345. Joy as a Default Setting — with Roberta Ravella, Founder of The Joy Experiment

Roberta Ravella spent 25 years in mortgage origination. She was good at it. She was also, by her own account, a classic case of burnout. She tried coaching. She tried marketing. She even opened an AI business with a friend. Two months in, something in her said no, and she couldn't push past it the way she used to. So she stopped. Her mentor sent her on a six-week break with one rule: shut it all off. What Roberta found on the other side of that break is what she now calls The Joy Experiment. This conversation is about what it took to get there, and what her mornings look like now that she's arrived.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN  Why Roberta calls her old business model "golden bricks" she couldn't build anything out of The real difference between a priority and an energetic value, and why mixing them up keeps you stuck How years of chronic stomach pain led Roberta to nervous system work she didn't know she needed Why she says "your definition of easy needs to grow up," and what that looks like in practice Why joy doesn't have to be something you earn at the end of a long to-do list   ROBERTA'S FREE GIFT FOR GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® LISTENERS Roberta's book, Open for Business: How To Build A Business You Love Without The Hustle And Grind, will be free on Kindle for 10 days starting on this episode's publish date of August 11, 2026. Get your free copy here https://a.co/d/0dwpxoqg   CONNECT WITH ROBERTA RAVELLA  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/robertaravella Website (The Joy Experiment): https://thejoyexperiment.live/   ABOUT ROBERTA RAVELLA Roberta Ravella spent 25 years in mortgage origination before stepping away to found The Joy Experiment — the heart and science of creating your life and business in joy, ease, and flow. Her work now centers on energetic values, nervous system healing, and helping women build businesses that don't require self-punishment to succeed.   READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? There's a reason we talk about mindset on this podcast just as much as strategy, because what's happening in your nervous system shows up directly in your business results. If this episode had you thinking about a business you've been white-knuckling your way through, I'd love to spend 30 minutes with you.   As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are right now and what might be getting in the way. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE  Episode 307: Stop Hustling & Start Leading with Grace: The Grace Codes, with Dr. Kelly Martin Schuh — https://sarahwalton.com/grace-codes-feminine-leadership-women-entrepreneurs/ Episode 313: But What About the Money? Why Your Nervous System Determines Your Income — https://sarahwalton.com/money-mindset-nervous-system-income Episode 285: Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Franchise Business Out of Joy with Rhea Lana Riner — https://sarahwalton.com/joy-based-business   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)