Nerds of Joy Podcast

Hey entrepreneurs. The first rule of the game is to surround yourself with the right people that have done the things you want to do. People that can mentor and encourage you on this wild journey of entrepreneurship.  Every deviation or detour is a possibility for something new. Seize it, be open to the opportunities, or make your own.  What might you do today to feel that joy of achievement, some...

Why do we have so much fear showing up and feel compelled to hide behind avatars. On digital platforms, why do people desire to be a thought leader or speaker but have to use hype reels and highly edited video to deliver concise information, as they build an audience. How do we make it fun for the listener and include them? Can we show up as ourselves, as we strive to be business leaders, fake or...

Joy talks about Attention & Focus. How to stretch out these essential ingredients to be more productive, guard your energy, time and common beliefs that keep us on a perpetual scroll.  Learn how to choose better, discover specific techniques to expand your digital, listening and viewing repertoire for better outcomes. In today's hyper cycle of social media, AI discoveries and everyone broadcasting...

Joy collaborates with her bot Brian on this episode, to flesh out how to navigate AI and the even more complex developments being added into every aspect of our lives. If the data is right and we spent at least 4 hours on our smartphones everyday - what impact will it have on our creativity, wellbeing, jobs and relationships?  in this episode we talk about getting out control back with social medi...

Joy speaks about the courage to put yourself out on social media as an authority or personal brand - exploring the vulnerability, authenticity, and immense power that comes with sharing your voice with the world. It's a quick bite episode, Joy bullet points the very best impact this has on our lives, businesses, opportunities and legacy. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, leave a review,...

Who you follow matters! Attention is everything in the digital landscape. How influencers connect with you can often be disingenuous and what do you seek to extract from your time on social media? Joy outsources to AI and speaks to the trickery of bots and strategies for engagement, how to curate your feed well, build confidence online and the latest trends on social media to get you seen.  Joy ta...

Joy speaks with Phyllis Leavitt, psychotherapist of 30 years about the fracture in society, great trauma and suffering in the world that stops us from reaching our greatest desires. Phyllis provides answers and solutions to questions from an Aussie outsider. We talk about healing human relations, with a focus on America. We explore why greater understanding is critical to know what drives the deva...

Joy speaks with Dr Ceri Cashell MD, about perimenopause and menopause. So many women have no idea about this stage of life until they are hit with a tsunami of symptoms.  If you have found yourself with mystery illnesses and are sleuthing for solutions then this episode is a tonic of ideas and factual information about gold standard treatments to help you navigate better during this transition. Fo...

Joy chats with Ben Sorensen, quirky, eccentric and neurodiverse media personality about the why of chasing professional hosting, passion, creation and pro techniques of being on a microphone.  We discover Ben's path to MCing huge events from vaudeville performance as a kid, to hosting a hit radio show interviewing major celebrities and how he navigates gigs, agents. sexism, monoculture and diversi...

Joy chats with Liz Simner to explore the mechanics of long term friendship. We think deep on how to sustain it, maintain it, speak of the positives and pitfalls of sisterhood and if you really can build true connection online with virtual friends.  Their friendship was forged, before the internet was used by the masses and we explore how to thrive in the digital world, the qualities to keep and ma...

Who you follow, shapes your world view, so it's critical we curate who we let into our feed. With the algorithm serving up the very worst, irrelevant, polarising and damaging content, how important is it for us to stage an intervention? Joy shares her last 6 years on the internet, her digital journey and the tough pills she has had to swallow to own and navigate better outcomes for success on the...

Joy unpacks what Social Bloat is (a term she coined) and how to build social skills and your talent, to be more discoverable to your audience, potential clients and connections.  In a world gone wild with AI, how can we authentically create and present ourselves as real life humans with experience, to forge greater opportunities? It's a skill to be developed, a craft and an opportunity to listen k...

A quick bite taster for Season 9 featuring some of our favourite guests. If you are just stumbling across this podcast - Welcome - where have you been? Conversations with heart that help you navigate your entrepreneurship, creativity, development and ability to be seen and heard digitally. All essential skills to broker more and stand out from the crowd.  Featuring good humans, excellent leaders a...

Joy shares her strategy to social media and showing up online. Some practical magic to find your voice, amplify your position and the pits she's fallen down, to help you avoid the struggle and master your digital presence online. Now more than ever as the world wrestles with AI, cloning and privacy, how do you maintain wellbeing and navigate socials your way to be discovered? Build you personal br...

Joy speaks with Shawn Smith, about chronic disease, his double lung transplants, setting goals with complex health planning and how to stay optimistic. If health is our wealth then a focussed conversation like this will help you navigate your life challenges with determination and advocacy.  Shawn's  pulmonary issues started in 1985 when he was 15 years old, was diagnosed with acute respiratory di...

Joy and Dot Hennessy OAM, drill down into the idea of Community. What it is, how to build it and the benefits of service.  We discover how to be less isolated in this teched up perpetual scroll, to become part of a community, explore the idea of giving and the recognition that comes through awards.  Dot believes in "service above self" and encourages us to have your say, have a go and gives listen...

"Curate your life" is something Joy has said since Day One of podcasting. Your camera roll on your smartphone holds the real life data of your everyday world. Look within the scroll. Can we use the internet to be more discoverable for opportunity and success and how exactly do we do this? How do we create works online and apply curation to our lives in a broader way. Joy debriefs attending the ina...

Joy talks about the Cannibalisation of Creativity and how we can authentically create. Copy catting and template strategy can gain you attention, but is not a true or authentic source of innovation.  So how many new and seasoned creators feel unworthy or like imposters as they attempt to authentically create - Stand firm, you are flexing your creative muscle for rich and generous creations. How mi...

Joy shares the importance of harnessing the power of social media, expanding your digital footprint, how to lay digital easter eggs on the world wide web and becoming more Google-able for maximum reach and greater opportunity. Discover how to be a next level podcast host, a knowledgable guest and how to build a synergy with an audience.  Joy talks the Attention Economy, celebrity podcasters, guard...

What is the point of friending, following or reaching out if you are not truly connecting with that somebody?  Do we build lists of followers to feel more connected and worthy, but actually don't engage beyond the digital like. Should we not like, comment and share to help connectivity and show support for digital creators. How do we use our voice to broker new opportunities, show our excellence a...

Season 8 is bringing BIG things!  1. "Discovering Excellence" - A podcast for emerging speakers, leaders, and change-makers to amplify their stories and ideas digitally. 2. Unlocking Potential - Overcome self-doubt and fear of visibility, empowering listeners to find their passion and share their expertise confidently. 3. Human Connection in the Digital Age - Navigate the impact of AI and technolo...

Joy chats with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley and author of new book Becoming Flawsome. She's an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2. Her book is a celebration of our whole selves, warts and all, and the glory that is to be found in living in our truth. In the book, Kristina shares her own journey from being on top of a personal growth emp...

Joy & Connor discuss the essential qualities of becoming a Voice Over Artist, how to be more confident on a microphone, character work, straight reads, developing your craft, and what it was really like to be a child performer in Hollywood.  Connor began his work at the age of 6 for many of the big name TV commercials as well as appearing on iconic shows such as Sesame Street and Little House on t...

Joy chats with Josh Bachynski a thoughtleader in AI and technology to explore the rollout and myths about artificial intelligence and how you can seek to better understand this massive universal shift in human being.  They explore self aware AI, emotion coaching, chat GPT-3 and ethical concerns about programming and what's required for humans to thrive in this brave new world.  What will become of...

Joy chats with Rob Greenlee, a powerhouse in podcasting and inductee of the Podcast Hall of Fame. Discover more about the innovation of modern podcasting, culture, the rise of AI and take Rob's expert advice on what it really takes to create a binge-worthy podcast. So if you are new to the podcast medium, have a burning desire to create your own or simply want to fine tune your skills to successfu...