Joy Inspired Podcast
Have you ever wondered how to stand firm in your values and build a business that aligns with your beliefs while staying profitable and purposeful. Each episode unpacks the mindset shifts, proven strategies, and practical tools that successful entrepreneurs use to anchor their work in God’s truth. Discover how to make a lasting impact, cultivate resilient joy even in the toughest seasons, and embrace a faith-filled entrepreneurial journey that’s as rewarding as it is transformative. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your business without compromising your faith, this podcast is here to guide and inspire you. Ready to create a business that’s rooted in purpose and overflowing with joy? Let’s jump in!
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In this inspiring episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise welcomes mindset coach, speaker, and founder of TrueSpeak Motivation, Ell Graniel, for a heartfelt conversation about living in alignment with God's purpose, overcoming life's hardest seasons, and discovering the kind of joy that remains steady regardless of circumstances.
Ell shares her remarkable story of growing up in an abusive environment, findin...
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In this encouraging and practical episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Diana James, founder of Iane James The CEO Virtual Solutions, virtual assistant agency owner, coach, and Christian entrepreneur, to talk about building a business that supports your calling instead of draining your joy.
Diana shares her inspiring journey from starting a freelance career during the uncertainty of...
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In this insightful and empowering episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Dr. Theresa Pantanella, the AI-Powered Marketing Doctor.
Dr. Theresa shares her remarkable journey from occupational therapist to marketing strategist, revealing how faith, resilience, and obedience to God's leading transformed one of the most challenging seasons of her life into a powerful new purpose.&nb...
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In this deeply insightful and faith-centered episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Chris Halbohm, keynote speaker, trainer, author, and master hypnotist, for a conversation on burnout, feedback, identity, and the power of aligned action.
Chris shares powerful frameworks from his work in hypnosis and neuroscience, unpacking how overwhelm often stems from resistance to feedback, fear of the un...
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In this powerful episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with leadership coach and speaker Aaron Clark to discuss faith-filled leadership, resilience through difficult seasons, and the importance of developing yourself before leading others.
Aaron shares his journey from coaching athletics to becoming a leadership development expert, emphasizing that leadership is not about titles but infl...
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In this faith-filled and deeply practical episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Christopher Young for a powerful conversation about faith, stewardship, business integrity, and using unconventional gifts for Kingdom impact.
Christopher shares his journey from growing up around electronics repair and developing a love for craftsmanship to becoming a pastor, gunsmith, business owner, a...
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In this powerful and joy-filled episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Johnny Els, founder of TruFit Academy, for a conversation on health as a Kingdom strategy, mindset transformation, and what it really means to steward your body well in every season of life.
Johnny shares his journey from collegiate swimming and triathlon coaching to becoming a health and fitness coach for high-performing ...
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In this powerful and deeply honest episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Melissa Broughton, founder of Busy Bee Advisors and creator of the One Hour Bookkeeper, to explore what it really means to create a life you were meant to live.
Melissa shares her entrepreneurial journey from corporate controller to unexpected full-time business owner after a defining moment on a family cruise. What beg...
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In this insightful and empowering episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Lois Wyant, founder of JFT Web Marketing, to unpack the intersection of faith, technology, and business growth.
Lois shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from childhood business experiences to running a successful photography studio—and how each season equipped her for her current mission: helping lo...
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In this episode, Nikki Cruise and Debbie Chen explore the journey from self-doubt to walking in kingdom authority. They discuss how early labels and societal expectations can shape a woman’s identity and how replacing lies with God’s truth empowers confidence, purpose, and authentic living. Debbie shares her personal story of transformation, from childhood ridicule to building a faith-aligned business, s...
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In this powerful episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise speaks with Monick Halm, founder of Real Estate Investors Goddess, about divine redirection, Kingdom-aligned wealth, and feminine leadership.
Monick shares her journey from corporate law to entrepreneurship after being fired while 5 months pregnant—an experience that became a divine reroute into real estate investing and financial freedom.
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In this powerful and deeply honest episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Wendy Melrose, founder of Resilience Press, for a conversation about resilience, obedience, and what it truly means to rebuild after loss. Wendy shares her journey of pivoting through multiple seasons of life, stepping out of corporate insurance into writing and publishing, and navigating a painful financial setback t...
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In this powerful and Spirit-led episode, Nikki Cruise welcomes Jennifer Nowak, founder of Freedom for Life Coaching, for a deep and transformative conversation on what it truly means to launch from a healed heart. Jennifer shares how heart healing is not just personal—it directly impacts our relationships, business, and ability to walk fully in our God-given calling. Together, they unpack the difference be...
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In this deeply moving continuation, Nikki Cruise sits down again with Lindsay Stadel to explore what happened after her life-altering moment—and how she rebuilt from the aftermath of pain, loss, and broken relationships.
Lindsay vulnerably shares the reality of living with chronic, excruciating pain after her suicide attempt, the long road to restoring relationships with her children, and the fight to reclaim he...
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In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Lindsay Stadel, an entrepreneur, multi-business owner, and coach, who shares her courageous journey through mental health struggles, broken relationships, and personal transformation. Lindsay opens up about her experiences with depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, and how her faith became her lifeline. Through her story, she delivers a powerful message: You are...
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In this deeply powerful conversation, Nikki Cruise sits down with Colleen Stewart, founder of Path to Peace Coaching, a veteran and trauma survivor who now helps others reclaim their peace through faith and healing.
For years, she struggled to understand what was happening to her as unresolved trauma surfaced through flashbacks, stress, and emotional turmoil.
But God had a greater story unfolding.
Through a proce...
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In this inspiring episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Donna Tashjian, a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience coaching leaders worldwide. Donna shares her journey from adversity to thriving, teaching how to live vibrantly, lead with joy, and cultivate spiritual intelligence in both life and business.
Together, Nikki and Donna unpack the mindset, strategies, and Kingdom pri...
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In this inspiring episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Wendy Corner, founder of Your Words Have Power, to explore how introverted entrepreneurs can discover their voice, share their message, and create impact through storytelling. Wendy shares her deeply personal journey—from childhood experiences of feeling unseen to sudden widowhood and navigating major life transitions, that shape...
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In this powerful and faith-filled conversation on the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with internationally recognized sales expert, speaker, and relationship strategist Scott Schilling to explore how authentic relationships, trust, and service transform both business and life.
Scott shares how his decades-long career in sales evolved into a mission centered on serving people rather than closing transactio...
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In this powerful and faith-filled conversation on the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Christa Spaeth, a corporate dietitian of 24 years turned author, podcaster, and teacher of biblical nutrition, to share her journey of radical obedience when God changed her path overnight.
After decades of stability, Christa heard a whisper from God calling her to step away from everything familiar, without a clear...
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