22 - Embracing Your Purpose and Supporting Others: Insights from Authentic Joy’s Joy Harris-Edwards
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Joy Harris-Edwards of Authentic Joy explores her journey from profound grief after her father's passing to finding purpose as a helper, therapist, and leader. Joy shares how personal loss inspired her to launch her business, write a book, and dedicate herself to mental health advocacy, especially for women and families overcoming addiction. The conversation covers practical strategies for balancing professional and personal life, the importance of setting boundaries and staying authentic, and the value of leadership within community and church. Joy also discusses her upcoming projects, including a new center for growth and hope in Nicholasville and books on loneliness and lessons from her beloved dog Tobias. For more, connect with Joy at joyaharris.com and follow her as Authentic Joy on social media. Don’t miss her recommended listens, especially anything by Brené Brown, and check out her own podcast, The Kitchen Isn't Clean Unless the Stove is Wiped Down.
Links:
Joy’s website: joyaharris.com
Authentic Joy on social: Facebook Business Page (search “Authentic Joy” on all platforms)
- Joy’s book: Authentic Joy: Sharing True Joy
Recommended listens: Brené Brown Podcasts
Joy's podcast on Spotify: Embers of Joy: The Kitchen Isn't Clean Unless the Stove is Wiped Down
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