
Joy Found Here
Welcome to the Joy Found Here podcast, hosted by Stephanie Martinez Rivera. Join us each week while we have real talk with inspiring women about life,balance, grace and permission to step off the ride. Listen in as we hear their stories, victories and fails and how to recognize and embrace the simple joy that life does offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Permission Granted: How Embracing “Enough” Opens the Door to Possibility with Barbara Burgess
Tune in to episode 226 of Joy Found Here, where Barbara Burgess returns to share how granting ourselves permission changes everything. Building on part one, she explores the freedom that comes from living with intention, releasing rules, and embracing “enough” as the starting point for joy and possibility. Barbara is t

Stop Chasing Perfect: Why Lowering the Bar Might Be the Key to Freedom, According to This Coach and Author
Tune in to episode 225 of Joy Found Here as executive coach and author Barbara Burgess shares how lowering the bar creates freedom and joy. Learn how her concept of “Enough” and the power of boundaries can transform how you define success. In this episode, I’m joined by Barbara Burgess, an executive coach, author, and

She Lost Her Son—Then Suzanne Andora Barron, Healer and Teacher, Turned to Jin Shin Jyutsu to Reclaim Joy
Tune in to episode 224 of Joy Found Here as Suzanne Andora Barron shares how losing her son led her to the ancient healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Learn how grief, anxiety, and the power of breath and touch opened a path to resilience—and to finding joy even in life’s hardest places. In this episode, I’m joined by Suza

From Corporate Collapse to Startup Rocket Ship: A Single Mom CEO’s Path to a Multi-Million Dollar Comeback
When Stacey Roney lost her seven-figure business overnight, she had two choices: start over from nothing or give up entirely—what happened next will change how you think about resilience, risk, and rebuilding. In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Roney, a serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience buildin

From the Mailroom to Dubai: How Karen Holliday’s TEDx Talk Unleashed Her True Voice
What happens when a former military mechanic lands on the TEDx Dubai stage and chokes up mid-speech—only to be met with a standing ovation? Karen Holliday shares how grit, vulnerability, and unexpected twists led her to speak her truth—and why it changed everything. In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Holliday, a seas

“Don’t ‘Should’ All Over Yourself”: Dr. Devin DeGreif on Grief, Joy, and Letting Go of Expectations
If you’ve ever felt stuck in pain, pressured by who you “should” be, or unsure how to move forward after loss—Dr. Devin’s raw, unfiltered story will show you how real healing begins where you least expect it. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Devin DeGreif—a doctor of physical therapy, intuitive healer, and transforma