In this inspiring episode of EVRYBDY in CLT, host Robbie Shaw sits down with Dr. Joy Davis—author, scholar, and researcher of high-achieving women—for a raw and uplifting conversation on identity, resilience, and growth. Joy shares her personal journey through motherhood, loss, and career pivots, exploring how life’s hardest seasons can become catalysts for reinvention and purpose. From navigating grief to embracing bold new chapters, Joy reveals how women can honor their complexity while defining success on their own terms.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How motherhood and career shaped Joy’s view of high achievement 

✅ The life events that led her to redefine identity and success 

✅ Why embracing pivots and reinvention is essential for growth

✅ The importance of grace, forgiveness, and self-care for high-achieving women

Guest Bio: Dr. Joy Davis is a writer, professor, and researcher whose work focuses on high-achieving women and the intersections of identity, motherhood, and success. Through her teaching, writing, and speaking, Joy empowers women to embrace their full complexity and pursue bold, purpose-driven lives.

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