Find Joy with Joyan

If you’re listening right now, I just want to say thank you — for being here, for choosing yourself, and for taking this moment to listen before the new year begins. This episode isn’t about setting goals or doing more. It’s about reflecting and reconnecting with what truly matters. Over the past year on FJWJ, I’ve had the honour of speaking with incredible guests — people who’ve healed, rebuilt,...

As the year comes to a close, many people find themselves asking the same uncomfortable question: Why do my results look almost identical to last year — even though I worked harder, learned more, and tried new strategies? In this powerful year-end conversation, business mentor Joel McCleoud reveals why growth often stalls at a predictable level — and why effort, motivation, and strategy alone rare...

Are you tired of striving for perfection and feeling like you’re never enough? Do you find yourself constantly chasing goals but never feeling fully satisfied with your achievements? In this episode, Dr. Tara shares her expert insights on how embracing self-compassion—not self-criticism—can transform the way you approach your goals, your work, and your life. You’ll learn practical strategies to st...

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by your inner critic, stuck in old patterns, or frustrated with the part of you that keeps reacting instead of responding — this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. Brittany breaks down powerful Yogic teachings around ego, awareness, presence, and self-leadership, showing us why the goal isn’t to get rid of the ego… but to understand it, work with it...

If you’ve ever wondered why you feel stuck, why traditional therapy didn’t go deep enough, or why your body reacts even when your mind says you’re fine—this episode will finally make things click. We’re breaking down two of the most powerful trauma-healing approaches, EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), in a way that actually makes sense. We explore how trauma lives in the nervous system, how...

If you’ve ever wondered “Why can’t I get organized no matter how hard I try?” — this episode is about to change everything. Today, I’m joined by Barbara Hemphill, pioneer of the organizing industry and author of Taming the Paper Tiger and Less Clutter More Life . With over 40 years of experience and a global network of Certified Productive Environment Specialists, she brings a powerful perspective...

In this inspiring and action-packed episode, Joyan sits down with Mark Bruce and Duane Gibbs, the powerhouse duo behind Huddle For Success, to explore how timeless principles from Think and Grow Rich can be applied in today’s fast-paced world. With more than 70 years of combined experience in business growth, mindset transformation, coaching, and personal reinvention, Mark and Duane share a refres...

What if the ordinary deck of 52 playing cards isn’t a game of chance — but a sacred map to who you are and why you’re here? In this eye-opening episode, Alexander Dunlop and Viki Scudiery, Sacred Strategy Guides and founders of The Source Cards , reveal how the 52 cards mirror the solar year and hold the energetic blueprint of your soul’s design. You’ll discover how to play your cards right by dec...

In this unapologetically raw and transformative episode, we dive straight into the psychology of desire, power, and the hidden emotional contracts that shape how we love, lead, and express who we truly are. Drawing from Transactional Analysis, Re-decision work, and a deep, grounded understanding of human behavior through his background in public health and business, Matthew brings over a decade of...

What happens when life no longer makes sense—when career success feels empty, identity unravels, and the path ahead looks uncertain? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jessie and Omar Ferreira, founders of A Soul’s Quest , to explore how life’s turning points—whether career shifts, midlife awakenings, or identity crises—can become doorways to profound renewal. Together, we dive into: The P.E.P....

What if the life you truly desire is just one decision away? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Nicole Marquardt joins Joyan to explore how the simple act of making a decision can completely transform your story. Nicole shares how courage, mindset, and self-belief can help you release old patterns, rewrite your narrative, and step into a new future filled with possibility and purpose. Togethe...

What if your chronic pain, anxiety, or fatigue isn’t just physical — but your body’s way of remembering what your heart has tried to forget? In this transformative conversation with Dr. Evette Rose, we explore the powerful connection between the mind, emotions, and physical health, and how your body communicates through discomfort, pain, or disconnection. You’ll discover how emotional suppression,...

What if the questions you’re most afraid to ask are the ones that could change everything? In this episode, we sit down with Travis Cournoyer — author of Courageous Curiosity: Find the Answers Where Everyone Else Is Afraid to Look — to talk about silence, shame, and the unexpected power of asking “stupid questions.” Join us in this conversation as we turn those same fears into fuel — showing how c...

Your body is always speaking to you — not through words, but through sensations, tension, illness, and energy. Every ache, every imbalance, every emotion has a message. But most of us were never taught how to listen. In this episode, we explore how to understand the secret language of your body and the hidden stories it holds — stories of unprocessed emotions, ancestral memories, and past experien...

In this powerful conversation with Ashmita, we dive deep into the hidden forces that shape our lives — and uncover why so many of our struggles stem from just one problem: attachment. Ashmita shares how our unconscious patterns, ego-driven stories, and resistance to letting go keep us stuck in cycles of confusion, burnout, and pain. More importantly, she reveals how the path to freedom, clarity, a...

Are you constantly glued to your phone, scrolling through social media, or feeling drained from endless screen time? In this episode, digital detox expert Colin Corby breaks down the red flags of screen addiction and shares practical tips to pause, unplug, and reclaim your focus. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or just curious about how to create a healthier relationship with techn...

You’re smart. You’ve worked hard. You’ve built a career, cared for your family, and handled challenges most people couldn’t imagine. And yet—when it comes to money—you sometimes feel stuck, behind, or even ashamed. Here’s the secret most people don’t talk about: being “good with money” isn’t about IQ, math skills, or how many degrees you have. It’s about clarity, confidence, and the courage to lea...

What if the only thing standing between you and your next big breakthrough was the courage to ask for it? In this episode, I sit down with Paul Quinn, author of The Big Ask , to uncover the secrets of making powerful requests that open doors, create opportunities, and change your life. We talk about the three core elements behind every successful ask, how to turn a “no” into your next big step, an...

Stress is everywhere — but what if the real enemy isn’t your workload, your boss, or even your schedule… but a powerful chemical inside your body? In this episode, Joyan sits down with Jenny Evans, stress expert, speaker, and author, to uncover the hidden role of cortisol — the stress hormone that could be wrecking your health, energy, and performance. Jenny reveals how cortisol secretly sabotages...

In this inspiring episode of The Real Female Entrepreneurs, we sit down with award-winning coach, international speaker, and podcasting powerhouse Joyan Chan. Known for her transformational Rookie to Rockstar Roadmap, Joyan opens up about her journey from battling depression to building a thriving business and global brand. She shares how a $500 workshop sparked her entrepreneurial fire, why podca...

What if the life you’ve been dreaming of is closer than you think? In this powerful episode, we reveal the “Manifest Anything” Secret that can turn your biggest struggles into your greatest breakthroughs. Papi shares how to harness the Law of Attraction, unlock your subconscious mind, and tap into your Creative Power to create a true quantum leap in your life. You’ll discover why every challenge y...

Rakesh Naidu, founder of Fate , the world’s first agentic AI-powered dating app, returns to share exciting updates following the app’s official launch in London. Built to move beyond swiping, Fate uses voice-based onboarding and AI that understands emotional intent to create deeper, more meaningful connections. We talk about how features like Blind Audio Chats and real-time feedback loops help imp...

Ladies, if you’ve ever found yourself chasing unavailable men, mistaking chaos for chemistry, or wondering why the “nice guy” feels so boring—this episode is your wake-up call. Today, I’m joined by Bern Mendez, renowned relationship coach and nervous system ninja, for a raw, real, and radically freeing conversation about why smart, successful women keep getting stuck in painful relationship patter...

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Whose dream am I really living?” In today’s raw and soul-stirring episode, I sit down with Natalini Joy—a former CEO of a global nonprofit who walked away from power, prestige, and a path to becoming the first female president of her country to rediscover who she truly is. When the opportunity she had been working toward her entire life finally arriv...

What if true leadership isn't about having all the answers—but about being deeply present, fully human, and courageously whole? Sara spent over 20 years at the helm of high-level leadership—juggling board meetings, speeches, and community commitments, only to realize that somewhere along the way, she had lost touch with parts of herself. Following the passing of a loved one in 2020, Sara exper...