Your “no” is not rejection, It’s protection.

This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re talking about the power of boundaries and the freedom that comes with protecting your peace.

Join me and my guest, Jen Fry, PhD (she/her) — social justice educator, speaker, and CEO of JenFryTalks — as we unpack:

-Why “no” is a complete sentence

-How to set boundaries without guilt

-What it means to choose yourself without apology

-And how protecting your energy can actually multiply your joy

Because saying yes to everything is often saying no to yourself — and your peace deserves protection.

Find Dr. Jen Fry at www.jenfrytalks.com and on IG @jenfrytalks

Purchase her book: "I Said No: How to Have A Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a Jerk"

Are you working hard but feeling disconnected from what once fueled you?

It might be time for a Career Reset — not to start over, but to realign your work with your joy. This week on Journey to Joy Live, I sit down with Laura E. Knights, LCSW , CEO of Knights Consulting and Founder of Black Woman Leading, to talk about what it really means to:

-Recognize when you’ve outgrown a role or routine

- Heal from professional burnout

-Realign your career with your values and vision

-Reconnect your purpose to your peace

Because success without joy isn’t alignment — it’s exhaustion.

It’s time to redefine what thriving looks like in work and in life.

Special Guest: Laura Knights, CEO Knights Consulting & Founder Black Woman Leading

@lauraeknights @blackwomanleading

www.knightsconsultinggroup.com | www.blackwomanleading.com

Download your free copy of the Career Reset Kit at https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/

Learn about the Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference + Retreat http://www.bwlretreat.com/

New year. Same you — but lighter, clearer, and ready to begin again without burning out.

This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re talking about The Joy Reset — how to move into a new season with peace instead of pressure. Because you don’t need a new you — you need a renewed you.

Because joy doesn’t come from doing it all — it comes from learning when to pause, breathe, and begin again.

Get your Joy Bundle at www.drnjoylife.com which includes The NJoyNAL and the Inspire Joy for the Wife Mom Boss: Balancing It All Without Losing Yourself.

This Christmas, let’s talk about the greatest gift of all — presence.

In the middle of wrapping paper, holiday pressure, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to miss the quiet joy of simply being.

But peace doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from presence.

Join me for a special Christmas Day episode of Journey to Joy Live as we reflect on:

How to slow down and be fully here this holiday season

Finding joy in moments, not material things

Reconnecting with gratitude, peace, and purpose

Joy isn’t just a mood — it’s a mindset, a movement, and a form of healing. This week on Journey to Joy Live, I’m joined by Dr. La’Shonda Lane-Gammell, CEO of Dreams and Visions and founder of H.E.A.L., to talk about what it really means to heal your mind and spirit for lasting joy. We’ll unpack:

-Why joy is more than a fleeting feeling

-How mental & spiritual alignment create real wellness

-Practical steps to H.E.A.L. — Holistically Evolve, Align & Live.

Find Dr. La'Shonda at www.dreamsandvisionsatl.com

Purchase her Healing Reflections 30-Day Journal at healwithdrlashonda.com

IG: @healwithdrlashonda

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong, even when you’ve earned every bit of your success?

This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re exposing one of the biggest joy-stealers of all — Imposter Syndrome.

I’m joined by Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin, psychologist, executive coach, and imposter syndrome expert, for a powerful conversation about:

The root causes of self-doubt and perfectionism

How imposter feelings show up in work, relationships, and leadership

And, most importantly, how to reclaim your confidence, peace, and joy

Episode 128: “Imposter Syndrome: The Lie That Steals Our Joy”

Thursday, December 11th at 7 PM EST

Watch live on Facebook or Instagram @Dr.NJoy.Life

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, YouTube, iHeartRadio, or Amazon Music

Because you’re not a fraud — you’re proof that perseverance, purpose, and preparation can coexist with vulnerability.

Find Dr. Lisa @drorbeaustin

www.dynamictransitionsllp.com

If you’ve been running on empty lately — irritable, anxious, or just tired of being tired — this one’s for you. 

This week on Journey to Joy Live, I’m joined by Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, Board Certified Physician & Certified Clinical Sleep Specialist, to talk about the real connection between sleep, mental health, and joy.

We’re breaking down how lack of sleep impacts your emotions, focus, and ability to cope — and sharing simple, science-backed strategies to help you rest, restore, and reclaim your joy.

Episode 127: “Can’t Sleep, Can’t Cope: How Sleep Impacts Your Joy”

Learn how better sleep can boost your mood, strengthen your resilience, and transform your overall well-being.

Find Dr. Holliday-Bell on IG @thesleep_md 

www.thesolutionissleep.com

In a world that keeps shouting “more,” what if peace is found in enough? 

This Thanksgiving week on Journey to Joy Live, I’m slowing things down to talk about contentment, gratitude, and finding joy in what already is.

 Because sometimes, the real work isn’t about chasing more — it’s about seeing what’s already here. 

Episode 126: “The Joy of Enough: Finding Peace in What Already Is”

 Let’s talk about how to quiet comparison, release perfection, and return to gratitude for the life you’re living right now.

The holidays can be full of warmth, but for many — they also bring waves of grief, reflection, and missing the ones we love most.

This week on Journey to Joy Live, I open my heart and share a deeply personal conversation about grief, healing, and honoring those we’ve lost while still finding light in the season.

In honor of my father and everyone navigating loss during the holidays, this episode is a reminder that grief and gratitude can coexist — and that joy isn’t the absence of pain, it’s the light that helps us carry it.

Episode 125: “Joy After Loss: Finding Light When the Holidays Feel Heavy”

Let’s talk about how to give yourself permission to feel, honor your memories, and gently rediscover peace through the pain.

Let’s be real — dating is hard. The highs, the heartbreaks, the “what are we even doing?” moments. It’s a whole emotional rollercoaster just trying to find your person.

Now imagine doing all of that in front of the world.

Tonight on Journey to Joy Live, I sit down with Nicole Johnson from OWN’s Ready to Love: Detroit to talk about the joys, frustrations, and mental health impact of dating in the spotlight.

We’re diving into what it means to protect your peace, your confidence, and your JOY when everyone has an opinion — and how to stay grounded in self-worth while navigating love, both on and off camera.

Episode 124: “Dating in the Spotlight: Protecting Your Joy When the World is Watching”

Tune in for a real, unfiltered conversation about love, lessons, and learning to choose yourself first.

-Tonight, Thursday at 7 PM EST

-Watch live on Facebook & Instagram @Dr.NJoy.Life

-Replay available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, iHeartRadio & more!