The Joy CEO - Blog

My Valentine’s Gift to You: The Key to Unlocking Everyday Joy Feb 08, 2024

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to share something that would not only bring us love but also some JOY! For some, Valentine’s is a great day to celebrate someone they love, but for others it can be lonely and disheartening. I’ve definitely sat on both sides of this fence. My ye...

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Lessons from My Hometown: How My Roots Define My Purpose Jan 25, 2024

Picturesque Maine, known for a captivating coastline with world-class lobsters, a breathtaking mountain region, home to the Northeast’s greatest ski resorts and a portion of the Appalachian Trail.Ā  People come from all over the world to visit and consume our little slice of God’s country.Ā Ā 

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From Small Beginnings to Big Dreams: My Journey to Becoming The Joy CEO Jan 11, 2024

Ever find yourself questioning your dreams and your own audacity to even have them?Ā  Then running through a list of reasons to squash them yourself?

Yah. Me, too.Ā Ā 

My stream of conscious ramble goes something like this:

Who the heck do I think I am?Ā  I grew up in a tiny little town in Maine with...

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Identifying the ā€˜Thingā€ That’s Robbing You of Joy Dec 04, 2023

Imagine this: you’ve checked all the boxes.Ā  You’ve reached some of your biggest goals: you just got the promotion with THE title, you now have THE pay, you’re finally in THE house.Ā You’ve got the kids, the car, the Louis.Ā  Life is pretty damn good.Ā  You stay busy and booked with color coded calenda...

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I got 57 women in the same room. Here’s how it went…. Nov 08, 2023

Ever since I can remember, I had a longing, an ache.Ā  I have worked from home for years, decades.Ā  I would travel to see customers, bosses, teammates.Ā  Planes, trains, and automobiles has always been a tagline.Ā  I’ve never minded the busyness, but there were times when a hint of loneliness was palat...

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Hey, Summer…I really loved you! Sep 01, 2023

Have you ever experienced such joy? Allow me to introduce Miss H, the daughter of a dear friend. Just this very photo of her brings me joy…. xo

I admit, I love summer.Ā  Among all the seasons, it claims the crown with its elongated days, warm temps, unbridled laughter of carefree children, and the l...

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Don’t Quit Your Daydream Jul 06, 2023

Happy July! I hope this blog post finds you in a serene beach setting, where you can unwind with your favorite beach read, SPF protecting your skin, and a refreshing sparkling water by your side. When I’m at the beach, I can’t help but let my mind wander and indulge in daydreams.

But let me ask you...

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Embracing Summer Joy: Balancing your Executive Role and the Temptation to Play Hooky Jun 09, 2023

Let’s be honest, you love your job – the pace, the work, the people, the industry, the constant learning, the leading, the ā€œbeing in the knowā€. But there are moments when the demands of your job know no bounds, nor do they know a season. For some, summer means long weekends at the shore or the lake,...

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Fueling Your Leadership Journey: 6 Strategies to Pour from a Full Cup May 24, 2023

You know her, the strong, empowered leader who seems to have it all together. She has clear intentions, takes little BS, and keeps her eyes on the big picture all while maintaining a Christmas card worthy family photo every year.

How does she do it?

In the competitive world of executive leadership...

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The Art of the Pivot Feb 16, 2023

As women, we are so good at juggling.Ā  We juggle all day long.Ā  The kids, the drop-off, the bus schedule, the homework, the soccer shoes, the permission slip.Ā  The things.Ā  All the things.Ā  And, that is just our warm-up before we get to our desk with our inbox blowing up and our ELT screaming that w...

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How to Relish Self-Care without Spending a Dime Feb 03, 2023
  1. Sleep.Ā  I am an 8-hour a night kind of girl.Ā  I need my rest.Ā  If not, I am going to pay for it and so will those around me!Ā  Sleep is a necessity.Ā  It’s not a luxury or an indulgence.Ā  Now don’t get me wrong, there were times in my life, when I ran on little sleep (those days with little boys, ti
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Why Gratitude is a Year Around Practice Jan 28, 2023

February and March are not the easiest months for me.Ā  New York is often gray and cold and while the days are starting to get longer, they are not near long enough.Ā  The festivities of Thanksgiving and the holidays are well behind us at this point with the bubbling of gratitude and togetherness a me...

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