Seek The Joy Podcast

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Shayna, Juliene, Laura - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that often the path towards unlocking our true authentic joy is filled with ups and downs, and highs and lows. The key to unlocking this joy is often found in the moments that challenge us, bring us perspective, and serve as profound opportunities for growth. When you're in the midst of it though, it can feel challenging, brutal, and often unrelenting. But, if you can hang on for a little bit longer, I promise you that what's on the other side is more wonderful and profound than we could have ever imagined.  It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the change makers behind these words. I encourage you to check out Shayna, Juliene, and Laura after you listen to this week’s new episode. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the autho

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! I’m so excited to share the first episode in our new series, “Lessons In”, featuring Farrah Miller. Farrah Miller joins us to share a lesson she learned about self-worth, the growth that came from this experience, and the joy she’s found. Her reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, will ask you to trust the unfolding in your life, and remind you that you are enough, just as you are. Farrah Miller is a Holistic Lifestyle Coach and the Founder of FM Wellness. She is an author, host of SpicyLife Podcast, and a Women Empowerment Advocate. Farrah’s mission is to help people invite love, peace, and harmony into their lives by incorporating a holistic lifestyle. She focuses on mindfulness techniques, and incorporates fitness, nutrition, and energy work into her practice. To learn more and connect with Farrah, visit her website www.farrahmiller.org and on Facebook @FarrahMillerWellness Instagram @farrahmiller_ and @spicylifepodcast and you can tune into S

Welcome to "Lessons In", a new series from Seek The Joy Podcast! Through conversations focused on life's biggest lessons, this series will explore the joy(s) we can find through these experiences, and the connection and community we create through sharing our reflections.  It's an open and honest look at the moments and lessons in our lives that impact us.  Every episode features a conversation that will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, fully of joy and get you thinking about the experiences in your life, and the lessons they've taught you.  The first episode in this new series drops on February 111th, and we're so excited to share these conversations and lessons with you, to remember our love, compassion, and joy, and create greater community on this journey.  Lessons In, a new series from Seek The Joy Podcast.  To learn more, visit www.seekthejoypodcast.com and join the conversation!✨ Instagram instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast Facebook fb.me/seekthejoypodcast Twitter twitter.com/seekthejoypod

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Reyna Noriega, an incredible visual artist, photographer, educator and writer who brings her love for diversity and creativity into everything she does. In this week’s new episode we chat about: Reyna’s creative and entrepreneurial journey, what it means to give yourself permission to embrace your creative path, and learning to trust our “soul pulls” so that we’re able to shed old layers and allow each experience to lead us down the path we’re meant to take. Reyna shares with us her healing journey, how falling deeply in love with herself in 2019 transformed her life and her art, and the impact of cultivating greater self-love, self-compassion, and self-acceptance. Plus Reyna shares with us the  inspiration behind her new book, “In Bloom”, Pepper (her dog!) and her puppies, what she’s celebrating out loud in 2020, her biggest dream, and so much more! To learn more about Reyna and her work you can connect with her on Instagram @reynanoriega_ Twitter

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Amber and Melissa - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that our greatest lessons and teachers are often the more difficult experiences from our past, and it’s often those difficult times that mold and shape us into becoming who we are meant to be. Those experiences can serve as triggers or motivators, and it’s up to us to decide what we’re going to do with them. They can either be used to fuel us and propel us forward, or hold us back. What will you choose? *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Podcast.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing change makers who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website here I'd love for you to check out this episode and join the conversation! ✨✨ Instagram instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday!  It's the last Tuesday of 2019, and we're spending today's episode reflecting on the last year. Sydney shares the highs and lows, the podcast's standout moments of 2019, and the lessons, growth, and joy that we've experienced together. It's our 2019 Year in Review - filled with reflections, what it meant to show up for ourselves, how we've set new boundaries, honoring our healing, and what's next for Seek The Joy!  After today's episode, we'll be back to kick off 2020 with a fresh new episode on January 28th!  We'd love for you to check out this week's new episode and join the conversation ✨ Instagram instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast Facebook fb.me/seekthejoypodcast Twitter twitter.com/seekthejoypod E-mail sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com  RATE AND REVIEW Seek The Joy! When you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and we'll send you our NEW and improved #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy into Your Life!  SEEK THE JOY GUIDES: They're here an

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Annette, Samantha and Karen - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that we all have struggles in life, and when we choose to honestly share our own stories - the highs and lows, ups and downs, moments of difficulty but also of triumph - we can create a path forward we never anticipated. But even more than that, we can help and inspire others to pave a new path forward for themselves, too. It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the women behind these words. I encourage you to check out Annette, Stephanie and Karen after you listen to this week’s new episode. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Podcast.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing change makers who shared their stories, head over t

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday!  This week we’re talking all about GRATITUDE ✨ We’re approaching the end of 2019 and the end of this decade, and I’m choosing to spend more time rooted in gratitude. In the spirit of the season, in this week’s new episode I chat all about: Gratitude - what it is, the role it plays in our day-to-day lives, and the reality that it can be a tough muscle to build.  The power of a gratitude list - it’s a perspective changer and an interrupter. My go-to gratitude checklist (available for download in our show notes here!) Plus, I share my tips + tricks for bringing more gratitude into your life!  I'd love for you to check out this episode and join the conversation! ✨ Instagram instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast Facebook fb.me/seekthejoypodcast Twitter twitter.com/seekthejoypod E-mail sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com  RATE AND REVIEW Seek The Joy! When you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and we'll send you our NEW and improved #SeekTheJoy Guide fo

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Esther, Tamra, and Corina - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that every experience, lesson, setback, and celebration all provide us with an opportunity to learn and grow, and develop greater compassion, understanding, and empathy. No experience is wasted, and everything happens the way that it’s supposed to. It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the change makers behind these words. I encourage you to check out Esther, Tamra and Corina after you listen to this week’s new episode. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Podcast.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing change makers who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website here I'd love for you to check ou

On the podcast this week is Liza Kindred, the founder of EFF This! Meditation, author of the brand new EFF THIS! book; creator of Mindful Technology, licensed minister, level two reiki practitioner, and a total badass. In this week’s new episode, we chat about: Liza's meditation practice and Buddhism studies, the inspiration behind EFF This! Meditation, and the video of the Dalai Lama that changed everything. What it means to embrace true wellness, how we can see ourselves as whole and worthy already, and what it means to remember that you are complete, just not finished. We talk about finding sacredness in every aspect of our lives, spirituality as whatever we make it, the myth of meditation, and Liza’s top tips to begin a meditation practice. Plus, Liza shares with us the inspiration behind her new book (that started as a spreadsheet!), why it's a privilege to show up as who we are, setting boundaries in our digital spaces, how Liza stays energized and engaged, and SO much more! To learn more about L

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Nikki Novo - bestselling author, intuitive dating coach, and psychic medium. I first learned about Nikki after listening to her on the We Met at Acme podcast last year. And then I heard her on That’s So Retrograde, and I knew we had to have a conversation for Seek The Joy! I’ve wanted to have a conversation for so long about conscious and mindful relationships, but truthfully I had no idea where to start! I’m so glad Nikki joined me on the podcast this week to chat about: Nikki's career journey and how she became an intuitive dating coach. Cultivating mindful and conscious relationships in today’s swiping culture, embracing fear and choosing our courage, and what it means to connect to and rely on our intuition with dating. Removing shame and judgment, recognizing our worthiness, opening ourselves up to receive love, and dating as a spiritual journey to self. Plus, Nikki shares with us her go-to mantra, her top tips and best practices when using dat

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Melina Charis - alignment coach, creative entrepreneur and writer.  After starting her blog almost a year ago, Melina created a completely new vision for her life and career. She started to make a plan to quit her 9-to-5 job in higher education, and in August 2019 she made the dream of working for herself and pursuing her creative passions a reality. Today, Melina is a full-time alignment coach and creative entrepreneur.  I was so excited to have this conversation with Melina, she's in the midst of an incredible transition and in this week's new episode we chat about: Melina’s journey quitting her 9-to-5 to become an alignment coach and creative entrepreneur, learning to quiet the inner critic, and pushing past the voice that says you’re not enough. Launching her blog in 2018 and how it opened her up to writing again, the connections, creativity and joy it brought her, and being creative for the sake of being creative. Melina opens up about her journ

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Philip, Kelly and Mari - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that when we allow ourselves to push beyond what we’re told is possible, when we push beyond who society has told us to be, and when we allow ourselves to believe in who we are and in who we want to be, life opens up. Life becomes this beautiful adventure filled with laughter, joy, and possibility. Yes, there will be moments of difficulty. Yes, we will struggle. But, it is within those moments that challenge us that we can really begin to see, feel, and know what’s possible - and how incredible is that? It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the change makers behind these words. I encourage you to check out Philip, Kelly and Mari after you listen to this week’s new episode. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Adriana Carrig, the Founder and CEO of Little Words Project. Their handcrafted bracelets are each made with a different inspirational word, to encourage women to be both kind to themselves and to others.Adriana and Little Words Projects knows we can do something positive to Girl World, and it all starts with you. In this week’s new episode Adriana and I chat about: Her journey starting Little Words Project, the dream and vision that started in her parent’s basement, and how it’s become the movement that it is today. The power of sisterhood, encouraging kindness, self-love, authenticity and empowerment, creating a space for women to connect and collaborate, and the gift of paying it forward. Adriana's self-love and self-compassion journey, the role vulnerability and honesty has played in her business, and opening up about her fertility journey. The three words Adriana is wearing around her wrist, the power of manifestation and trust, Adriana

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! Today we’re celebrating TWO years of Seek The Joy Podcast with a special Best of Seek The Joy Podcast episode. I’m really excited and honored to highlight some of your most loved moments from your most loved episodes, to celebrate two years of following what lights us up, what brings us joy, and chasing our passions.  In this episode, I share moments from our episodes with: Melissa Palmer - Co-Founder and CEO of OSEA. Kaitlin Mogentale - Founder and CEO of Pulp Pantry Elana Lyn Gross - freelance journalist and the Founder of the personal and professional development website, Elana Lyn. Emily Merrell - Founder and CEO of Six Degrees Society. Kelly Boyer - Founder and CEO of PALETA. Amy Tangerine - Award-winning designer and craft expert behind the creative lifestyle company, Amy Tangerine, and, Author of “Craft a Life You Love.” Norma Jean Belenky - Musician, Artist, and Creative Entrepreneur, and the Host of Stay Wild Podcast. Kimothy Joy - Author of “

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Aaron Hale, a 14 year veteran, military chef and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (E.O.D) team leader, and founder of Extra Ordinary Delights. We chat about: - Aaron shares his incredible journey cooking in the Navy to serving as an expert EOD tech in the military, facing the IED explosion that changed his life forever, and overcoming all odds to launch Extra Ordinary Delights after overcoming bacterial meningitis. - Choosing resilience and the power of mindset, overcoming adversity, finding light in the darkness and and embracing acceptance in the face of the unknown. - Aaron's hand-crafted fudge, launching and growing Extra Ordinary Delights, the purpose, therapy, and joy he’s found through cooking, healing through choosing a smile, his biggest dream, and so much more! For more information on this week's episode visit www.seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes To learn more about Aaron and what he’s cooking up with EOD Fudge, you can connect with him on the

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Amy, Gwen and Makayla - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that every experience in this journey serves a purpose, and often it’s up to us to determine what that purpose will be. Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned - and that’s okay! We always have the power and the opportunity to take those detours and re-routes and allow them to become stepping stones on our path towards our truth, authenticity, and joy. It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the women and men behind these words. I encourage you to check out Amy, Gwen and Makayla after you listen to this week’s new episode. To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing women who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website here I'd love for you to check out this episode and join the conversation! ✨✨ Instagram instagram.c

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Sara McNally, the owner of Constellation & Co, a letterpress stationery company and brick & mortar gift shop located in the Seattle Fisherman’s Terminal. Constellation & Co uses the power of words and the magic of snail mail to connect people and make us all feel less alone. We chat about: - The connection between mental health and entrepreneurship, Sara's mental health journey and how it continues to inspire what she creates and shares. - Sara shares how she takes care of her mental health and wellness, why we need to be honest about what we're experiencing, and embracing discomfort as a gift. - We talk about vulnerability as our superpower, the power of words and empathy, changing our markers of success and growth, and learning to embrace our vulnerability and celebrate every aspect of our journey. - Plus, Sara shares her journey with entrepreneurship, her someday dream that became Constellation & Co., the impact her business has h

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! I am so excited, and proud, to finally launch and share what I’ve been working on this year - two e-books to help you make your podcasting dreams and joy a reality!  ✨ Seek The Joy Guide to Podcasting  ✨ Seek The Joy Guide to Pitching Your Dream Guests  Since starting Seek The Joy I’ve received so many requests and messages from people around the world asking me how I did it, and if I can help them launch a podcast too. Whether you’re in the brainstorming phase or ready to launch, this guide is for you. My goal is to provide you the the space and the tools to dream, create and launch, all while giving you the practical advice and insights you need to make your dream show a reality.  I’m so excited and grateful to share these guides with you, to push past my imposter syndrome, fear and anxiety and hit publish. I can’t wait for you to check out these guides, to tune in to this week’s new episode where I share my reflections and experience creating something new and different, and

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! Soulaima, Jesmane, and Julie - thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month’s episode reminded me that there is so much more to who we are, to our identity, then what society attaches to it. Often, our greatest journey is deciding our own identity, reclaiming it, and making it our own. We are the fabric we choose to be, and it’s up to us to weave our own path, our own perceptions, and our own journey towards our joy. It’s truly my honor to share the stories and provide the space here to share a little bit more about the women and men behind these words. I encourage you to check out Soulaima, Jesmane, and Julie after you listen to this week’s new episode. To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing women who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website here I'd love for you to check out this episode and join the conversation! ✨✨ Instagram instagram.com/seekthejoypo