In this episode of the Build with Joy podcast, Joy Valerie Carrera shares her transformative experiences from a week spent at a Zen Buddhist monastery. She reflects on the importance of mindfulness, the power of community, and the need for social justice, particularly in relation to immigration issues. Through personal anecdotes and insights gained during meditation and walking practices, Joy emphasizes the significance of taking small steps towards change and the importance of sharing burdens with others. She invites listeners to dare to dream and take action in their own lives, planting seeds for a better future.

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Episode Summary

In this episode of "Builds with Joy," host Joy Valerie Carrera delves into the concept of trusting your personal timeline. Through personal anecdotes and coaching insights, Joy explores how reframing past experiences and embracing life's "side quests" can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful journey. Tune in to discover how to align your life with your true desires and values.

Join Joy Valerie Carrera as she shares her personal journey of self-discovery and growth. In this episode, Joy discusses:

The importance of trusting your timeline and embracing where you are in life. How to reframe past experiences as valuable lessons. The concept of "side quests" and how they contribute to your main journey. Personal stories of triumphs and setbacks that shaped her path.

Key Takeaways:

Trust your unique timeline and embrace your journey. Reframe past experiences to gain valuable insights. Align your life with your true desires and values.

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• Book a 1:1 clarity session (⁠Book Here⁠)

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If this episode gave you chills, clarity, or just made you smile — tag me, message me, or share it with someone who needs to hear it. Seriously. Don’t keep those little sparks of JOY to yourself. Hasta la proxima !

Episode Summary

You ever feel like your brain is screaming “what if it all goes wrong?!” every time you think about trying something new? Same. In this episode, I’m getting honest about my own fears of being seen, how trauma shaped that, and what I do when I feel stuck between wanting more and fearing what might happen if I actually go for it.

Spoiler: Your brain is a meaning-making machine. And we can work with it instead of letting it run the show.

This one is for you if you're teetering on the edge of a big (or small) decision, craving change, but feeling paralyzed by the what ifs.

✨ Why your brain hates uncertainty — and how it tries to “protect” you

✨ How worst-case scenario planning can be your superpower

✨ The magic of imagining a best-case (or even neutral) outcome
✨ What it means to follow that tiny whisper in your heart
✨ Real talk: why I’m leaning into scary things like launching this podcast and maybe even going to Europe 👀

What’s something you’ve been low-key avoiding because it feels too big or too uncertain?
Now ask yourself: What’s the WORST case? The BEST case? The NEUTRAL case?

What’s one tiny, no-pressure action you could try today — just to see?

Highlights of this episode :

🧠 My ADHD brain, logistics, and why I’m weirdly great in a crisis
💡 A glimpse into how I coach clients through fear, clarity, and aligned decision-making
🧳 What’s been on my heart lately
🎙️ Why this podcast even exists

If this episode lit a fire in you or made you feel a little less alone — I got you.

Let’s keep the energy going:
• Book a 1:1 clarity session (Book Here)
• Join a coaching group (Get more info here)
• DM me what your heart’s whispering ( Follow on Instagram )

If this episode gave you chills, clarity, or just made you smile — tag me, message me, or share it with someone who needs to hear it. Seriously. Don’t keep those little sparks of JOY to yourself. Hasta la proxima !

Hello Again friends & builders,

It's been a while since I launched this podcast and a lot has happened since this internet journey in my personal life and in the world at large. I'm rebranding the podcast to Build with Joy and have since launched my business and life coaching working quietly behind the scenes. In this episode, I give a recap of what you can expect moving forward... it's gonna be MESSY AF but we're moving forward.

As well as a reframe about what LIFE you want to live and how to start looking at your work in a way that aligns with your work and values towards the LIFE you want. I'd love to hear your thoughts and on social media so tag me.

And sign up for my FREE LIVE MINDFUL AF PRODUCTIVITY WORKSHOP here https://learn.buildwithjoy.co/workshop

If you're looking for a life & business coach that puts you and your brain first to partner with you on your journey book a complimentary no strings attached 30-minute coaching call here https://calendly.com/buildwithjoy/coaching-call-30

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Utz Threads has beautiful textiles and handwoven products created by  Mayan ancestral techniques of the basic use of thread done by indigenous women in the highlands of Guatemala.  Utz Threads works directly with these women to offer high-customer quality and also offer their good-paying opportunities.

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All for Ramon breaks barriers of the fashion industry - first starting with the fact that this small business is soaked in the idea of diversity. The small fashion business was created by Diana Ibarra and her sister - being the first generation of Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles, California. 

The family has been working with textiles and the process of dying clothing now for over 30 years. This gives us the idea that the process comes way back from the lands of the Aztec experts.

Diana talks to us about the inspiration of All for Ramon, after her brother Ramon was diagnosed with cancer. 

Website: allforramon.com     Instagram: @allforramon

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Utz Threads has beautiful textiles and handwoven products created by  Mayan ancestral techniques of the basic use of thread done by indigenous women in the highlands of Guatemala.  Utz Threads works directly with these women to offer high-customer quality and also offer their good-paying opportunities.

You can watch the full interview on YouTube here 

Newsletter with resources in your inbox & ways to work with me

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You can tag me on all social media and follow along day to day

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Https://twitter.com/buildwithjoy

Https://tiktok.com/@buildwithjoy

and watch interviews on youtube at

https://youtube.com/buildwithjoy

Love what you're listening to and want to send me a support or send me for cafecito via cashapp, venmo, paypal?

https://moneyyy.me/$joyvaleriee

And feel free to email me at [email protected]

I’m sharing about me and you can expect to build with joy - aka me to help you build your life and business with more joy! We will also learn from entrepreneurs at all stages of their businesses in different fields and areas to expose you to what is possible. Whether you are thinking about starting a business, a seasoned founder, or just started - we are here to share the journey in social entrepreneurship. It goes beyond just making money, and building businesses it's about people at the end of the day, and … yes helping all of us Build with Joy.

I hope you enjoy this first episode and stick around. Please follow along, share with your friends, and leave a review.

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Hi! I'm your host Joy Valerie Carrera and Welcome to Build with Joy Podcast where we learn how to build better by leveraging technology, and systems, and learning from amazing builders who are here to share their ups and downs with us. You can follow along on this journey on all socials by finding @BuildwithJoy on Twitter and TikTok and BuildwithJoy.co on Instagram and on the blog. You're also welcome to join our boot camps, VIP one on ones, and subscribe to the weekly newsletter with resources for you to build better buildwithjoy.co/newsletter

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