Rest & Purpose

In this insightful episode of the Joy on the Journey podcast, we welcome Dr. Tiara Derrick, who recently earned her doctorate in public health policy. Dr. Tiara shares her journey of balancing major life transitions, from becoming a new mother and wife to completing her doctorate—an achievement ten years in the making. She talks about the importance of finding rest after long seasons of hard work and how she's learning to trust God’s timing in her life. In this episode, Dr. Tiara discusses: 0:00 Introduction 3:40 Defining Joy: The power of reflecting on God’s blessings and appreciating the journey. 8:57 Mentorship and Support: The role mentorship has played in her academic and personal life, and how important it is to have a strong community. 11:23 Rest and Reflection: How she's learning to pause and savor accomplishments without constantly chasing the next goal. 15:00 Motherhood and Marriage: Navigating the challenges and joys of being a new wife and mother while pursuing big dreams. Join us for this transparent and encouraging conversation about faith, balance, and the importance of rest. Connect with Dr. Tiara Derrick: LinkedIn: Tiara Derrick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiaralwillis/) Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @JoyOnTheJourneyPodcast Visit our website: www.joyonthejourney.com 🌟 Join the Joyful Community: Connect with us on http://eepurl.com/iwvFWE to stay updated on upcoming episodes and share your own journey towards joy using the hashtag #JoyfulJourneyPodcast. Together, let's define, find, and maintain joy on this beautiful journey called life! 🌟 L E T ' S . C O N N E C T ☆ WEBSITE - joyonthejourneypodcast.com ☆ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/joyonthejourneypodcast https://www.instagram.com/im_a_lady815 ☆ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086280035383 ☆ TIKTOK - www.tiktok.com/@joyonthejourneypodcast ☆ ☆ ☆ FOR BUSINESS, PRODUCT REVIEWS, SPONSORSHIP, ETC : EMAIL - [email protected]