The Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Schecher – Details, episodes & analysis

In this powerful second part of our conversation with KB & Co. founder Kristina Botelho, we go even deeper into the raw realities of entrepreneurship, spiritual guidance, and the courage it takes to trust your journey—especially when faced with tough decisions.

From manifesting unexpected cheques to making the difficult choice to close her Kelowna location, Kristina opens up about the highs and lows of building a business while staying true to her values. Through stories of divine intervention, the art of receiving, and the creation of the Bravehearts Collective, she reveals how life’s greatest challenges often lead to our most aligned opportunities.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to trust divine guidance in business decisions
• The power of manifestation and aligned action
• When letting go becomes the path forward
• Creating community through vulnerability
• Building success without sacrificing family
• Finding the courage to share your truth

Links and resources:

Listen to Part 1: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3de8443-0996-4bd9-8041-4a93d1abe6b8

Follow The Brave Hearts Collective: https://www.instagram.com/braveheartscollective/

Connect with Kristina Botelho

kbandco: https://kbandcompany.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristina__botelho/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/kristina.botelho.7

Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-botelho-29685319/

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal:

In this powerful conversation with visionary entrepreneur Kristina Botelho, founder of kb&co, we dive deep into an incredible journey of resilience, divine guidance, and unwavering determination. 

From sleeping on park benches at age 11 to building a plant-based empire, Kristina shares raw truths about turning adversity into purpose. Through stories of teen motherhood, franchise leadership, and spiritual protection, Kristina reveals how trusting your path—even when you can't see where it's leading—can transform challenge into opportunity. 

Whether you're facing adversity, building a business, or ready to trust your own divine guidance, this conversation will inspire you to believe in the power of persistence and the reality of divine protection.

In this episode, we cover:

• How early trauma can shape your drive for success
• The power of visualization and manifestation from a young age
• Turning perfectionism into business excellence
• Finding divine guidance in unexpected places
• Building success through commitment & persistence

Links and resources:

Follow The Brave Hearts Collective: https://www.instagram.com/braveheartscollective/

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Connect with Kristina Botelho

kbandco: https://kbandcompany.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristina__botelho/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.botelho.7

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-botelho-29685319/

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

In this soul-stirring conversation with transformational leadership guide Mandy Balak, we dive deep into what it truly means to lead with authenticity in today's world. 

From her journey as a born entrepreneur to becoming the President of The Gathering, Mandy shares raw truths about building success that feels aligned with your values. Mandy opens up about the lessons learned through building and rebuilding, showing us that sometimes we need to tear down what we've built to create something more aligned with who we've become.

Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or ready to step into your next level of growth, this conversation will inspire you to lead with more heart, trust your journey, and create success that feels as good as it looks.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why leadership is the fastest path to self-discovery
• How to build success without sacrificing wellbeing
• The power of trusting your journey
• What becomes possible when you lead with heart

Links and resources:

Listen to The Well with Mandy Balak: https://mandybalak.com/podcast

Subscribe to Mandy Balak’s newsletter: https://www.thewellresourced.com/subscribe

Connect with Mandy Balak:

Website: https://mandybalak.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandybalak

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandybalak/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandy.balak/

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead.

In this powerful episode of The Joy Journey Podcast, we sit down with the visionary who inspired this very podcast—Kelly Kennedy, founder of Capital Business Development and host of the award-winning Business Development Podcast. 

Kelly takes us on a journey through the real stuff: discovering why genuine human connection matters more than ever in our AI-driven world, what happens when we say yes to the things that scare us most, and how our biggest challenges often become our greatest gifts. 

He shares candidly about the delicate dance between ambition and personal life, while offering a fresh perspective on why those moments of self-doubt might actually be signposts pointing us toward our next level of growth. If you've ever wondered whether your fears might be hiding an invitation to something bigger, this episode is your permission slip to find out.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Joy Journey Podcast inspiration
• Podcasting tips from an award-winning podcast host
• Why human connection is your superpower in an AI world
• How to turn resistance into your roadmap
• The truth about balancing ambition with life
• Why your biggest fears often point to your next level

Podcast Tech:

• Microphone: Shure SM7B
• Apollo Twin interface
• Riverside (recording platform)

Connect with Kelly Kennedy:

Website: capitalbd.ca

The Business Development Podcast: https://www.businessdevelopmentpodcast.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-development-podcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessdevelopmentpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalbusinessdevelopment

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead.

In this intimate first episode of The Joy Journey Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing my raw, real journey of discovering that Joy isn't just a fleeting emotion – it's a daily practice and your most powerful tool for transformation.

I dive deep into my personal story of moving through addiction, grief, and the journey that brought me to today. You'll discover how I created The Joy Method and The Joy Sessions from my own experience of turning pain into purpose, and why I believe Joy is your birthright.

We also explore why resistance shows up when we're on the edge of something meaningful, how sobriety became my pathway to authentic Joy, the courage it takes to feel everything (yes, even the uncomfortable parts), what happened when I finally chose to feel my feelings, how to build internal sturdiness through Daily Joy Practices, and why discomfort could actually be your doorway to deeper fulfillment.

In this episode, we cover:

• Overcoming resistance and embracing authenticity
• The mission and purpose of The Joy Journey Podcast
• Why you should feel every emotion (not just the Joy)
• My path to sobriety and reclaiming Joy
• Moving through discomfort to get to the other side
• Creating a Daily Joy Practice

Links and resources:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Ready to Dream, Inspire and Lead with JOY? Learn more about The  Joy Sessions Facilitator Certification Program: https://www.thejoysessions.com/joy-sessions-facilitator-program

The Law of Divine Compensation by Marianne Williamson: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15819674-the-law-of-divine-compensation

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily?

Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in their life. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead.

The Joy Journey Podcast invites you into a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live a life filled with Joy, purpose, and authenticity. 

Hosted by Jillian Schecher—creator of The Joy Method, author of The Daily Joy Journal, and lead facilitator of The Joy Sessions—this podcast unpacks the true essence of Joy beyond fleeting happiness. 

Through candid conversations, transformative insights, and practical tools, Jillian guides listeners to navigate life’s challenges with mindfulness and resilience. 

Each episode brings real conversations, inspiring stories, and actionable insights designed to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with a mindset rooted in well-being, mindfulness, and personal empowerment. 

Designed for leaders, seekers, and anyone ready to live a lit up life, The Joy Journey Podcast offers a roadmap filled with inspiration to help you lead a life you love.

If you’re ready to experience Joy not as a fleeting feeling but as a foundational part of your journey, this podcast is for you.

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: @jillianschecher

Facebook: @joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: @jillianschecher

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this trailer resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back on January 22 for the first three launch episodes—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

In this heartwarming conversation with Cecilia Kissel, we dive into what it means to create an authentic life filled with purpose, intention, and JOY! From her journey as an "accidental influencer" to building a hobby farm and launching a new community focused on wellness, Cecilia shares how embracing your truth can lead to the most aligned opportunities.

Through stories of motherhood, social media boundaries, and finding joy in daily rituals, Cecilia reveals how the smallest steps toward authentic living can create the biggest impact. Her approach to balancing family life while pursuing personal dreams shows us that we don't have to choose between our different roles—we can create harmony that feels true to who we are.

Whether you're a busy parent looking to prioritize wellness, someone seeking to build more authentic connections, or ready to embrace your own unique path, this conversation will inspire you to find joy in the simple things while dreaming bigger.

In this episode, we cover:

• Creating boundaries around social media and family life
• Building a life that aligns with your values
• Finding Joy in simple daily rituals
• Turning your passion into community
• Balancing motherhood with personal dreams
• The power of trusting your path

Links and resources:

DIY Family Films Course: https://www.diyfamilyfilms.com

Connect with Cecilia Kissel:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceciliakissel/

Join Cecilia’s Heart & Home Community: https://www.ceciliakissel.com/heart/

Learn more about The Joy Facilitator Certification Program:

https://www.thejoysessions.com/joy-sessions-facilitator-program

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

In this solo episode, I dive deep into what it truly means to practice Joy and why it's so much more than just pursuing happiness. We’ll explore the difference between fleeting happiness and lasting joy, and I offer guidance on how to make joy your number one priority.

Whether you're feeling disconnected, struggling with guilt about feeling good, or simply curious about deepening your practice, this episode offers insights and practical tips on making Joy your foundation.

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between happiness and Joy
• Why you don’t need to strive so much
• How to use contrast and challenges as guides for clarity
• How to give yourself permission to feel good, even when life is difficult
• Why your Joy is not selfish
• Creating a daily practice that honors your Joy

Links and resources:

Listen to Episode 1: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a24cc232-e4e9-47bd-8594-a6865281513b/

Check out the Joyful Living Program: https://www.thejoysessions.com/joyfullivingprogram

Join The Joy Club Community [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Learn more about Becoming a Certified Joy Facilitator: 

https://www.thejoysessions.com/joy-sessions-facilitator-program

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!

What if there was a simple, repeatable method to help you feel better—regardless of what life throws your way?

In this episode, I’m sharing The Joy Method™ – my step-by-step process designed to help you shift your thoughts, align with your desires, and cultivate lasting joy. It’s designed to help you take real, aligned action to co-create the life you want.

The Joy Method™ is a blend of everything I’ve learned—from cognitive behavioral psychology and mindfulness to the law of attraction and my own personal journey. It’s the foundation of my work and something I teach and use every day to help myself and others feel better, manifest our dreams, and step fully into Joy. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself or your Joy, this episode is for you!

In this episode, I cover:

• The story behind The Joy Method™ and how it all began
• Why Joy requires action (and how to take inspired steps)
• The 7 key steps of The Joy Method™
• How to shift your thoughts and raise your vibration
• Using Joy as a manifestation method
• Trusting the process and surrendering to ease
• Practical ways to integrate The Joy Method™ into your daily life

Links and resources:

Listen to Episode 6: The Practice of Joy: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/59422321-8fd7-4140-ad84-819dcca575c1/

Listen to Episode 1: My Joy Journey: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a24cc232-e4e9-47bd-8594-a6865281513b/

Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change by Pema Chödrön: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13414918-living-beautifully-with-uncertainty-and-change

Guide to The Joy Method: https://jillianschecher.com/feelbetternow/

The Joyful Living Program: https://www.thejoysessions.com/joyfullivingprogram

Joy Mentorship and Corporate Programs: https://jillianschecher.com/coach-with-me/

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Learn more about Becoming a Certified Joy Facilitator:

What happens when your identity is rooted in doing—but life calls you to simply be?

In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Dr. Kara Otuomagie—chiropractor, community leader, Ironman athlete, and founder of Kinetic Living, a multidisciplinary health clinic in Edmonton.

We talk about what it really means to slow down, step into self-trust, and lead from a place of presence. Kara shares how her journey began with caretaking at a young age, how she learned to redefine service, and why building community and connection became the cornerstone of her mission.

This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes your biggest achievements come from the moments you’re forced to sit in discomfort and listen.

In this episode, we cover:

• Kara’s journey from caretaker to chiropractor and entrepreneur
• The origin story of Kinetic Living and the power of community support
• How doing an Ironman became a spiritual and personal reckoning
• Navigating injury and what it taught her about identity
• The emotional growth that comes from stepping away from toxic relationships
• What it means to lead quietly, intuitively, and wholeheartedly
• The joy of reconnecting with your inner child and choosing presence over productivity

Connect with Dr. Kara Otuomagie:

Website: http://www.kineticliving.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreveryfriday/ https://www.instagram.com/kinetic.living/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarao/

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Thanks so much for tuning in! If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who’s ready to make Joy a priority in any and all aspects of their lives. Don’t forget to subscribe and come back next week for another episode—I can’t wait to keep exploring how Joy can transform the way we live, work, and lead. See you then!