Finding joy in survival mode. This bi-weekly show is for high-capacity women who find themselves entering their IDGAF era. We explore what it looks like to find, choose and share joy when life is full, work is loud and you have lost the will (and ability) to keep pretending you have it all together.Expect inspiration, education and practical how-to’s for easily and consistently putting joy first in tiny little ways each day: adding-up to a life and career where instead of 'just getting by' you feel truly expressed, fulfilled and alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Sep 30, 2026 · 53:00
Five years in a room about race, the family myth I went digging into, and why comfort isn't the same as joy. There's a phrase I use about colour all the time: once you see it,…
Sep 16, 2026 · 44:41
Kids, roots, and the joy first choices that don't seem to add up on paper. I'm recording this one from my bed, surrounded by the dog, the laundry and my daughter's panda, because…
Sep 2, 2026 · 30:26
I lost my dog. I rented out the house. I tackled a mountain of adulting to finally live the freedom I'd built. And it all started with one small tweak to my calendar. I will…
Aug 19, 2026 · 53:47
This joy first decision is jumping the queue in the top ten because it’s happening right now, and it’s massive. As you may know, in this season I’ve been sharing the top ten joy…
Aug 5, 2026 · 40:49
When the dream I had fought for became the dread I couldn't escape... and decision I dreaded unlocked the joy I'd been looking for all along. I finally opened the shop I'd wanted…
Jul 22, 2026 · 32:39
At 28 I had two businesses, an engagement ring, and a box of save the dates I could not bring myself to send. My fiancé was a genuinely nice guy. We had a solid 8/10 life: there…
Jul 8, 2026 · 35:44
At sixteen I had it all figured out. I was going to be a veterinarian: I'd get to work with animals, I'd make a decent living, and I'd never have to be the broke, starving artist…
Jun 24, 2026 · 20:03
Today was too hot to work. Schools shut, there were heat warnings and travel bans in London, and my garden office turned into a sauna. So instead of the day I had planned, I let…
Jun 10, 2026 · 42:09
The first joy experiment: why ease is a better engine than discipline, and how to choose it. I wanted a cut flower garden for three years and did absolutely nothing about it,…
May 27, 2026 · 16:17
I have spent my career using colour as a precision instrument... For brands, for commercial photography, for building the kind of visual identity that makes people trust and buy.…
May 13, 2026 · 13:47
What if the most ordinary moment in your week turned out to be a joy ritual in disguise? In this episode, I'm sharing what I've been learning as I move deeper into my own 'Joy…
Apr 29, 2026 · 36:38
Have you ever hit a milestone you'd been working towards for years, only to sit in the silence afterwards and think, is this it? This is the finale episode of the Joy First Audit…
Apr 15, 2026 · 46:54
No matter what colours you choose, your environment is not neutral. The colours on your walls, the quality of your light, whether your bedroom feels like a sanctuary or a storage…
Apr 1, 2026 · 28:07
I'm recording this episode from my bed, at 6:30pm, surrounded by laundry, with a partially sedated dog, and with maybe 15 minutes before my kids come home. I cannot think of a…
Mar 18, 2026 · 29:07
Did you know the longest-running happiness study in history (Harvard) found that the number one predictor of a long, healthy, joyful life wasn't money or success, it was the…
Mar 4, 2026 · 35:31
Did you know that financial scarcity actually causes a measurable drop in IQ? Not just a feeling, actual cognitive impairment that changes how we make decisions, often making a…
Feb 18, 2026 · 19:44
This episode kicks off a 6-part series exploring each category of the Joy First Audit. Today (live from sunny Morocco ooh la la) we’re diving into Vitality: energy, hormones,…
Feb 4, 2026 · 32:47
Some episodes arrive perfectly lit, well-rested, and uninterrupted. This was not one of them. This one arrived after bedtime, dinner, swimming lessons, forgotten groceries, a…
Jan 21, 2026 · 41:03
The Joy First Experiment Begins After three years of podcasting about joy, colour, and business, I'm doing something different. Something scarier. I've spent two decades teaching…
Jan 1, 2026 · 55:58
What if the thing you've been trying to resolve is actually your secret weapon? In this special New Years episode, Nic's mom is visiting from Seattle (complete with sourdough…
Dec 24, 2025 · 32:35
We've been living backwards. The lives we've been encouraged to build, rooted in consumption, achievement, and constant productivity, keep pushing us further from what actually…
Dec 17, 2025 · 51:50
The Great Grey Down: How We Lost Our Color (and How We Get It Back) Have you seen how the internet just lost its mind when photos surfaced of what the house from 'Home Alone'…
Dec 10, 2025 · 35:55
Pantone just named white as their 2026 Color of the Year. And the internet is... not okay. When 'Cloud Dancer' was announced last week, I canceled everything to record this…
Dec 3, 2025 · 40:23
What if you don't need a bigger audience, or a bigger budget... but deeper resonance? In this episode, we're talking about why "trying to be everywhere" might be killing your…
Nov 26, 2025 · 39:37
Everyone keeps telling you to "push on the pain point" But what if that's exactly why your marketing feels so hard? What if that's why you freeze up when it's time to post, or…
Nov 19, 2025 · 1:13:52
Where Purpose, Product Market Fit, and Presentation Collide What makes Cheetos, Krispy Kreme and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup so dang addicting? These treats aren't perefction on…
Nov 5, 2025 · 58:47
What Makes You Weird, Makes You Wealthy You've been trying to fit in. Learning the industry standards. Following best practices. Being professional. Being credible. Being like…
Oct 29, 2025 · 37:13
Your Logo Isn't the Problem (and It's not the solution either) You have 0-7 seconds. In that time, three subconscious questions get answered: "Can I trust this?" "Is this for…
Oct 22, 2025 · 1:26:28
Humans Have Been Telling the Same Twelve Stories for Thousands of Years. Your Brand Should Too. From ancient Greek mythology to Marvel movies. From Shakespeare to Star Wars. The…
Oct 15, 2025 · 37:28
That Endless Tweaking of Your Brand? It's Not About Making it Better. When you spend hours researching the perfect font pairing over and over again, you're not actually working…
Oct 8, 2025 · 1:13:06
Picture this: A room full of 5 yr olds listening to 'Golden' - when that three-part harmony hits... their little faces lit up - they could feel the harmony (and I got about 1000…
Oct 1, 2025 · 1:21:36
I Spent Six Months Fighting Over Three Shades of Grey. Here's Why It Actually Mattered. Picture this: I'm VP of brand at a tech startup, locked in a battle with our UI/UX…
Sep 24, 2025 · 50:26
I spent over a decade searching for a way to ensure when my clients invested in rebranding, ROI was guaranteed. (not just making something new or pretty for the sake of new or…
Sep 17, 2025 · 49:28
This Week I Discovered Something That Will Change How You Think About Customer Psychology Forever Twenty minutes. That's all it took for me to go from casual observer to…
Sep 10, 2025 · 50:43
During the Great Depression, Cosmetic Sales Rose 28% While banks failed and bread lines formed in 1929, the beauty industry became the fourth largest industry in North America.…
Jul 3, 2025 · 55:16
This is a special, intimate, informal storytelling episode. After a full season of sharing other peoples' stories of finding Joy First ways of working, I thought I would share…
Jun 18, 2025 · 1:29:17
"You'll Be an Urn Someday" - The Most Beautiful Business Story You've Never Heard I can't wait for you to meet today's guest. Jennifer Waters and I first connected nine years ago…
Jun 4, 2025 · 1:00:43
"I Don't Think I Can Do This Anymore" In this beautifully revealing, intimate conversation, Carrie Green opens up about the darkest period of her business journey. In this…
May 20, 2025 · 1:02:15
Building a Joy First Career as a Non-conforming Creative Today I'm sitting down with Ruth, the brilliantly creative mind who, when asked what her current job title is, replies…
May 7, 2025 · 1:01:37
"If It Ain't Joyful, I Ain't Doing It" Today I'm sharing what might be the most important conversation of this entire Joy First season. I had the incredible honor of sitting down…
Apr 23, 2025 · 1:04:35
When You Follow Your Joy, It Won't Steer You Wrong Today I'm chatting with one of my business besties, Nicole, who embodies everything this season of Joy First is about. After…
Apr 9, 2025 · 49:23
Today I'm breaking my own rules We're spotlighting 5 dudes who've significantly influenced my Joy First ® way of working. I'm 100% committed to amplifying women's voices, but…
Mar 26, 2025 · 1:12:52
What if your frustration isn't a sign of weakness but wisdom ? What if your body knows something your mind hasn't yet recognized? In this episode of Joy First, we are diving deep…
Mar 12, 2025 · 56:43
Is the key to business success hustling harder or focusing deeper? In this episode of Joy First, I sit down with Paige who challenges the frantic, scattered approach that leaves…
Feb 19, 2025 · 10:23
Well Season 1 has come to an end - thanks for joining us! Season 2, 'Joy First ways of Working' will be back March 12th 🧡 Learn more about Founders Circle:…
Jan 29, 2025 · 1:04:55
Have you ever stopped to think about how the colours you wear, see, and surround yourself with shape the way you feel—and how others see you? Now... how about how they relate to…
Jan 15, 2025 · 56:44
What can it look like to put joy back in our relationship with Food? In my Joy First journey I've definitely embraced comfort food and that food is a REALLY important part of my…
Jan 1, 2025 · 1:13:07
How about we skip the New Year's Resolutions this year and instead get real about the practical how-to's of finding and prioritizing joy amidst the challenges of entrepreneurship…
Dec 18, 2024 · 51:21
Dr. Janna shares how to navigate darker, colder months that often have a negative impact on our mental and physical well-being. Together we explore the symptoms and causes of…
Dec 10, 2024 · 20:55
In response to recent announcement, in which it named 'Mocha Mousse' the 2025 Colour of the Year, we've pulled this special episode from our previous show: 'joy, colour, impact…
Dec 4, 2024 · 29:46
In this episode, I’m exploring the magic of the holiday season and how traditions, colour psychology, and personal expression can help create more meaningful celebrations. As…
Nov 20, 2024 · 28:02
Today I want to offer some context for joy in the 'fight against evil'. Yeah, it might sound a bit dramatic, but sadly it resonates right now given current events. Where is joy's…
Nov 6, 2024 · 25:47
Episode 3: Colour Joy Your Closet – Unlocking the Power of Intentional Dressing What if the colours you wear could bring you joy, energy, and confidence every day? In this…
Nov 5, 2024 · 1:01:22
Overcoming the harmful 'One Size Fits All' Mythology In this episode, Nic explores the importance of finding 'fit' in marketing, and in life. She discusses the lack of nuance in…
Nov 5, 2024 · 19:43
Welcome to the very first episode of the Joy First podcast This show starts in the way it means to go in: with science, inspiration and a powerful case for the importance of joy…
Oct 21, 2024 · 4:11
We live in a world where 24/7 we are sold a million different versions of happiness... ...Nearly all of which require us to constantly be more, do more, and especially buy more .…
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