Archives: Captivate Podcasts

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-discovery
• How to build success without sacrificing wellbeing
• The power of trusting your journey
• What becomes possible when you lead with heart

Links and resources:

Listen to The Well with Mandy Balak: https://mandybalak.com/podcast

Subscribe to Mandy Balak’s newsletter: https://www.thewellresourced.com/subscribe

Connect with Mandy Balak:

Website: https://mandybalak.com/

Instagram: @mandybalak

LinkedIn: @mandybalak

Facebook: @mandy.balak

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: @jillianschecher

Facebook: @joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: @jillianschecher

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.

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 inspiration
• Podcasting tips from an award-winning podcast host
• Why human connection is your superpower in an AI world
• How to turn resistance into your roadmap
• The truth about balancing ambition with life
• Why your biggest fears often point to your next level

Podcast Tech:

• Microphone: Shure SM7B
• Apollo Twin interface
• Riverside (recording platform)

Connect with Kelly Kennedy:

Website: capitalbd.ca

The Business Development Podcast: https://www.businessdevelopmentpodcast.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-development-podcast/

Instagram: @thebusinessdevelopmentpodcast

Facebook: @capitalbusinessdevelopment

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: @jillianschecher

Facebook: @joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: @jillianschecher

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.

In this intimate first episode of The Joy Journey Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my raw, real journey of discovering that Joy isn’t just a fleeting emotion – it’s a daily practice and your most powerful tool for transformation.

I dive deep into my personal story of moving through addiction, grief, and the journey that brought me to today. You’ll discover how I created The Joy Method and The Joy Sessions from my own experience of turning pain into purpose, and why I believe Joy is your birthright.

We also explore why resistance shows up when we’re on the edge of something meaningful, how sobriety became my pathway to authentic Joy, the courage it takes to feel everything (yes, even the uncomfortable parts), what happened when I finally chose to feel my feelings, how to build internal sturdiness through Daily Joy Practices, and why discomfort could actually be your doorway to deeper fulfillment.

In this episode, we cover:

• Overcoming resistance and embracing authenticity
• The mission and purpose of The Joy Journey Podcast
• Why you should feel every emotion (not just the Joy)
• My path to sobriety and reclaiming Joy
• Moving through discomfort to get to the other side
• Creating a Daily Joy Practice

Links and resources:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Learn more about The  Joy Sessions Facilitator Certification Program: https://www.thejoysessions.com/joy-sessions-facilitator-program

The Law of Divine Compensation by Marianne Williamson: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15819674-the-law-of-divine-compensation

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: @jillianschecher

Facebook: @Joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: @jillianschecher

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 their life. 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.

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 live a lit up life, The Joy Journey Podcast offers a roadmap filled with inspiration to help you lead 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.

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: @jillianschecher

Facebook: @joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: @jillianschecher

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this trailer 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 on January 22 for the first three launch episodes—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!