Joy Found Here

What happens when an engineer questions not just how systems work—but who they work for? In episode 243 of Joy Found Here, Josée Tremblay joins Stephanie for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the unseen structures shaping our careers and lives. Drawing on three decades in male-dominated STEM environments, she challenges assumptions about success and invites listeners to reth...

What happens when two women from different worlds discover the same truth—that joy begins when you take back what matters? In episode 242 of Joy Found Here, Stephanie shares a Best Of conversation with a financial coach who rewrote her money story and a digital agency founder who rebuilt her career around family and freedom. Veronica DeRaleau and Kym Insana show how intentional choices can reshape...

What do marriage, empathy, and the courage to face hard truths have in common? In this Best Of episode of Joy Found Here, Stephanie revisits two standout conversations that continue to strike a chord. Relationship therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone rethinks how we approach conflict and the moment we consider walking away, while empath and hypnotherapist Karen Blaine shows why sensitivity can be a power...

What happens when a stay-at-home mom with three kids and no business background turns a simple idea into a national movement? In episode 240 of Joy Found Here , Rhea Lana Riner shares how faith, grit, and purpose transformed her living-room clothing swap into a multimillion-dollar franchise empowering women nationwide. Her story isn’t just about business—it’s about courage, conviction, and saying...

What if aging wasn’t about years but about staying curious and alive? In episode 239 of Joy Found Here , Robin Kencel proves reinvention has no age limit. At 67, she’s a top real estate broker, Miss Connecticut Senior America 2025, a competitive dancer, and a spiritual director helping others rediscover faith and purpose. With warmth and wit, Robin shows that growth never stops—and that real joy i...

What happens when midlife burnout becomes a full-body and mindset revolution? In episode 238 of Joy Found Here , certified coach Terry Tateossian shares how she went from 80 pounds overweight and pre-diabetic to rebuilding her life inside and out. Her story isn’t just about weight loss—it’s about unlearning old conditioning, finding strength through science, and proving that transformation at any...

What happens when you pause long enough to see how much your life has changed? In Episode 237 of the Joy Found Here podcast, I’m reflecting on a year that transformed me in ways I never expected. This Thanksgiving episode is all about gratitude, healing, and the surprising power of letting yourself receive—especially if you’re a lifelong giver. In This Episode, You Will Learn: (01:10) How one year...

What happens when your finances fall apart—and instead of breaking down, you rebuild the system that failed you? In episode 236 of Joy Found Here , Lacy Garcia , founder and CEO of Willow, shares how a personal financial crisis and single motherhood inspired her to redefine financial advising. With honesty and insight, she shows that true empowerment with money begins with empathy and education—no...

What if healing your body has less to do with food and more to do with your thoughts? In episode 235 of Joy Found Here , returning guest Natalia Garcia reveals why true wellness begins in the mind. A functional medicine practitioner and dietitian, she shares how awareness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation can transform health from the inside out—proving that when you shift within, your bo...

What if the moment that nearly broke you became the one that set you free? In episode 234 of Joy Found Here , author Megan Michelle shares how life-saving open-heart surgery became the spark for her debut novel Skylark . What began as weeks of darkness turned into a flood of inspiration—a story that would change her life and redefine her purpose. Through heartbreak, healing, and courage, Megan fou...

What happens when a former lawyer, pop musician, and science writer trades logic for imagination—and builds entire worlds from it? In episode 233 of Joy Found Here , author Lexy Shaw Delorme shares how a life of reinvention—from MTV studios to genetic startups to Parisian cafés—led her to discover writing as both calling and compass. With humor, grit, and rebellion, she reveals what it takes to tr...

What happens when self-doubt meets self-discovery—and a wellness coach turns every wrinkle and “what-the-fuck” moment into joy? In episode 232 of the Joy Found Here , Lauri Stern shares how yoga, energy work, and humor helped her stop judging her reflection and start honoring it. From mirror gazing to her “Joy on the Fives” ritual, she shows how awareness and laughter can quiet the inner critic. F...

What happens when your entire world collapses—and you have no choice but to rebuild from the ashes? In episode 231 of Joy Found Here , writer and resilience coach Selena Brown shares how she turned heartbreak and betrayal into a blueprint for strength. From teen motherhood to surviving a life-shattering marriage, her story is raw, real, and deeply human—a reminder that even in chaos, you can find...

What happens when loss collides with leadership—and a business psychologist decides to turn heartbreak into a blueprint for living authentically? In episode 230 of Joy Found Here , Dr. Camille Preston shares how navigating five devastating losses in just five months forced her to slow down, reframe her choices, and ultimately write her book Living Real: Redefining Success, Presence, and Happiness....

What happens when a high-powered attorney trading in courtroom battles decides she’s done with conflict? In episode 229 of Joy Found Here , Wendy S. Meadows shares how she rewrote her story, swapping litigation for coaching, mediation, and a framework for lasting joy. Once a successful family law attorney and partner at her firm, Wendy realized the adversarial nature of litigation no longer aligne...

Tune in to episode 228 of Joy Found Here , where wellness coach Shabana Knight shares her extraordinary journey from an Indian orphanage to a life built on gratitude, health, and self-discovery. Adopted and raised in the U.S., Shabana returned decades later to the orphanage where her story began, an experience that deepened her sense of identity and sparked a greater appreciation for the life she...

Tune in to episode 227 of Joy Found Here , where Jacques Martiquet—better known as The Party Scientist—shares how joy and human connection can transform our lives. From flash mobs to sober raves, he explores joy as a biological state, the role of community as an amplifier, and why joy may be the most underrated natural antidepressant we have. Jacques wasn’t always the life of the sober party—he be...

Tune in to episode 226 of Joy Found Here , where Barbara Burgess returns to share how granting ourselves permission changes everything. Building on part one, she explores the freedom that comes from living with intention, releasing rules, and embracing “enough” as the starting point for joy and possibility. Barbara is the author of Enough: Finding Peace in a World of Distractions, Hustle, and Expe...

Tune in to episode 225 of Joy Found Here as executive coach and author Barbara Burgess shares how lowering the bar creates freedom and joy. Learn how her concept of “Enough” and the power of boundaries can transform how you define success. In this episode, I’m joined by Barbara Burgess, an executive coach, author, and speaker helping leaders and individuals embrace authenticity and redefine succes...

Tune in to episode 224 of Joy Found Here as Suzanne Andora Barron shares how losing her son led her to the ancient healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Learn how grief, anxiety, and the power of breath and touch opened a path to resilience—and to finding joy even in life’s hardest places. In this episode, I’m joined by Suzanne Andora Barron , a healer and teacher who helps people reconnect with their i...

When Stacey Roney lost her seven-figure business overnight, she had two choices: start over from nothing or give up entirely—what happened next will change how you think about resilience, risk, and rebuilding. In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Roney , a serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building multimillion-dollar ventures in beauty, PR, and digital media. She began at N...

What happens when a former military mechanic lands on the TEDx Dubai stage and chokes up mid-speech—only to be met with a standing ovation? Karen Holliday shares how grit, vulnerability, and unexpected twists led her to speak her truth—and why it changed everything. In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Holliday , a seasoned operations executive, TEDx speaker, and leadership mentor with over 30 yea...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in pain, pressured by who you “should” be, or unsure how to move forward after loss—Dr. Devin’s raw, unfiltered story will show you how real healing begins where you least expect it. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Devin DeGreif —a doctor of physical therapy, intuitive healer, and transformational coach—who helps people move through emotional pain and life transitions....

If you’ve ever questioned whether your career is truly fulfilling—or fear you’re wasting your potential—this episode with Georgi Enthoven will change how you see the 90,000 hours you spend working in your lifetime. In this episode, I’m joined by Georgi Enthoven , a globally-minded thought leader, author, and host of the Work That’s Worth It podcast. A Harvard Business School graduate with a corpor...

If you’ve ever felt lost after a professional identity shift, this episode will show you how Yvonne Jackson turned a collapsing industry into a catalyst for personal joy, reinvention, and lasting impact. In this episode, I’m joined by Yvonne Jackson , a resilience educator, talent strategist, and founder of Social Edge, a workplace equity firm helping organizations align people operations with bus...