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. 101, Thank Them Now, Not Later, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

Season #2

Thank you is fine. Gratitude is joyful. In this final Summer Sip (for now!), Jenn and Shelby reflect on the gentle but potent wisdom of Kevin Monroe — “the gratitude guy” himself. Kevin makes the case for real-time,...
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Ep. 100, Purpose Mad Libs and the Power of Alignment, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

Season #2

If you’re still in the same spot next year… how’s that feel?   Jenn and Shelby revisit their laugh-out-loud conversation with Ron Tite—author, speaker, ad agency founder, and walking truth bomb. Ron doesn’t just...
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Ep. 99, Urgency Addiction Is Not a Superpower, Joyosity™ Summer Sip

Season #2

You can’t lead if you’re burned out and brittle.   In this episode, Jenn and Shelby revisit their powerful conversation with leadership expert Jo Saxton. As the world shifts and the demands on leaders intensify, Jo...
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Ep. 98, Play as Performance? YES, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

Season #2

Forced fun is not play. And your team knows the difference.   Episode Summary: In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit the playful wisdom of Jeff Harry—top HR voice, bow-tie enthusiast, and workplace play...
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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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