
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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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
If you’ve ever questioned whether your career is truly fulfilling—or fear you’re wasting your potential—this episode with Georgi Enthoven will change how you see the 90,000 hours you spend working in your lifetime. In this episode, I’m joined by Georgi Enthoven, a globally-minded thought leader, author, and host of the

When DEI Collapsed, This Resilience Educator Rebuilt Her Career—With Joy at the Center
If you’ve ever felt lost after a professional identity shift, this episode will show you how Yvonne Jackson turned a collapsing industry into a catalyst for personal joy, reinvention, and lasting impact. In this episode, I’m joined by Yvonne Jackson, a resilience educator, talent strategist, and founder of Social Edge,

This Spiritual Guide Left Her “Perfect Life” After 27 Years—and Unlocked the Code to Her True Self
If you’ve ever felt trapped by a life that looks great on the outside, this episode will challenge the rules you’ve been living by—and reveal what it really means to wake up to your soul’s purpose. In this episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Paris, spiritual guide, Gene Keys mentor, and founder of RaisingTheVibe.org, where