The JOY CEO

Summary: In this deeply honest and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with business and ADHD coach Justine Clay to talk about creative leadership, neurodiversity, and the hidden mental load so many high-performing women carry behind the scenes. Justine shares her journey from talent management in New York City to coaching creatives and leaders to become their own advocates, especially around mon...

Summary: I’m diving into a question that feels deeply personal and incredibly important: When was the last time you truly felt like yourself? Not the version of you who is performing, managing, or holding everything together—but the version of you who feels clear, powerful, and fully alive. So many ambitious women are doing all the “right” things on paper, yet still feel disconnected, stuck, or no...

Summary: In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m sharing the story of a door I almost didn’t walk through—and how saying yes to myself changed everything. Back in 2021, after leaving my corporate career to be home with my family, I found myself in an unfamiliar space: no title, no company-sponsored development, and no clear roadmap for what came next. For the first time, I realized that if I wan...

Summary: In this episode, I sit down with marketing expert Anne Hoeger to explore her fascinating journey from chemical engineering to fractional CMO—and everything she’s learned along the way. What struck me most is how marketing, especially in high-growth and private equity environments, is rarely just about campaigns—it’s about leading people through change. Anne shares how she steps into organ...

Summary: In this episode, I unpack a pattern I see all the time in high-achieving women—including myself: react, respond, ruminate. It starts with a quick, often stress-driven reaction—a message, a decision, a comment—followed by a genuine attempt to clean it up and take responsibility. But then comes the part that really costs us: the rumination. The overthinking, the replaying, the self-punishme...

In this solo episode, I talk about one of the most underrated career moves for women leaders: getting in the room where decisions are made. Whether it’s executive meetings, board discussions, leadership retreats, or high-level masterminds, being present in these spaces can completely change how you think, lead, and grow. I share lessons from leading a billion-dollar business and from a recent retr...

Summary: In this heartfelt, wisdom-rich episode of the Joy CEO podcast, Lori Pine visits her longtime mentor Anne Quinn—the woman who supported her through one of the hardest chapters of her life: moving to New York, navigating divorce, and raising two young boys. Anne shares her grounded, practical approach to clutter clearing through feng shui, revealing how our homes are not just spaces we live...

Summary: In this bold and activating solo episode, Lori reframes a word many high-capacity women have been conditioned to fear: unreasonable. Instead of shrinking to fit expectations, she invites you to see “unreasonable” as a compliment—evidence of vision, capacity, and fire. With 2026 carrying rare Fire Horse energy, Lori shares why this is not the year to dilute your desires or play small. This...

Summary: In this episode, I’m talking about the financial fog—the money tasks that quietly sit on the “someday” list and drain your energy in the background. The unsigned will. The mystery subscriptions. The unclear spending. The conversations you keep avoiding. I share why I chose to hire a financial coach (even though my husband is a financial advisor) to work through my own money emotions, self...

Summary: In this solo episode, I’m diving into the powerful role joy plays in leadership and personal growth—and why it’s not a “nice-to-have,” but a non-negotiable if you want sustainable success. I introduce the concept of Fire Horse Energy , a rare and intense force connected to the 2026 Chinese zodiac, and how this energy invites bold action, momentum, and deep personal responsibility. I walk...

Episode 37: The Power of Two: Why Focus Beats Hustle In this focused and energizing solo episode, I invite you to rethink how you approach the year ahead by embracing just two priorities—one for business and one for personal life. I share why narrowing your focus isn’t about doing less for the sake of it, but about creating space for what truly matters. Inspired by the symbolism of the Fire Horse...

In this deeply reflective solo episode, I invite you to pause, take stock, and prepare for takeoff. Using the metaphor of flight, I explore what it really means to move forward in life and leadership—by releasing old identities, outdated beliefs, and emotional “luggage” that no longer fits who you’re becoming. This episode is especially for women in leadership who feel the pull toward more —more c...

Summary: In this deeply reflective solo episode, I explore the often-overlooked space between what was and what’s next—the transition gap . I share what it was like to leave a significant brand and spend three years in what I now call the “runway,” a season that felt quiet, disorienting, and deeply uncomfortable at times—but also essential to who I’ve become as a leader. This episode is an invitat...

Summary: In this reflective and grounding solo episode, I invite you to pause and take a powerful year-end inventory—one that goes beyond goals, metrics, and checklists. Inspired by the symbolism of the Year of the Snake, I explore what it really means to shed what no longer fits: outdated habits, misaligned roles, relationships, and identities that quietly drain our energy. As I look ahead to the...

Summary: In this heartfelt and joy-filled conversation, Lori sits down with longtime friend and leadership partner Christine Conroy to explore what it really means to lead with humanity. From Christine’s years at Coca-Cola to her current work at Grayston Bakery—home of the groundbreaking open hiring model—this episode is a powerful reflection on second chances, dignity at work, and leading with co...

Summary: In this reflective and grounding solo episode of the Joy CEO Podcast , Lori Pine invites you into the quiet, liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s—a week that often feels suspended between what was and what’s next. Lori explores why this in-between time holds powerful potential for clarity, truth, and realignment. Drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert’s concept of “not this,...

Episode 31: Permission to Pause: A Christmas Eve Reflection for the Joy CEO Summary: In this gentle and reflective Holiday Special, I’m sharing a Christmas Eve message straight from the heart. This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and give yourself permission to feel whatever is present—joy, grief, gratitude, exhaustion, or a mix of it all. I talk about the pressure we often place o...

Summary: In this reflective and energizing solo episode, I explore the transformative power of saying yes—not as people-pleasing or overcommitment, but as a grounded, intentional choice aligned with joy, growth, and purpose. Through personal stories (including a yes that almost slipped away), I share how fear-driven default no’s can quietly limit our lives—and how conscious yeses can create real m...

Episode 29: A Joyful Reset for the Holidays Summary: In this heartfelt and grounding episode, I open up about what the holiday season really brings forward—the joy, yes, but also the pressure, the expectations, and the feeling that we need to “perform” happiness. As the CEO of Joy, I’ve learned that real joy isn’t about perfect decorations, Pinterest-level gifting, or managing a holiday checklist—...

Episode 28: The Power of the Nudge: Acting Even When You’re Scared Summary: In this honest and energizing solo episode, Lori invites you to explore the quiet (and not-so-quiet) nudges that tug at your heart—the ones you’ve been ignoring, postponing, or rationalizing away. She opens up about the fears she had to face in order to reinvent her life: leaving her corporate VP role, claiming the title “...

Summary: In this heartfelt and reflective Thanksgiving conversation, I open up about what it really means to navigate the holidays with joy—especially during seasons of change, loss, or emotional heaviness. From the early days of creating new traditions like Cousins Thanksgiving to the quiet grounding rituals that helped me find my footing, I share the practices and perspectives that have kept me...

In this episode of The Joy CEO Podcast, I’m diving deep into one of the most important foundations of leadership, relationships, and joy: trust . Through stories from my years as a corporate VP and moments from my personal life, I share how trust is created, how it crumbles, and how we can rebuild it with intention. From accountability to boundaries to assuming positive intent, I walk you through...

In this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation, Lori sits down with Dr. Andy Simon—corporate anthropologist, author, and founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants—to uncover how anthropology, curiosity, and strategy can radically transform the way we lead and do business. From studying Middle Eastern immigrants to helping major corporations navigate deregulation and cultural change,...

If your stomach drops every time you see another round of layoffs in the headlines—or if you’ve recently gotten that call yourself—this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Lori pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be restructured out of a company you loved—and how she found power, clarity, and even joy on the other side. Drawing from her 20+ years in corporate leadership (an...

Episode 23 - Command The Room: Charge Your Joy, Lead With Confidence Summary: In this empowering and insight-filled solo episode, Lori Pine —executive coach, speaker, and former corporate VP—reveals what it truly means to command the room without losing your calm or authenticity. Through personal stories and actionable tools, Lori shares how leaders can cultivate confidence from the inside out—by...