The Joy Experiment Podcast

Building a Business That Doesn't Cost You Yourself with Ryann Gillen

What happens when the success you built no longer feels like you? In this episode of The Joy Experiment Podcast, Roberta Ravella sits down with business coach and Uncensored Self host Ryann Gillen to talk about identity, burnout, hyper-independence, money and building success without losing yourself in the process. If you’ve ever wondered why success still feels empty, this conversation is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: — How seeing yourself as soul, essence or source energy can help you redefine success beyond outside approval — Why doing what you love can become a pathway to ease and alignment — How to reframe money as a supportive tool rather than a source of pressure, control, or power — Why relationships, natural growth cycles and seasonal rhythms matter in sustainable business — How inner truth and genuine connection can help attract aligned clients and opportunities — Why moving through shame, guilt, fear and old beliefs is part of authentic growth — How your business reflects your inner world, and why tending to your roots creates lasting success About the guest: Ryan Gillen is a business strategist and spiritual guide, known for her ability to marry energetic awareness with practical strategy. Her work helps high-achieving women transform their mindset so they can create sustainable success while staying true to themselves. JOIN THE COMMUNITY! 📩 Get weekly insights, resources and early access to episodes: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] CONNECT WITH US! Roberta’s Website: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella] Ryann’s Website: https://livelifeuncensored.com/biztherapy [https://livelifeuncensored.com/biztherapy] Britt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanngillenofficial [https://www.instagram.com/ryanngillenofficial] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanngillenofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanngillenofficial] Book a Biz Theraphy Session with Gillen: https://livelifeuncensored.com/privatesession [https://livelifeuncensored.com/privatesession] 📖 Roberta’s Book: Open for Business: How To Build A Business You Love Without The Hustle And Grind Get your copy: https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP [https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP] 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to join a growing community of entrepreneurs: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyExperimentLIVE?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJoyExperimentLIVE?sub_confirmation=1] About the show: The Joy Experiment Podcast is where success and soul finally meet. Roberta Ravella blends heart and science to help women entrepreneurs discover how alignment becomes action, and how success becomes something you feel, not just something you chase.

Unlock Infinite Possibility by Letting Go of Your Old Identities with Britt Lefkoe

Unlock the secret to limitless possibility in your life and business. In this episode of The Joy Experiment Podcast, Roberta Ravella and business and transformational coach Britt Lefkoe explore the transformative power of an infinite possibility mindset. Britt emphasizes that infinite possibility means recognizing that everything is available, not necessarily all at once, but as an option. Think about balancing wealth, relationships, personal growth, and purpose without sacrificing one for another. But cultivating an infinite possibility mindset requires consciously putting those patterns back on the table. It’s about questioning whether certain outcomes are truly impossible or just haven't been proven yet. It’s a shift from believing something can’t happen to knowing that it could. IN THIS EPISODE: * What the infinite possibility mindset really means and how it quietly restores joy in business without toxic positivity * Why soul-led success requires putting everything back on the table and how that single shift dissolves the either/or trap * How unconscious belief patterns create an anti-hustle mindset that actually expands ambition instead of killing it * The difference between being in choice vs. being in default and why sovereignty starts there * How alignment in business isn't a destination but a living, breathing practice of filtering the world through your own values About the guest: Britt Lefkoe is a business and transformational mindset coach, keynote speaker, and one of the most grounded voices on peak performance and infinite possibility working today. She brings rare warmth and precision to the inner work that actually changes how you build. JOIN THE COMMUNITY! 📩 Get weekly insights, resources and early access to episodes: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] CONNECT WITH US! Roberta’s Website: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella] Britt’s Website: https://brittlefkoe.com/ [https://brittlefkoe.com/] Britt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittlefkoe/ [https://www.instagram.com/brittlefkoe/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-lefkoe/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-lefkoe/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrittLefkoe [https://www.facebook.com/BrittLefkoe] 📖 Roberta’s Book: Open for Business: How To Build A Business You Love Without The Hustle And Grind Get your copy: https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP [https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP] About the show: The Joy Experiment Podcast is where success and soul finally meet. Roberta Ravella blends heart and science to help women entrepreneurs discover how alignment becomes action, and how success becomes something you feel, not just something you chase.

Why Women Over 40 Feel Stuck: Nervous System, Burnout & Somatic Healing | Lisa Murphy

What if the reason your goals don't stick isn't willpower, but that your body never felt safe enough to step into them? In this episode of The Joy Experiment Podcast, Roberta Ravella and Lisa Murphy, a vibrant living coach, explore how body awareness, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation can open the door to clarity, joy, and purpose, especially for women navigating midlife transitions. They unpack the hidden barriers that keep women from living fully now, like disconnecting from the body’s signals and letting fear unconsciously shape decisions and goals. They explore a gentler, more counterintuitive path that moves away from constant striving and toward ease, presence, and embodied clarity. Lisa introduces her Big Five visioning process, a heart-centered practice designed to help create a life aligned with how you want to feel and experience each moment. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why goals set from the head (mindset) rarely stick and what to do instead * Lisa's Big Five Visioning process: a somatic approach to clarity and purpose * A live body scan practice you can do right along with them * How 80% of autoimmune diseases are diagnosed in women and what those signals * The nervous system's role in why high-achieving women feel stuck * What "vibrant living" actually means after 40, beyond anti-aging culture If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your desires, exhausted by striving, or weighed down by expectations, this episode offers a different way forward: a return to self, grounded in compassion, presence, and a renewed trust in your body’s wisdom. About the guest: Lisa Murphy is a Vibrant Living Coach who specializes in helping women move beyond hustle culture and into embodied, joyful living. Her work blends health coaching, somatic practices, and anti-hustle visioning to help entrepreneurs align with what their bodies actually want. Join the Community! 📩 Get weekly insights, resources and early access to episodes: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] Connect with us! Roberta’s Website: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella] Lisa’s Website: https://www.lisamurphyllc.com/ [https://www.lisamurphyllc.com/] Lisa’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/LisaMurphyLLC [https://www.instagram.com/LisaMurphyLLC] Work with Lisa: https://www.lisamurphyllc.com/workwithme [https://www.lisamurphyllc.com/workwithme] 📖 Roberta’s Book: Open for Business: How To Build A Business You Love Without The Hustle And Grind Get your copy: https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP [https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP] About the show: The Joy Experiment Podcast is where success and soul finally meet. Roberta Ravella blends heart and science to help women entrepreneurs discover how alignment becomes action, and how success becomes something you feel, not just something you chase.

The Joy Method: 3-Step Framework That Turns Joy into a Strategic Advantage in Business & Leadership

Most leaders and entrepreneurs overlook one of their most powerful strategic assets: JOY. In this episode of The Joy Experiment Podcast, Roberta Ravella and Jennifer Gomez, known as the Joyful Strategist, explore how cultivating joy as a core leadership practice elevates performance, builds trust, and drives authentic influence. Jen introduces the Joy Method, a three-step framework of reflect, align and commit, designed to integrate joy into daily leadership. The episode discusses the disconnect between external success and inner fulfillment that many high achievers face. Jen and Roberta make the case that true leadership starts with self-awareness, clear boundaries, and the courage to prioritize yourself without guilt. If burnout, overwork, or people-pleasing take over your days, this episode is for you. It’s perfect for visionaries ready to redefine success, foster a joyful culture, and lead with a calm confidence that energizes everyone around them. In this episode: * The ripple effect of joy culture and its influence on organizational and personal success * Rooting in gratitude and self-trust to navigate chaos and pressure * Practical frameworks like the Joy Method (Reflect, Align, Commit) for decision-making * Managing boundaries and reducing burnout with intentional scheduling * The importance of capacity building and nervous system resilience for high performance * How authenticity and joy fuel innovation, curiosity, and leadership * Overcoming childhood trauma and deep-seated worthiness issues to unlock true potential * Strategies for social media and consumption habits that support joy * The necessity of regular reflection and internal alignment for sustainable success About the guest: Jennifer Gomez is a leadership coach and founder of The Joyful Strategist, renowned for helping high achievers reconnect with their purpose and unlock sustainable joy. Her insights are backed by years of experience navigating adversity and transforming her life and those she coaches. Join the Community! 📩 Get weekly insights, resources and early access to episodes: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] Connect with us! Roberta’s Website: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella] Jen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgomez225/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgomez225/] Download Jen’s The Joy First Morning Ritual here: https://bit.ly/4mNqELv [https://bit.ly/4mNqELv] 📖 Roberta’s Book: Open for Business: How To Build A Business You Love Without The Hustle And Grind Get your copy: https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP [https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP] About the show: The Joy Experiment Podcast is where success and soul finally meet. Roberta Ravella blends heart and science to help women entrepreneurs discover how alignment becomes action, and how success becomes something you feel, not just something you chase.

What Freedom Actually Feels Like: Toni Will on Quitting Out Loud and Choosing Yourself

If you're ready to turn fear into living unashamed, unshakable, and truly free, this episode is for you! In this episode of The Joy Experiment Podcast, Roberta Ravella and Tony Will, General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team and one of the most unapologetically alive women you will ever meet, explores the transformative mindset shifts that helped her leave alcohol behind and embrace her true self, proving that big changes are just one decision away. You’ll discover how reframing setbacks as “data points” instead of “relapses” can free you from shame, making progress feel safe and sustainable. We break down five leadership pillars that helped Tony and can help you build trust in yourself, leverage your personality, and move in harmony with your deepest values. If you're ready to turn fear into fuel and take control of your life’s most important decisions, this episode is your blueprint for living unashamed, unshakable, and truly free. About Toni Will: Toni Will is a TEDx speaker and the General Manager and Governor of a men’s professional hockey team, leading business operations, culture, and long term strategy in a high pressure sports environment. She is also an entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the Women In… podcast, and the creator of the empowHER women’s leadership conference. Toni has lived alcohol free for more than five years and is the author of the upcoming debut book “Rebellious Success”, focused on redefining success through clarity, courage and intentional leadership. Join the Community 📩 Get weekly insights, resources and early access to episodes: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] Connect with us! Roberta’s Website: https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three [https://thejoyexperiment.live/#three] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertaravella/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertagravella] Toni’s Website: https://www.toniwill.com/ [https://www.toniwill.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels/] YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ToniWill [https://www.youtube.com/@ToniWill] Podcast: https://pod.link/1745524618 [https://pod.link/1745524618] 📖Toni’s Book: Rebellious Success: Six Truths to Release Perceived Weaknesses and Become Unstoppable Available for Pre-Order: https://a.co/d/06xI6faT [https://a.co/d/06xI6faT] 📖 Roberta’s Book: Open for Business: How To Build A Business You Love Without The Hustle And Grind Get your copy: https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP [https://www.amazon.in/Open-Business-Build-Without-Hustle-ebook/dp/B0G98TXZFP] About the show: The Joy Experiment Podcast is where success and soul finally meet. Roberta Ravella blends heart and science to help women entrepreneurs discover how alignment becomes action, and how success becomes something you feel, not just something you chase.