that joy is essential for employee engagement and productivity, and that it can be achieved by ensuring that people are in roles that reflect their personal aptitudes, attitudes, and altitudes. Joan also discusses the importance of connection and community in the workplace....

In this episode of the 9to5 Joy podcast, Mapi and Christine delve into the thought process behind selecting "belonging" as the inaugural theme connected to joy. They shed light on the significance of belonging in relation to our work lives, emphasizing the substantial amount of time we spend in the workplace and the profound impact it has on our well-being when we lack a sense of belongi...

“People are the reason we do what we do, no matter what industry we in” Join us for an incredible conversation with Trina Harris, CEO of Touching Miami with Love, business owner, and community advocate. Her authenticity and humility make her an easy leader to follow. In this episode she reminds us of the joy of being part of a team and that  when folks have a voice to be a part of the conversation...

In this inspiring episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Barbara Cobas, an accomplished entrepreneur and former executive at Royal Caribbean. Barbara shares a valuable lesson with us: true workplace joy doesn't stem from fancy training programs or expensive consultants. Instead, it comes from embracing authenticity. Throughout her impressive career, Barbara has prioritized treating ever...

In this episode we sit down with Tim Parry, a Managing Consultant for a large global consulting firm. Tim  believes leaders and teams should; value people for who they are, recognize how each person is special, and create an environment where people are expected to control what they can do right now. His mantra is “use less words,” with a value on tested outcomes over sounding smart. We loved this...

We are thrilled to introduce our first 9 to 5 Joy podcast guest, Lisa Bucci, one of an elite team of ten Hurricane Specialists in the country at the a national Hurricane Center. Do you ever wonder what goes into forecasting a hurricane? The main ingredient is talented and committed people who love their work. Join us as we interview Lisa on how she promotes joy in a high turbulence job. In this ep...

May the mission commence! Mapi & Christine launch the first episode of the 9 to 5 Joy podcast by talking about their “why.” In this conversation they lay out their purpose behind designing the podcast, what makes this podcast unique (besides how good looking the hostesses are) and they share the highs and lows of their professional journeys, that molded their thinking around joy at work. Check...