This episode is a little extra special… It’s my birthday! As I take another Joyful spin around the sun, I’m pausing to reflect on what this past year has taught me—because wow, it’s been a big one! I’m sharing 9 of the most powerful lessons that cracked me open, lit me up, and reminded me (again and again) that Joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice, a compass, and a way of being.

This one’s real, raw, and rooted in truth. I’m talking contrast, grief, growth, and the magic that happens when you align with who you really are.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to slow down, reset, or come home to yourself... this one’s for you! Here’s to honouring what matters most…

In this episode:

• Discover the 9 Joy Lessons that made this my most aligned and abundant year AND real, raw, and radically inspiring.

• Hear how contrast (and chaos) led to clarity, healing, and the magical manifestation of a dream home in just one month.

• Get grounded in truth with reflections on grief, sobriety, vibrancy, and the imperfectly perfect magic of showing up authentically.

• Learn why Joy is not a reward—but a practice, a compass, and a strategy for sustainable abundance in life and business.

• Walk away with powerful affirmations and an invitation to reflect: What are you celebrating, releasing, and calling in next?

Join The Joy Nest: Your soft place to land, align and manifest your dream life:

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.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

Interested in building your business with Joy?

Work 1:1 with Jillian: https://jillianschecher.com/mentorship

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com

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

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!

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What if your version of success didn’t burn you out but actually brought more joy into your life?

In this episode, I’m joined by my client and dear friend Lisa McInnes, a heart-led mortgage specialist who helped my family land our dream home (and saved us thousands in the process). Beyond her brilliance in the mortgage world, Lisa brings so much wisdom about boundaries, self-trust, and redefining what it means to run a successful business, without abandoning yourself in the process.

Whether you're in a service-based biz or just craving a more joyful, life-giving way to show up for your work and self, this episode is rich with honesty, heart, and wisdom.

We get into:

• The moment Lisa got financially burned by a bank—and how it sparked her purpose
• The difference between transactional service vs. transformational support
• Navigating boundaries in a hustle-heavy, people-pleasing culture
• What it means to make your self-care non-negotiable
• The simple systems, automations + supports that help with alignment
• What to ask your mortgage broker before saying yes
• Why Joy work is often the shadow work
• And how celebration (not perfection) creates lasting momentum

Connect with Lisa McInnes:

Lisa McInnes -Verico Paragon Mortgage Inc: https://www.lisamcinnesmortgages.ca/

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

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

Join Lisa’s VIP club:: http://eepurl.com/hxmpSX

Interested in building your business with Joy?

Work 1:1 with Jillian: https://jillianschecher.com/mentorship

Connect with Jillian:

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Join The Joy Nest:

Your soft place to land, align and manifest your dream life:

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/the-joy-nest

Learn more about Joy:

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.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/

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

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What if building a profitable business could feel good and support your nervous system too?

In this honest episode, accountant and CEO of Thrive Accounting, Staci Millard, joins Jillian for a conversation that’s part finance, part embodiment, and all about redefining what success really looks like.

With raw reflections on burnout, boundary-setting, and how her own $400K business mistake became one of her greatest teachers, Staci opens up about building a values-led firm, empowering small businesses, and giving back—without sacrificing your peace. If you’ve ever struggled with the pressure to do more, be more, and earn more at the cost of your well-being, this one will land deep.

In this episode, we cover:

• The 3 non-negotiables Staci believes every successful business needs
• How Thrive Accounting restructured fees to prioritize impact and community
• The math and mindset behind being profitable as a purpose-driven entrepreneur
• What burnout taught Staci about boundaries and success
• Sacred discipline and learning to find joy on the other side of discomfort
• Using nervous system awareness in business decisions and communication
• How to challenge yourself without falling into shame
• Real talk on money scarcity, community support, and resilience after losing $400K
• Why your greatest freedom might come from your biggest mistakes

Links and resources:

Thrive Accounting: https://www.thriveaccounting.co/

Thrive Accounting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveaccounting/

The Small Business School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-business-school-podcast/id1695210366

Connect with Staci Millard:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staci.millard/

Learn more about the Joy Facilitator Certification:

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/facilitator

Connect with Jillian:

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

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.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/

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