The Joy Journey Podcast invites you into a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live a life filled with Joy, purpose, and authenticity.
Hosted by Jillian...
05. Leading with Love: Cecilia Kissel’s Heart & Home Journey
In this heartwarming conversation with Cecilia Kissel, we dive into what it means to create an authentic life filled with purpose, intention, and JOY! From her journey as an "accidental influencer" to building a hobby farm and launching a new community focused on wellness, Cecilia shares how embracing your truth can lead to the most aligned opportunities.Through stories of motherhood, social media boundaries, and finding joy in daily rituals, Cecilia reveals how the smallest steps toward authentic living can create the biggest impact. Her approach to balancing family life while pursuing personal dreams shows us that we don't have to choose between our different roles—we can create harmony that feels true to who we are.Whether you're a busy parent looking to prioritize wellness, someone seeking to build more authentic connections, or ready to embrace your own unique path, this conversation will inspire you to find joy in the simple things while dreaming bigger.In this episode, we cover:Creating boundaries around social media and family lifeBuilding a life that aligns with your valuesFinding Joy in simple daily ritualsTurning your passion into communityBalancing motherhood with personal dreamsThe power of trusting your pathLinks and resources:DIY Family Films Course: https://www.diyfamilyfilms.comConnect with Cecilia Kissel:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceciliakissel/Join Cecilia’s Heart & Home Community: https://www.ceciliakissel.com/heart/Learn more about The Joy Facilitator Certification Program:https://www.thejoysessions.com/joy-sessions-facilitator-programConnect with Jillian:Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/Website: https://jillianschecher.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
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04 Part 2. The Making of a Visionary with Kristina Botelho
In this powerful second part of our conversation with KB & Co. founder Kristina Botelho, we go even deeper into the raw realities of entrepreneurship, spiritual guidance, and the courage it takes to trust your journey—especially when faced with tough decisions.From manifesting unexpected cheques to making the difficult choice to close her Kelowna location, Kristina opens up about the highs and lows of building a business while staying true to her values. Through stories of divine intervention, the art of receiving, and the creation of the Bravehearts Collective, she reveals how life’s greatest challenges often lead to our most aligned opportunities.In this episode, we cover:How to trust divine guidance in business decisionsThe power of manifestation and aligned actionWhen letting go becomes the path forwardCreating community through vulnerabilityBuilding success without sacrificing familyFinding the courage to share your truthLinks and resources:Listen to Part 1: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3de8443-0996-4bd9-8041-4a93d1abe6b8Follow The Brave Hearts Collective: https://www.instagram.com/braveheartscollective/Connect with Kristina Botelhokbandco: https://kbandcompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristina__botelho/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.botelho.7Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-botelho-29685319/Connect with Jillian:Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/Website: https://jillianschecher.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal:
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04 Part 1. The Making of a Visionary with Kristina Botelho
In this powerful conversation with visionary entrepreneur Kristina Botelho, founder of kb&co, we dive deep into an incredible journey of resilience, divine guidance, and unwavering determination. From sleeping on park benches at age 11 to building a plant-based empire, Kristina shares raw truths about turning adversity into purpose. Through stories of teen motherhood, franchise leadership, and spiritual protection, Kristina reveals how trusting your path—even when you can't see where it's leading—can transform challenge into opportunity. Whether you're facing adversity, building a business, or ready to trust your own divine guidance, this conversation will inspire you to believe in the power of persistence and the reality of divine protection.In this episode, we cover:How early trauma can shape your drive for successThe power of visualization and manifestation from a young ageTurning perfectionism into business excellenceFinding divine guidance in unexpected placesBuilding success through commitment & persistenceLinks and resources:Follow The Brave Hearts Collective: https://www.instagram.com/braveheartscollective/Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/Connect with Kristina Botelhokbandco: https://kbandcompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristina__botelho/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.botelho.7Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-botelho-29685319/Connect with Jillian:Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/Website: https://jillianschecher.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!
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03. The Power of Authentic Leadership with Mandy Balak
In this soul-stirring conversation with transformational leadership guide Mandy Balak, we dive deep into what it truly means to lead with authenticity in today's world. From her journey as a born entrepreneur to becoming the President of The Gathering, Mandy shares raw truths about building success that feels aligned with your values. Mandy opens up about the lessons learned through building and rebuilding, showing us that sometimes we need to tear down what we've built to create something more aligned with who we've become.Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or ready to step into your next level of growth, this conversation will inspire you to lead with more heart, trust your journey, and create success that feels as good as it looks.In this episode, we cover:Why leadership is the fastest path to self-discoveryHow to build success without sacrificing wellbeingThe power of trusting your journeyWhat becomes possible when you lead with heartLinks and resources:Listen to The Well with Mandy Balak: https://mandybalak.com/podcastSubscribe to Mandy Balak’s newsletter: https://www.thewellresourced.com/subscribeConnect with Mandy Balak:Website: https://mandybalak.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandybalakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandybalak/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandy.balak/Connect with Jillian:Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/Website: https://jillianschecher.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead.
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02. Embracing the Detour with Business Development Expert Kelly Kennedy
In this powerful episode of The Joy Journey Podcast, we sit down with the visionary who inspired this very podcast—Kelly Kennedy, founder of Capital Business Development and host of the award-winning Business Development Podcast. Kelly takes us on a journey through the real stuff: discovering why genuine human connection matters more than ever in our AI-driven world, what happens when we say yes to the things that scare us most, and how our biggest challenges often become our greatest gifts. He shares candidly about the delicate dance between ambition and personal life, while offering a fresh perspective on why those moments of self-doubt might actually be signposts pointing us toward our next level of growth. If you've ever wondered whether your fears might be hiding an invitation to something bigger, this episode is your permission slip to find out.In this episode, we cover:The Joy Journey Podcast inspirationPodcasting tips from an award-winning podcast hostWhy human connection is your superpower in an AI worldHow to turn resistance into your roadmapThe truth about balancing ambition with lifeWhy your biggest fears often point to your next levelPodcast Tech:Microphone: Shure SM7BApollo Twin interfaceRiverside (recording platform)Connect with Kelly Kennedy:Website: capitalbd.caThe Business Development Podcast: https://www.businessdevelopmentpodcast.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-development-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessdevelopmentpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalbusinessdevelopmentConnect with Jillian:Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/Website: https://jillianschecher.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/Ready to Practice Joy Daily?Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead.
About The Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher
The Joy Journey Podcast invites you into a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live a life filled with Joy, purpose, and authenticity.
Hosted by Jillian Schecher—creator of The Joy Method, author of The Daily Joy Journal, and lead facilitator of The Joy Sessions—this podcast unpacks the true essence of Joy beyond fleeting happiness.
Through candid conversations, transformative insights, and practical tools, Jillian guides listeners to navigate life’s challenges with mindfulness and resilience.
Each episode brings real conversations, inspiring stories, and actionable insights designed to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with a mindset rooted in well-being, mindfulness, and personal empowerment.
Designed for leaders, seekers, and anyone ready to reconnect with their purpose, The Joy Journey offers a roadmap filled with inspiration to help you wake up to a life you love.
If you’re ready to experience Joy not as a fleeting feeling but as a foundational part of your journey, this podcast is for you.
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