Joyosity

Joyosity

Hosted by: Jenn Whitmer

We believe true leadership requires more than just surface-level strategies — it requires a profound connection to everything that makes us human. Through live interviews with experts and leaders, Jenn Whitmer,...

Episodes

Ep. 97, Nothing is Wasted, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

Season #2

Your purpose isn’t in your title. It’s your rippled-out impact. In this mini-sip of January joy, Jenn and Shelby revisit their electric conversation with Jade Simmons—concert pianist, rockstar keynote speaker, and...
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Ep. 96, You Can Disagree Without Being a Jerk, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

Season #2

What if conflict wasn’t a sign of failure… but an invitation to lead? In this December Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their powerful conversation with author and leadership speaker Justin Jones-Fosu. Together,...
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Ep. 95, The Word that Shrinks You, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

Season #2

In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their conversation with former Cirque du Soleil creative director Krista Monson. From reclaiming the word just to literally lying in a vineyard to watch bees, Krista shares...
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Ep. 94, Your Leadership’s Hidden GPS: Values, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

Season #2

What do you want people to see when they look at your leadership? In this mini-episode, Jenn and Shelby reflects on the conversation with former Nike executive Kenx Black, who brings serious depth to the idea of...
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Ep. 93, Fit is out. Culture add is in. Joyosity™ Summer Sips

Season #2

You’re already creating culture. Yes, even if it’s just you and your cat.   Culture isn’t some corporate memo or office ping-pong table. It’s how you flow together. In this episode, Jenn and Shelby revisits the...
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Ep. 92, The Story Isn’t Over Yet, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

Season #2

Think you’re at the end of your story? You’re probably just in the messy middle. Episode Summary: In this Summer Sips episode, Jenn and Shelby revisit their August conversation with keynote speaker and storytelling...
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Ep. 91, ICYMI: The Gratitude Clown Car: Who’s in Your Joy Ride?

Season #2

What if your checklist is killing connection?   You can show intentional appreciation without making people feel like a task.   This month on the Joyosity™ Podcast, we’ve been getting cozy with gratitude. Far beyond...
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Ep. 90 Deploying Gratitude: Energizing Your Team with Kevin Monroe

Season #2

Gratitude isn’t a garnish! It’s the main dish. In Part 2 of our conversation with “The Gratitude Guy” Kevin Monroe, we roll up our sleeves and get practical. This episode is all about turning appreciation into action...
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Ep. 89 Stop Saying Thank You: Lead with Connection with Kevin Monroe

Season #2

Gratitude isn’t just a warm fuzzy feeling — it’s a leadership superpower. But most of us are doing it wrong… or at least, doing it on autopilot.   Ready to learn how real gratitude can transform your team, your...
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Ep. 88 Can the Enneagram Rip Open Plastic Gratitude? with Jenn Whitmer

Season #2

When is a cookie a giant letdown? (Nope, not a joke setup.)   When the cookie is a crumb compared to the work you do. Because a one-size-fits-all thank-you is just another way to say you don’t really see me.   In this...
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Ep. 87 ICYMI: Stop Hiding Stress—Why It’s Killing Trust on Your Team

Season #2

Turns out, shielding your team from stress doesn’t protect them—it breaks trust.   And if you’ve ever found yourself trying to carry it all alone? You’re not the only one.   There’s a swirl every modern leader...
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Ep. 86 Work Not Working? An Invite to Disruption (and Joy)

Season #2

Stress, toxicity, and exhaustion at work is killing us. Literally. Leaders are burned out, disengaged, and desperate for something real. If that’s you… I wrote a whole book for you!   Joyosity: Cultivating Joy at...
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