Today, we meet Joy Sybesma—whose obvious interest in human stories helps her tell her own beautifully. Having lived in 22 homes by age 21, Joy embraces change and learning through discomfort. This adaptability led her to pivot from a stressful job to one that lights her up, and to leave New York City during the pandemic. In this episode, Joy shares her wisdom on staying inspired, protecting her joy, and the richness of her roles as a mother, founder, sister, daughter, and friend. There’s so much life packed into this short episode—enjoy.

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Today we get to know Ahad Bandealy. Ahad tells a powerful story about confronting his mental health issues and finding a path forward by committing himself to the service of others. He shares how he has found healthy ways to deal with stress, and how taking a big risk starting a company has set him on an exciting course.

Ahad is on a journey of healing, growth and success in his life, and it’s inspiring to listen to.

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In the UK, Mary is known as a provocative and outspoken public figure. Over her extraordinary career she’s built up a unique reputation as an untameable creative force, on a mission to champion the role of independent businesses and our local communities in the growth and wellbeing of the nation. During that time, she advised the government, and businesses, and has been dubbed Mary Queen of Shops by the BBC. But in this episode she opens up about where all that drive comes from.

From a childhood with her loving family, battling for attention with her siblings. To having to pull together with her brother to cope with the death of her mother while still only a teenager, this is a story of how she channeled her innate mischievous energy to fuel a new found sense of purpose.

Mary’s is an inspiring story, full of audacity and ambition, but it is also a story of humanity, compassion and warmth. There’s so much there for us all to take away.