The Simple Joy Podcast

Listen in as we welcome back our friend and founder of the non-profit organization Brace for Impact, Bridget McClellan.

We discuss our recent trip to Cap Haiten, Haiti and our visit to the IDADEE children’s home. To say this trip was life changing, does not even begin to describe all the FEELS and the impact it had on my own heart and family.

Welcome back Simple Joy listeners! Lauren and I are excited to wrap up our conversation with Leslie Coxon. Leslie kicked off her campaign to raise money for the leukemia and Lymphoma society right here in April and things wrap up this week! The leukemia and Lymphoma society works to raise funds for research and to support the patients and families affected by these diseases, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to support this campaign! You might remember that Leslie is pretty amazing herself...she is nominated for Women of the Year in Houston, Texas. What does a women of the year everyday life look like you ask...well listen in and find out!! We know you are going to love this conversation with our friend, Leslie!

 

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In this episode, Melissa sits down with her daughter, Sophie, who happens to be 8. They discuss all things kid and what Simple Joy means to their family.

Listen in and we hope you enjoy! If you like what you hear...do us a favor and help us spread some joy! Can you tag us and share with a friend or two?

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Welcome to today’s episode of Simple Joy. Today you will find Lauren going solo as she chats with a friend of hers who really knows how to spread some joy in the world! Jessica is Lauren’s go to gal when it comes to finding yummy wine and her favorite right now just happens to be called “Joy.” Considering one of our favorite things to do is share a good glass of wine with friends, we thought this would be the perfect match! You will hear what led Jessica down this path and how she is supporting our mission of Simple Joy this month!

 

Stayed tuned...at the end of the episode you get to hear from a very special guest. She just happens to be someone who brings joy into my everyday life...my daughter Sophie! Listen in as she shares what Simple Joy means to her and the more about life as an 8 year old girl in the world today! Hope you enjoy today's episode! -Melissa-

This episode just happens to be so amazing that we had to divide it up into two parts! Part one introduces you to the amazing Leslie Coxon, wife, mom, friend, and all around good gal! Oh, and did we mention she just happens to be nominated for Woman of the Year in Houston, Texas?

In this episode, we learn more about Leslie and her amazing journey supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma society and why she felt the urge to do so. Leslie shares with us how she worked through some feelings of self-doubt when she first learned of her nomination, and how she learned to deal with that nagging feeling of, "Am I enough,” we all feel at one time or another.

You will also hear more about the special connection she shares with our Mission here at Simple Joy! Sit back and relax, and we hope you enjoy this episode!

Today we have another My Everyday Life episode with our friend Kristen Richardson.  Kristen is a nurse practitioner that specializes in rheumatology by day, and is a wife, mom, and friend to many!  Kristen shares so many wonderful insights about enjoying the small things in motherhood and walks us through her own mother’s walk with cancer.   In this episode, we chat about losing a loved one and how grief looks different for everyone each day. Kristen shares how our grief can lead to us taking action in the world around us, and actually inspire us to do more for others.  Listen in to hear how our paths crossed and how her family supports this month’s spotlight organization, Mercy Multiplied. We know you are going to love this conversation!

Don’t forget how important you are to the mission of Simple Joy! Be sure to follow us and help others hear about all the good there is in this world.  We are having fun learning about all of these amazing guests and we want to spread the word!

This month, if you tag us and share a screenshot of this episode of  Simple Joy to your IG or FB page, you could win your very own Simple Joy shirt!  Check out our feed to see just how cute these are in person!

Check out the news story we chat about here:

https://www.ksdk.com/video/news/local/kids-help-raise-money-for-wig-for-woman-with-cancer/63-8196083

Welcome to Episode 5 Simple Joy listeners! We are so excited to kick off the month of January with our amazing first guest, Victoria McCarter. Not only she a Senator’s wife, but she plays key roles in many great organizations, which you will hear about today. One being near and dear to our family’s heart, Mercy Multiplied. Our sweet momma used to volunteer with this organization and help women who were returning or entering the workforce after their time at Mercy.

You’’ll get to hear more about this group and what it meant to her family when you listen in. Victoria also shares her beautiful family’s story, and how their journey through loss, led them to help others and bring a whole lotta good into this world!

 

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In today's episode, we share some takeaways from our recent chat with Kim Krueger. 

You’ll also hear a bit of behind the scenes of our own of everyday lives and a few of the little ways we are finding joy these days.

We talk about Lauren’s run in with a grandfather clock, how we try to keep life sane at home, and how I really feel about summer! 

Before we go, our Marketing department (myself and Lauren) recently met and decided we need you to join the team! I mean...we know you are amazing and can’t wait for you to help us out!

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One of my favorite things to do is catch up with my best buddies! Just so happens you all can listen in on this one. Join my sister and me as we learn more about one of my oldest and dearest friends! We hear how she made some pretty major shifts in her everyday life, and how those changes are impacting her and her family.

 

This conversation is special because we get a chance to step into someone's "ordinary" life, only to find that those everyday, small moments can actually lead to pretty amazing things!

 

We can't wait for you to listen in to this fun conversation with Kim!

Not only is Bridget just adorable, but she has so many insights and valuable takeaways to help us find the joy in our everyday! She tells us about the organization she co-founded alongside her husband, former baseball player, Kyle McClellan as well as her transition from stay at home mom to becoming the executive director! We also hear  what she is doing to make the small, everyday moments with her kids matter!