The JOY CEO

Summary: In this reflective and grounding solo episode, I invite you to pause and take a powerful year-end inventory—one that goes beyond goals, metrics, and checklists. Inspired by the symbolism of the Year of the Snake, I explore what it really means to shed what no longer fits: outdated habits, misaligned roles, relationships, and identities that quietly drain our energy. As I look ahead to the...

Summary: In this heartfelt and joy-filled conversation, Lori sits down with longtime friend and leadership partner Christine Conroy to explore what it really means to lead with humanity. From Christine’s years at Coca-Cola to her current work at Grayston Bakery—home of the groundbreaking open hiring model—this episode is a powerful reflection on second chances, dignity at work, and leading with co...

Summary: In this reflective and grounding solo episode of the Joy CEO Podcast , Lori Pine invites you into the quiet, liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s—a week that often feels suspended between what was and what’s next. Lori explores why this in-between time holds powerful potential for clarity, truth, and realignment. Drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert’s concept of “not this,...

Episode 31: Permission to Pause: A Christmas Eve Reflection for the Joy CEO Summary: In this gentle and reflective Holiday Special, I’m sharing a Christmas Eve message straight from the heart. This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and give yourself permission to feel whatever is present—joy, grief, gratitude, exhaustion, or a mix of it all. I talk about the pressure we often place o...

Summary: In this reflective and energizing solo episode, I explore the transformative power of saying yes—not as people-pleasing or overcommitment, but as a grounded, intentional choice aligned with joy, growth, and purpose. Through personal stories (including a yes that almost slipped away), I share how fear-driven default no’s can quietly limit our lives—and how conscious yeses can create real m...

Episode 29: A Joyful Reset for the Holidays Summary: In this heartfelt and grounding episode, I open up about what the holiday season really brings forward—the joy, yes, but also the pressure, the expectations, and the feeling that we need to “perform” happiness. As the CEO of Joy, I’ve learned that real joy isn’t about perfect decorations, Pinterest-level gifting, or managing a holiday checklist—...

Episode 28: The Power of the Nudge: Acting Even When You’re Scared Summary: In this honest and energizing solo episode, Lori invites you to explore the quiet (and not-so-quiet) nudges that tug at your heart—the ones you’ve been ignoring, postponing, or rationalizing away. She opens up about the fears she had to face in order to reinvent her life: leaving her corporate VP role, claiming the title “...

Summary: In this heartfelt and reflective Thanksgiving conversation, I open up about what it really means to navigate the holidays with joy—especially during seasons of change, loss, or emotional heaviness. From the early days of creating new traditions like Cousins Thanksgiving to the quiet grounding rituals that helped me find my footing, I share the practices and perspectives that have kept me...

In this episode of The Joy CEO Podcast, I’m diving deep into one of the most important foundations of leadership, relationships, and joy: trust . Through stories from my years as a corporate VP and moments from my personal life, I share how trust is created, how it crumbles, and how we can rebuild it with intention. From accountability to boundaries to assuming positive intent, I walk you through...

In this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation, Lori sits down with Dr. Andy Simon—corporate anthropologist, author, and founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants—to uncover how anthropology, curiosity, and strategy can radically transform the way we lead and do business. From studying Middle Eastern immigrants to helping major corporations navigate deregulation and cultural change,...

If your stomach drops every time you see another round of layoffs in the headlines—or if you’ve recently gotten that call yourself—this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Lori pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be restructured out of a company you loved—and how she found power, clarity, and even joy on the other side. Drawing from her 20+ years in corporate leadership (an...

Episode 23 - Command The Room: Charge Your Joy, Lead With Confidence Summary: In this empowering and insight-filled solo episode, Lori Pine —executive coach, speaker, and former corporate VP—reveals what it truly means to command the room without losing your calm or authenticity. Through personal stories and actionable tools, Lori shares how leaders can cultivate confidence from the inside out—by...

Episode 22 - Manifesting Love and Partnership: How Lori and Michael Pine Built a Life by Design In this warm and deeply personal episode, Lori Pine—executive coach, podcast host, and former corporate leader—invites her husband, Michael Pine , to share their love story and the lessons they’ve learned about building a lasting, intentional partnership. From a chance meeting to blending families and c...

Episode 21: The Power of Forgiveness in Leadership — Drop the Rocks and Claim Your Joy In this episode of The Joy CEO Podcast , I’m diving into a topic that’s been truly transformative in my own leadership journey: forgiveness . For so many high-achieving professionals, the weight we carry isn’t just from deadlines or responsibilities—it’s from unhealed moments of the past. I share the four types...

Ep 20: This isn’t Rocket Science. It’s Relationship Science. With Ira Gleser, Author of Stewardship for Business and Longtime Leader at Coke and Microsoft 💡 Episode Summary In this insightful and connection-driven conversation, Lori Pine sits down with Ira Gleser —former Coca-Cola colleague, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and executive coach—to explore how stewardship and relationship-building can...

Ep 19 - Flourish Where Your Feet Are: A Framework for Thriving at Work 💡 Episode Summary Too often, high-achieving professionals think flourishing means landing the next role, title, or opportunity. But what if the key to thriving is right where you are? In this episode, Lori Pine—former corporate VP turned executive coach—introduces her CRUSH framework , a powerful tool designed to help you clar...

Ep 18 - Reinventing Yourself and Leading with Heart: Insights from Jennifer Kay Summary: In this insightful and wisdom-filled conversation, Lori sits down with Jennifer Kay—an executive search professional and coach with 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biosciences industries. From building teams for breakthrough cancer treatments at Merck and Moderna to guiding leaders through car...

Ep 17: Leading a Team of Chief Critics: How to Shift From Problem-Focused to Progress-Driven 💡 Episode Summary Every leader has faced it: the meeting where every idea gets dissected, progress stalls, and your team bonds more over problems than solutions. In this episode, Lori Pine shares how to flip the script—from a culture of criticism to one that fuels trust, momentum, and innovation. Drawing...

Stop Leading Alone: How Community Fuels Clarity, Courage, and Joy Leadership isn’t meant to be a solo act—and yet, too many high performers are stuck trying to prove themselves alone. In this solo episode, Lori Pine unpacks the underestimated power of community for ambitious leaders. From personal stories of game-changing circles to hard data on how connection boosts confidence, career milestones,...

Episode 15: The Power of Personal Brand: Why Clarity Is Your Career Currency with Mallika Malhotra Summary: In this empowering and wisdom-filled episode, Lori sits down with Mallika Malhotra —a branding strategist, speaker, and author with over two decades of experience spanning global giants like Unilever and L’Oréal to her own entrepreneurial ventures. Mallika shares her journey of reinvention,...

Episode 14: Leading With Seasonal Wisdom Summary: In this reflective and energizing episode of The Joy CEO Podcast , Lori explores how seasonal transitions—especially the shift from summer to fall—can become powerful opportunities for recalibration. Instead of rushing headfirst into the September “pileup,” Lori invites high-achieving professionals to embrace the wisdom of pausing, filtering outdat...

Episode 13: Skill, Timing, and the “Luck” You Create: Lessons from a Global Brand Leader Matt Wemple Summary: In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Lori sits down with longtime friend and Coca-Cola Senior Director, Matt Wemple , to unpack a career journey that’s anything but linear. From aspiring rock star to law enforcement hopeful, to discovering his calling in consumer packaged goods, Mat...

Episode 12 — The Joy Dip™: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Rise From It Summary: In this honest and empowering solo episode, Lori Pine unpacks a leadership reality few talk about—the “joy dip.” Even the most accomplished leaders can find themselves momentarily diminished when comparing their journey to someone else’s highlight reel. Drawing from her own humbling moment at a world-class work...

Episode 11 — Seasoned with Purpose: Stacey Hawkins on Nourishment, Friendship & Reclaiming Joy Summary: In this heartwarming and flavorful conversation, Lori sits down with her dear friend and culinary entrepreneur Stacey Hawkins to explore how joy, friendship, and purpose can transform your life—and your dinner table. From corporate burnout to building a thriving spice and seasoning brand, St...

Episode 10 — The Vacation Advantage: Why Great Leaders Know When to Log Off Summary: In this candid and energizing solo episode, Lori explores a surprising superpower that many leaders underestimate: taking a real vacation . Drawing from her own story—where a life-changing trip to Paris with her sons became the moment she finally unplugged—Lori challenges the culture of hustle and the badge of bus...