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Charmaine Mischel has always been passionate about design, but after a family health emergency caused her to take a career break, she decided it was time to use her passion and years of industry experience to create her own collection. Charmaine shares her inspiring story and explains how she’s opening doors for new designers. In our Coaches Corner, you’ll also hear from Cricket Crockett, a coach and bestselling author who will explain why women should “hustle smarter, not harder.” Highlights: 03:12 - Finding a passion for design at a young age 12:49 - Navigating the fashion industry as a Black woman 17:05 - Charmaine’s story of leaving her career to care for her son’s health problems 22:50 - Finding new career inspiration 29:39 - Opening doors for other designers 36:32 - Coaches Corner: Uncovering the Lie of Busyness with Cricket Crockett 47:43 - Cricket’s own journey of overcoming burnout 51:38 - How to overcome busyness to be more productive Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here Contact Monica Brooks for voiceover talent at K92monicabrooks@gmail.com or (540) 293-2008 Charmaine Mischel CM Design Agency Learn more about Cricket Crockett

Wynter Pattesron is on a mission to help others find self-love and healing. She’s also an entrepreneur, talk show host, author and cast member on the OWN Network show “Ready to Love.” She shares her powerful story of overcoming the shame that kept her from sharing her story, and she offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experience on “Ready to Love.” In our coaches corner, you’ll also hear from Onawa Miller, a trauma recovery and health coach who owns Abound Health and Wholeness Services. Highlights: 00:03:40 - Wynter’s passion for spreading self-love 00:08:32 - Overcoming the shame of sharing your story 00:18:28 - Ministering outside of the church 00:27:15 - Wynter’s experience on “Ready to Love” 00:46:23 - Coaches Corner: Healing from Trauma with Onawa Miller 00:52:10 - Types of trauma 00:55:25 - Listening to your body 01:02:22 - Onawa’s own story of healing from trauma Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here Contact Monica Brooks for voiceover talent at K92monicabrooks@gmail.com or (540) 293-2008 Learn more about Wynter Patterson here Abound Health and Wholeness Services

With Hey Lady, Tania Richardson is empowering women over 40 to live their fullest lives through travel, fashion and entrepreneurship. She also shares some behind-the-scenes perspective on what it was like to be a cast member on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” In our Coaches Corner, you’ll hear from Javaria Malik, a mindset and relationship coach who helps women rewire their brains to experience their best lives. Highlights: 03:00 - Tania’s story of deciding to start a business for women over forty 08:17 - Taking a leap when the time is right 12:29 - Moving past fear of failure 16:46 - Building Hey Lady into a movement 22:25 - Using travel and fashion as tools for empowerment 29:36 - The freedom of entrepreneurship 32:28 - Tania’s experience on The Real Housewives of Atlanta 44:16 - Coaches Corner: Overcoming Negative Self Talk with Javaria Malik 54:47 - How mindset can transform your life Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here Learn more about Hey Lady and shop Tania’s T-shirts and candles here Subscribe to Hey Lady on YouTube

As the CEO and co-founder of Kushae, Kimba Williams is transforming the conversation around feminine wellness. She left a career in pharmaceutical sales to build Kushae’s line of all-natural feminine products, and since then she’s grown Kushae into a million dollar business. In our Coaches Corner, you’ll also hear from Shawn Cichowski, a life and behavioral coach with WNY Life Coaching Center. Shawn will explain how you can set healthy personal boundaries.   Highlights: 02:23 - Kimba’s story of deciding to start a feminine wellness brand 12:15 - Meeting a consumer need 16:45 - Fostering conversation 23:10 - Investing in yourself 32:18 - Building a vision for your life 46:19 - Coaches Corner: Setting Personal Boundaries with Shawn Cichowski 51:03 - Five tools for setting healthy boundaries   Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here Kushae Learn more about Kimba Williams here WNY Life Coaching Center

Angela Davis is living proof that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. After quitting her job in her 30s to pursue acting, she landed roles in a number of popular movies and TV shows, along with voice acting on numerous commercials. She also coaches other actors as an on-set coach and through her business ActHer. In our Coaches Corner, you’ll also hear from Lisa B, a coach who helps clients find greater courage in their businesses and lives. Highlights: 00:02:57 - Angela’s story of deciding to quit her job to pursue acting  00:13:58 - Appreciating the first moments of success 00:15:54 - Returning to your childhood dreams 00:27:20 - Empowering others through your passion 00:32:23 - Advice for aspiring actors 00:38:51 - Waiting for the right “yes” 00:41:10 - What it takes to succeed as an actor 00:44:47 - Stories from the industry 00:54:19 - Coaches Corner: Moving into Courage with Lisa B. 00:57:09 - The difference between caution and fear 01:01:21 - Lisa’s own story of finding courage 01:06:56 - The power of affirmations and manifestation Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here ActHer Learn more about Lisa B. here

Dr. Brandi Baldwin knows firsthand that sometimes you have to reinvent yourself to find fulfillment. She switched her career trajectory from working as a professor to becoming the CEO of Millennial Ventures, and she’s also a respected thought leader and innovator around diversity and inclusion. In our Coaches Corner, you’ll hear from Sage Kirk from the Sage Counseling Center. She’ll share some practical tactics you can use to help reduce anxiety and heal your relationship with yourself. Highlights: 02:47 - Dr. Brandi’s story of reaching a low point of burnout and unfulfillment 12:14 - Learning to slow down and find balance 20:50 - Embracing the person you’re becoming 31:01 - Understanding that it’s not about you 38:19 - Coaches Corner: Managing Anxiety with Sage Kirk 42:50 - Recognizing the signs of anxiety 51:55 - Understanding your relationship with yourself 55:33 - The value of therapy, and other strategies for reducing anxiety Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here Learn more about Dr. Brandi here Millennial Ventures Colorcast Podcast Network The Sage Counseling Center

When DeAnna Bookert started seeking treatment for depression, she realized her story could inform her purpose. Today, DeAnna is a speaker, author and consultant, and she established a national holiday, National Wear Your Pearls Day. DeAnna shares her story and explains how you can discover your own purpose. In our Coaches Corner, you’ll hear from Ginny Priz, the single-handed serenity coach. Ginny describes how emotional time management can help you be more productive and avoid burnout.   Highlights: 01:26 - Deanna’s story of suffering from depression in silence 07:00 - How talk therapy can teach you lifelong coping skills 12:42 - Discovering the purpose that motivates you 15:35 - Making Wear Your Pearls Day into a national holiday 22:19 - Advice for finding your own purpose 24:31 - Coaches Corner: Emotional Time Management with Ginny Priz 26:32 - The importance of working through your emotions 31:32 - How emotional time management can improve your productivity 40:11 - How to avoid burnout 43:54 - Learning to set boundaries and find greater serenity 47:33 - Coming back from burnout   Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here The Bookert Agency National Wear Your Pearls Day Bloom in the Dark, Inc.

Amanda Marshall created her blog as a passion project, having no idea how big it would one day become. Today, Pardon Muah is read by women all over the world, and Amanda is a full-time beauty and fashion blogger with more than 257,000 Instagram followers. Amanda tells her inspiring story of turning a blog into a career. Then in our Coaches Corner, you’ll hear from Jen Fieldman, an empowerment and authenticity coach who helps women business owners get into alignment with their goals and values. Highlights: 01:40 - Amanda’s story of building Pardon Muah from the ground up 11:31 - Developing a loyal following 13:07 - Deciding to monetize your hobby 16:35 - Making sacrifices to support your dreams 22:25 - Turning the blog into a full-time job 29:46 - Lessons Amanda has learned throughout her career 33:15 - Coaches Corner: Overcoming Shiny Object Syndrome with Jen Fieldman 35:55 - How we accidentally limit ourselves 42:13 - Finding alignment within your business Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here Pardon Muah Amanda’s Instagram Jen’s website

When Natalie Wilson learned that people of color were going missing at disproportionate rates, she decided to do something about it. She co-founded Black and Missing Foundation to raise awareness and help families find their loved ones. Natalie is also the CEO of NWR Communications Group, where she helps nonprofits have a greater impact. During our Coaches Corner, you’ll hear from Dr. Kirleen Neely, a mental health professional who’s working to help people understand their backstories. Highlights: 02:14 - Natalie’s story of realizing people of color were going missing and creating Black and Missing Foundation 06:00 - Earning national media attention 08:37 - Aligning your career with your passions 14:29 - Coaches Corner: The Power of Self-Talk with Dr. Kirleen Neely 17:58 - When negative self-talk goes unchecked 20:36 - Self-esteem and mental health 23:05 - Understanding your backstory 28:39 - Training yourself to think differently   Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here Black and Missing Foundation NWR Communications Group Neely Counseling Drop the BS Podcast Backstory Breakthrough for Anxiety and Self-Esteem Virtual Masterclass

Stephanie Ann Ball knows how powerful it can be when women learn to own their light. She’s an opera singer and high-performance coach who spent years struggling to build a career and now teaches other women to do the same. During our Coaches Corner, you’ll also hear from Judy Sims, a coach, trainer and talent accelerator who helps women get unstuck. She’ll share advice about breaking the cycle of self-betrayal, and she’ll explain how you can get involved with The Expansive Woman Project.   Highlights: 01:42 - Stephanie’s story of discovering classical singing and opera 09:45 - Turning opera into a career 13:37 - How to deal with self-doubt 15:42 - Creating a system to help others own their light 21:41 - Stephanie shares a performance 23:04 - Coaches Corner: Getting unstuck with Judy Sims 28:41 - Breaking the cycle of self-betrayal 31:53 - Exploring your guiding values 34:02 - How to avoid a singular focus 36:23 - Judy’s own story of getting unstuck 43:15 - The Expansive Woman Project   Resources: You can learn more about Joy Sutton and She Shines Academy here. Stephanie Ann Ball Consulting Learn more about Stephanie’s musical career Own Your Light by Stephanie Ann Ball Judy Sims Consulting The Expansive Woman Project The Unstuck Leader by Judy Sims

Tonetia Favorite wants women to know that hair loss is much more common than most realize. She’s a licensed hair loss and hair care specialist who created Know Hair Shame Inc. In today’s episode, Tonetia shares her holistic approach to combating hair loss and overcoming shame. During our Coaches Corner segment, you’ll also hear from Michele Gustafson, a certified image consultant and professional life coach who will explain what you can learn about yourself by taking a look at your closet. Highlights: 01:30 - Tonetia’s story of realizing that hair loss is a major problem 04:58 - Starting Know Hair Shame to spread awareness 06:55 - A holistic approach to hair loss 11:36 - Finding your passion 13:06 - Coaches Corner: How your closet reflects you with Michele Gustafson 17:01 - The importance of self-discovery 19:56 - How to improve your self talk 27:25 - Learning to own your past   You can learn more about Joy’s She Shines Academy here. To learn more about Know Hair Shame Incorporated, click here. To learn more about Michele’s book, podcast and business, click here.

Sarah Hays Coomer is on a mission to help people find peace with their bodies. She’s an author, Mayo-certified wellness coach, certified personal trainer and a self-proclaimed diet abolitionist. In today’s episode, Sarah shares her own story of learning to listen to her body and empowering others to do the same. During our Coaches Corner segment, you’ll also hear from Lolita Walker, a certified life and executive coach who will explain how to embrace the power of a pause.    Highlights: 02:11 - Sarah's journey of making peace with her body 08:29 - Becoming a diet abolitionist  10:12 - How to listen to your body 12:46 - A multifaceted wellness journey 17:48 - Coaches Corner: The power in your pause with Lolita Walker  22:54 - Finding freedom in your daily life   You can learn more about Sarah and her upcoming book here. You can find Lolita’s book and podcast about the power of pause here.  To learn more about Joy, visit her website www.thejoysutton.com.

When you take a leap of faith and go after your dreams, you show another woman it’s possible. Communication Strategist and Media Coach Joy Sutton has jumped off the cliff a time or two. She launched her own TV talk show on a network affiliate in her 30s. Stepped into a lead marketing role for a national company in her 40s. Now, Joy is on a mission to help women shine through her SheShines Academy and podcast. The Joy Sutton Show is for women like you, who know  they’re destined for greater. Through joyful conversations, you’ll be inspired and get insight from women who’ve turned their passions into purpose and profit! Plus, get practical advice from coaches and experts to push you forward into action and on the path to living your best life. The Joy Sutton Show is more than a podcast. It’s a movement of women who are owning their shine! Join me on your favorite podcasting app every other Tuesday for a new episode.