Joy Found Here

stephanie martinez rivera
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Welcome to the Joy Found Here podcast, hosted by Stephanie Martinez Rivera. Join us each week while we have real talk with inspiring women about life,balance, grace and permission to step off the ride. Listen in as we hear their stories, victories and fails and how to recognize and embrace the simple joy that life does offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    From Courtroom Battles to Sparkle and Grit: How Wendy S. Meadows Left Burnout Behind and Found Purpose in Coaching

    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 aligned with her values. Her pivot into mediation and coaching allowed her to create a career that uplifts others instead of tearing them down. Her book Sparkle and Grit offers a roadmap for high-achieving women to move beyond burnout and live with clarity. For Wendy, grit isn’t about grinding harder—it’s about perseverance through small, consistent steps, while sparkle is the inspiration that keeps you moving toward a life you truly want. She also opens up about her upcoming projects, including Letters to Little Wendy, a heartfelt guide rooted in her own journey of overcoming self-doubt and people-pleasing. In this episode, Wendy reflects on why self-trust, curiosity, and empathy are the keys to transformation. From showing divorcing couples there is a kinder way forward to reminding women that they can redefine success on their own terms, her message is clear: fulfillment comes not from perfection, but from choosing courage, baby steps, and joy every single day. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Finding her old journals and lifelong patterns (4:20)Why she’s writing Letters to Little Wendy (5:51)Entering family law and rising as a litigator (7:30)Discovering the contrast through wellness coaching (7:58)Leaving her firm and choosing mediation (10:29)How COVID led her to life coaching (10:54)The meaning of Sparkle and Grit (21:39)Helping women reconnect with their younger selves (24:47)The power of slowing down and asking questions (29:36)Advice for moms balancing career and family (35:25) Connect with Wendy S. Meadows: WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInBook: Wendy S. Meadows - Sparkle and Grit Let's Connect: WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46min

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    From Orphanage to Overflow: How Shabana Knight Turned Gratitude Into a Wellness Superpower

    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 has built with her family. That same openness has guided her career. What began with encouraging a coworker to lose baby weight revealed her natural gift for motivation, which grew into personal training, wellness coaching, and a holistic practice blending fitness, hormone balance, homeopathic remedies, and decluttering. Her approach emphasizes that true wellness goes beyond the body—it’s about aligning mind, body, and environment so you can thrive from a place of overflow rather than depletion. In this episode, Shabana reflects on how gratitude, community, and intentional self-care can transform not just health but entire lives. From her human design discoveries to embracing both a given and chosen birthday, she shows why putting yourself first isn’t selfish but essential. Her message is clear: wellness isn’t perfection—it’s alignment, abundance, and the daily choice to live with intention. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Shabana’s life began in an Indian orphanage before adoption in the U.S. (2:54)Her return to India and the powerful experience of visiting her orphanage (4:18)The gratitude shifts she brought home after reconnecting with her roots (7:19)How helping a coworker lose baby weight launched her into fitness coaching (8:29)Why personal training and decluttering “found her” as part of her wellness path (10:30)The role of intuition and how she makes things happen—from drops to coaching (13:30)Living from overflow instead of depletion and why it changes everything (16:39)The surprising story of choosing a second birthday through human design (17:55)How homeopathic drops transformed her hormones, sleep, and mood (24:37)Simple daily rituals that keep her grounded, grateful, and able to give (27:29) Connect with Shabana Knight: FacebookInstagramPodcast: Organized Chaos; Stories with Shabana Let's Connect: WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33min

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    The Science of Joy: How Jacques “The Party Scientist” Turns Connection Into the Best Antidepressant

    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 began as a festival medic, watching firsthand how alcohol and drugs derailed so many experiences. That pushed him to try something different: he started throwing sober raves where people could dance, connect, and feel alive without substances. Those events went viral and “The Party Scientist” was born. Since then, Jacques has built JoyCamp into a six-figure event brand, hosted corporate openings and adult summer camps, and led communities around the world in rediscovering authentic joy. His mission is simple but radical: design gatherings where phones are down, guards are lowered, and people leave feeling more connected to themselves and others. In this episode, Jacques unpacks the myths of escapism, reflects on the impact of FOMO and perfectionism, and highlights why authentic connection is essential to well-being. From daily habits to co-living experiments, he reminds us: joy isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we train, practice, and share. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Jacques went from pharmacologist to The Party Scientist (3:03)Why joy is a biological state—and the habits that create it (6:43)The irony of drugs at festivals and how sober raves flip the script (10:44)Escapism, FOMO, and why joy is an inside job (14:11)The three pathways to joy: mindset, biology, environment (16:30)How Joy Bootcamp builds routines for lasting joy (20:06)Why community accelerates joy more than going it alone (23:30)The power of co-living and digital detox at Joy Mansion (28:58)How structure and play help overcome perfectionism and fear (36:55)What’s next for Jacques and the future of Joy Bootcamp (40:57) Connect with Jacques Martiquet: WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagram Let's Connect: WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45min

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    Permission Granted: How Embracing “Enough” Opens the Door to Possibility with Barbara Burgess

    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 Expectations and the founder of Corluma, a consultancy guiding leaders and individuals toward heart-centered transformation. A late-in-life mother of two, speaker, and performer of a one-woman show, she brings a rare mix of candor, wisdom, and courage to conversations about authenticity and possibility. In this episode, Barbara shares how granting ourselves permission—to rest, to wander, to play, to choose differently—becomes the foundation of freedom. She and Stephanie unpack cultural myths of productivity and perfection, reflect on the power of intentional living, and highlight why redefining frameworks of success opens new paths for creativity and joy. From small daily choices to life-changing decisions, Barbara reminds us: you are already enough, and from that truth, everything is possible. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why permission is the missing link to authenticity (4:37)How “get to” replaces “have to” and shifts everything (10:31)The “I don’t care” club and what it really means (14:12)Flow over frameworks: releasing rules to reclaim joy (17:13)Wanders instead of walks: reframing routines (19:24)The beauty of “and” over “either/or” (20:28)Building a business from heart and light (23:03)Authenticity in leadership, consulting, and beyond (29:46)Why showing up real creates deeper connection (34:23)A mic-drop reminder: permission granted (35:39) Connect with Barbara Burgess: WebsiteLinkedInBook: Barbara Burgess - enough.: finding peace in a world of distractions, hustle, and expectations Let's Connect: WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41min

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    Stop Chasing Perfect: Why Lowering the Bar Might Be the Key to Freedom, According to This Coach and Author

    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 success. After over 20 years in corporate leadership, she founded Corluma, a consultancy for heart-centered transformation. She is the author of Enough: Finding Peace in a World of Distractions, Hustle, and Expectations, which invites readers to let go of comparison and embrace their worth. Barbara has also brought her message to the stage with a one-woman show exploring identity, boundaries, and grace. A late-in-life mother of two, she blends personal insight with professional expertise to empower others with confidence, purpose, and joy. Throughout this episode, Barbara speaks candidly about leaving corporate life for a more authentic and creative path. She highlights the value of honesty over small talk, the courage to admit struggles, and the deeper connections that follow. She explores the toxic pull of comparison, explains how “Enough” emerged as both a felt sense of peace and the foundation of her book, and shows how dropping expectations creates freedom and possibility. Barbara also stresses unapologetic boundaries, shares lessons from her one-woman show, and champions permission and choice as the true starting points for fulfillment. Her message is clear: you are already enough—and from that truth, everything becomes possible. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Beyond titles: Choosing to show up as human (3:41)Honesty over perfection in motherhood (5:23)The power of permission and grace (8:53)Comparison kills: Escaping the ladder (13:41)Lowering expectations to the floor (27:31)Boundaries without apology (32:37)The one-woman show: Exploring alternate realities (39:48)Redefining success and freedom (47:26)Final reminder: you are already enough (53:33) Connect with Barbara Burgess: WebsiteLinkedInBook: Barbara Burgess - enough.: finding peace in a world of distractions, hustle, and expectations Let's Connect: WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58min

  6. 26 DE AGO.

    She Lost Her Son—Then Suzanne Andora Barron, Healer and Teacher, Turned to Jin Shin Jyutsu to Reclaim Joy

    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 inner strength through yoga, breathwork, meditation, and the Japanese healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. After losing her nine-year-old son Christopher to leukemia, she turned to ancient practices to move through grief and transform anxiety into resilience. Suzanne created Feel, Heal, and Align, a membership rooted in her course Process What You Feel to Heal, which empowers people to release stuck emotions and restore balance. She also teaches yoga for stress management at a community college, leads a free weekly meditation with global reach, and founded the Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation, which inspires underserved children through comic strip storytelling. Throughout this episode, Suzanne speaks openly about living with anxiety and how her son’s illness and passing reshaped her path. She shares simple tools—like keeping a gratitude journal or doing “one fun thing a day” with her kids—that kept her grounded during crisis. Suzanne introduces listeners to Jin Shin Jyutsu, showing how holding a thumb can calm worry or how each finger connects to an emotion, practices she now teaches to both students and adults. She also highlights her offerings—from her healing course and membership to her free Monday meditations—reminding us that the power to heal is already within each of us. In This Episode, You Will Learn: A friendship born online (6:40)Turning 60 and finding strength (7:50)Living with anxiety (11:40)Gratitude and one fun thing a day (13:40)The 9/11 near miss (16:40)Discovering Jin Shin Jyutsu (19:40)Teaching students simple healing tools (22:00)Processing emotions to heal (36:00)The feel, heal, and align membership (41:00)Joy on the other side of grief (44:50) Connect with Suzanne Andora Barron: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramYouTube Let's Connect: WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55min

  7. 19 DE AGO.

    From Corporate Collapse to Startup Rocket Ship: A Single Mom CEO’s Path to a Multi-Million Dollar Comeback

    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 Nordstrom, creating innovative marketing roles before founding the nation’s first beauty staffing agency, a PR firm, and an online magazine. Stacey later became a top earner in direct sales with Rodan + Fields, mentoring thousands nationwide. Known for her creativity and resilience, she has thrived through major market shifts while raising three children. Today, she leads and advocates for Make Wellness, a fast-growing health and wellness startup specializing in bioactive precision peptides, driven by her passion for helping others build flexible, scalable businesses. Throughout this episode, Stacey shares a candid look at her journey—from early success at Nordstrom to launching multiple multimillion-dollar companies. She recalls pivoting to direct sales during the 2008 crash, growing a large Rodan + Fields team, and creating the viral Facebook group “50 AF.” Personal challenges, including her daughter’s severe mental health crisis, prompted her to step back, and she details her daughter’s remarkable recovery through nutrition, exercise, and functional medicine. When corporate changes ended her Rodan + Fields business, Stacey sought a future-proof venture and found it in Make Wellness. She explains its unique affiliate/direct sales model, breakthrough product line, and rapid growth, reflecting her belief in resilience, adaptability, and leading by example. Tune in to episode 223 of Joy Found Here as Stacey Roney shares how losing her seven-figure business overnight led her to rebuild from scratch. Discover how resilience, single motherhood, and a leap into wellness fueled her multi-million dollar comeback. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Nordstrom years: Intrapreneurship in action (3:06)From staffing gaps to a National Beauty Agency (7:30)Nonprofit, digital magazine, and PR with a twist (11:30)The 2008 crash and a high-stakes pivot (14:14)Scaling to seven figures through mentorship (16:27)“50 AF” – A viral community for women over 50 (21:49)A mother’s hardest battle (28:32)From crisis to transformation (31:24)From R+F collapse to startup rocket ship (33:40)Products with an edge (39:18)Momentum from day one (42:10)Lessons in reinvention (51:05) Connect with Stacey Roney: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebook Let's Connect: WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56min

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    From the Mailroom to Dubai: How Karen Holliday’s TEDx Talk Unleashed Her True Voice

    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 years in the mail and logistics industry. A U.S. Army veteran who started her career as a truck mechanic, Karen’s path is defined by resilience and service. She’s held senior roles in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, most recently as COO, before launching her own leadership consulting firm. Karen is committed to helping women leaders rise with confidence, compassion, and authenticity. She’s also a certified life and health coach, an active volunteer with SCORE and women’s mentorship programs, and a strong advocate for well-being. Her TEDx talk in Dubai reflects her core belief: vulnerability is a superpower, and every woman’s story matters. Throughout this episode, Karen shared powerful insights from her personal and professional journey. She reflected on the early influence of mentors, the challenges of rising through male-dominated industries, and the importance of intentional career growth. She also spoke about the emotional process of preparing her TED Talk and how it resonated with a diverse, international audience. Karen offered a fresh perspective on generational shifts in the workplace, the evolving role of technology, and the need to lead with integrity. Her stories and outlook are a testament to authentic leadership and the impact of staying true to your values. Tune in to episode 222 of Joy Found Here as Karen Holliday shares how her journey from military mechanic to TEDx Dubai speaker helped her reclaim her voice and purpose. Discover how mentorship, vulnerability, and a bold leap into entrepreneurship shaped the most powerful chapter of her life. In This Episode, You Will Learn: From mechanic to mailroom: A career built on connection (3:50)The power of a mentor who sees your potential (6:20)Confidence born from survival, not circumstance (12:10)Leadership rooted in paying it forward (14:40)Leaping into entrepreneurship after 30+ years (16:00)Landing a TEDx talk in Dubai (19:00)Breaking down during her talk—and the audience’s response (23:30)On the future of work and generational shifts (27:40)Why personal brand is built on integrity and action (31:40)Connect with Karen Holliday: LinkedInKaren’s TEDx talk Let's Connect: WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40min
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Welcome to the Joy Found Here podcast, hosted by Stephanie Martinez Rivera. Join us each week while we have real talk with inspiring women about life,balance, grace and permission to step off the ride. Listen in as we hear their stories, victories and fails and how to recognize and embrace the simple joy that life does offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Criado por
    stephanie martinez rivera
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2025
  • Episódios
    229
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © stephanie martinez rivera
  • Site do podcast
    Joy Found Here

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