Live with Joy!

Jeison Oscary Figueroa-Holguin is a recovery coach, personal trainer and motivational speaker who shares with us his journey from early childhood performance training as a trapeze artist, to seeking external approval as a teen circus performer with Barnum & Bailey, to his adult years serving in the Colombian Army, resulting in years of loneliness and addiction.

Originally from Colombia, South America, Jeison draws on 4+ years of military service to share powerful lessons in discipline, resilience and leadership.

Now based in Lexington, Kentucky, he works as a Field Crew Supervisor for Stanley Steamer while pursuing his passion for fitness and wellness as a freelance personal trainer. With over four years of living drug-free, Jeison also serves as a peer support specialist, sponsor and mentor - helping men and women in recover reclaim their health, confidence and purpose.

Through this podcast, Jeison brings real stories of transformation, mental health and personal growth - empowering listeners to find hope, build resilience and thrive!

To connect with Jeison, you may email him directly at:

[email protected]

I have discovered something about myself - something I am not very proud of...and I wonder how many others might be feeling the same way. That is - if I were completely honest with myself - Do I feel like I have a place at the table?

It is my guest that many of us feel might be feeling a bit left out in life. That others have opportunities that we don't get. That they have a voice we don't have. Maybe we don't feel this way in general, at all times, but when it comes to the things that matter the most to us - do we feel like we have a place at the table?

I discuss this heart-matter with my dear friend, Andrea Clemons, and she shares some insights with us as to why we may be feeling this way & what is at the root. Why don't you grab a cup of coffee, set aside 1 hour of your time to join us, and share your thoughts with us afterwards?

More about Andrea:

Andrea Clemons is a devoted woman of faith, accomplished businesswoman, and trusted real estate professional based in Central Kentucky. Rooted in her own personal transformation through Jesus Christ, Andrea lives with intentionality to advance the Kingdom of God in every area of her life. She is a passionate advocate by nature, believing deeply in spiritual freedom—where captives are set free through a true relationship with Jesus Christ, and every person finds a place at the table as they are lovingly received into the family of God.
Her ministry journey has taken her around the globe through international missions, where she has shared hope, healing, and the message of Christ with diverse communities. From her early career as a business representative at Lexmark International to her current work in ministry and real estate, Andrea brings excellence, integrity, and purpose into everything she does.
Andrea’s heart beats for advocacy in all its forms—from working with at-risk and trafficked youth to serving in local church leadership, intercessory prayer, and discipleship. She is passionate about helping others reach their full potential in Christ, firmly believing that no trauma is too great for God to heal. Through a renewed mind and a life rooted in faith, she empowers others to walk in freedom, identity, and purpose.
Whether in the sanctuary, the streets, or the closing room, Andrea leads with vision, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to God’s call on her life.

Hello and welcome back to "Live with Joy"! We are concluding our series on the Enneagram with today's episode, where we take a deep dive into Type 7 - "The Enthusiast".

If you are just now joining us, and have never studied the Enneagram, we invite you to go back to the beginning of our series and follow along through all 9 personality types. This ancient personality typing system is truly an amazing tool in understanding others.

Here's a little information about our guest, Mrs. Erin Herren, and how you can connect with her:

A native to Fort Worth, Texas, Erin Herren has spent the last 6 years as a dedicated Realtor based in Dallas/Fort Worth, with a passion for serving both her clients and community. A proud mom to two girls and a part of a large, close-knit family, Erin values relationships and believes in building strong connections with those around her. In 2018, she developed a passion for the Enneagram and for the last two years has enjoyed teaching others how to use it for personal growth and better communication. In her free time, Erin enjoys sharing good food with friends and family, a good cup of hot coffee, True Crime and podcasting. Instagram: @erinherrenyall  FB: @erindunnherren ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 

Did you know that the experts say, of all the Enneagram types, the 6's have the highest population? Let's take a look at Type 6, "The Loyalist" with our guest, Erin Herren, and maybe we will discover why.

A little about Erin Herren:

A native to Fort Worth, Texas, Erin Herren has spent the last 6 years as a dedicated Realtor based in Dallas/Fort Worth, with a passion for serving both her clients and community. A proud mom to two girls and a part of a large, close-knit family, Erin values relationships and believes in building strong connections with those around her. In 2018, she developed a passion for the Enneagram and for the last two years has enjoyed teaching others how to use it for personal growth and better communication. In her free time, Erin enjoys sharing good food with friends and family, a good cup of hot coffee, True Crime and podcasting. Instagram: @erinherrenyall  FB: @erindunnherren ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 

Hello! We are continuing our series on the Enneagram, and today, Erin Herren teaches us about Type 5 - "The Investigator". If you are joining us for the first time, we invite you to go back to the beginning of our series on the Enneagram. And, please continue with us through the next two episodes, as we conclude this series with discussion of Types 6 and 7.

Here's a little about Erin and how you can connect with her:

A native to Fort Worth, Texas, Erin Herren has spent the last 6 years as a dedicated Realtor based in Dallas/Fort Worth, with a passion for serving both her clients and community. A proud mom to two girls and a part of a large, close-knit family, Erin values relationships and believes in building strong connections with those around her. In 2018, she developed a passion for the Enneagram and for the last two years has enjoyed teaching others how to use it for personal growth and better communication. In her free time, Erin enjoys sharing good food with friends and family, a good cup of hot coffee, True Crime and podcasting. Instagram: @erinherrenyall  FB: @erindunnherren ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Erin Herren and I finish our discussion of Enneagram Types 3 & 4.

I must say that I have learned a lot through my discussion with Erin, and I believe my biggest take-away so far is this: The best way to get to know someone is to actually invest time in getting to know them! And that is done best through mutual exchange. I don't want to assume I know someone - that would be rather unfair of me to assume. No two people are alike, and the only way to truly know someone is taking the time to get to know them.

I am looking forward to our final episode in this series, where Erin teaches about types 5,6 and 7, also known as the "Head Triad".

If you would like to know more about Erin Herren, here's a little about Erin and how you can connect with her:

A native to Fort Worth, Texas, Erin Herren has spent the last 6 years as a dedicated Realtor based in Dallas/Fort Worth, with a passion for serving both her clients and community. A proud mom to two girls and a part of a large, close-knit family, Erin values relationships and believes in building strong connections with those around her. In 2018, she developed a passion for the Enneagram and for the last two years has enjoyed teaching others how to use it for personal growth and better communication. In her free time, Erin enjoys sharing good food with friends and family, a good cup of hot coffee, True Crime and podcasting. Instagram: @erinherrenyall  FB: @erindunnherren ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 

Erin Herren has been taking us on a journey of discovering the Enneagram, which has been such a wonderful personality typing tool that has helped me overcome some major hang-ups in my personal life, so I thought I would share this tool with you! In today's episode, we learn about the "Heart Triad", which is the Enneagram types 2, 3 and 4. I have broken this episode up into 2 segments, so that they are each under an hour. Be sure to come back & listen to Part 2!

Here's a little about Erin and how you can connect with her:

A native to Fort Worth, Texas, Erin Herren has spent the last 6 years as a dedicated Realtor based in Dallas/Fort Worth, with a passion for serving both her clients and community. A proud mom to two girls and a part of a large, close-knit family, Erin values relationships and believes in building strong connections with those around her. In 2018, she developed a passion for the Enneagram and for the last two years has enjoyed teaching others how to use it for personal growth and better communication. In her free time, Erin enjoys sharing good food with friends and family, a good cup of hot coffee, True Crime and podcasting. Instagram: @erinherrenyall  FB: @erindunnherren ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

Has the personality or persistent behavior of a friend or family member ever rubbed you the wrong way? Have you consistently struggled in a relationship that really matters to you because it seems like you cannot communicate with one another? Or, maybe you have hang-ups you would like to understand about yourself...

In today's episode, which is part 1 of a 3-part series, Erin Herren, co-host of "Home Life and Hustle" podcast, shares her personal journey in discovering the Enneagram - an ancient personality typing system that, in our opinion, far exceeds any other typing system.

The Enneagram will help you see & know yourself in a whole new light. It will also help you see and appreciate others in a whole new light. Our hope is that you will dive in, enjoy, grow and heal with us as we continue our discussion on this topic. We also invite you to come back for the next two episodes, and share with us what you have learned by leaving a comment!

Here's a little about Erin and how you can connect with her:

A native to Fort Worth, Texas, Erin Herren has spent the last 6 years as a dedicated Realtor based in Dallas/Fort Worth, with a passion for serving both her clients and community. A proud mom to two girls and a part of a large, close-knit family, Erin values relationships and believes in building strong connections with those around her. In 2018, she developed a passion for the Enneagram and for the last two years has enjoyed teaching others how to use it for personal growth and better communication. In her free time, Erin enjoys sharing good food with friends and family, a good cup of hot coffee, True Crime and podcasting. Instagram: @erinherrenyall  FB: @erindunnherren [email protected] 

Where are you going???

Our past experiences have created a map. If you find yourself in a place you never intended to visit, or conversations are headed in a negative direction, it might be time to find a new map or look closer at the one you are using.

In today's episode, Marshall Fields will share 10 tools that will help us take our relationships to a deeper level and navigate rough terrain in those relationships when communication becomes difficult.

More about Marshall Fields:

Marshall Fields is a thought leader and trailblazer in

Acting as a communication broker for thousands of individuals, he has conducted training sessions and workshops, and his work has been featured in multiple

Marshall founded PCHaTP, an organization that started as a podcast focused on creating Positive Communication Habits and Thought Processes. He has created multiple in-person and virtual workshops including:

·       Freedom Bridges: A workshop focusing on historical impacts of racism, culture, communication and

·       Removing Division From Diversity: A talk about framing your mind to help others get the picture

*  This training is also approved for 1 recertification credit hour toward both HR Certification Institute (HRCI), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP® or SHRM-CP®)

·       Shutting Down Behaviors to Open Up Conversation: This talk covers being intentional, humble, open,

His #1 goal is to break down barriers to achieve healthy

In addition to his professional pursuits, Marshall is also

He has dedicated his life to promoting equality and positive communal change. 

Marshall’s passion and expertise in communication have made him a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and mediator. He believes the root of change lies in transforming how one communicates first with themselves and then others. He supports his students by infusing real-life exercises and examples that provoke mindset shifts.

Recent Training/workshops:

The Mindful Leader’s Compass: This was a LinkedIn sponsored training about navigating our emotions to begin mastering our communication for professional excellence and personal harmony.

Community Discussions: Facilitated 3 community conversations in Dyckman, NY regarding historical and communal unity.

Freedom Bridges workshop delivered for UK Ambulatory Population Health, community health workers.

To connect with Marshall:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communicatingtogrow

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/_pchatp/

Would you say that the inner voice you hear inside your head most often is a positive or negative one? So often, the voice that is heard the loudest is a negative one; filling us with fear, self-doubt and unbelief, causing us to shrink back instead of advancing towards the fulfillment of our life purpose.

In today's episode, Dr. Michele R. Wells discusses the mind-emotion connection, explaining how the mind is affected by words and past experiences, and leaves us with some valuable tools for shifting our mindset to a positive one!

About Dr. Michele R. Wells:

Dr. Michele R. Wells is the founder and CEO of Courageous Voice Academy, LLC, home of her signature program BOLD Voice. BOLD Voice assists professional women who are unfulfilled and desire to go for promotion, change careers, or start their business. Dr. Michele works with women to reconnect with their true selves by hanging their mindset through addressing fears and limiting beliefs. She helps women embrace their values and strengths and develop a transformational plan to be the leader of their lives.

Dr. Michele is a tenured professor who has served for 20 years in higher education. Dr. Michele holds a Master's of Social Work and a PhD in Organizational Leadership.

Dr. Michele Wells is the author of "BOLD Choices", which empowers women to embrace their journey as they walk into the life they are destined to live! She also has

authored a devotional journal entitled "My Ramblings in the Silence” and is a contributing author to the anthology “Deeper Women Teach, Vol.2”

To Connect with Dr. Wells:

https://www.drmichelewells.com/

FB and IG: michelereneewells

Linkedin: michele-wells-phd-msw