Seek The Joy Podcast

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesay! On the podcast this week is Mirna Valerio, aka The Mirnavator. Mirna is an ultramarathon runner, full-time adventurer, author, former educator, mom, and so kind, full of love and joy, and all around inspiration. Mirna is a force of nature and I’m so excited and grateful to be able to bring you her story, her voice, and her mission of empowerment, body positivity, and adventure. On this week’s episode we chat about Mirna’s love for running and adventure, why curiosity is an essential part of our growth, pushing past fear, and the epic race she just completed. We chat about the inspiration behind her blog, Fat Girl Running, the REI Documentary, and Mirna opens up about living her life publicly and how her vulnerability has inspired others to push outside of their comfort zones and choose adventure. We also chat about redefining athleticism, dealing with negative comments, why it’s so important to embrace the body we’re in, the challenges she’s taking on next, and SO much more! Mirna

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! I can’t even believe that I’m typing this but guys, it’s been one year since I launched Seek The Joy Podcast! Pop the confetti because it’s time to celebrate!!

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Serena Poon - Le Corden Bleu Chef, successful entrepreneur, functional nutritionist, wellness coach, founder of Just Add Water, and TV host established in the culinary, health, and wellness community. On today’s episode we chat all about Serena’s healing journey, her passion for whole body and mind wellness, and how her life experiences led her down the path of culinary alchemy. We also chat about the importance of developing a gratitude and self-love practice, trusting our intuition, finding stillness through meditation, and how to make a habit and routine sustainable. We also chat about Serena’s mantra, joy in her life, her newest venture Just Add Water, and SO much more! To learn more about Serena, visit her website serenaloves.com and you can find her on Instagram @chefserenapoon and on Twitter @chefserenapoon and you can find Just Add Water at justaddwaterinc.com and on Instagram @justaddwaterinc To learn more about today's episode head over to th

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling. Alexandra and Sue, thank you for sharing your stories, your words, and your journey with all of us. This month's episode reminded me that often our paths appear undefined, but every step of the journey serves a purpose.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing people who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes/powerofstorytelling9 If you want to be part of our storytelling series, visit the Share Your Story section of our website and fill out our interest form to join in on the fun. Our next episode will air October 16th! Make sure to join us next week for another #SeekTheJoy Tuesday ✨- hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ If you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and you'll receive the NEW #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy into Your Life. Along with this guide,

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Elycia Rubin - mom, wife, writer, editor, producer, author of No Biggy!, blogger behind WhatI'mLoving, and honestly guys, that's just scratching the surface! Sharing what she loves is a huge source of joy for Elycia.  On today's episode we chat about where Elycia's incredible career began and how working in a creative environment gave her the motivation and courage to pursue her own ideas. We chat about finding joy in the art of discovery and how Elycia's passion for sharing the things she loves inspired her to launch her blog, WhatImLoving. We also have a meaningful conversation about practicing mindfulness, recognizing the beauty around us, growth mindset, and experiencing joy through finding gratitude in all of the things we often times overlook. Elycia shares with us her daily mantras of JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) and No Biggy! (which also happens to be the name of her empowering children's book), and SO much more! To learn more about Elycia, you can

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! This week's episode is a SOLO episode and I'm chatting all about showing up and being transparent. In order to talk about showing up - when it's hard, when it's difficult, when it's the last thing we want to do - we have to first talk about transparency.  No one always has it together and no one always knows what we're doing. The truth is - we're faking it until we make it and that's okay. When life gets tough, it's easy to look at someone else and what they're doing and say "ugh! Why is it so easy for them?! Why is life unfolding so effortlessly for them!?" When you're having a hard time, and you're looking at someone else, and you're thinking that it's flawless and beautiful and its all come easy to them - look at where you're at and how much you're putting into your dream. Look at where you're at and how much work you're putting into manifesting the reality that you want for yourself, because it's the same for them too.  A lot of things don't come easy, and that's okay - they'

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Allison Evans, one of the co-founders of Branch Basics.  Branch Basics provides non-toxic cleaning products and educates on the importance of removing toxins from our daily lives, including home, body care and cleaning products. On today’s episode we chat all about Allison’s incredible healing journey reversing PCOS and chronic pain, living life clean by getting back to basics and the power of pure. We also chat about what it’s like starting a business and working with her aunt Marilee and best friend Kelly, misconceptions around transitioning to a non-toxic lifestyle, joy in Allison’s life, what the future has in store, and SO much more! To learn more about Allison and Branch Basics visit branchbasics.com and you can find them on Instagram @branchbasics and on Facebook @branchbasics To learn more about today's episode visit seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes We're now on PATREON!! Your support of this podcast means the world. Full of rewards and exclu

SURPRISE!! We've got a bonus episode this week (super spontaneous by the way). I share a story about this really powerful conversation and encounter that I had Thursday night at yoga, and it's all about standing in your truth, why we need to stop qualifying our truth, and how teachers in our lives show up when we least expect them to.  To learn more about today's episode head to seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes/yourtruth We're now on PATREON!! Your support of this podcast means the world. Full of rewards and exclusive content, we can't wait to take this joy journey to the next level. Sing up to be a patron of the podcast here: patreon.com/seekthejoypodcast Until next week, ✨ #SeekTheJoy - hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ if you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and we'll send you our #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy into Your Life! Along with this guide, you'll also receive two limited edit

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling. Anza and Carly - thank you for your bravery and courage, thank you for sharing your stories, thank you for sharing your powerful words.  This month's episode reminded me that while our stories are different - every single person that is walking this planet has something very special in common. A desire to connect, to heal, and to live their life to the fullest.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing people who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes/powerofstorytelling8 If you want to be part of our storytelling series, visit the Share Your Story section of our website and fill out our interest form. Our next episode will air September 18th! Make sure to join us next week for another #SeekTheJoy Tuesday ✨- hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ If you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@se

This week's episode is a SOLO episode and I'm chatting all about adulting, why we need to dream (and dream big!), the three big fears that dominate my inner dialogue, and why it's time to call BS on the excuses that we make for ourselves that allow us to stay in fear . . . and knock it off. (Like, ASAP)  I also share what's been going on in my life, what's new in the world of #SeekTheJoy, and so much more!  To learn more about today's episode head over to the show notes section of our website seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes/heydreamer Until next week, ✨ #SeekTheJoy - hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ if you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and we'll send you our #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy into Your Life! Along with this guide, you'll also receive two limited edition Seek The Joy Podcast stickers that will be mailed out to you. We can't wait to send these out to you!  We are gearing

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Amber Runyon, the founder and CEO of Eleventh Candle Co. and Legacy.  Legacy, the non-profit arm of Eleventh Candle Co., was founded out of the desire to bring hope to women both in the United States and in Ethiopia who have been vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse, exploitation and addiction. When you purchase a product from Eleventh Candle Co., a once trafficked woman in Columbus, Ohio is employed while a village in Ethiopia is supported and orphaned children there are welcomed into homes because of those who purchase their products. On today's episode we chat all about the incredible life-changing experience that led Amber to starting Legacy and Eleventh Candle Co., and how they’re bringing light into darkness to bring about sustainable change. We also chat about why it's so important to allow ourselves to dream (and dream big), shifting our self-talk and changing the narrative within ourselves, letting go of fear and doubt, why it's so important

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Sarah Sax, founder and CEO of Write For The Job.  Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together a solid résumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile that tells your personal story, presents the best version of who, all to help you land a job that will bring you joy?! Well look no further than this week's new episode! From format, a good headshot, to keywords, Sarah breaks it all down.  For more than a decade, Sarah has used the power of words to articulately communicate stories in journalism and fundraising. She transfers her storytelling and writing talent to revamp professional materials for her clients to prove why they are right for the job. Sarah writes résumés, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles to reflect each client's authenticity, drive, and skills. She is energized and dedicated to guiding clients in effectively presenting themselves for a job that will catapult their dreams into fulfilling careers.   Sarah and I connected earlier this

This week’s episode is a SOLO episode and I’m chatting all about the soundtrack that’s been playing in my mind over and over again . . . and I’m pretty sure this all sounds familiar to you too.  We are all in this space of wondering whether we’re on track, if we’ve made the right choices and the right decisions, and I’ve come to realize that there’s really no such thing as a misstep, or a wrong move, or being off track.  This week's episode is a message that I've been dying to share. Celebrate the steps that you've taken to get you to where you are today, celebrate the path you're on. You never know where it might lead you . . .  To learn more about today's episode head over to the show notes section of our website seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes/amiontherightpath Until next week, ✨ #SeekTheJoy - hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ if you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and we'll send you our #Se

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling.  Nick, Anna and Syreeta - thank you for your bravery and courage, thank you for sharing your stories, thank you for sharing your powerful words.  Never forget that your story is important. Never forget that your words, your reflections, and your voice is meant to be shared.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing people who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website seekthejoypodcast.com/show-notes/thepowerofstorytelling7 If you want to be part of our storytelling series, visit the Share Your Story section of our website and fill out our interest form. Our next episode will air August 21st!  Make sure to join us next week for another #SeekTheJoy Tuesday ✨- hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ If you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and you'll receive the NEW #SeekTheJoy Guide for Infusing More Joy

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Amy Tan, the award-winning designer and craft expert behind Amy Tangerine - a creative lifestyle company that creates online content and fun products like t-shirts and craft supplies. She’s also the author of “Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun, and Intention Into Your Everyday.” Connecting with Amy has been a BLAST and I’m so excited to share her story. On today's episode we chat all about Amy's love for color, design, and where sharing her creativity began, the connection between creativity and joy (it's huge!!), tools that Amy relies on to help her craft a positive mindset and how she wants to feel, the importance of feeding your soul with things you love, her brand new (and AMAZING!) collaboration with Avery, and SO much more. I can't wait for you guys to get your hands on this colorful and playful collection that continues to brighten up my day - and we're doing a GIVEAWAY!! (*internally screams with excitement!) Make sure to head over

Welcome back to Seek The Joy Podcast, or should I say Seek The Joy Podcast version 2.0! It's here - a new Seek The Joy Podcast and we're kicking things off with a new trailer.  If we haven’t met my name is Sydney Weiss and I am the host, creator, producer, and joy seeker behind seek the joy podcast and I'm so happy that you're here!  Seek The Joy Podcast is your go-to podcast for heartfelt storytelling and conversations on all things self-love, joy, connection, wellness and spirituality. Through new episodes every Tuesday, we're going to connect to who we really are and what we came here to do.  We're uncovering our joy blueprint - one episode at a time. Because to seek the joy, is to seek the light within. It's a journey but it's not one we're meant to take alone. Are you in? Join me, hit SUBSCRIBE, and let's Seek The Joy Together - every Tuesday!  To learn more, visit our website seekthejoypodcast.com Until next week, ✨ #SeekTheJoy - hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podc

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday!  If you couldn't tell from the title of this week's episode, there are some pretty exciting changes afoot for Seek The Joy Podcast (does anyone say "afoot" anymore? Well, I'm bringing it back . . . )  During this week's episode I share the changes that are coming your way and I answer your questions! Thank you so much to everyone who wrote in via Instagram and Facebook with some pretty phenomenal questions.  As we grow and evolve, so must the things around us. Over the last 6 months (well, really the last 3 months) I've grown and changed tremendously. Seek The Joy Podcast is changing because I'm changing, and it was really time that I allow Seek The Joy Podcast to change alongside me. There will be changes to the format of the podcast, the content, topics, and more! I can't wait for you to hear all about it! By the way, I'd love to do a Q&A style episode again! So if you have a question for me feel free to write in at anytime and I'll make sure to share it the next time I re

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Kelly Boyer, the founder and CEO of PALETA, farm-to-table meal delivery.  On this week's episode we chat all about Kelly's journey starting PALETA, their new Keto To The Kore Program, and the life-changing rare terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis at the age of 21 that changed the course of her life forever. We also talked all about what it takes to shift your perspective into joy after surviving cancer, living in joy, practicing kindness, and living a colorful life. Plus, Kelly shares her passion for health, wellness, and love for nurturing and improving the lives of others and SO much more!  GUYS! I am SO excited because Kelly and PALETA are offering Seek The Joy Podcast listeners 20% off your initial order! (like . . . get on this!!) just enter the code "seekthejoy20" at checkout! Code valid through the end of the year (holla!!)  To learn more about Kelly and PALETA check out their website www.paleta.com  You can find PALETA on Instagram @eatpalet

Welcome back to The Power of Storytelling! I cannot believe that this is the sixth episode in this powerful and dynamic series. I am so excited for you all to hear this month's episode.  Chelsea and Sara, thank you for sharing your stories, your truth, and your vulnerability this month with all of us. Your stories are raw, vulnerable, and inspiring.  To learn more about today's episode and to connect with the amazing women who shared their stories, head over to the show notes section of our website seekthejoypodcast.com/thepowerofstorytelling6 If you want to be part of our storytelling series, visit the Share Your Story section of our website. Fill out our interest form - and we'll get back to you ASAP. Our next episode will air July 17th! Make sure to join us next week for another #SeekTheJoy Tuesday ✨- hit SUBSCRIBE - and it would mean so much if you could give the podcast a rating and/or review on iTunes ✨ If you do, e-mail a screenshot of your review to sydney@seekthejoypodcast.com and you'll receive

Happy #SeekTheJoy Tuesday! On the podcast this week is Audrey Siu, the founder and CEO of VEQUE.  VEQUE proudly makes cleaner nail care products that are non-toxic, vegan and 9-free - and they're not just serious about nail care, they're the keepers of the artisans' legacy that came before them.   On today’s episode we chat all about how Audrey’s exploration of her culture and heritage led her to creating VEQUE, the impact growing up in the nail care industry has had on her, and how an appreciation of her family's rich heritage has impacted and molded her perspective and worldview from joy and family, and everything in between. We also chat about the incredible inspiration behind the name of her brand, how she's named each of her colors, her favorite polish right now, AND we also chat about the incredible collaborations she's been part of this year - from J.Crew to Greta Gerwig - Audrey and VEQUE are just getting started.  In celebration of this week's episode Audrey and VEQUE are offering Seek The Joy Pod