Joy shares best practice of what and who we consume online and how to ferociously apply digital strategies to support ourselves and our kids. We can build authority, be more googleable, discoverable and sprinkle that digital confetti across the internet - to build our profiles and businesses for more opportunities and greater human connection. We e…

Joy shares about courage to amplify your story online and the creative steps to take to show up onstage and on a podcast. She talks about stage craft, X -factor and listening to Darren Hayes narrating his memoir Unloveable. Joy shares a personal story of working on one of his unforgettable shows at the Sydney Opera House and his pure artistry. Joy …

Joy speaks with funeral director, death doula, celebrant and end-of-life educator Bec Jackson, to explore death, grief, and end-of-life care. Joy and Bec discuss the importance of normalising conversations about death, the roles of death doulas, funeral directors, and the significance of rituals, personal choice, natural death and grieving. Convers…

Joy & Dom share ideas to show up on camera for social media, build confidence, share advice on networking and stepping out of your comfort zone to maximise online presence. A "how to" on being more engaging and discoverable for greater opportunities. Dominique Anders is a former TV producer & director turned video marketing strategist & content cre…

Joy talks about discoveries she's made immersed in social media and digital tech for the last 6 years. What makes us unique to the millions out there on social platforms and what drives her to produce Nerds of Joy sharing thoughts, ideas and important voices. She explores the brevity of our lives, how we will be remembered and choosing action for g…

Joy talks with Celeste Mergens, bestselling author, sought after speaker and Founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organisation that has reached over 3 million women and girls in 145 countries. We explore how big challenges can also be big opportunities, serendipity, purpose, quantum physics and the importance of menstrual equity. Let's…

Navigating social media can be challenging for all humans and Joy shares her observations and reflections on what you could do to safeguard your time, energy and attention. Joy shares some best practice to save you and your kids from digital trouble. This is a great dive to find clues into the ways sly operators, influencers and grifters game human…

Joy reintroduces herself and gives insights on what it is to be a Podcast Producer and the key to becoming a successful guest. She uncovers the premise of Nerds of Joy and ways to stretch your ideas, use your voice to get your message out there and grow your business brand. Embedding ethical tech and wellbeing, rolling out all things digital to our…

Claiming your creative worth takes a sure footedness that can only come from doing parts of it, bit by bit and a knowing that it will work out in the end. It is a modality, a training, a skill cultivated overtime that strengthens with great mentors and tutors. "Will they be able to sustain life as artists or will their inherent talent and dedicatio…

I'm wondering how you are going on your entrepreneurial journey? How much "raw and organic" information can you handle or do you prefer to seek out mentors in your quest to discover more about entrepreneurship? Do you listen to podcasts recommended by your family or friends, do you have a tribe or are you going it alone? I've been part of the judgi…

Hey entrepreneurs. The first rule of the game is to surround yourself with the right people that have done the things you want to do. People that can mentor and encourage you on this wild journey of entrepreneurship. Every deviation or detour is a possibility for something new. Seize it, be open to the opportunities, or make your own. What might yo…

Why do we have so much fear showing up and feel compelled to hide behind avatars. On digital platforms, why do people desire to be a thought leader or speaker but have to use hype reels and highly edited video to deliver concise information, as they build an audience. How do we make it fun for the listener and include them? Can we show up as oursel…

Joy talks about Attention & Focus. How to stretch out these essential ingredients to be more productive, guard your energy, time and common beliefs that keep us on a perpetual scroll. Learn how to choose better, discover specific techniques to expand your digital, listening and viewing repertoire for better outcomes. In today's hyper cycle of socia…

Joy collaborates with her bot Brian on this episode, to flesh out how to navigate AI and the even more complex developments being added into every aspect of our lives. If the data is right and we spent at least 4 hours on our smartphones everyday - what impact will it have on our creativity, wellbeing, jobs and relationships? in this episode we tal…

Joy speaks about the courage to put yourself out on social media as an authority or personal brand - exploring the vulnerability, authenticity, and immense power that comes with sharing your voice with the world. It's a quick bite episode, Joy bullet points the very best impact this has on our lives, businesses, opportunities and legacy. If you enj…

Who you follow matters! Attention is everything in the digital landscape. How influencers connect with you can often be disingenuous and what do you seek to extract from your time on social media? Joy outsources to AI and speaks to the trickery of bots and strategies for engagement, how to curate your feed well, build confidence online and the late…

Joy speaks with Phyllis Leavitt, psychotherapist of 30 years about the fracture in society, great trauma and suffering in the world that stops us from reaching our greatest desires. Phyllis provides answers and solutions to questions from an Aussie outsider. We talk about healing human relations, with a focus on America. We explore why greater unde…

Joy speaks with Dr Ceri Cashell MD, about perimenopause and menopause. So many women have no idea about this stage of life until they are hit with a tsunami of symptoms. If you have found yourself with mystery illnesses and are sleuthing for solutions then this episode is a tonic of ideas and factual information about gold standard treatments to he…

Joy chats with Ben Sorensen, quirky, eccentric and neurodiverse media personality about the why of chasing professional hosting, passion, creation and pro techniques of being on a microphone. We discover Ben's path to MCing huge events from vaudeville performance as a kid, to hosting a hit radio show interviewing major celebrities and how he naviga…

Joy chats with Liz Simner to explore the mechanics of long term friendship. We think deep on how to sustain it, maintain it, speak of the positives and pitfalls of sisterhood and if you really can build true connection online with virtual friends. Their friendship was forged, before the internet was used by the masses and we explore how to thrive i…

Who you follow, shapes your world view, so it's critical we curate who we let into our feed. With the algorithm serving up the very worst, irrelevant, polarising and damaging content, how important is it for us to stage an intervention? Joy shares her last 6 years on the internet, her digital journey and the tough pills she has had to swallow to ow…

Joy unpacks what Social Bloat is (a term she coined) and how to build social skills and your talent, to be more discoverable to your audience, potential clients and connections. In a world gone wild with AI, how can we authentically create and present ourselves as real life humans with experience, to forge greater opportunities? It's a skill to be …

A quick bite taster for Season 9 featuring some of our favourite guests. If you are just stumbling across this podcast - Welcome - where have you been? Conversations with heart that help you navigate your entrepreneurship, creativity, development and ability to be seen and heard digitally. All essential skills to broker more and stand out from the …

Joy shares her strategy to social media and showing up online. Some practical magic to find your voice, amplify your position and the pits she's fallen down, to help you avoid the struggle and master your digital presence online. Now more than ever as the world wrestles with AI, cloning and privacy, how do you maintain wellbeing and navigate social…

Joy speaks with Shawn Smith, about chronic disease, his double lung transplants, setting goals with complex health planning and how to stay optimistic. If health is our wealth then a focussed conversation like this will help you navigate your life challenges with determination and advocacy. Shawn's pulmonary issues started in 1985 when he was 15 ye…

Joy and Dot Hennessy OAM, drill down into the idea of Community. What it is, how to build it and the benefits of service. We discover how to be less isolated in this teched up perpetual scroll, to become part of a community, explore the idea of giving and the recognition that comes through awards. Dot believes in "service above self" and encourages…

"Curate your life" is something Joy has said since Day One of podcasting. Your camera roll on your smartphone holds the real life data of your everyday world. Look within the scroll. Can we use the internet to be more discoverable for opportunity and success and how exactly do we do this? How do we create works online and apply curation to our live…

Joy talks about the Cannibalisation of Creativity and how we can authentically create. Copy catting and template strategy can gain you attention, but is not a true or authentic source of innovation. So how many new and seasoned creators feel unworthy or like imposters as they attempt to authentically create - Stand firm, you are flexing your creati…

Joy shares the importance of harnessing the power of social media, expanding your digital footprint, how to lay digital easter eggs on the world wide web and becoming more Google-able for maximum reach and greater opportunity. Discover how to be a next level podcast host, a knowledgable guest and how to build a synergy with an audience. Joy talks t…

What is the point of friending, following or reaching out if you are not truly connecting with that somebody? Do we build lists of followers to feel more connected and worthy, but actually don't engage beyond the digital like. Should we not like, comment and share to help connectivity and show support for digital creators. How do we use our voice t…

Season 8 is bringing BIG things! 1. "Discovering Excellence" - A podcast for emerging speakers, leaders, and change-makers to amplify their stories and ideas digitally. 2. Unlocking Potential - Overcome self-doubt and fear of visibility, empowering listeners to find their passion and share their expertise confidently. 3. Human Connection in the Dig…

Joy chats with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley and author of new book Becoming Flawsome. She's an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2. Her book is a celebration of our whole selves, warts and all, and the glory that is to be found in living in our truth. In the book, Kristina shares her own …

Joy & Connor discuss the essential qualities of becoming a Voice Over Artist, how to be more confident on a microphone, character work, straight reads, developing your craft, and what it was really like to be a child performer in Hollywood. Connor began his work at the age of 6 for many of the big name TV commercials as well as appearing on iconic …

Joy chats with Josh Bachynski a thoughtleader in AI and technology to explore the rollout and myths about artificial intelligence and how you can seek to better understand this massive universal shift in human being. They explore self aware AI, emotion coaching, chat GPT-3 and ethical concerns about programming and what's required for humans to thr…

Joy chats with Rob Greenlee, a powerhouse in podcasting and inductee of the Podcast Hall of Fame. Discover more about the innovation of modern podcasting, culture, the rise of AI and take Rob's expert advice on what it really takes to create a binge-worthy podcast. So if you are new to the podcast medium, have a burning desire to create your own or…

Joy unpicks what Nerds of Joy Podcast is really about. Who it's geared to, the types of conversations and stories and what makes us different to all the other podcasts out there in the audioverse. If there is one thing Joy strives for, it is to be original, produce a stellar show with creatives and entrepreneurs at the top of their field, that shar…

Joy chats with Artistic Director Julian Louis about live performance and what it takes to make it in the theatre world, the purpose of theatre and being true to your unique creations. We explore concepts and duality, trusting your process and the synergy of a shared experience. Julian shares his journey of growth, "making" in regional settings, fus…

Joy chats with Hollywood filmmaker, producer, director and actor Jon Lee Brody about show business, his career in elite college sports, making movies and the core requirements of making art. Jon brings down his walls to share personal stories, gives insight on how to reverse engineer a process, how to navigate the creative journey and the mental fi…

Joy chats with 3 time Emmy award winner Jackie Turnure about screenwriting, impact producing, telling Australia stories, living and working in Hollywood, and the importance of having story at the heart of everything we do. How do we take fans on a journey? We explore how we consume visual content, deconstruct interactivity and multi-platform games …

Joy explores the audition process with Christen Horne and how to truly show up to develop your craft. If you are feeling the nerves of auditioning or going for that big interview this is a must. To take bold action, back yourself, amplify your difference and flick the disease of comparison-itis. What is there to gain by broadcasting yourself online…

Hello World. We are back for Season 7! Another amazing season of conversations, stories and ideas to help you navigate your life and socials in the most joyous and exciting of ways. We are all about making gains in your work, life and business but always pushing for less hustle, and working smarter through new ideas, innovation and some darn good n…

Joy chats with award winning author Jeremy Lachlan, creator of the Jane Doe Chronicles, to break down story telling and explore the creative process. What captures the imagination of a young audience? How do we build tenacity as we define plot, structure and navigate self editing and perfection. What do we do with shifting goal posts? An essential …

Joy and Mark talk networking, negotiations, communication and ethics in a super insightful binge on business and creativity. How do we fit into a culture, must we... and top tips for introverts to amplify their strengths. We discover resources still waiting to be tapped and Mark as a MIT professor, author and app developer schools us, to curate a r…

Joy sits down with Henry Winkler, ponders legacy, how we will be remembered and what makes an icon. We spend time exploring untouchables like Yoko Ono, Robert Plant & Mother Teresa, & why it is important to reach out to someone that has made a difference in your life. Joy explores gratitude, supercharging human connection & simple acts of grace to …

Joy talks about how to produce your ideas, amplify them and avoid the quicksand as a creative or digital entrepreneur on social media. We need to become broadcasters & self promote whilst still being comfortable in our skin. How do we overcome confusion and overwhelm as we get out of our own way to move into our zone of genius. Step up, speak out, …

Joy speaks with Teri to deconstruct the Brendan Fraser fandom and why we are so drawn to certain people in the spotlight. We touch on the brain science of it all, the reasons why a shared interest builds community and belonging and the delicate balance of the artist and fan's relationship. Curated with the greatest respect for this beloved actor an…

Joy shares fandom insights and personal stories from backstage working with international artists. She explores what are the small things that make us truly happy, what demands attention, how we engage in fandom and the role it plays in peoples lives. If you geek on Star Trek, Brendan Fraser, Bob Dylan or are fascinated with life Backstage - listen…

Joy speaks to Charisma on Camera and how to get it. In this world of personal broadcasting we need to better understand the x-factor of what makes someone unique, inspiring and intoxicating. How do you present your ideas online? How do you show up and push out your boundaries? What makes a person magnetic or binge worthy? This is no quick fix in ch…

Joy pulls back the curtain on the tricks of the trade of virtual offers and explores the ways in which we are coached, guided or shamed into taking action. Listeners will discover Joy's unique approach to getting people to move and how she truly listens to harness the power of people and the critical skill she applies to her creative leadership. A …

Joy rolls out her Virtual Leadership to coach you through this episode to run your digital business more efficiently and how to broker large teams on your in person events. Joy shares how she zigs whilst many on social media zag on their digital strategy and reveals the cheeky secrets of some influencers that listeners may be unconsciously conditio…