Joy Found Here

There is a before and after in our lives once we understand we don't "have to" do things, but rather, we "get to."Today, the pod shines with a brighter light thanks to the mesmerizing energy of our guest, Gina Zapanta. Gina is a mom of four, a Life Coach, an Author, a Motivator, the Co-founder and CEO of ZA Lawyers, and the Founder of Empowered with Gina. She is passionate about empowering others through education, motivation, and community-building and is relentless in her pursuit of helping community members access quality education and opportunities.Throughout this episode, you'll hear Gina's thoughts on the importance of letting go of labels as a self-empowering movement, the transformational attributes of community, and how challenging sticking to our authentic selves can sometimes be. Gina also talks about her rebirth after her divorce, her strategies to balance work and life, the daunting start of her coaching career, and much more.Tune in to episode 159 of Joy Found Here and discover the transformative power of waking up every morning knowing you are living the life you want.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Gina, anywhere she'd like to start (2:50)About making difficult but necessary choices (8:30)"You are living the life you want to have" (16:20)Gina talks about the massive importance of community (24:20)"You cannot do it all but you can have it all" (28:50)Gina shares some of her self-care practices (30:00)Connect with Gina Zapanta:InstagramLinkedInTikTokYouTubeJoin The Empowerment Collective!Join the LLBA - Financial Workshop: "Building Wealth from Any Starting Point on June 10thLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram

Does the thought of having only one chance to raise your daughter properly keep you awake at night? What if I told you you don't have one but 6,570 chances to do it?In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome the extraordinary Nellie Harden. Nellie is a Wife, a Mom of four beautiful daughters, including a set of twins, a Speaker, and an Author on a mission to change the world, one living room at a time. She is the creator of The 6570 project, the Author of 40 Scriptures & Conversations to Have When Raising Daughters, and a passionate advocate for helping parents raise empowered women rooted in their worth, esteem, and confidence.Throughout this episode, Nellie shares dozens of mic-dropping insights about parenting, emotional intelligence education, and kids' and adolescents' social media consumption. Nellie also talks about the 6,570 days of childhood in which every parent has the opportunity to do their best in raising their children, the importance of acknowledging every child is different and requires a unique parenting approach, the dangers of comparisons, the five pillars of worth, and much more.Tune in to Episode 158 of the Joy Found Here and get the tools you need to be as intentional as possible and make the most of the 6,570 days you have to raise your children.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Nellie and how she developed her passion for helping parents raise their children (3:10)Being intentional on every day of the 6,570 is imperative (12:00)The purpose of childhood is getting ready for adulthood (15:30)Each child is different. Focusing on your child's uniqueness to raise them properly (20:40)You are not raising a child, you are raising a person (29:00)The five pillars of worth (31:10)Children and social media. Nellie shares insights and advice (37:20)What is the Daughter Decoder and how it can help you raise your daughter (48:00)Connect with Nellie Harden:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeGet a spot in Nellie's Mastermind, The Daughter DecoderGet Nellie's book, 40 Scriptures & Conversations to Have When Raising DaughtersLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram

Have you ever thought that maybe the sign you were asking for is already there?In today's episode, we take self-discovery to the next level with the incredible Susan Lazar Hart. Susan is an Author, International Speaker, and Transformational Relationship Coach who has been in a state of wonderment for longer than she can remember and learned to use that fascinating attribute to change the lives of thousands of people worldwide. She is the Author of "Breaking Free: Your Unique Path to Fearless Living" and the Creator of The Congruent Life Method and The Congruent Living Academy.Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Susan's inspiring self-discovery journey, her passion for helping others unleash their potential and create their dream lives, being an example of joy, and her belief that embracing change is essential for experiencing growth. Susan also talks about The Congruent Life Method, her book, the multiple advantages of living a life in a state of wonderment, and much more.Tune in to Episode 157 of Joy Found Here and learn how to get ready to see the signs you were asking for to evolve, grow, and manifest your dream life.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A life in a state of wonderment (4:20)Susan talks about being an example of joy (7:40)We don't "have to have" all the answers (14:00)Susan and The Congruent Life Method (21:10)How to retrain our brains to live more intentionally (29:40)It is not hard or easy, it is: are you willing to be conscious? (34:40)Connect with Susan Lazar Hart:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramYouTubeBook: Susan Lazar Hart - Breaking Free: Your Unique Path to Fearless LivingLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram

We know the only way to get to the other side of grief is through it. How we get there is up to us; it can be talking things out or through speaking's old relative: writing. In this episode, Lisa Braxton, a communications manager, memoirist, and award-winning author, joins us to discuss the healing power of writing as a coping mechanism for grief and loss. She authored the multi-award-winning book, "The Talking Drum," and a memoir; her latest creation, "Dancing Between The Raindrops,” a powerful meditation on grief that helped her cope with the death of her parents, who passed within two years of each other.Throughout this episode, you'll hear Lisa's thoughts on the healing power of writing, the space for grieving she found between paragraphs and white spaces, and the choice we all have when loss gets in our lives: to grow or stay the same. Lisa also talks about the writing process of "Dancing Between The Raindrops," the challenges she had to overcome to get her book published, the importance of sharing the stories we all have inside of us, and more.Tune in to episode 156 of Joy Found Here and learn more about the healing power of writing things off your chest.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How reading about grief helped Lisa deal with the loss of her parents (3:00)How blessed Lisa felt being near her parents when they transitioned (7:20)Why "Dancing Between The Raindrops" is not a heavy book (15:50)Sometimes, people get lost in grief (20:00)Lisa talks about the challenges she had to overcome to publish (27:10)Connect with Lisa Braxton:WebsiteLinkedInBook: Lisa Braxton - Dancing Between The Raindrops: A Daughter's Reflections On Love And LossBook: Lisa Braxton - The Talking DrumLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram

What if you could use rest as a weapon to increase your mental and physical well-being? Once you start recognizing your role as the co-creator of your reality, working on improving yourself makes so much sense.In this episode, the mesmerizing Pauline Nguyen takes us on a vertiginous journey to the depths of ourselves. But don't be afraid—she'll be by your side, and by the end of this episode, you'll meet a new version of yourself on the other side. Pauline, aka the Spiritual Entrepreneur, is an International Speaker, Self Leadership Coach, Best-selling Author, and the Founder of the Red Lantern Group and Tiger Purr.Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Pauline's childhood, which was full of traumatic moments that she and her siblings managed to turn into growth opportunities. You'll also hear about Pauline's journey into self-development, the origin of her entrepreneurial spirit, and how she got in touch with her purpose.Pauline also shares her thoughts on personal development, learning to use rest as a weapon, people's addiction to victim consciousness, why we must see ourselves as co-creators of consciousness, and more.Tune in to episode 155 of Joy Found Here and let Pauline teach you a trick or two on magnetizing positive change in your life.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Pauline talks about the three things we are all here for (2:50)About Pauline's childhood (5:00)Two questions we MUST ask ourselves (14:10)Pauline and her semantic, somatic, and soulmatic work (29:20)Why so many people are addicted to a victim consciousness (38:50)How is your power? (43:00)Connect with Pauline Nguyen:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInTikTokFacebookLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram

When was the last time you checked in with your purpose?In today's episode, I'm joined by the cosmic companion you didn't know you needed, Christina Kyriakidou. She is a Certified Human Design Expert on a mission to help people elevate their lives, navigate their unique blueprint, and embrace the magic that makes them who they are. Throughout this episode, you'll hear about how Human Design can help you discover and embrace your uniqueness, take you through a revealing and exciting self-discovery journey, and help you find and connect with your purpose. Christina also talks about her journey into human design, why she decided to get her certification in Human Design, her thoughts on following your purpose to find your peace, and more.Tune in to episode 154 of Joy Found Here and discover the joy of aligning with your purpose through Human Design.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Christina's background (2:30)What is Human Design, and how can it help find one's purpose (9:00)Christina talks about the five energy types (14:30)What do you need to start learning about your Human Design (20:50)How can Christina help you find and connect with your purpose (31:00)Why following your purpose will give you peace (39:40)Connect with Christina Kyriakidou:InstagramBlogGet Christina's Freebie, #3 Secrets to Finding Your PurposeLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram

What's bigger in you? The desire for a dream life or the fear of actually getting it?In today's episode, we delve into the world of manifestation with the Manifesting Queen, Roswitha Herman. She is a certified six-figure Business and Money Coach, Best-selling Author, and host of the Becoming Manifesting Queen podcast. Born and raised in Romania, Roswitha's close relationship with manifestation began before she was aware of it. After manifesting her way into New York's fashion world, getting an engineering degree, and starting a successful coaching business, she feels she cracked the manifestation code and happily shares it with her peers. Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Roswitha's fantastic journey into entrepreneurship and manifestation. She shared her five-step process for manifesting money, tips on overcoming mental and energetic blocks, and explained why mastering delegating and goal-setting is crucial for personal and professional success. You'll also hear about the intimate link between language and manifestation, manifesting desires through visualization, and much more. Tune in to Episode 153 of Joy Found Here and discover how to manifest your dream life with the Manifesting Queen, Roswitha Herman.In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Roswitha's upbringing and early relationship with manifesting (5:10)Roswitha on the importance of delegating (15:20)Roswitha explains how to reach and maintain our goals (23:30)Roswitha's five step process to manifest money (29:00)Choose your words carefully because the universe delivers (40:10)We all have the potential to unlock a dream life (47:40)Connect with Roswitha Herman:WebsiteInstagramGet Roswitha's FREE 35 min HYPNOSIS sessionLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram

Has your introverted nature ever got in the way of your dreams? If so, my friend, I have some good news. In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Business Strategist, Podcaster, and Entrepreneur Shayla Burtin. Shayla is the founder of Building Her Dream, a media platform created specifically to (I'm sure this will blow you away) empower introverted women entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of the Building Her Dream magazine and the host of a podcast with the same name. For Shayla, 9 to 5s were an unpredictable, unreliable, and unrewarding space from where she couldn't wait to get out. She then decided to become an entrepreneur to find stability, but now she had another problem: as an introvert, she didn't enjoy putting herself out there. Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Shayla's fascinating journey into entrepreneurship and the elements of her life that conspired to create Building Her Story. Shayla also talks about how it is to be an introverted entrepreneur, how introverts feel more comfortable marketing their businesses, how her media platform assists them in promoting their business in a way that's comfortable for them, and more.Tune in to Episode 152 of Joy Found Here to hear about Shayla Burtin's fascinating journey into entrepreneurship and her passion for helping introverted entrepreneurs market their businesses comfortably.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Shayla's background (2:10)How Shayla decided to become an entrepreneur (6:00)Are all introverts the same? (16:20)Shayla shares some of her future projects for Building Her Dream (25:40)What takes Shayla out of bed every morning? (32:00)Connect with Shayla Burtin:WebsiteLinkedInRead the Building Her Dream magazineListen to the Building Her Dream podcastLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram

Why are most events hosted by stressed, anxious, and worried people? Why do some celebrations mean so much to us that we ruin them? Regardless of the occasion, every big day we decide to celebrate should be about who we are and what we enjoy, nothing else. Oh! And by the way, we would greatly appreciate it if someone could remove the "happiest day of your life" pressure. Today, I'm joined by the person you'll want on your side the next time you plan an event: Jesse Reing. She is the Founder and CEO of Events by Jesse, an award-winning event-planning company, or as they call themselves, your Event-planning BFFs. After spending years educating herself on Switzerland, "the hospitality education capital of the world," and learning about hospitality all around Europe, Jesse let her entrepreneurial gene loose and started her own business. Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Jesse's passion for traveling, her entrepreneurial spirit, and how she developed a massive love for turning people's celebrations into stress-free and authentic experiences. Jesse also shares her thoughts on why most weddings are so stressful, especially for brides, tips and tricks to turn wedding planning into enjoyable experiences, how traveling and living in Europe shaped her perspective on life and work, and much more. Tune in to Episode 151 of Joy Found Here and let Jesse show you how to make your big day a stress-free, authentic celebration. In This Episode, You Will Learn:How staying in the hospitality education capital of the world changes you (4:20)Jesse talks about what awakened her entrepreneurial gene (8:40)How to deal with the expectations of a big celebration (18:50)When organizing a wedding turns into a "free couples therapy" session (24:20)Jesse and Stephanie talk about self-care (29:50)Connect with Jesse Reing:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInTikTokFacebookLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram