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She Chose Joy with Melanie
by Melanie Foote-Davis
Sprinkles of Joy is found when we get curious and choose to play in those spaces between what our heart knows to be true and what our mind is trying to reconcile. This is where yummy moments like that organically unfold through heartfelt conversations with visionary woman.
Episodes
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Julie Breckenfelder | The Healing Spiral
The advice to push harder, move faster, and stay productiveis burning people out. Julie Breckenfelder shares the moment that pulled her out of that cycle and into a completely different way of leading, living, and coaching; one built on pause, presence, and self-trust. What starts with a joyful...
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Esther Bailey-Bass | One Question That Changes How You Show Up
Melanie and Esther also explore the impact of perfectionism, fear, self-abandonment, and the pressure to have everything figured out. They remind us that we are all leaders, not because of our titles or achievements, but because of the choices we make and the conversations we shape every day.…
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Maya Davis | Genealogy and the Stories That Bind Us
Maya Davis has spent her career learning that history is never really about facts on a wall. It's about family, memory, and the stories we choose to carry forward. In this episode, Maya shares her path from a curious student at Howard University into her current role as director of a historic…
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Tiffanie B. Powell | 50 Never Felt So Free
There's a moment in this conversation where Tiffanie Powellsays surrender feels like quitting, and then tells you why she chose it anyway.That's the heartbeat of this episode. Tiffanie is an estate planning attorney who has spent 25 years helping families plan for the parts of life no one wants…
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Loretta Veney | Finding Her Words Again: A Story of Dementia, Legos, and Love
Loretta Veney has a story that holds heartbreak and humor in the same hand. In this episode, Loretta walks through a thirteen-year medical journey that started with a doctor telling her to get over it and eventually led to a diagnosis that nearly cost her life. Sheshares what it meant to build a...
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Tami Chapek | How Authenticity Unlocks Your Greatest Impact
What does it really mean to lead… not by mimicking the person above you, but from the fullness of who you actually are? In this conversation, Melanie sits down with leadership coach and author Tami Chapek for a rich, honest exploration of whatit looks like to stop forcing alignment and start…
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Chef Elizabeth Falkner| The Art of Food: Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience
Chef Elizabeth Falkner has spent her career treating food as something far more than sustenance. It is art. It is theater. It is a living expression of culture, memory, and the human desire to connect. In this conversation, Elizabeth and I explore what it means to create with intention, why...
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Whitney Dawn Pyles | Connection and Joyful Sobriety
In this conversation, Whitney Dawn Pyles shares her journey of sobriety and how it has led her to a deeper understanding of authenticity, joy, and connection. She discusses thecomplexities of joy and grief, life’s transitions, the societal normssurrounding alcohol, and the importance of creating...
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Michelle Herndon | Send Love Into Your Day
This dialogue highlights the significance of creating meaningful connections and the joy that comes from building impactful connections and fostering a culture of inclusion within personal and professional relationships. They discuss the power of rituals and micro habits to guide you through each...
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Emmy Beeson | Releasing Toxic Productivity
Melanie Foote-Davis and Emmy Beeson explore the conceptof toxic productivity and its impact on personal and professional wellness.Emmy shares her journey from a high-pressure leadership role to embracing mindfulness and self-care, emphasizing the importance of creating conditionsfor growth and...
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Barbara Burgess | Navigating Boundaries
In this enlightening conversation, Melanie Foote-Davis and Barbara Burgess explore the themes of self-discovery, joy, and the importance of setting boundaries. Barbara shares her journey of embracing 'enough' and how simple moments, like achalk experience with children, can lead to profound...
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Michele Aikens | Rise Beyond 50: Radiant, Relevant & Reinventive
In this engaging conversation, Melanie Foote-Davis and Michele Aikens explore the themes of creativity, and the power of words. They discuss how societal expectations can limit our potential and the importance of embracing our inner compass. The conversation emphasizes that it's never too late...
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Jae Gibbs | Medicine in the Slowness
This is a heartfelt invitation to explore the profound impact of slowing down and becoming present. Melanie and Jae Gibbs delve into the healing power of mindfulness and the wisdom found in stillness. Discover how embracing the present moment can lead to deeper connections with ourselvesand…
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LeeAnn Marie Webster: Birth of Adventure Girl
LeeAnn shares the importance of finding joy in simple things, the healing power of storytelling, and how embracing emotions can lead to a more fulfilling life. LeeAnn sharesher journey of creating a one-woman show, the birth of her 'Adventure Girl' persona, and the significance of taking risks....
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Elena Orth: When Whispers Become Screams
Elena shares her transformative journey of self-discovery, exploring the themes of personal growth, the significance of the seven-year cycle, and the importance of listening to one'sinner voice. She reflects on her experiences of deconstructing her life, the pain of letting go, and the joy of...
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Melanie Foote-Davis: 30 Seconds of Joy
In this episode, Melanie celebrates the National Day of Joy and emphasizes that joy can be accessed in the present moment without needing extra resources. She shares simple practices to experience joy, such as savoring food, self-hugging, and connecting with nature. The conversation encourages...
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Tesha McCord Poe:Find Dignity through Grief, Community, Giving and Receiving
In this conversation, Melanie Foote-Davis and Tesha McCord Poe explore the themes of grief, joy, and resilience. Tesha shares her personal journey of loss, including the deaths of her husband and father, and how she found ways to process her grief through writing and humor. They discuss the...
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Melanie Foote-Davis: Treasure Hunt for Joy
In this episode I invite you to play with joy. I share a beautiful quote by Kaylyn Johnson of Effie's Paper, reminding us that "joy is not cancelled. " I encourage viewers to go on a treasure hunt for joy, to find simple moments that bring them happiness. I invite everyone to take five minutes…
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Melanie Foote-Davis: Hold Your Vision: Don't Quit On Your Dreams
In this empowering episode, we tackle the infamous "Quitters Day" — the day many abandon their New Year's resolutions. But for ambitious women leaders like you, this is not the time to give up on your dreams, your vision, or your legacy. Join me as I share seven practical tips to honor your...
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Keana Ingram: Return to Your Assignment
Have you ever been heading down a path then discovered you needed to circle back to a place you’ve been before? In this episode Keana shares How she discovered the difference between familiar and being on assignment The power of positioning the right prayer warriors to encamp around her Her...
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Melanie Foote-Davis: Cheers to a New Year
Cheers to a year where your growth is nurtured by compassion, your dreams are realized with grace, your journey is rooted in the fullness of who you are at your core and these connections are your bridge to deeper joy. Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Harmonious New Year! Melanie Book your FREE...
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Melanie Foote-Davis: A Message From My Chin Hairs
I believe that we’re surrounded my messages. Life speaks to us through various mediums. In this episode life spoke to me through my persistent chin hairs. LOL! Go to http://bit.ly/ccjoy to Download your FREE copy of How to Consciously Create a Life of Joy Journal
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Emmy Beeson: Harmony, Wellbeing and Leadership
So many of us are seeking work-life balance. It’s aspirational yet can feel so far away from your current reality. What if there was another way to approach this idea of balance?Have you ever considered what life could feel like if you softened your approach to leadership, team and life of...
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Jazmin Ocampo: Permission to Feel
Do you remember a time when you felt emotional but didn’t know how to express what you were experiencing? Well you’re not alone. Jazmin Ocampo recognized that repressing her feelings and moving like a high-functioning machine was not the way she wanted to live. She gave herself permission to…
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LeeAnn Webster: Live Without Regrets
We’ve all experienced regrets on some level on our quest to achieve our goals and aspirations. My guest LeeAnn Webster is no stranger to regrets. She doesn’t see it as bad. Instead, she learned to use regrets as her navigation system. It guided her path to a life of joy, adventure and…
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Tami Chapek: Road Trip to Clarity
Have you ever questioned what it would be like to disrupt your routine to connect with the next version of you? Then you’re gonna really appreciate this episode. My friend, Tami Chapek tossed her well-orchestrated plan to the side. And she and her dog Lula, packed their lives in a storage unit…
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Nadine Hottat: Nourish Your Feminine Healing Garden
Have you ever stopped to consider what healing means for you? Well, I have. I’m still sorting through it. I find myself defining and redefining as I continue to evolve.One of the things that gets under my skin is seeing how women’s health is consistently undervalued. In this episode, Nadine…
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Paula Frank: Faith Walk to Joy
Do you remember when you loved your role so much that it became a part of your identity? Some may know you as Mother, Doctor, CFO, First Lady, Vice President, Principal, Professor, wife or something else. Then one day you realize that something is off. The thrill and your motivation to continue…
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Toy Monique Hawkins: How to Purposefully Rebrand
Whenever you enter a room you’re communicating, even without saying a word. Here’s my question. Does the message you’re conveying align with the truth of who you are? Well, Toy Monique knows a thing or two about the power of your presence and it’s impact on your relationships. In this episode she...
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Dr. Carmen McNeil: How to Embrace Your Sacred Moon Cycle
Puberty comes with its own set of challenges. Being born female adds another layer because we also have period stories that are not always easy to talk about. Some are embarrassing and others are quite special. Do you remember when you got your first menstrual cycle? Do you remember how you felt?...
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Nicole Roberson-King: Hey Love! Let Yourself Off the Hook
Life is full of to do list. But what about your “to be list”? Some days the best thing you can do for you is to let yourself off the hook and chill. Who is Nicole Roberson King Nicole Roberson-King is an Occupational Therapist with over 14 years of experience. She specializes in pediatrics…
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Sherry Frey: How to Play with Abundance
There are many perspectives on abundance, what it means and how it shows up. In this episode She helps you to recognize when you’ve operating in a mindset of scarcity not abundance.Sherry lends another way to access your abundance. She shares a game to play with abundance for 7 days. Who is…
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Ty Miller: Reclaim Your Freedom
Life is one incredible journey of ebbs and flow. Sometimes those ebbs can lead you to a place where your physical, spiritual and emotional health is compromised in a way that calls for a hard reset. Ty Miller knows a thing or two about taking that time to pause, reflect and recalibrate. She...
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Esther Bailey-Bass: Give Your Process Its Due Respect
Growth is a personal journey. We’re all here having our own unique experience. Some of us change while others transform. But wait…aren’t they the same? Let’s find out. Tune in as Esther Bailey-Bass shares the distinction between them. You’re about to be EBBedÔ#enJOY Who is Esther Bailey-Bass…
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Tiffany Allen: Money and Your Confidence
Have you noticed that you walk a little differently when your money is right? It’s Going to Rain. Sometimes it’s a tsunami. Tune in as Tiffany Allen shares how to walk with confidence even when it rains. enJOY💛✨ Who's Tiffany Allen BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY No matter what stage of life you find…
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Tiffany Allen: Find Your Energy Generators
Tiffany Allen used to believe that she needed more time. She discovered that what she really wanted was energy. Tune in to learn how Tiffany created gained access to more time by finding ways to preserve and generate her energy.enJOY💛✨Who's Tiffany AllenNo matter what stage of life you find...
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Siobhan Davenport: The Happiest Angry Person You’ve Ever Met
The Happiest Angry Person You've Ever Met w/Siobhan Davenport“Forgiveness isn’t approving of what happened. It’s choosing to rise above it.” ~Robin SharmaHow do you reconcile your public persona with your private thoughts and feelings when you been angry with someone you love for so long?Tune in…
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Miki Wright: The Joy of Friendship
The Joy of Friendship “True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable.” – David Tyson Miki and I are both talkers so silent moments rarely happens when we’re together. However, when it does we are right there to comfort and support each other in our own special way. Tune...
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Julie Hightower: Choose To Be the Light
Choose to Be the Light Philanthropist, Julie Hightower shares: · How she chooses to be the light · How to be cognizant of you handle people and it’s impact · The impact of your yes · The importance of having the right people in your tribe · The value in “Cave Time” · What to do in your stretch...
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Monique Manigault: Your Gifts Are Often Disguised
Your Gifts Are Often Disguised Do you realize that you’re surrounded by Blessings? You don’t want to miss this episode of She Chose Joy Podcast. Grab your hydration, pen and paper. Attorney and Business Strategist, @Monique Manigault drops so many jewels. You don’t want to any of them. Here’s a...
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Tamaya Walker McClendon: Activate Freedom Through Travel
Tamaya Walker McClendon, CEO of Sisters and Suitcases, shares how she unveiled layers of fear, married herself, connected with her purpose and found her freedom through travel. enJOY💛✨ Tamaya Walker-McClendon is the Founder, CEO and mastermind behind Sisters and Suitcases, an international…
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Michelle Herndon: Flow Like Water
Michelle Hernon, creator of Soul Nest, shares her journey of adapting to new spaces, cultures and environments. Instagram: @TheMichelleHerndon
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Tiffany M. Stevens: Every Thought is a Prayer
There are many ways to tap into that joyful place. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Tiffany M. Stevens offers insight on how to access your joy and manifest your heart’s desires. IG: @itstiffmarie
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Sprinkles of Joy is found when we get curious and choose to play in those spaces between what our heart knows to be true and what our mind is trying to reconcile. This is where yummy moments like that organically unfold through heartfelt conversations with visionary woman.
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Melanie Foote-Davis
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Sprinkles of Joy is found when we get curious and choose to play in those spaces between what our heart knows to be true and what our mind is trying to reconcile. This is where yummy moments like that organically unfold through heartfelt conversations with visionary woman.
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