Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come Alive

Tony Kirwan: “We only have two choices: do nothing or do something.” You have a gnawing sense that you should do something. Perhaps an inner voice or a nudge telling you to embark on a new adventure. What if that adventure leads you to some of the darkest corners in another human’s life? Meet Rebecca Jowers, who heeded the call to make a difference in the lives of victims of human trafficking. She...

Robert Ingersoll: “We rise by lifting others.” To express a passion for people, policy, and partnership, one must be willing to move beyond any limitations imposed by society. Over the past four decades, Patti Clapp, a nonprofit consultant, has been a trailblazer for many women seeking to make an impact at work, at home, and in their communities. Join us as we talk about: · Expressing passion thro...

Simon Sinek: “A boss has the title, a leader has the people.” Leaders must be intentional in speaking the truth and also be vulnerable in order to build a dream team. Tim Shaffer, an executive coach, and speaker shares his experience and passion for selecting and connecting an effective virtual team. We discuss: · Three elements to create an effective virtual team · Creating an engaging culture wh...

Elvis Presley: “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.” What do you do when you’re at a crossroads in your career? Check out my conversation with Trish Kruse as we discussed: · The cost of living out of alignment with your values · Are they your values or society’s values? · Is your spirit or conscience whispering, tossing pebbles or hit...

Alison Armstrong: “Ninety-nine percent of the confusion and frustration between men and women is because we assume we’re versions of each other.” In a fairy tale, the woman kisses the frog and he becomes a prince. If only we could get all our needs met with a simple kiss in real life. Challenges in communication between men and women are tales as old as time. What if men and women could crack the...

Arnold Schwarzenegger: “In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits.” Time and time again, Tina Wakefield found herself confronted by self-imposed limits that kept her from living life fully. In spite of suffering from agoraphobia, (an anxiety disorder that causes one to avoid new places or situations) for many years, she began to take baby steps toward building h...

Gloria Estefan “Coming out of the dark, I know the love that saved me you're sharing with me.” The darkness has much to teach us when we keep our eyes wide open. From birth, Teresa Snider’s start in life told her she needed to prove her self-worth. This led down the path of external achievements with a high-paying career, the promise of a dream wedding, and public recognition. The internal struggl...

Mark Twain “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” (Not verified that Twain said it, but it’s a good quote!) Many rely on teachers and schools to create an environment where students can learn. Yet, learning is far from being an outside job.  How much time, energy and effort are invested in creating an inner environment fit for education? Check out this enlightening conversati...

Fuchan Yuan: “There are three essentials to leadership: humility, clarity, and courage.” What a difference it makes in our leadership when we listen to our hearts! Jonathan Chaplowe was encouraged from an early age to follow his passion. That passion, paired with a heart for service and a commitment to see others excel, influenced a team and its work environment to thrive during challenging econom...

Amit Ray: “If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” The human body is truly a finely tuned instrument. It seems like often inadvertently, or sometimes purposefully, one sabotages the body’s natural ability to counter the stressful lifestyles we lead. Heather Lynn Darby personally experienced the effects of stress on her body that led to swings of weight...

Epictetus: “Just keep in mind: the more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” In order to survive, we, human beings, at times create mechanisms, systems, and strategies to keep us safe. Is there a point where that survival mechanism can become weaponized? Grace Vyvyan, opens up about several incidents in her youth where the only way to manage them was to establish control...

Dr. Joyce Brothers: “Love comes when manipulation stops; when you think more about the other person than about his or her reactions to you. When you dare to reveal yourself fully. When you dare to be vulnerable.”Vulnerability is a hot topic these days. It has a stage at TED talks, a show on Netflix, and a feature in all the mainstream business journals. Yet, in the workplace, there are opportuniti...

Chris Diaz: “All blood does is make you related. But loyalty? It’s loyalty that makes you Family.” Walking up to your biological father’s front door and holding your breath to see who is on the other side...This is the kind of story that inspires made-for-TV movies! Katherine Gonzales’ life was shrouded in mystery until she took matters into her own hands. She knew she was different from the famil...

Carlos Castaneda: “We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” Lavanya thought four months into her eldest daughter’s life that being a mother was going to be really hard. When her second child was born and diagnosed with autism, she and her husband thought life was over. In a twist of awareness, she and her husband took the diagnosis as an oppo...

Karen Salmansohn: “Don’t look for a partner who is eye candy. Look for a partner who is soul food.” After 35 years of marriage, Francis and Kathie have learned how to use dancing to create trust and intimacy no matter what was happening in their marriage. Highlights: • How to unconscious expectations can ruin a marriage and what to do about them. • How to stay connected even when you’re upset with...

Soren Kierkegaard: “Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.” Ramadan, a time dedicated to fasting, family, and faith, has also given Mariam Alam many opportunities to expand herself and her life. Her prayers brought to life the desires of her soul and manifested a husband, a child, and a deep sense of gratitude for all creation. Highlights: Everything you do is an act of worship....

Bo Bennett: “Success is not what you have, but who you are.” Growing up without a father, running the family farm by age 14, and lacking creature comforts like running water and electricity made Carson Thompson even more focused on building his character. He attributes his success to being positive, effective in communication, and wisely managing his time. Highlights:·        How he aspires to ins...

Henry David Thoreau: "We are constantly invited to be who we are.” Life has a way of taking us through all sorts of twists and turns. I bet our lives could even make good reality TV! How often do we step back and binge-watch the unfolding of our lives? Al Dawson spent the first three decades of his life trying to fulfill the expectations set out for him by his family of origin, his culture, and hi...

Jean-Paul Sartre: “We are our choices.” It’s a blessing indeed when we can uncover our passions and a miraculous moment when we find ways to put our passions to work at home and in our careers. Adriana Gallegos has taken her love for hosting events and is building a brand and a lifestyle out of it. She’s created a village of people in her family and inner circle to help her push forward, ground he...

Richard Branson: “You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and falling over.” Getting an education at one of Germany’s top schools put Jens on an unexpected path to self-discovery. He describes his pursuit of creating a life outside of the role he was groomed for, and what it’s taken to build up the courage to step out of the box. Highlights: How the biggest revelations of li...

Howard Zinn: “Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” Opening a door, asking about someone’s day, the small meaningful acts of kindness can change the world.  Felipe Ferreira shares from his home country of Brazil, how he uses his career as a vehicle to extend meaningful acts of service to help others thrive and connect to themselves. Highlights: #inspiration #...

Debbie Ford: “Find the gifts of your shadow and you will finally revel in all the glory of your true self. Then you will have the freedom to create the life you have always desired.” Divorce + Estrangement = Empowerment. Is that really a thing? Jeanie Vance has taken the time and effort to embrace the areas of her personality that served as her survival mechanism while growing up with a father who...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: “Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” Being vulnerable and being bold go hand in hand. At 27 years old, Shampaigne Graves knows how to embrace her gifts and purpose, so she created a space at Bold Babes Co. for other young entrepreneurs to do the same. After experiencing the loss of her friend and soulmate, she c...

Marianne Williamson: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.” How does, studying modern Greek, becoming a flight attendant, and volunteering in India lead someone to their purpose? This week on our "Time to Come Alive" coaching session, we welcomed Eva Castilla, a curious and...

Snoop Dogg: “My mind on my money and my money on my mind.” It’s not always easy to pinpoint the moment we change our thoughts and uncover how our thoughts have influenced our behavior. This week on our "Time to Come Alive" coaching session, we welcomed Catherine Bell, a businesswoman who values challenging her thinking and the thinking of others to build prosperity and abundance. As a child, Cathe...