The Joyous Edge

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… You know how to succeed at work, but the same approach may leave you frustrated at home or uncertain about your next chapter. Former corporate partner turned counselor Randy Free shares what parenting children with ADHD and changing careers taught him about strengths and identity. Discover a more compassionate way to support different minds and rethink who you are when a familiar job title falls away. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Learn more about Randy Free here: https://coachtoresilience.com/about/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Opening: Find Strength in a New Chapter 03:00 See Your Child's Strengths Differently 15:36 Help Different Minds Do Their Best 23:10 Find Yourself Beyond Your Job Title

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… What happens when the career you worked so hard to build starts to feel like a life you have to survive? You can be capable, dependable, and successful and still feel your own voice getting quieter beneath constant decisions, expectations, and the pressure to keep performing. When your body is telling you no but your resume keeps telling you to stay, it can be difficult to know which voice to trust.

In this episode, Allison Hare shares the turning points that led her from more than two decades in corporate sales to hosting Culture Changers and helping other people use their voice. She and Joy explore the yes and no signals that burnout can make impossible to ignore, the courage required to outgrow an identity that once fit, and why protecting your energy matters when the people around you do not understand your next chapter.

👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Learn more about Allison Hare here: https://allisonhare.com/ Culture Changers podcast (now Reinvention Room): https://podcast.allisonhare.com/ Mirrors in the Earth - Asia Suler: https://asiasuler.com/mirrors-in-the-earth/ Merlin Bird ID - Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:34 When success leaves your real voice simmering in the background 06:18 The yes feeling that exposed what burnout was costing 09:48 Leaving security and waiting until you can hear yourself again 12:20 Protecting your energy when people do not understand your next chapter 16:28 Becoming, unbecoming, and releasing identities that no longer fit 20:00 Why helping other people reclaim their voice became personal

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… You have built valuable skills. Where could they make a difference that you can actually see? David Jorgensen joins Joy St. John to share how his work in finance became connected to helping children and families through Impact Others. From a hospital in Honduras to projects in Egypt, this conversation invites you to connect professional strengths, generosity, and a deeper sense of purpose. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Explore Impact Others and its projects: https://impactothers.com/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Opening: Connect Work With Purpose 05:08 Take a Purposeful Leap 08:03 Make Each Dollar Help More 10:45 Find Meaning Through Service

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… You may already know the conversation, decision, or change you need to make. Fear keeps giving you reasons to wait. Author Margie Warrell explores what that hesitation costs and how small acts of courage can help you move toward the life you want. For leaders tired of overthinking their next step, this conversation invites a braver story about what's possible, including permission to slow down. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action: https://margiewarrell.com/books

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Opening: Close the Gap Between Knowing and Doing 06:00 Make the Move You Keep Avoiding 12:13 See Beyond the Worst Case 23:37 Change the Story Holding You Back

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… A full calendar can hide a frustrating gap between what you imagine and what you finish. If you're an ADHD high achiever or creative leader tired of fighting your to-do list, Think Time creator Christine Howe offers a different starting point: picture the life you want before filling the hours. Explore how a purposeful pause, realistic planning, and clearer boundaries can make space for progress and rest. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Think Time planner and membership: https://www.think-time.com/ Think Time free training: https://www.think-time.com/free-training

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Make Progress Without Burning Out 08:05 Find a Pause That Helps You Focus 18:28 Plan for the Life You Actually Have 26:56 Protect Your Energy with Boundaries

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… When you're the one others lean on, finding a place to admit you need help can feel surprisingly hard. Kristin Thompson shares what community has meant in her career, faith, and family life. For Christian working women who want support beyond another networking event, this conversation offers permission to find trusted peers, receive help, and choose commitments that fit the season you're actually in. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE 4word community and mentoring: https://4wordwomen.org/ BOLDLY conference: https://4wordwomen.org/boldly/ 4word executive events: https://4wordwomen.org/forum/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Opening: Find a Community You Can Lean On 11:34 Find Support That Fits Your Life 21:28 Find Peers Who Understand Leadership 30:06 Choose Commitments You Can Enjoy

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://www.FreeJoyCall.com

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE…

You can be the person everyone counts on and still feel unseen in your closest relationships. Relationship coach Danielle Lee Darling explores the proving, pleasing, performing, and protecting that can keep you working for love. If you're ready to stop hiding your needs, this conversation offers a starting point for more self-trust, honest connection, and room to be yourself at home and at work.

👋 WHO IS JOY ST. JOHN?

Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE

Danielle's Love Pattern Quiz: https://danielleleedarling.com/lovequiz

Sovereign Love Academy: https://danielleleedarling.com/sovereign-love-academy

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Stop Working for Love

06:06 Recognize Your Relationship Pattern

15:22 Build Trust in Yourself

21:04 Create Safety for Honest Conversations

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://www.FreeJoyCall.com

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE…

Everyone needs an answer, the pressure keeps rising, and saying yes to the wrong work is costing you time and energy. How do you lead without losing your footing or your values? Drawing on her experience at CNN and the CDC, Loretta Lepore joins Joy St. John to explore staying steady under pressure, knowing when to say no, and building a team you can count on when crisis hits.

👋 WHO IS JOY ST. JOHN?

Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE

Learn more about Loretta Lepore here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorettalepore

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Stay Grounded Under Pressure

11:24 Choose Work That Fits Your Values

17:56 Lead Through a Crisis

27:26 Build a Team Ready for Crisis

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE…

In a world where high achievers are expected to keep performing, stay positive, and hold everything together, it can be easy to look successful on the outside while silently falling apart on the inside.

Today, Joy sits down with John Mabry to talk about addiction, recovery, trauma, silence, and what it means to become the hero of your own comeback story. John shares how a devastating car accident changed his life, how pain, grief, and addiction pushed him toward rock bottom, and why asking for help became the turning point that saved him.

They also unpack the cost of performing perfectly in public while perishing privately, the power of telling the truth, and the simple steps that help people begin again when they do not know where to start.

👋 WHO IS JOY ST. JOHN?

Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with John: https://www.johnmabryconnects.com/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

01:09 When Success Hides Suffering

04:35 Life Can Change Fast

10:19 The Resilience Trap

19:25 The Cost of Silence

24:49 When the Mirror Finally Hits

33:21 Start With One Step

40:08 Full Is Not Fulfilled

43:32 Own Your Comeback

47:21 What Brings John Joy

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🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE…

In a world full of information, expertise alone is no longer enough. The leaders and speakers who truly move people are the ones who can bring clarity, ask better questions, and create spaces where ideas can turn into real change.

Today, Joy sits down with Jacqui Chew, the leader of TEDx Atlanta, to talk about what makes an idea worth spreading and what it really takes to build a volunteer-powered movement. Jacqui shares the story behind TEDx Atlanta, why volunteers are led and inspired rather than managed, and how the best speakers use curiosity to help people see something differently. They also unpack the power of helpful cultures, why "super chickens" can damage teams, how safe feedback makes speakers stronger, and why belonging matters deeply for leaders who often carry more than people realize.

👋 WHO IS JOY ST. JOHN?

Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE

Learn more about Jacqui Chew: Linkedin

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:23 How TEDx Atlanta Became a Pioneer Chapter

03:33 What It Takes to Build a Volunteer-Powered Movement

07:33 Volunteers Are Led, Not Managed

08:20 Why the Right Idea Can Change Everything

11:18 Expertise Is Table Stakes. Clarity Is Leadership

12:34 The Best Speakers Ask Better Questions

13:59 Why "Super Chicken" Cultures Hurt High-Performing Teams

17:22 How Helpful Cultures Create Better Results

18:38 Better Feedback Makes Better Speakers

21:58 Creating Space for Curiosity and Childlike Wonder

23:49 Normalizing the Mental Health Conversation

26:32 Belonging, Estrangement, and the Loneliness of Leadership

30:07 What Brings Jacqui Joy

31:30 Why You Should Experience TEDx Atlanta 2026

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… In a world where leaders, parents, and professionals are constantly pulled toward screens, notifications, and other people's expectations, true rest can feel almost impossible.

Today, Joy sits down with Dr. Stacey Jagger to talk about how to disconnect in an over-committed world. Stacey shares how her own story of chaos, survival, and healing shaped her work with executives and families, why a child's struggle can be a signal for the whole family system, and how a 30-day digital detox can help replace entertainment with connection.

They also unpack nervous system regulation, the importance of margin, screen time boundaries, and the simple practices that help leaders come home to themselves, their families, and their joy. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST. JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Learn more about Dr. Stacy Jagger: https://musiccityfamilytherapy.com/our-team/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:57 From Chaos to Calling 04:42 When the "Problem Child" Is Actually the Hero 06:37 Replace Screen Time With Real Connection 13:29 How to Know When Screens Are Dysregulating You 18:20 Finding Peace in a Noisy World 20:53 Regulated Leaders Create Healthier Teams 23:13 How to Leave Work at Work 26:24 Leading Strong Without Losing Your Softness 29:52 The One Skill Every Overloaded Leader Needs 31:04 Why Play Helps Us Come Back to Joy

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com

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How do you move fast on AI when your team is wondering whether the technology you are adopting will eventually replace them?

Leaders are being asked to drive efficiency, manage risk, and reassure people at the same time, often without clear policies or promises they can honestly make. When polished output has no traceable source and corporate language feels evasive, trust disappears quickly.

In this episode, Rachel Bolton shares how executives can communicate AI strategy with more honesty, clarity, and care. She and Joy explore the governance questions leaders cannot ignore, how an AI code of conduct can reduce uncertainty, and where AI can support better thinking without replacing human judgment or voice.

👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN?

Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE

Rachel's website: https://www.therachelbolton.com/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:39 Why AI trust moves in more than one direction

02:36 The risk of polished work with no traceable source

05:43 Bringing risk, technology, and legal thinking together

07:48 Communicating honestly when employees fear for their jobs

15:57 How an AI code of conduct can reduce uncertainty

19:57 Using AI without surrendering your human voice

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… What would change if you stopped asking whether the bold move was safe and started asking whether staying the same was costing you more?

You may already know which career, relationship, or dream no longer fits, yet fear, responsibility, and other people's expectations can make your own knowing easy to dismiss. In this episode, Amy Mosser shares how she rebuilt after divorce, refused to surrender her power, and turned fear into forward motion through faith, gratitude, and daily reflection. She and Joy explore what it means to own your choices without becoming a victim, create room for what matters, and use community to keep moving when confidence wavers. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Sisters Next Door - Website

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 02:32 Rebuilding when your back is against the wall 06:45 Moving through fear with faith, gratitude, and a clear why 12:54 The enoughness struggle that success does not erase 15:12 Why relationships and real community matter more than ever 18:53 Learning to trust what you already know 24:36 Stop repeating the same pattern and make the move

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… What if the opportunity to make a bigger impact is already in front of you, but you have not yet asked for the room or the title to use it?

Capable leaders can spend years doing work beyond their job description while hesitating to name the value they bring. At the same time, packed calendars and constant production leave little space for the thinking that makes leadership matter.

In this episode, Shirley LaBoy shares how she advocated for an expanded leadership role and how board service changed the way she approaches voice, impact, and succession. She and Joy explore how to speak up with credibility, create room for every voice in high-level conversations, and use AI to reclaim time without immediately filling that space with more tasks. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Shirley LaBoy - LinkedIn

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 02:47 Why leaders have to challenge, advise, and speak up 07:09 Advocating for the title that matched the work she was already doing 10:05 Creating room for every voice in a high-level meeting 13:03 Making a meaningful impact inside a limited leadership term 15:06 Why leaders should value the thinking time AI creates 23:03 Using AI to reduce burnout instead of adding more work

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… If you're the leader everyone depends on, it's easy to convince yourself that carrying more is simply part of the job. But when every decision, every employee problem, and every unexpected fire still lands on your shoulders, success can start to feel a lot like exhaustion.

Today, Joy sits down with business owner and coach Elyse Badewitz to explore what it takes to build a business and a team that can thrive without consuming you. They unpack the emotional side of leadership, why empathy needs boundaries, how your energy affects the people around you, and what changes when you stop tying your worth to your team's reactions. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 01:45 – Why successful leaders still end up buried in the business 07:20 – Building a team you can trust without doing everything yourself 18:40 – The emotional weight of leading people who may not always love you back 27:30 – Why your team feels your stress even when you think you're hiding it 36:45 – Balancing empathy, boundaries, and standards without burning everyone out

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com

🎙️IN THIS EPISODE…

What if the next level of leadership has less to do with saying more and more to do with becoming the person people trust when the stakes are high? A rushed reply, distracted conversation, or overpromised deadline can erode credibility, even when your intentions are good. Showing up is only the beginning. How you make people feel heard, valued, and confident in your word determines whether they will follow you.

In this episode, David Lawhorn shares how intentional communication turns ordinary interactions into trust-building moments. He and Joy explore the NOW framework, the internal dialogue that shapes external results, the questions that create genuine connection, and the executive shift from being the loudest voice in the room to the most trusted.

👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN?

Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE

David Lawhorn - David Speaks International

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

01:30 The communication difference between average and top performers 02:55 The NOW framework for winning important conversations 06:37 Why trust sits at the center of every strong interaction 10:33 One question that instantly makes a conversation more intentional 19:41 How leaders develop talent instead of driving it away 23:52 Becoming the most trusted voice in the room

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… What is success worth if the people you love get the leftovers and your own health is always next on the list?

Ambition can look responsible from the outside while quietly pulling you away from your family, your purpose, and the body that has to carry everything you are building.

In this episode, Joel Okaah shares the painful moment that exposed his misaligned priorities and the decision to leave most of his income behind for work rooted in faith, fitness, and service. He and Joy explore consistency without perfection, health practices that fit a responsibility-filled life, and the identity shift that turns self-care from another task into part of who you are. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Training Ground Performance - Website

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:35 Leaving most of your income to follow a clearer purpose 02:25 The moment success exposed a painful priority problem 06:46 When responsibility leaves no margin for your health 08:37 Why consistency beats perfection in a real life 20:26 Protecting the health that makes your purpose possible 28:27 Upgrading your operating system for a new season

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… What do you do when the life that looks right on paper no longer feels right? In this episode, Kim Costa shares how she left a 27-year role that did not fit her strengths, reinvented herself at 50, and began helping others align their homes with the full lives they want next. She and Joy explore the eight areas that shape a well-rounded life, the difference between a work persona and your real needs, and why beauty cannot compensate for a space that does not support sleep, safety, belonging, or purpose. 👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Live in Your Wheel House - Website

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:26 The long career path that did not fit her real strengths 04:59 How capable adults lose themselves along the way 07:46 The eight areas that reveal whether your life is truly aligned 12:16 Why adulthood has seasons and your home should change with them 16:08 Separating your work persona from the person who needs to recharge 19:59 What a beautiful home still cannot fix

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… What happens when the financial future you planned disappears overnight?

In this episode, Rachel Duck shares how becoming a single mother during the first COVID lockdown moved her from fear toward a deliberate plan for financial freedom. She and Joy explore knowing what you actually spend, creating margin without falling into a deprivation mindset, involving children without transferring financial fear, and building toward a life of generosity and impact.

👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE A Single Mom's Guide to Financial Freedom - Book Page Rachel Duck - LinkedIn

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:40 When divorce and uncertainty changed the financial plan overnight 03:10 Start with where you are and one next best step 10:49 The spending reality check that makes a plan possible 13:01 Creating margin without cutting out everything that matters 19:48 Building freedom for generosity, legacy, and impact 24:45 What to do when rebuilding feels overwhelming

💜 Schedule a FREE JOY CALL: https://FreeJoyCall.com 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE… In this conversation, speaker, author, and leadership expert Darryll Stinson joins Joy to explore what changes when you stop hiding, listen to the quieter signals in life, and lead from a place that is both honest and sustainable. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on communicating with greater impact, creating deeper ownership within your team, and pursuing high performance without losing the parts of life that make success worth achieving.

👋 WHO IS JOY ST JOHN? Joy St John draws on 25+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate risk, and enterprise leadership to show teams how to simplify the work, reduce hidden risk, and restore ownership to the way people lead.

Drawing on her career in top organizations and her personal wake-up call after years of overwork, Joy teaches leaders and teams to see the bigger picture, investigate problems with less ego and more curiosity, and bring energy back to work that has become too heavy, too complicated, or too routine.

✏️ RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE Learn more about Darryll Stinson: https://darryllstinson.com/about/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:05 – Borrowing someone else's belief until you can believe in yourself 08:31 – How effective leaders recognize and speak to the potential in others 17:56 – Authentic communication: stop talking about the story and let the story speak 26:49 – The CARE system for sustainable self-care and high performance 44:49 – Creating greater ownership by going deeper into self, service, and story