Nerds of Joy Podcast

Joy speaks with Cathy Dimarchos transformational strategist, global humanitarian and intentional human about conscious leadership, business and how the ripples you create can serve the lives of others. In her quest to impact over a billion people, we dig into the qualities that make a person unique - to know thyself, go granular on the synergy of wisdom that can be fused into your everyday practic...

Joy tells listeners all about her latest project So What Humans and shares how to be better better connected and at ease in this race to agentic AI and super intelligence. How do we foster a culture of wellbeing, good mental health and community in a world that is gearing up for singularity, a winner takes all mentality and more. How do we retain and retrain our brains to not outsource our thinkin...

Joy talks about her social enterprise So What Humans, created for mums and their young adult kids (16-24) to bridge the intergenerational gap that is widening due to the overuse of tech and midlife and Gen Z challenges. Disconnection and loneliness is a rising problem. She explores what are the skills and attitude required to build a movement to see people flourishing. We explore when might be the...

Joy explores how to shift your intention to new purpose opportunities, especially if you are tired of the boring 9-5, the premise of Nerds of Joy and how to choose action for more impact in a world gone mad with surveillance tech.  It is a tone setter and an opportunity to think about the ways in which you might drive new works and connection.  Joy introduces her new project driven by the desire t...

Joy asks a few big questions and drops the latest in tech, what you can do and how to use it on your terms. Joy spills the tea on the fallen gurus and influencers that have appear in the E Files and why it is a good time to produce your voice in ethical ways.  The world needs new voices and leaders that can communicate with truth and bring new insights to an exhausted audience.  Thanks for listeni...

Joy's quick bite episode is a tonesetter for discovering what is next and recaps the trials and tribulations of 2025, reach, who she has been interviewing and why. How have you finished and what plans have you for the new year? Thankyou for being a listener, a champion of the curious, an advocate, cheerleader and nerd. Best wishes Joy Music by Twinmusicom Joy's Instagram Buy Me A Coffee Joy's Webs...

Kim Jones is a Change Agent and Transformational Coach. She draws from her professional training and lived experience to help women navigate life's most meaningful turning points with clarity.  Joy and Kim discuss the Circle of Life, navigating change, the butterfly effect, stepping into fear and more.  We discuss the Golden Triad of gratitude, intention and joy and explore wisdom traditions, jour...

Joy explores what it means to be on social media and how to remain agile as the platforms and algorithms constantly change. What must we do to uphold our privacy and how can we still share online - understanding the whys, hows and best practice.  There has never been so many synethic entities on tech that have so quickly shaped our consciousness, society and amplified extractive qualities. Does it...

Joy talks about the hidden speaker gems discovered on big stages at major festivals, how to network and the possibilities of who you might meet in the crowd.  Be open to the experience and see if peacocking is a good strategy in widening your network.  Mostly enjoy the speakers, understand their delivery, discern and take away new insights and understandings. Music by Twinmusicom Joy's Instagram B...

Joy talks with Emma Gibbens about strategic communication, finding a common ground, generational connection and emergent ideas.  Emma is a strategic facilitator, the author of "Anatomy of Conversation" and a keynote speaker. Her work explores the heart of human connection, the elements that make our interactions meaningful, transformative and at times, challenging. Emma started in political campai...

Ideas, AI and super intelligence threatens to infiltrate every corner of the internet and our human lives. It fuses an addition layer of surveillance, wired into our devices. Will we be further surveilled, scraped and exhausted by the scroll as we become more connected than ever.  Will synthetic bots take over our human consciousness? Some are already outsourcing their deepest pain and worries to...

Joy speaks with Monique Dam - CEO of Lucy's Project about domestic and family violence, sexual violence and the connection with pets. How can we advocate for ourselves, our loved ones and lead change? Lucy's Project is a national charity that aims to improve the safety of people and animals experiencing domestic and family violence through collaboration, advocacy, research and education.  We delve...

Does finding The Meaning of Life matter anymore, since we can lean into ChatGPT and emotion coaching autobots? Does privacy on social media no longer exist? How do we put ourselves out there to create more opportunity and show our authentic selves? Can we opt out of the digital scrape and LLMs as artists?  Joy explores these ideas, shares some direct strategy to navigate and dips into the Gen Z st...

Joy speaks with startup fairy Vinisha Rathod about strategies to building an online presence, developing timeless skills, balancing spirituality with commercial success and the importance of authenticity and meaningful connections.  In this fun and impactful conversation we discover how to align ourselves for more traction and agency. How do we build trust in this ever expanding world of AI, set o...

Joy speaks with award-winning communicator and journalist Briana Blackett. With her extensive global news experience, we explore how to tell a compelling story and authentically connect with people . We explore how to navigate misinformation and disinformation whilst telling our own impactful stories. Briana is currently Future Women's Head of Content, was a founding  member of AI Jazeera English...

Joy shares best practice of what and who we consume online and  how to ferociously apply digital strategies to support ourselves and our kids. We can build authority, be more googleable, discoverable and sprinkle that digital confetti across the internet - to build our profiles and businesses for more opportunities and greater human connection. We explore the costs, methods, systems and strategies...

Joy shares about courage to amplify your story online and the creative steps to take to show up onstage and on a podcast. She talks about stage craft, X -factor and listening to Darren Hayes narrating his memoir Unloveable. Joy shares a personal story of working on one of his unforgettable shows at the Sydney Opera House and his pure artistry.  Joy gives 3 practical actions to take away to move th...

Joy speaks with funeral director, death doula, celebrant and end-of-life educator Bec Jackson, to explore death, grief, and end-of-life care. Joy and Bec discuss the importance of normalising conversations about death, the roles of death doulas, funeral directors, and the significance of rituals, personal choice, natural death and grieving. Conversations and knowledge is important to prepare you t...

Joy & Dom share ideas to show up on camera for social media, build confidence, share advice on networking and stepping out of your comfort zone to maximise online presence. A "how to" on being more engaging and discoverable for greater opportunities.  Dominique Anders is a former TV producer & director turned video marketing strategist & content creator. She has used her 20+ years in the entertain...

Joy talks about discoveries she's made immersed in social media and digital tech for the last 6 years. What makes us unique to the millions out there on social platforms and what drives her to produce Nerds of Joy sharing thoughts, ideas and important voices.   She explores the brevity of our lives, how we will be remembered and choosing action for good plus the ways social media has been designed...

Joy talks with Celeste Mergens, bestselling author, sought after speaker and Founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organisation that has reached over 3 million women and girls in 145 countries. We explore how big challenges can also be big opportunities, serendipity, purpose, quantum physics and the importance of menstrual equity.  Let's explore - every girl - everywhere - period Let's...

Navigating social media can be challenging for all humans and Joy shares her observations and reflections on what you could do to safeguard your time, energy and attention. Joy shares some best practice to save you and your kids from digital trouble.  This is a great dive to find clues into the ways sly operators, influencers and grifters game humans for engagement. Joy shares how to notice if you...

Joy reintroduces herself and gives insights on what it is to be a Podcast Producer and the key to becoming a successful guest. She uncovers the premise of Nerds of Joy and ways to stretch your ideas, use your voice to get your message out there and grow your business brand.  Embedding ethical tech and wellbeing, rolling out all things digital to our kids and how to push back on the algorithm and m...

Claiming your creative worth takes a sure footedness that can only come from doing parts of it, bit by bit and a knowing that it will work out in the end. It is a modality, a training, a skill cultivated overtime that strengthens with great mentors and tutors. "Will they be able to sustain life as artists or will their inherent talent and dedication to craft be even acknowledged and remunerated wh...

I'm wondering how you are going on your entrepreneurial journey? How much "raw and organic" information can you handle or do you prefer to seek out mentors in your quest to discover more about entrepreneurship? Do you listen to podcasts recommended by your family or friends, do you have a tribe or are you going it alone? I've been part of the judging team for this year's Australian Podcast Awards...