Digital love notes and inspiration for working women, parents, and caregivers to REDISCOVER JOY ...ONE feel-good thing at a time! Join the #VibeTribe and let's JOYrney™ together! 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
A quiet room. A powerful question.
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Hey Reader, I had a moment last year that I haven’t been able to shake. It reminded me why this JOYrney™ work matters — and how deeply we all need JOY right now. But before I share that story,.
What does JOY look like for you right now? (At work, at home… even just in your day-to-day?) Think about that for a second. Whether you're a healthcare provider, a corporate leader, a mother/caregiver, or simply someone navigating big life transitions — burnout is real. And most of the time, we try to power through. But what if JOY is the very thing we’ve been missing? Last year, I asked a room full of healthcare professionals this: “What does JOY look like for you right now?”
The room went silent. But after the event, one woman came up to me and quietly said: “I didn’t realize how long it had been since I felt JOY at work.” That moment hit me hard. In healthcare—and really, in any high-stress space—burnout doesn’t just affect individuals. It affects entire cultures. Long hours, emotional demands, and systemic pressure leave people running on empty. And when caregivers (or leaders, or parents) are depleted, everyone feels it. So, What Can We Do About It? This is why I created the JOYrneyC.A.R.E.™ Framework — a proprietary model that helps organizations and teams infuse JOY into their leadership, operations, and retention strategies. Here’s the breakdown: 🟡 C – Connection: Authentic relationships improve trust, collaboration, and retention. 🟡 A – Awareness: You can’t shift what you’re not aware of. We identify what's draining energy — and why. 🟡 R – Recalibration: It’s not about perfection. It’s about pausing and pivoting with purpose. 🟡 E – Empowerment: When people feel safe, seen, and supported, they show up stronger — and they stay. Whether you're supporting new parents, leading a team, or navigating your own next chapter (of life, parenthood, or love/marriage), JOY isn't just a feel-good idea — it's an effective part of your leadership strategy. 🌱 Lower burnout So again I’ll ask: What does JOY look like for you right now? I’d love to hear your answer. Just hit reply. 💛 On the JOYrney™ together… ONE feel-good thing at a time, The JOYrney To Purpose® Podcast 🎧 The JOYrney To Purpose® Podcast Is BACK — April 4th!I’m thrilled to announce that Season 4 of the JOYrney To Purpose® Podcast returns next week — with a brand-new structure, special guests, and an even deeper focus on helping you live, lead, and love from a place of JOY. This season brings you: ✨ Fresh conversations with other AMAZING women on their purpose journey Mark your calendar: PS: Are you subscribed to the podcast? Subscribe and listen here (or watch on YouTube). And if you haven’t already – please take a moment to rate, review, and share! It helps more than you know! 😊 Work With Me! If you're ever curious or in need, here are other ways I can support your JOYrney™ P.S. If you’re ia nurse/working in healthcare (or know someone who is) and you’re seeing burnout firsthand, let’s talk. I’d love to explore how we can bring more JOY to the people who care for us every day. I’m conducting a personal survey to hear more about your experiences and how together we can better support you as you care for others!
Have a great week, Reader and remember – We’re on the JOYrney™ together …ONE feel-good thing at a time! Xx, Erica |
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Digital love notes and inspiration for working women, parents, and caregivers to REDISCOVER JOY ...ONE feel-good thing at a time! Join the #VibeTribe and let's JOYrney™ together! 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
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