Joy Found Here

Does this have to be done? Yes. Can I do it? Yes. Do I want to do it? No. Many entrepreneurs struggle with this more often than they'd like to admit, and most of them roll up their sleeves and get things done, hating every minute of it. The world would be different if there were a solution for this, wouldn't it? Oh wait, there is. 

In this episode, Jenna Spencer joins us to talk about the multiple benefits and solutions incorporating a Virtual Assistant can bring to our business. Jenna is the Founder of AssistPro®, a virtual assistant company that brings tailored solutions for busy professionals, executives, business coaches, and solopreneurs, granting them top-notch operational and administrative support. Despite her ascension in the corporate ladder, Jenna didn't feel fulfilled, so she decided to start her own thing. Fast forward almost ten years, AssistPro is a reference and leader in the segment. 

Throughout our conversation, Jenna talks about her experiences in the corporate world, what made her decide to start her own business, and how it was to grow a business when VAs weren't a thing yet. She explains both sides of the VA world, how to connect with the right one, and how to start working as one. You'll also hear her thoughts on detaching our emotions from the tasks we don't want to do as entrepreneurs, the importance of setting clear expectations, and why we must embrace delegating.

Additionally, we discuss AI proper use, fractional work, VA pricing, what the future looks like for remote jobs, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 139 of the Joy Found Here and learn more about this whole new way of getting things done quicker and better by someone who really enjoys doing them.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How being a Mary Kay kid influenced Jenna's life (4:10)
• The sweet flavor of seeing your effort being rewarded (13:00)
• What is fractional work (19:10)
• How to delegate correctly (24:30)
• Finding the balance between AI and human interaction with clients (33:00)
• How to start in the VA world (36:50)
• Jenna shares her thoughts on what we can expect from 2024 (43:10)
• The benefits of reverse engineering your goals (50:00)

Resources Mentioned:

• Book - Gino Wickman: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

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• LinkedIn

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We've learned that everything we want is out of our comfort zone, yet no one teaches us how to survive in the discomfort zone. Still, if we dig deep, there's nothing comfortable about the comfort zone; there is no comfort in unrealized dreams, in not being ourselves. The comfort zone is actually a lie; it is the known zone. 

Either way, there's only one exit, and it requires a change in our belief system, which our guest, Janine Durso, happens to know a lot about. 

In this episode, the inspiring Janine Durso invites us to shred limiting beliefs, reveal our true selves, and, through that discovery, promote personal growth and connect with a deep sense of realization and fulfillment. Janine is the Beliefologist, a Life Coach on a mission to help others bust their limiting beliefs and live their lives to the fullest. After years of a highly successful yet exhausting career in corporate, a statement from her cardiologist put Janine's life upside down: "You'll have a stroke if you don't slow down, not 5 years from now, no next year, now. Go back to your house and change your life immediately." 

Throughout our conversation, Janine talks about her transformation after that consultation with her cardiologist and the importance of creating a healthy work-life balance. You'll also hear about her discoveries on limiting beliefs and why it is so hard to get rid of them, how she dealt (and still deals) with her own, and her advice on going from reactive to creative mode. 

Additionally, Janine talks about why she became a beliefologist, the origin of the name, the four steps of the Beliefology Method, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 138 of the Joy Found Here and learn more about Janine's formula to bust the limiting beliefs between you and who you were born to be. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Janine's background and transformation (4:30)
• What are you waiting for? (9:00)
• About the stories we have in our heads and need to unpack to set ourselves free (15:20)
• The four steps of the Beliefology Method (30:36)
• Everything you want is out of your comfort zone (37:25)

Connect with Janine:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

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One of the scarier things about growing up and making profound changes is the mess we must deal with as soon as we put one foot out of our comfort zone. We know we need the change, and it'll be good for us, yet unconsciously (and maybe innocently), we think changing will make things easier, all butterflies, rainbows, and flowers' scent. 

Accepting that growth is messy and uncomfortable is foundational for any change we want to produce. 

In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by the inspiring Jenna Allen to talk about the intimate relationship between profound life changes and mindset. Jenna is a Certified Life Coach specializing in mindset, boundaries, self-awareness, and self-care. After spending almost her entire life "trying to fit in," Jenna drew herself to a labyrinth of alcohol abuse, lack of self-care, codependency, and abusive relationships in which she stayed trapped for years. With proper support, the courage to face the mess of change, and the resilience to endure growth's discomfort, Jenna got her stuff together and retook the reins of her life. 

Throughout this episode, Jenna shares her journey into self-development and coaching, the traumatic past that left deep wounds she is still working to heal, and how she got out of her "rock bottom." We also talk about why creating healthy boundaries is crucial for mental health, the messiness of growth, and the challenging task of working on self-awareness.

Additionally, Jenna shares her thoughts on mindset changes, her favorite mindset improvement techniques, manifestation, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 137 of the Joy Found Here and prepare yourself to make the changes you know you need in your life yet feel a bit scared to make. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Jenna shares her rock bottom story (2:30)
• Realistically, growth is messy (8:00)
• Why we can't see the problem when "we are in the middle of it" (12:20)
• Be impeccable with your words (16:20)
• The transformational power of putting pen to paper (22:30)
• Jenna talks about manifestation (25:50)
• Although we don't talk about it, we are the creators of our mindset (33:20)

Connect with Jenna:

• Instagram
• TikTok

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• Website
• Instagram

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In a world where we are so used to attacking symptoms, taking a step back and paying closer attention to root causes might be the answer that's been avoiding us for some time.

In today's episode, the fantastic Dr. Hokehe Eko joins us to talk about brain health, disabilities, parental support, how to address the root causes of ADHD and autism, nutrition, parenting, and more. Dr. Hokehe is an Integrated Pediatrician, TEDx Speaker on ADHD, Author, and Founder of Glow Pediatrics, and the non-profit Kits of Hope. 

Throughout this episode, Dr. Hokehe talks about the fascinating story of how she got into medicine, her discoveries and recommendations to deal with the root causes of ADHD and autism, and her thoughts on nutrition for children and dietary restrictions. You'll also hear about what inspired Dr. Hokehe to write her book, "Children's Love Letters," her thoughts on getting our kids involved in the choice of foods we make for them, child development, mental health, wellness, and more. 

Tune in to Episode 136 of the Joy Found Here and learn more about Dr. Hokehe Eko's impressive work on improving our and our kids' mental and physical health.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Dr. Hokehe's upbringing and journey into medicine (4:10)
• We can heal our brain (9:10)
• Dr. Hokehe talks about parents' expectations and what happens when they aren't met (16:40)
• The importance of food and nutrition in child development (22:00)
• Finding healthier options for mainstream, packaged food (27:20)
• Dr. Hokehe talks about her book and what inspired her to write it (31:20)

Resources Mentioned:

• We must change the way we treat Children's ADHD | Hokehe Effiong | TEDxAliefStudio
• Book: Dr. Hokehe Eko - Children's Love Letters: A Pediatrician's Guide To How Your Child Spells Love

Connect with Dr. Hokehe:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Visit Dr. Hokehe's non-profit Kits of Hope

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What if the key to unlocking your true potential is buried in your mind?

In this episode, Stepanka Kuralova joins us to debunk the myths and misconceptions about hypnotherapy, explain how we can use it to rewire our brains, and recode the programming that keeps us trapped behind the brick wall of our fears and insecurities. Stepanka is an Intuitive Hypnotherapist and Coach, a Guide for Solopreneurs and Lightworkers, The Inner Glow Podcast Host, and a Subconscious Reprogramming Expert. 

Throughout our conversation, you'll learn about Stepanka's accidental discovery of hypnotherapy, the yoga session that changed her life, and her thoughts on the power of hypnosis to improve the mind-body connection. Stepanka also debunks the myths around hypnotherapy, explains the similarities and differences between hypnotherapy and meditation, and reflects on the pros and cons of practicing hypnotherapy without a guide. 

Additionally, Stepanka talks about the rehearsal technique, the Review, Recode, and Rebirth Virtual VIP Day, hypnotherapy and neuroplasticity, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 135 of the Joy Found Here and learn more about using hypnotherapy to find your way out of the forest. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Stepanka's accidental discovery of hypnotherapy (4:30)
• Stepanka addresses the myths and misconceptions about hypnosis (12:20)
• The differences between hypnotherapy and meditation (17:50)
• Why it would be hard to practice hypnotherapy by yourself (26:40)
• What is the rehearsal technique (31:00)
• What is the Review, Recode, and Rebirth Virtual VIP Day? (35:20)

Connect with Stepanka:

• Website
• Join her Facebook Private Group, New Earth Women
• Instagram
• Listen to Stepanka's The Inner Glow podcast

Let's Connect:

• Website
• Instagram

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What is truly stopping you from living your life to the fullest? Most of the time, the ones not giving ourselves permission are us. 

In this episode, I'm so excited to be joined by the fantastic Cortney McDermott. Cortney is a Keynote and TEDx Speaker, a Best-selling and Award-Winning Author, and a Mind-Body Expert. She has been featured in Inc., Women's Health, SUCCESS, The Huffington Post, and FOX News for her work in self-development and business strategy, worked as an Executive at Vanity Fair Corporation and Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and after launching her own business, had clients and audiences at Universal Music Group, Google, Nike, and Virgin Unite.

Throughout our conversation, you'll hear Cortney's journey of self-development, the moment she discovered how divorced she was from her body, and how she managed to reconnect with her true essence. You'll also hear about why it is okay to turn our lives into a massive experiment, how to get ourselves out of our way, and why it is crucial to realize our time here isn't infinite. 

Additionally, we delve into Cortney's book "Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident, Be Happy, Be You," how to get things done in "the Mecca of distraction" we live in, the best tactics to turn 2024 into your best year, and much more.

Tune in to Episode 134 of the Joy Found Here and get Cortney's best tips and advice to lighten your life and give yourself permission to live to the fullest.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Cortney's background and her life being "miserably successful" (3:00)
• Just shake it off. The importance of releasing physical trauma from our bodies (10:50)
• Playing vs performing (15:10)
• Cortney talks about her book "Give Yourself Permission" (17:00)
• Don't die with your music inside of you (26:00)
• How to get things done in "the Mecca of distraction" (33:00)
• What we should do with our talents (38:40)
• Cortney's tips and ideas to make 2024 your best year (45:00)

Connect with Cortney:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

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The food, the gifts, the immaculate table, having everything perfectly decorated, receiving the extended family, or traveling to visit them, the holiday season is one of the moments of the year when, despite doing many things, we might feel overwhelmed by the idea that we can't decide nor control a thing. 

In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Melanie Huestis to the show for the second time. This time, we discuss holiday stress, choice, control, stress-free holiday options, and more. Melanie is an Energy Alchemist, an authentic soul who advocates for radical acceptance and is passionate about empowering people on their healing paths. 

Throughout this episode, you'll hear Melanie's thoughts on redefining holiday traditions to enjoy happier, more relaxed celebrations and the liberating feeling of letting go of control. You'll also hear about how freeing letting go of traditions that don't serve us can be, how she and her family turned Christmas into a little incubator where they stayed present and connected with each other, and much more. 

Tune in to Episode 133 of the Joy Found Here and let Melanie show you how to turn your holidays into a joyful, stress-free, and memorable time of the year again.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The busiest time of the year and our need for control (5:00)
• How Melanie turned Christmas into an incubator for collective self-care (11:00)
• How to avoid getting stuck in traditions that don't serve us (19:10)
• Melanie talks about choice and control during the holidays (29:10)
• Removing holiday stress through financial planning (32:00)

Connect with Melanie:

• Website
• Instagram
• Pinterest

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Are your fears blocking you from rebranding, starting over in a different field, or making a massive pivot in your career? Ask you this: What seems more painful to deal with, the fear of doing something new or the regret and remorse, 10 years from now, of not having even tried it? 

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Stef Pinsley for the second time to talk about personal growth, self-care, compassion, career evolution, overcoming fears and limiting beliefs, and pivoting into more fulfilling existences. Stef, who left a dream job at Google to pursue her calling of starting her own thing and became a marketing and branding coach, pivoted again, crushing her fears, walking her talk, and becoming a Personal Brand and Mindset Coach, helping solopreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners build soul-aligned brands.

Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Stef's journey and new pivot in her career, how leaning into self-care and self-compassion helped her evolve and take action despite being afraid of failing, and the mindset and self-development tools that guided her new path. You'll also hear about Stef's latest program, "Path to Purpose," her thoughts on using AI to grow businesses, social media marketing, and more.

Tune in to Episode 132 of the Joy Found Here and learn more about Stef's impressive and inspiring evolution. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Stef's backstory and the first big pivot in her career (4:20)
• How to overcome the fear of doing something new (10:10)
• What makes pivoting so hard? (18:50)
• The power of giving yourself grace (21:40)
• Stef shares tips on how to turn AI into your best assistant (31:30)
• Give yourself permission slips (40:20)

Resources: 

• Listen to Episode #32 - Google Dropout Turned Marketing Guru with Stefanie Pinsley

Connect with Stef:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Secure your spot in Stef's latest program: Path to Purpose: Your Roadmap to Freedom, Fulfillment & Success

Let's Connect:

• Website

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Health and wellness are self-care; of course, looks can be a powerful motivator, yet the toned muscles, the tighter skin, and the trim waistline are simply a bonus we get from rebalancing the systems we got out of whack through poor nourishment, terrible sleep quality, and accumulated stress. 

In this episode, I'm joined by another five-star guest, the extraordinary Natalia García, who'll enlighten us about overall health and wellness. After a full-blown eating disorder that almost claimed her life, Natalia took the bull by the horns, learned everything she could about nutrition and health, and became a teacher for those interested in helping their bodies heal themselves. She owns Functional Nutrition and Wellness and is a Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, Food and Health Coach, Healthy Food Lover, and multi-certified nutrition and wellness professional. 

Throughout this episode, you'll hear Natalia's journey into health and wellness, the near-death experience that changed her views on nutrition and well-being, and why she believes being healthy and fit is about self-care, not looks. We also discuss nutrition and autoimmune diseases, Natalia's 7 Ingredients of Health, the relationship between hormones and metabolism, and much more. 

Tune in to Episode 131 of the Joy Found Here and discover what works, what doesn't, and why in overall health, nutrition, and fitness. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Natalia's journey into health and wellness (3:40)
• Being fit and healthy is about self-care (12:40)
• The 7 ingredients of health (19:20)
• How nutrition can help to deal with autoimmune diseases (28:00)
• The importance of releasing stress for optimal health (36:10)

Connect with Natalia:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

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"If we are one thing and one thing only, that's not living; that's literally showing up as a manifestation of a label that someone else probably created for you, and that's not what I'm here for." - Melanie Huestis.

In today's special episode, the magical Melanie Huestis joins us to talk about personal growth, healing, individuality, and how prioritizing self-care and letting go of expectations can help us find joy and fulfillment. Melanie, an Energy Alchemist (some would describe her as a little bit of a weird girl), is an authentic soul all about radical acceptance and is passionate about empowering people on their healing path. 

Throughout our conversation (which ended up screaming for part two), Melanie shares her thoughts on the power of embracing humanity, adapting to life's messiness instead of resisting it, and the multiple benefits of self-care. We also talk about how to avoid giving space to the Judgy McJudgerson that lives in us, the transformative experience of checking our expectations at the door, authenticity, and so much more.

Tune in to Episode 130 of the Joy Found Here podcast and get Melanie's top tips for a fulfilling and joyful existence.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• All about the human being, Melanie Huestis (2:50)
• Why Melanie calls herself an Energy Alchemist (7:00)
• Melanie talks about authenticity (14:20)
• Be mindful of how, when, and where you engage with content consumption (20:10)
• The balance between the "I can do this" and asking for help mindsets (28:30)
• Drop it to the floor, burn that s#it! (38:40)

Connect with Melanie:

• Website
• Instagram

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• Website

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