Upleveling

How to Think Bigger, Ask for More, and Lead with Confidence

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the key themes from a women’s leadership panel Joy recently moderated. We dive into shifting limiting beliefs, navigating imposter syndrome, and learning how to ask for more in your career or business. We also talk about building a better relationship with money, understanding the trade-offs that come with growth, and why embracing tools like AI is no longer optional. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start taking ownership of what you want, this episode will challenge your thinking and help you step into the next level of leadership.

The Missing Skill for Business Owners

This episode of Upleveling dives into why post-busy-season burnout isn’t a discipline issue but an energy issue. Learn how to manage your energy, recognize business seasons, and build intentional recovery so you can perform at a higher level long term.

How to Use Your Financials to Make Better Decisions

On todays episode we talk about reframing your financials as a powerful decision-making tool. We break down the "Five Dials" of business health—including revenue trends, profit margins, and cash runway—and explain how a 30-minute monthly CEO Review can shift you from reactive to proactive leadership.

The Best Books Every Business Owner Should Read

This episode breaks down some of the most impactful business books for entrepreneurs, organized by where you are in your journey, from leadership and scaling to sales, marketing, and team building. It’s not just about what to read, but when to read it, with a key reminder that growth eventually shifts from learning to execution. If you’re feeling stuck, this episode will help you focus on what actually moves your business forward.

Stop the Turnover

In this episode of Upleveling, we explore one of the most important yet overlooked drivers of business success: culture. We break down the five C’s of building a culture people want to stay in: core values, communication, cadence, caring personally, and challenging directly. If you want to attract great people, keep your best employees, and build real momentum in your business, this episode will show you how to create culture on purpose.