Jump Start Your Joy

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  • Ep131: Mandy Ford on Following the Joy of Drawing and Illustration (A Lookback Episode)

    Ep131: Mandy Ford on Following the Joy of Drawing and Illustration (A Lookback Episode)

    Please upgrade your browser This week on the show, I’m doing a lookback episode – and revisiting the conversation with Mandy Ford. After this aha moment of last week, in episode 130 , of seeing how it’s important that we make room for joy in our lives, I felt a real…

  • Ep97: Following Your Inspiration, Doodling, and Becoming an Illustrator with guest Mandy Ford

    Ep97: Following Your Inspiration, Doodling, and Becoming an Illustrator with guest Mandy Ford

    Please upgrade your browser This week it’s my true pleasure to have Mandy Ford joining me for an interview, where she talks about following your inspiration, doodling, becoming an illustrator. Mandy is a graphic designer, and she returned to drawing after many years after inspiration struck her in a writing…

  • How to Handle Shifting Priorities After Becoming a Mother

    How to Handle Shifting Priorities After Becoming a Mother

    So many times, as women, we put the pressure on ourselves and on each other to push through situations, piling more responsibilities on top of our already full and busy lives. Instead of slowing down, checking in with what we want, and what’s working for us, we fall in to…

  • Look Back Lessons: Making Time For What’s Important with Kris Nations

    Look Back Lessons: Making Time For What’s Important with Kris Nations

    In this episode, I’m excited to revisit the episode with jewelry designer and entrepreneur, Kris Nations. Kris and her sister Kim are the powerhouse duo behind the “Kris Nations” brand, and she shares how she has grown her business, made time for family, and found inspiration. And, I’m excited to…

  • Finding Joy in ‘Star Wars in the Yard’ with Russell Hurst

    Finding Joy in ‘Star Wars in the Yard’ with Russell Hurst

    Today I’m excited to have Russell Hurst, of Star Wars in the Yard, on the podcast. Russell is the man behind the ‘Star Wars in the Yard’ Instagram account, which combines his beautiful toy photography and his own creative writing to create new stories based on our favorite Star Wars…

  • Creating Jewelry with Heart, Soul, and Sisterhood with Kris Nations

    Creating Jewelry with Heart, Soul, and Sisterhood with Kris Nations

    Kris Nations is a jewelry designer and small business owner who creates designs (and a business) that are filled with heart, soul, and sisterhood. She and her sister Kim own and run Kris Nations together, and support each other as they create beautiful pieces that have deep meaning, thoughtful symbolism,…

  • Jump Start Your Joy with guest Cory Huff on The Art of Storytelling and Staying Curious

    Jump Start Your Joy with guest Cory Huff on The Art of Storytelling and Staying Curious

    Today’s interview is with Cory Huff of The Abundant Artist, and he joins me to talk about the art of storytelling, and his ability to stay curious. Cory works with artists to help them market and sell their work online. He’s also an actor, a gamer, coach, and storyteller. And!…

  • Mayi Carles on Riding the Beautiful, Messy, Imperfect Roller Coaster of Life

    Mayi Carles on Riding the Beautiful, Messy, Imperfect Roller Coaster of Life

    I’m so excited to share the interview I had with Mayi Carles this week on Riding the Beautiful, Messy, Imperfect Roller Coaster of Life! She’s one of the most upbeat and authentic people I’ve met, and I have to say, I could tell we were going to have a great…

  • Creating Connections with Glorious Hugs with Mary MacCarthy

    Creating Connections with Glorious Hugs with Mary MacCarthy

    Today’s interview is with Mary MacCarthy of Glorious Hugs. Mary is the CEO, founder, and hug liaison at Glorious Hugs, a company that creates beautiful and joyful caring packages for older persons. I was immediately touched and inspired by Mary’s mission with her company, which was named after her grandmother,…