Joy First

By: J.Nichole Smith
  • Summary

  • Discover why and how to put joy first in a world that rewards hustle over happiness.

    This bi-weekly show is for workaholics, founders, perfectionists and parents…the hardworking humans who struggle to find, choose or share joy because they are just so damn busy surviving.


    Expect inspiration, education and practical how-to’s for living and working in a way that allows you to easily and consistently prioritize joy over fear.



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Episodes
  • Jazze Jervis: Working Joy First with Human Design
    Mar 26 2025
    What if your frustration isn't a sign of weakness but wisdom?


    What if your body knows something your mind hasn't yet recognized?


    In this episode of Joy First, we are diving deep with Human Design business strategist Jazze Jervis into a revolutionary approach to work and life that challenges everything you've been taught about productivity and success. What we discovered might explain why certain business strategies leave you drained while others feel energizing.


    Together we explore the one-size-fits-all business advice—the kind that has you doubting your abilities when the real issue might be something entirely different. Because here's what most business coaches won't tell you: what works brilliantly for one person might be actively harmful for another.


    In this episode Jazze introduces a framework for understanding your unique energy blueprint that goes beyond personality types or work preferences. This isn't about minor adjustments to your schedule—it's about fundamentally reimagining how you approach everything from decision-making to marketing.


    There's a moment in our conversation where Jazze reveals why some people thrive with spontaneity while others need structure—and it has nothing to do with discipline or mindset. This insight alone might explain years of struggle you've experienced trying to follow systems that were never designed for your energy type.


    What could become possible when you stop fighting against your natural rhythms? What opens up when you build a business aligned not only joy first decision-making, but also with how you're designed to create?


    This conversation is for the entrepreneur who's done everything "right" but still feels misaligned. It's for anyone who's ever wondered why conventional wisdom about success feels like a path to burnout rather than fulfilment.


    In a world that profits from your self-doubt, understanding your design becomes an act of defiance. It's permission to trust the wisdom your body has been trying to share all along.


    This isn't just business theory. It's the ULTIMATE joy first way to work.

    This is about creating work that doesn't just make freedom, it feels like freedom.



    Want to have Jazze walk you through finding your Human Design type?


    [ Join Founders' Circle to get instant access to the Bonus Content from this episode ]




    More from Jazze:


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzejervis_/

    Find your Human Design Energy Type: https://www.jazzejervis.com.au/generate-your-chart

    Request her Design Guide: DM her 'Design Guide' on Instagram


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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Paige Brunton: Focus
    Mar 12 2025
    Is the key to business success hustling harder or focusing deeper?


    In this episode of Joy First, I sit down with Paige who challenges the frantic, scattered approach that leaves so many entrepreneurs exhausted. We deep dive into her #1 productivity hack (which isn't a hack at all) — and discuss the how's and why's of the freedom it's created for her.


    During our conversation, Paige shares the moment she realized most business owners build their dreams on quicksand. She was doing it too—until a radical shift in her approach to both web design and decision-making changed everything.


    What struck me most was Paige's counterintuitive approach to social media. While most business gurus push omnipresence across platforms, Paige does things differently. She explains why this conventional wisdom might be the very thing holding you back and shares her alternative: which feels like a quiet little rebellion that gives her permission to breathe.


    Since we're both expats, of course we have to cover the topic of living in Europe—a choice that seems impractical on paper but has aligned perfectly for both of us and our her joy first living and working. When it comes to location independence; it's all about the courage and commitment it takes to to design your business around your life (instead of sacrificing your life for your business).


    We explore what becomes possible when you stop diluting your energy and instead channel it where it matters most. Paige's approach to "charging what you're worth" isn't what you might expect—and it challenges the core of how many of us price our services.


    In a world that profits from your divided attention, this conversation about Paige's way of joy first working is a cheerful little act of defiance. What might become possible in your business when you stop chasing every opportunity and start focusing on what truly brings you joy?



    Listen on joyfirstworld.com >




    More from Paige:


    Paige's Website: https://www.paigebrunton.com/


    Paige's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaigeBrunton


    More about Paige's Free Bootcamp: https://jnicholesmith--paigebrunton.thrivecart.com/checkout/62de7e23c3706/


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    57 mins
  • Bonus: Free Goodies, New stuff & Season Highlights
    Feb 19 2025

    Well Season 1 has come to an end - thanks for joining us! Season 2, 'Joy First ways of Working' will be back March 12th 🧡


    Learn more about Founders Circle:

    https://go.joyfirstworld.com/JFFC


    Previous Episodes Mentioned:

    • Joy vs. Evil
    • Finding Winter Joy with Colour and Ayurveda
    • 10 Joy Recipes for the New Year


    Visit the Previous Podcast:

    Joy Colour Impact & Dogs: (on iTunes) & (on spofity)




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    10 mins

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