Productive Joy

Today Dr. Christie reflects on her interview with Berthine West, an expert on leveraging personal and professional strengths and weaknesses.  Berthine shares wisdom on using a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis to guide personal growth and business strategy, emphasizing that weaknesses are differences, not deficits. They discuss Berthine's approach to viewing wea...

Today Dr. Christie welcomes Berthine Crevecoeur West, a remarkable mother, wife, and CEO who shines with joy and intelligence. Bertine is highlighted for her work with Westbridge Solutions and her commitment to being her authentic self. She shares her story of turning a firing into a thriving business that reflects her best self, highlighting the importance of conducting a personal SWOT analysis t...

In this bite-sized solo episode, Dr. Christie digs deeper into her recent episode with Tom Goodlet and his approach to leadership and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of leveraging the talents of others in varying seasons of life and the significance of personal authenticity in pursuing passions. She recounts a pivotal moment with Tom that transformed their approach to writing, advocati...

Today Dr. Christie welcomes Tom Goodlet, a pastor, businessman, consultant, author, and publisher. He shares his transformative journey from ministry to impacting secular industries with biblical principles. Tom discusses his bestseller 'Blind Potential' and the subsequent establishment of his publishing company in 2019. He and Dr. Christie talk about the evolution of his career into consu...

Get a glimpse into Christie's latest episode with her guest, Dr. Merv Jenkins, the National Academic Advisor for Nearpod. Known for his blend of hip hop and education, Merv discusses his transition from an enthusiastic student turned educator to a full-fledged hip hop artist in the EdTech arena. Merv also conscientiously differentiates between passion and purpose, emphasizing the magic that ha...

Today Christie welcomes the fun, wise, and creative guest, Merv Jenkins, the National Academic Advisor for Nearpod. Known for his blend of hip hop and education, Merv discusses his transition from an enthusiastic student turned educator to a full-fledged hip hop artist in the EdTech arena. Merv also conscientiously differentiates between passion and purpose, emphasizing the magic that happens when...

Today on this bite-sized episode of Productive Joy, Christie discusses her company AIM established in 2022 to help people analyze their existing systems, make improvements, and propel them into action. She emphasizes the importance of visualizing an achievable target, and utilizing AIM as a systematic approach to fulfilling these targets. and how this is a powerful action plan in both personal and...

In this episode of 'Productive Joy', Dr. Christie welcomes Joni Pilgrim, CEO of Nationwide Appraisal Network. Joni shares her journey from starting the company out of her garage to growing it to a national level. They discuss how Joni used her business expertise and customer service skills to fuel the success of her company, and Joni provides insight into the wider appraisal industry and h...

On today's show Dr. Christie McMullen welcomes guest Jodi Costa, CEO and co-founder of Two Penny Publishing. Jodi shares her personal journey of losing her hearing and how the experience sparked her determination and grit. She also discusses her bestselling book 'A Rocket Fuel for Your Kite', her productive joy in running Two Penny Publishing, and her strategy of creating an author-fri...

Today, Dr. Christie McMullen welcomes one of her favorite people in the world as the first guest on the podcast. Community Engagement Manager Jonathan Grant Brown shares his inspiring journey from child in a foster home to renowned public speaker and mentor. Utilizing his personal experiences, he highlights the importance of 'selflessly interrupting' others to guide them towards success, a...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Productive Joy podcast!! Thank you for joining us. Dr. Christie McMullen shares her journey in education from high school to now training professionals, including mortgage brokers, healthcare workers, doctors, salespeople, and lawyers. She discusses her methods to make your communication effective and joyful, highlighting her 'safe, logical, fun, and me...

Productive Joy is a podcast designed to turn fun into action. Together we will learn and grow and find joy along the way. Every episode will be filled with nuggets of wisdom applicable to daily life.