The JOY CEO

Episode 9 — Boardrooms & Baby Bottles: The Dual Life of Liza Maschi, a Courageous Leader Summary In this inspiring and honest conversation, Lori sits down with Liza Maschi—Vice President at Kraft Heinz—to talk about the bold moves, personal sacrifices, and joyful wins that shaped her career journey. From starting as an intern to becoming a senior executive at brands like Coca-Cola, Danone, and...

Ep 8: Breaking Free from the Exception Trap: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms Summary: In this deeply honest and empowering solo episode, Lori Pine shares her personal story of breaking free from The Exception Trap —the pressure to always overperform, over-deliver, and prove your worth. As a former corporate VP and now executive coach, Lori invites listeners into the emotional cost of being “t...

Episode 7 — Breaking Barriers & Embracing Change: A Leadership Journey with Nan Weaver Chambers Summary: In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Joy CEO Podcast , Lori Pine sits down with Nan Weaver Chambers—corporate leader, trailblazer, and dear friend—to talk about the power of resilience, relationships, and rising with joy. From being the first woman in her role at Coca-Cola to navi...

Episode 6 — Navigating Uncertainty: Mindset, Preparation & Grace Through Career Transitions Summary: In this timely and supportive episode of The Joy CEO Podcast , host Lori Pine offers a grounded, compassionate guide for high-achieving professionals navigating corporate reorganizations, layoffs, or role uncertainty. Drawing from her own experience and her work as an executive coach, Lori shar...

Episode 5 — From Burnout to Business Success: The Journey of Jenifer Namestka Summary: In this honest and inspiring episode of The Joy CEO Podcast , Lori Pine sits down with Jenifer Namestka—founder and CEO of AVO Solutions—to explore her journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial success. After being laid off from a traditional role, Jenifer turned uncertainty into opportunity, building a...

Episode 1 — From Setback to Superstar Comeback: My Friend and Leadership Powerhouse, Justin Honaman Summary: We’re kicking off The Joy CEO podcast with someone who holds a special place in my professional heart and who has been a big part of my journey— Justin Honaman . Justin was my last manager at Coca-Cola, and over the last 15 years, we’ve been through it all together: career highs, painful lo...

Episode 2 — What I’d Tell My 25-Year-Old Self About Career, Control & Joy Summary: Ever wish you could go back and give your younger self a little advice—the kind that saves you from burnout, confusion, and running in circles trying to prove yourself? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the three most powerful lessons I’ve learned in my career—ones I wish someone had...

Episode 3 — The Soft Skills That Shape Strong Leaders with Dr. Susan Dean Summary: In this vulnerable and wisdom-packed conversation, Lori sits down with Dr. Susan Dean—an executive operations leader, educator, and researcher—to explore the leadership moments that shaped her. From running teams of 200+ to picking blueberries on a conveyor belt in 100-degree heat, Dr. Dean shares what she’s learned...

Episode 4 — Why I Built My Leadership Brand Around JOY (And You Should Too) Summary: Why build an entire business—and now a podcast—around joy ? In this intimate solo episode, Lori pulls back the curtain on the moment she walked away from her high-powered VP role and made the boldest, most strategic decision of her life: to lead with joy. Spoiler: Joy isn’t fluffy. It’s her anchor, her methodology...

Welcome to the Joy CEO podcast. I'm your host, Lori Pine. If you're a high achieving woman in corporate, navigating the demands of leadership while striving for something more, more impact, more success, and yes, more. Joy, you're in the right place. I see you. You're driven, ambitious, and constantly pushing for that next level. But with all the effort, all the hours, all the expectations, you mi...