When was the last time you felt joy; not the big, Instagram-worthy kind, but the small, quiet, surprising kind? In this episode, we talk about joy: where we find it, how it sneaks up on us, and how to stay open to it even when life is messy, mundane, or downright hard.
Mary, Stel, and James explore what it means to find joy when you’re not actively looking for it. From a broken coffee machine that turns into a three-hour espresso-and-leadership-training adventure, to a high-stakes night at a Jelly Roll concert with unexpected emotional resonance, the crew shares how joy can be created, discovered, or reframed – especially in the mundane or the messy.
Joy often arrives when we least expect it — in spontaneous laughter, unplanned moments, or the gentle unfolding of something small but meaningful. These unexpected bursts of joy aren’t just fleeting; they’re powerful reminders that life’s richness doesn’t always come from grand achievements or perfectly laid plans. Sometimes, the most meaningful delight happens in the detours.
Resources:
“I Am Not OK” – Song by Jelly Roll – Link
Dale Carnegie Courses – Website
Mary’s One Thing Thursday email newsletter – Website
