Podcasts by Joy Venture Podcast
Sharing stories of dreamers & doers who are actively discovering, developing and sharing their joy with the world — through podcasts, road trips, blog posts & other ways we're yet to discover.
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Knowing when to step to the plate and take your swings -- with Jeremy Mitchell from 2019-10-30T17:05:31
We all have those dreams of performing on the big stage — and chances are those dreams continue to evolve over time. For some it may start out as hitting a game-winning home run or seeing a song yo...
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Leaving social media in order to grow — with Nick Fancher from 2019-09-02T23:00:05
We know Nick. We’re familiar with his work. And as captivating as it is, we were drawn like a moth to light regarding a very different story unfolding with him. Earlier this year, he made the decis...
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JOMO: the joy of missing out from 2019-08-19T17:44:11
Missing out? Who wants to miss out?
Perhaps the better questions to ask are:
What are you missing out on by being fully distracted, seduced by the ding and siren song bell of an i...
Using art to help child survivors of war find joy again -- with Bethany Williams from 2018-11-18T23:41:44
Orphans. War. Child soldiers. Displacement. Abuse of nearly every form. Topics like these often feel so astronomically huge that we don’t know what to do or where to begin — let alone feel as if ou...
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Joy vs. Happiness -- what's the difference? from 2018-11-02T20:16:51
This is a recurring theme in the pursuit of any joy venture. It’s also a stumbling block for those who find that the journey becomes difficult.
But the joy/happiness dilemma isn’t a zero s...
Learning as you go -- with John Reuben Zappin from 2018-10-08T13:21:46
What does a teenage farm kid growing up in Pataskala, Ohio know about launching a career in hip-hop music and becoming a rapper — in the no-internet era of the mid-1990s? Arguably very little, but ...
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The world needs your weirdness — with CJ Casciotta from 2018-09-17T13:12:50
Have you ever felt like you were the weird one who just didn’t fit in with the crowd? If so CJ has an important message for you: weird wins.
CJ is a writer and author, creator, filmmaker,...
Moving from maker to mentor — with Jessica Barry from 2018-08-31T16:09:29
Jessica wanted to be a designer — a really good designer. And, like anyone with the talent and tenacity to fulfill that kind of dream, she went to art school, learned from great mentors, honed her ...
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Being patient & the gift of the unexpected — with Beth Stafford and Jeremy Slagle from 2018-08-15T14:49:33
“I've always wanted to write a children's book...”
Beth had a tiny, heartwarming story written on a single sheet of paper — and she had a vision of what it could become. It also would seem...
How to Discover Your Joy from 2018-08-07T20:14:10
So you think you're ready to embark on a joy venture, but there’s still something nagging at you. You’re not sure if you’ve truly discovered your joy. And before you dive in, you want to be certain...
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What is a Joy Venture? from 2018-07-30T17:03:36
A year before starting Joy Venture — and two years into it — we are still asking questions. The questioning isn't reserved solely of our guests who appear on the JOY VENTURE podcast, but of ourselv...
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Riding out your dreams — with Jeff Frane from 2018-07-12T11:55:23
Like most kids growing up in middle America, Jeff loved to ride his bike. But unlike some, it’s a love affair that's never waned. When he was old enough to drive a car, he chose to keep riding bicy...
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What it means to "Brave the Woods" — with Brad & Krystal Woodard from 2018-06-29T18:48:29
In order to brave the woods successfully, you'd better walk into them with a plan, some goals and the right tools. It's not an analogy on how to work with Brad and Krystal Woodard, owners of Brave ...
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A master craftsman on the making of his craft brewery — with Kevin Ely from 2018-05-31T19:33:17
Kevin Ely knows beer. And now he knows how to build a brewery — literally by hand.
Kevin's story is a pivot of a different nature. Previously the brewmaster at Uinta Brewing, a nationally ...
Shifting gears and embracing change — with John Robinson from 2018-04-26T20:49:22
When you're a top performer in your industry, you don't think much about making significant career changes. That is until you find you're spending too much time from home, or realize that your perf...
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Pouring into people and purpose — with Kenny Sipes from 2018-03-21T20:17:21
Talk to anyone who frequents The Roosevelt Coffeeshop in Columbus, Ohio and they'll tell you what a great guy Kenny Sipes is and how they love the mission of his shop. His nonprofit coffeehouse has...
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Advantages of going small & going home — with Josh & Katie Emrich from 2018-03-01T02:51:24
Emrich Office is perhaps best summarized as the artistic vision of Josh and Katie Emrich that is made full with their four kids and one rather spectacular basement in the suburbs of Indianapolis. I...
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The power in pursuing small things — with INCH x INCH from 2018-01-30T18:06:59
When two longtime friends and artists decide to finally collaborate, naturally they land on... one-inch buttons?
As quirky as it sounds, Drew Hill and Bob Ewing gravitated to this tiny can...
Growing one word & sketch at a time — with Bob Ewing from 2018-01-12T00:00
Want to get better at your craft? Want to birth a new skill set that's been waiting to emerge? Then show up every day and do the work. That's exactly what Bob Ewing did for more than 500 days with ...
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Adopting new ways to live & work — with Ben & Beth Stafford from 2017-12-20T19:19:08
A move. A pivot. A layoff. And a whole lot of pursuit into the unknown. For many of us, this kind of change, disruption and lack of clarity can be unnerving. For Ben and Beth, they are choosing to...
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Bringing light into the darkness — with Amber Runyon from 2017-12-04T19:25:29
Changing the world can be daunting and overwhelming. So how do you do it? How do you seek justice without being crushed by the injustices around you?
According to Amber — one small act at ...
Finding joy after tragedy — with Ian Burkhart from 2017-11-20T03:51:21
Ian remembers being a typical, jovial college student having fun on vacation at the beach with his friends. He also recalls the moment when he dove into the ocean waves off of the Carolina coast an...
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Losing that spark and finding it again — with Mark Henson from 2017-11-06T14:59:41
Anyone who knows Mark would likely agree that he's one of the more upbeat and positive people you'll ever meet — and as the founder and creative force behind sparkspace, he's running one of the coo...
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Bikes, brews and the things that move you — with Chris Bishop from 2017-10-16T13:17:56
Pulling up to Chris's airplane hangar turned "workshop" where he roasts beans for Backroom Coffee Roasters today is a much different setting for his business compared to when he was fueling his cof...
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Trading the cubicle for tiny living & bigger vistas — with Nick Couts from 2017-06-15T15:30:37
Most people who think about purchasing an RV and traveling around the country plan to do so in retirement. For Nick Couts, taking that leap as a millennial was a calculated move to enjoy the world ...
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It's never too late to pen a new script — with Bill Lilly from 2017-04-28T02:48:11
You might not know it from his gregarious laugh and unimposing stature that measures closer to five-foot tall rather than six, but Bill Lilly is a legendary character who pens legendary characters....
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Running from boredom (part 2) — with Andy Pizza from 2017-03-01T13:18:26
In this episode, we continue the conversation we started with Andy and explore the importance of transitions and transformations; work vs. play and open vs. closed mode; the brilliance found in sid...
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Running from boredom (part 1) — with Andy Pizza from 2017-02-22T18:23:42
It wasn't that long ago that Andy J. Miller was in need of a pep talk specifically for himself. His so-called "beginners luck" and initial momentum as an illustrator began to evaporate and the need...
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Life at the seams of product innovation & personal purpose — with Daniel McKewen from 2017-02-08T15:32:46
At first glance, Daniel isn't likely to be pegged as a guy who spends his day sewing or cutting fabric. Yet when presented with a need for a better messenger bag, Daniel picked up his grandmother's...
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The adventure + advantages of never growing up — with Greg Walter from 2017-01-16T19:52:29
Greg is a like a lovable kid in a tall man's body — a 2Tall one to be exact. To view his work today, it's seems rather obvious this self-proclaimed expert daydreamer was destined to make animation ...
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Taking a leap of faith for the good of others — with John McCollum from 2016-12-22T15:42:34
John will jokingly refer to his decision to close down his design agency to take on the leadership role for a nonprofit organization that helps orphaned kids in Asia as taking the down escalator in...
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Persevering & rediscovering your purpose — with Jessica Hollins from 2016-11-19T01:12:40
"When you're going through hell — keep going."
Despite this quote that Jessica references in our conversation, her story is truly an uplifting and inspiring one. While she never set out to...
Believing in & living out your authentic self — with Brittany Baum from 2016-11-07T22:15:47
Our interview with Brittany is peppered with laughter and revelations, and words like "weird" and "crazy" and of course, "pretzels" — but don't let that fool you. Her commitment to discovering and ...
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Accepting the plot twists in your story — with Thad DeVassie from 2016-10-22T18:29:04
Communication strategist and writer Thad DeVassie has always been drawn to the power of a good story. But he admits, writing your own story with intention is hard. A good story takes you on a journ...
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Taking an unconventional path — with Jeremy Slagle from 2016-10-20T17:24:12
Artist and designer Jeremy Slagle discusses how art was more than just a school elective and more like a life preserver. Jeremy shares with us the anxiety and euphoria of his craft, his perspective...
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