TLS #20 With Joy Wilson: Facing Fears and Slowing Down

Today’s episode has been a long time coming. It started last fall, when The Lively Show was just an idea waiting to happen. On a tiny white leather couch at a New York City event, Joy Wilson (aka Joy the Baker) helped me understand the world of podcasting. And she promised to be on the show. Today, in episode #20, she did just that. Joy is well known baker, cookbook author, blogger, and podcaster. But she also happens to be a most joyful and charming person. Today we’re chatting about her long – and often hilarious – journey to baking and blogging, how she faces fears, and why moving to New Orleans has helped increase her peacefulness. This is a laugh-filled episode that is literally a “Joy” to listen to! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT   How Joy became a baker (hint: it involves the US Postal Service, Ben & Jerry’s, a mall, the Cheesecake Factory, and English literature). Why Joy chose not to go to college directly after graduating from high school. Why Joy dropped her expenses by 50% to go full-time with her blog. How she met The Pioneer Woman. Why Joy recently relocated to New Orleans. Joy’s empowering approach to fear. How Joy is adjusting to the slower pace of New Orleans compared to Los Angeles. Joy’s recommendations for those contemplating a big move. Joy answers listener questions about motivation, growing a blog, her summer reading list. Joy’s biggest doubts concerning her upcoming third cookbook. Joy’s recommendations for those just starting out on this journey.   SHOW NOTES   Joy the Baker Cookbook Joy’s upcoming cookbook, Homemade Decadence The Joy the Baker Podcast The Pioneer Woman + Joy The Good Luck of Right Now Everything Is Perfect When You’re a Liar To Rise Again at a Decent Hour Minimalist Baker Social Triggers Grace Bonney’s (Design*Sponge) LivelJoin us in Welling, An online members club of 200+ inspired souls.