She Chose Joy with Melanie

In this empowering episode, we tackle the infamous "Quitters Day" — the day many abandon their New Year's resolutions. But for ambitious women leaders like you, this is not the time to give up on your dreams, your vision, or your legacy. Join me as I share seven practical tips to honor your commitment without falling into burnout or overwhelm. Learn how to reconnect with your purpose, take small yet impactful steps, prioritize restorative practices, and celebrate your progress along the way. This episode is your reminder to lead with grace, alignment, and joy as you create a harmonious life of peace, freedom, and fulfillment. Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review! Ready for deeper exploration and partnership? Schedule Your FREE Discovery Call Here

Have you ever been heading down a path then discovered you needed to circle back to a place you've been before? In this episode Keana shares   How she discovered the difference between familiar and being on assignment The power of positioning the right prayer warriors to encamp around her Her appreciation for the value and joy of returning to a place she'd been before The value of creating leaders who create leaders The many ways her “joy just keeps joy-ing” in her life More about Keana Renee Keana Renee Ingram has overcome plenty in her life. She went through years of suffering from lack of self-esteem, no confidence, people-pleasing, no sense of self-worth, and emotional abuse. Keana often played herself small. Instead of accepting this, she decided to make a new truth for herself. She pushed pass her issues and found ways to love herself, conquer her fears and seek additional help and resources that have emboldened her and allowed her to live the life God intended for her. She reduced the complicated for a more wholesome, simplistic approach.  Keana is now a sought-after leader in the nonprofit education arena. She is also highly skilled with youth development, college and career planner, a business development strategist, visionary, organizational leader and a master trainer. She just added published author with her book, 2 Words for The Soul: A simplistic handbook of living a life of self-love. She enjoys sharing her story with other women and helps them discover their inner beauty by stepping out of their comfort zones. Her signature life coaching program, The S.E.X.X.Y. Breakthrough Series has helped so many already. When she finds the time, Keana enjoys skating, music, the arts, traveling, and, above all, spending time with her family and loved ones.  Connect with Keana:  Instagram: @Keana_iamwomban  Website: www.iamwomban.com  Email: Keana.iamwomban@gmail.com  Grab your copy of Keana Here: 2 Words for The Soul: A Simplistic Handbook of living A Life of Self-Love

Cheers to a year where your growth is nurtured by compassion, your dreams are realized with grace, your journey is rooted in the fullness of who you are at your core and these connections are your bridge to deeper joy.  Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Harmonious New Year! Melanie Book your FREE inHERjoy Discovery call

I believe that we're surrounded my messages. Life speaks to us through various mediums.   In this episode life spoke to me through my persistent chin hairs. LOL!   Go to http://bit.ly/ccjoy to Download your FREE copy of How to Consciously Create a Life of Joy Journal

In this episode I invite you to play with joy. I share a beautiful quote by Kaylyn Johnson of Effie's Paper, reminding us that "joy is not cancelled. " I encourage viewers to go on a treasure hunt for joy, to find simple moments that bring them happiness. I invite everyone to take five minutes each day to do something that contributes to their joy. Join me in exploring different ways to experience joy and savoring the delicious moments that life offers. Schedule a FREE inHER Joy Discovery call here

So many of us are seeking work-life balance. It's aspirational yet can feel so far away from your current reality. What if there was another way to approach this idea of balance? Have you ever considered what life could feel like if you softened your approach to leadership, team and life of well-being? In this episode Emmy and I explore various possibilities available to us even in workplace settings. We also discuss: ·     How to find space to breathe as leaders ·     How to remain true to your values in professional settings ·     How to be more curious about a holistic approach to leadership ·     How to return home from work feeling nourished ·     How to move out of regulation and into relationships ·     How to use the element of play as research and data collection   Connect with Melanie ⁠Click here to learn more about how Melanie may support you or your organization⁠ Learn more about Emmy Beeson My heart for leading executives through times of change stems from over 20 years of educational experience, including more than a decade as the CEO/Superintendent of two school districts, K-12 and a Career Technical Planning District.  As I began to understand my own stressors around trying to lead authentically in a sometimes not-very-authentic world, I came to more fully understand organizational change management, transformational leadership, and the necessity to not go it alone. These experiences mean I understand the significant pressures of running a multimillion-dollar business and balancing the needs of employees, customers and the community all while trying to not only remain true to your core values but also to live them out loud on a daily basis. With this clarity and passion for helping others, I left my secure leadership position at the top of my field with a new mission to share the lessons learned with those around me. Today, I work to bring authentic learning and leadership experiences across the country and to bring years of executive leadership perspective in support of your journey.  That's right, “your journey!” Who you are and what you want to accomplish in the world is important to me.  From navigating the challenges of passing tax campaigns, connecting to business and industry for workforce development, along with building effective union and board relationships - my expertise lies in strategically navigating change, enabling buy-in and empowerment, and ensuring personal growth and focus at the same time.  My experiences in career-technical settings bring a unique perspective for a lifelong educator who also “gets the real-world” with ties to STEM industries and beyond. Understanding how to uncover a shared vision, build capacity for change, implement strategies while increasing the likelihood they will be embraced, and institute positive outcomes that can be sustained over time is a special skill set required of the most adept leaders.  Let's start this journey together.  Whether you are looking for change in your team or in yourself, know that I am here for you and am ready to supportbyour journey!  Connect with Emmy For leadership and organizational change coaching at emmy@weinspirewe.com  For leadership and organizational change efforts specifically designed for the educational setting emmy@partnershipsforall.com   

Do you remember a time when you felt emotional but didn't know how to express what you were experiencing? Well you're not alone. Jazmin Ocampo recognized that repressing her feelings and moving like a high-functioning machine was not the way she wanted to live. She gave herself permission to feel. She now knows how to operate from an overflowing cup, vibrate higher with an expanded capacity to listen and connect more deeply. In this episode Jaz shares her journey to: Creating a path to break out of her shell Restoring a disconnected relationship Learning to become compassionate with her anxiety Discovering unhealed wounds stored in her bodies Identify exploration Who Is Jazmin Ocampo? Jazmin Ocampo's name is pronounced in Spanish (yah-zh-meen oh-kham-poh). She is happy with "Jaz" or "Yaz." As a student of self-love, and as an empathy-driven leader, Jaz mobilizes others to embrace their holistic selves, be inspired by the resiliency of their ancestors, express themselves, and become more intentional in how they show up for themselves and others. She believes that authentic and reciprocal relationships surface our power within, so she enthusiastically curates spaces for people to connect, explore ideas, & take concrete steps towards what they envision for themselves & their communities. Born and raised in Chicago to Mexican immigrant parents, Jaz is deeply committed to social, economic, & racial justice for BIPOC communities. She's driven to influence how structural and systemic decisions impact people on an individual, local, and global level. She currently supports AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits in developing programming that centers Black and Latine nonprofit leaders and organizations, and in transforming philanthropy by addressing systemic racial inequities and serving as a model for anti-racist systems and processes. As a health and wellness enthusiast, Jaz loves to move her body and try new meal recipes! She lives with a growing number of houseplants because she's obsessed with propagation.   Connect with Jaz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazmin-ocampo

We've all experienced regrets on some level on our quest to achieve our goals and aspirations. My guest LeeAnn Webster is no stranger to regrets. She doesn't see it as bad. Instead, she learned to use regrets as her navigation system. It guided her path to a life of joy, adventure and fulfillment.   In this episode LeeAnn shares: How to use an energetic container to support your well being The value in pausing to relish in your accomplishments How commitment, alignment and detachment play well together Why she commits to herself over anything else How to use regrets as a navigation tool   Who is LeeAnn Marie Webster? LeeAnn Marie Webster is the creator of No Regrets FormulaTM and host of the Full Self Expression Forum. She is an attorney turned international Keynote speaker, Moth Story Slam winner, and entrepreneur with 20 years' experience in marketing and business development in a range of industries. LeeAnn has a substantial event background, having successfully produced 130+ virtual summits and founding the largest speed dating company in Southern California. Her entrepreneurial journey started when she became the first person to host a speed dating event outside of the Jewish community, ultimately creating the largest speed dating company in Southern California (“Rapid Dating”). Her first national TV appearance was as a contestant on MTV's Remote Control. Since then, her entrepreneurial insights have been featured in NBC, The Huffington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and dozens more. Through her No Regrets Formula, she helps women leaders find a deeper sense of connection to themselves in order to feel more engaged, increase confidence, and live a more joyful life. She is also the creator of Fancy Meeting Me Here, her inspirational one woman show. Connect with LeeAnn LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leeannmariewebster/ Instagram:@leeannmwebster YouTube: LeeAnnMarieWebster   Website: www.LeeAnnMarieWebster.com www.LeeAnnSpeaks.com

Have you ever questioned what it would be like to disrupt your routine to connect with the next version of you? Then you're gonna really appreciate this episode.   My friend, Tami Chapek tossed her well-orchestrated plan to the side. And she and her dog Lula, packed their lives in a storage unit and ventured off to a road trip of discovery. Yummy right? In this episode Tami shares the value in: Leaning into an opportunity for a fresh start Walking through big open doors Connecting to the community within you Having flexibility with your me-time Being in tune with your gifts and make the world better Who is Tami Chapek? Tami Chapek, a seasoned Executive Leadership and Career Coach supports women and underrepresented groups to become leaders, regardless of title or tenure, to stretch beyond their current level and amplify their influence and impact. Tami empowers individuals to identify and reach professional and leadership goals, overcome barriers to success, and own their leadership development and career advancement.   Connect with Tami Chapek website: WeInspireWe.com LinkedIn: TamiChapek IG @weinspirewe

Have you ever stopped to consider what healing means for you? Well, I have. I'm still sorting through it. I find myself defining and redefining as I continue to evolve. One of the things that gets under my skin is seeing how women's health is consistently undervalued.  In this episode, Nadine Hottat, enlightens us with a broader perspective on healing. We pause to reflect on · The art and science of medicine · The importance of identifying what healing means for you · How to nourish the soil of your healing garden · Inclusion of resources beyond conventional medicine · Passive and active facilitation of your own health · How to rally your own healing energies · Her reverence for the depth of the well that women draw from spiritually, emotionally and physically Who is Nadine Hottatt Nadine Hottat is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife. She has advanced professional training in Integrative and Functional Medicine for Women, She is the owner of Enlighten Health Care, focusing on personalized Integrative Medicine and Coaching. She weaves principles and practices of natural, nutritional, botanical, and mind/body medicine into a Feminine Medicine approach, honoring the unique and essential dynamics of feminine energy as a rich resource for healing and well-being. Connect with Nadine https://nadinehottat.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you remember when you loved your role so much that it became a part of your identity? Some may know you as Mother, Doctor, CFO, First Lady, Vice President, Principal, Professor, wife or something else. Then one day you realize that something is off. The thrill and your motivation to continue is this way is going, going . . .gone. Then it occurs to you that you've lost touch with who you are beyond your role, title or social status. Here's the thing. The fulfillment is no longer present because your connection to this role is no longer aligned. That role was simply a stop along the way to prepare you for something greater. Your evolution is happening. And it's calling for you to pause, reflect and purposefully realign. Tune into to the latest episode of She Chose Joy w/Melanie Podcast. Paula Frank shares her journey from a corporate executive and strategic visionary to Fortune 500 brands to delivering joy through gift-giving daily as Owner of Luxe and You Gifts & Floral Designs In this episode, Paula shares: · The gift and power of volunteerism · How your journey influences where you're going · How to discover who you are beyond your corporate identity · The necessity of moving through the painful messy middle to discover who she's meant to be Who is Paula Frank Former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, Paula Frank, turned her twenty-year, part-time floral design and gift box passion for friends and family into a full-time labor-of-love as founder and lead designer of Luxe & You Gifts and Floral Design. Paula has extensive expertise and a proven track record for providing strategic vision and operational experience to Fortune 500 brands. She consistently delivered proactive and pioneering approaches for a modern workforce and became known for several first-time transformation achievements. Marrying her business expertise and natural creativity, Paula launched Luxe & You Gifts and Floral Design in October 2022, with a mission to deliver joy through gift-giving daily. Connect with Paula on IG @lux_n_you Luxe & You Gifts and Floral Designs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Whenever you enter a room you're communicating, even without saying a word. Here's my question. Does the message you're conveying align with the truth of who you are? Well, Toy Monique knows a thing or two about the power of your presence and it's impact on your relationships. In this episode she shares How to gain confidence and clarity How to increase the benefits within your relationships How to create opportunities to become a powerful leader How to become the happiest version of you Steps to purposefully reshape the narrative about who you are Who is Toy Monique Hawkins a television executive and producer, currently develops scripted content for BET Networks and the newly derived BET Studios as Vice President. While both brands are WHERE BLACK CULTURE LIVES, they differ in that BET Networks promotes black culture content, while BET Studios promotes black content creators. Prior to BETN/S, Toy Monique developed, sold and produced projects at Will Packer Productions - a television and feature film production company known for its box office successes: GIRLS TRIP, NIGHT SCHOOL & THINK LIKE A MAN. Some of the projects under Toy Monique's purview include THAT GIRL LAY LAY, BIGGER, KINGDOM BUSINESS, and THE MS. PAT SHOW. Toy Monique, a Chicago native, made the move to Hollywood after twelve years in business & technology – leaving Willis Towers Watson, a leader in outsourcing and technology solutions, after two years of overlap in both careers. The transition was seamless, thanks to remote work opportunities (pre-pandemic) and the Semester in LA program at Columbia College Chicago where Toy Monique sought her Masters in Creative Producing. Toy Monique, is currently dedicated to her work in development, and looks to make great strides in the entertainment industry for people of color - producing stories across all genres, settings, and periods of time. As a strong believer in lifting while climbing, Toy Monique mentors industry professionals, speaks and attends panels, hosts empowerment gatherings and supports independent filmmaking. Connect with Toy Monique IG: @toymoniquehawkins --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Puberty comes with its own set of challenges. Being born female adds another layer because we also have period stories that are not always easy to talk about. Some are embarrassing and others are quite special. Do you remember when you got your first menstrual cycle? Do you remember how you felt? Were you afraid, confused, embarrassed, empowered or something else? Dr. Carmen offers insight and other perspective to shift the narrative about our experiences. Tune in as we discuss: · Owning your period story · Dismantling the miseducation of our menstruation · Period Shaming · Creating positive experiences around periods · How to celebrate your cycle · Educating boys and men on how to be more supportive · Element of secrecy or wanting to get rid of all the evidence · With secrecy comes anxiety Click here to get 5 Tips for Positively Powerful Periods Who is Dr. Carmen McNeil? As a Facilitator, Educator, and Period of Empowerment™ Guide, Dr. Carmen McNeil is committed to helping girls and women understand how impressive they really are. Affectionately known as Dr. Carmen, she holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, is a tenured professor, as well as a graduate of the California Black Women's Health Project Advocacy Training Program. Dr. Carmen has been a featured speaker for conferences, women's organizations, and educational institutions. She pours her 25+ years of teaching, counseling, and training into supporting Power Parents and Community Influencers raising black girls; facilitating empowerment camps and workshops; and helping to lead the culture-shift around menstruation via her Power to the Period™ and Daring Daddies of Daughters™ workshops. Podcast Notes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Life is full of to do list. But what about your “to be list”? Some days the best thing you can do for you is to let yourself off the hook and chill. Who is Nicole Roberson King Nicole Roberson-King is an Occupational Therapist with over 14 years of experience. She specializes in pediatrics working with children who have a variety of diagnosis including but not limited to Autism, Cerebral Palsy and developmental delays. Nicole is a proud mother of two beautiful kiddos Camren and Cassidy. She enjoys home design, meditative walks, spiritual podcasts, reading, journaling, and has a connection with boxing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There are many perspectives on abundance, what it means and how it shows up. In this episode She helps you to recognize when you've operating in a mindset of scarcity not abundance.Sherry lends another way to access your abundance. She shares a game to play with abundance for 7 days. Who is Sherry Frey: Sherry is an entrepreneur, financial mentor and speaker. She passionately believes our relationship with money mirrors our relationship with ourselves - our financial wellness and emotional wellness are tied together. To her, money work is spiritual work. Sherry empowers successful women to get their financial life in order, helping them to confidently manage, grow and share their prosperity. Through her businesses, coaching and speaking, Sherry's mission is to inspire everyone to lylole (pronounced ly-lo-lay): love yourself, love others and love the earth. Sherry loves to travel, hike and bake. She loves to show her love through baked goods and recently hiked her first 14,000 foot mountain. Instagram: @lylolelove Website: lylole Prosperity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Life is one incredible journey of ebbs and flow. Sometimes those ebbs can lead you to a place where your physical, spiritual and emotional health is compromised in a way that calls for a hard reset. Ty Miller knows a thing or two about taking that time to pause, reflect and recalibrate. She understands taking a stand for your family starts with standing for you first. Lean in to hear how Ty made a series of courageous decisions to own her power and reclaim her freedom. Who is Ty Miller Ty Miller is an empathy-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in the technology, real estate, and healthcare industries. She is the self-proclaimed "relationship whisperer" bringing people and ideas together to move the world forward. What she's most excited about is loving and nurturing her three incredible children. Additional Notes You hear us mention Cheryle Jackson, Founder of Grit + Grace. Click to learn more here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Growth is a personal journey. We're all here having our own unique experience. Some of us change while others transform. But wait…aren't they the same? Let's find out. Tune in as Esther Bailey-Bass shares the distinction between them. You're about to be EBBedÔ#enJOY Who is Esther Bailey-Bass Esther Bailey-Bass supports women in the process of uncovering the mysteries of themselves. She helps them shift from a passive mindset to one of leader. The world needs women to have the audacity to be self-governed and to be the authority over our own lives. We've coddled each other and given excuses for why we “cannot.” We've always had permission to dream big. It's the stuff movies are made of, and yet we want someone else to create our lives for us. Women—as leaders in life, work, and business, it's time to move beyond good intentions and take action. As a Co-Active® coach, transformational change is the goal while creating a space that fosters real connection and intimacy for truth-telling. When you show up with a “desire” to be coached, it is essential to bring curiosity and adventure into the conversation. I will engage you through intuition, curiosity, and deep listening to foster open, candid conversations, deep learning, and forward action. Esther wants to seek out the “truth” that is you, and tell you the truth, in order to draw out your big-picture dreams through hard, focused, and purposeful conversation and accountability. She'll focus on the whole person—mind, body, heart, and spirit—while acting as a mirror that allows you to see yourself more clearly, elevate your confidence, and connect with your inner authority. Our work together will result in action, lasting change, and greater personal fulfillment. With a Bachelor of Science in Business Organization Communications, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach with the Coaches Training Institute, and membership in ICF (International Coach Federation), her objective is your transformational change upholding high professional and ethical standards. http://www.estherbaileybass.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you noticed that you walk a little differently when your money is right? It's Going to Rain. Sometimes it's a tsunami. Tune in as Tiffany Allen shares how to walk with confidence even when it rains. enJOY

Tiffany Allen used to believe that she needed more time. She discovered that what she really wanted was energy. Tune in to learn how Tiffany created gained access to more time by finding ways to preserve and generate her energy. enJOY

The Happiest Angry Person You've Ever Met w/Siobhan Davenport “Forgiveness isn't approving of what happened. It's choosing to rise above it.” ~Robin Sharma How do you reconcile your public persona with your private thoughts and feelings when you been angry with someone you love for so long? Tune in to learn how Siobhan Davenport activated joy through her transformative journey of forgiveness. enJOY

The Joy of Friendship “True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable.” – David Tyson Miki and I are both talkers so silent moments rarely happens when we're together. However, when it does we are right there to comfort and support each other in our own special way. Tune in as we chat it up about various shared experiences between us. enJOY

Choose to Be the Light Philanthropist, Julie Hightower shares: · How she chooses to be the light · How to be cognizant of you handle people and it's impact · The impact of your yes · The importance of having the right people in your tribe · The value in “Cave Time” · What to do in your stretch moments · And so much more enJOY

Your Gifts Are Often Disguised Do you realize that you're surrounded by Blessings? You don't want to miss this episode of She Chose Joy Podcast. Grab your hydration, pen and paper. Attorney and Business Strategist, @Monique Manigault drops so many jewels. You don't want to any of them. Here's a snapshot of what she shares. · How blessings can show up in unlikely ways · How death can be a great initiator · The power of owning your mornings · What's possible when you respond to what your soul already knows #enJOY

Tamaya Walker McClendon, CEO of Sisters and Suitcases, shares how she unveiled layers of fear, married herself, connected with her purpose and found her freedom through travel. enJOY

Michelle Hernon, creator of Soul Nest, shares her journey of adapting to new spaces, cultures and environments. Instagram: @TheMichelleHerndon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There are many ways to tap into that joyful place. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Tiffany M. Stevens offers insight on how to access your joy and manifest your heart's desires. IG: @itstiffmarie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A simple hello from my heart to yours. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app