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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!
Episodes
57 episodes
Season 2: Episode 29 - The Daily Choice That Transforms Your Life
Episode SummaryIn this uplifting episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise is joined by the incredible Barry Shore, internationally known as the Ambassador of JOY. After becoming a quadriplegic overnight due to a rare neur...
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Season 2: Episode 28 - Why I Refuse to Answer the Question Most Founders Ask Me
Episode SummaryIn this thought-provoking episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise welcomes entrepreneur, business strategist, and founder coach Matthew Sayles for a powerful conversation about breaking through the "Foun...
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Season 2: Episode 27 - The "Stillness" Confidence| CEO Chic
Episode SummaryIn this inspiring episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with entrepreneur, systems strategist, and founder of Beauty From Within Coaching & Consulting, Cynthia Appiah, for a powerful conver...
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Season 2: Episode 26 - How to have faith in an world full of evil
Episode SummaryIn 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'...
Season 2: Episode 25 - Faith Over Fear: Building a VA Business That Actually Serves
Episode SummaryIn 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...
Season 2: Episode 24 - Faith Meets Innovation: From Healing Hands to High-Impact Marketing
Episode SummaryIn 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 fro...
Season 2: Episode 23 - From Doubt & Struggle To Faith, Vision, & Action
Episode SummaryIn 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, fee...
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Season 2: Episode 22 - Just Don’t Quit
Episode SummaryIn 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 d...
Season 2: Episode 21 - Firearms and Faith: Evangelism through Business to Sportsmen
Episode SummaryIn 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 unco...
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Season 2: Episode 20 - Faith and Fitness
Episode SummaryIn 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...
Season 2: Episode 19 - Creating the Life you were meant to LIVE
Episode SummaryIn 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 m...
Entrepreneur Growth With Technology
Episode SummaryIn 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.<...
Season 2: Episode 17 - Get Out of the Weeds: Wake up. Show up. Step up Into Your Kingdom Business!
Episode Summary: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 replac...
Season 2: Episode 16 - Faith, Feminine Power, and Financial Freedom
Episode Summary: 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....
Season 2: Episode 15 - How to Jump in Faith and Let the Lord Build the Wings
Episode Summary: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 mean...
Season 2: Episode 14 - Launching from a Healed Heart
Episode Summary: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 fro...
Season 2: Episode 13 - From Breakdown to Breakthrough: The REBUILD
Episode SummaryIn 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 ...
Season 2: Episode 12- From Breakdown to Breakthrough
Episode Summary: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 p...
Season 2: Episode 11 - Path 2 Peace
Episode Summary: 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 h...
Season 2: Episode 10 - Living Vibrantly
Episode Summary: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 a...
Season 2: Episode 9 - Letting Go: Living Lighter - the story behind "Your Words Have Power"
Episode SummaryIn 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 voi...
Season 2: Episode 8 - When Sales Meets Service: Building Trust, Authentic Relationships & Leading with Faith
Episode SummaryIn 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 ...
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Season 2: Episode 7 - When God Changes Your Path: Entrepreneurship, Faith, and Starting Over After 24 Years
Episode SummaryIn 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, ...
Season 2: Episode 6 - The Power of Combining Your Faith with Your Business
Episode Summary:In this powerful and Spirit-led episode, Nikki Cruise welcomes marketing strategist and faith-driven entrepreneur Nadine Mullings, founder of She Elevates Media, for a deep conversatio...
Season 2: Episode 5 - The Entrepreneur’s Guide to More Free Time
Episode Summary:In this enlightening episode, Nikki Cruise welcomes Tiffanie Kellog—also known as Speaker in Socks and the Queen of Time—for a powerful conversation on reclaiming time, restoring joy, and realigning p...
