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Joy Found Here

Joy Found Here

By: stephanie martinez rivera
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 Welcome to the Joy Found Here podcast, hosted by Stephanie Martinez Rivera. Join us each week while we have real talk with inspiring women about life,balance, grace and permission to step off the ride. Listen in as we hear their stories, victories and fails and how to recognize and embrace the simple joy that life does offer.

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Episodes
  • Rewrite Your Life: How Two Women Transformed Debt, Career, and Joy from the Inside Out

    Rewrite Your Life: How Two Women Transformed Debt, Career, and Joy from the Inside Out
    Jan 6 2026
    What happens when two women from different worlds discover the same truth—that joy begins when you take back what matters? In episode 242 of Joy Found Here, Stephanie shares a Best Of conversation with a financial coach who rewrote her money story and a digital agency founder who rebuilt her career around family and freedom. Veronica DeRaleau and Kym Insana show how intentional choices can reshape your life. Their stories remind us that fulfillment isn’t luck—it’s built. Tune in to rediscover what joy can look like on your terms.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(02:35) Veronica’s Dual Path: Music, Army & Money(03:58) Lessons From High-Net-Worth Money Mindsets(05:10) When Spreadsheets Stop Working(06:04) Paying Off Six-Figure Debt on an Entry Salary(06:52) How the ARIA Method Came to Life(10:31) ARIA Explained: Awaken, Reframe, Intend, Act(14:09) Kim’s Wake-Up Call as a Working Mom(15:05) The Breaking Point: Career vs. Family Time(17:29) Building a Family-First Digital Agency(21:47) How Remote Work Reshaped Her IndustryVeronica DeRaleau is a U.S. Army veteran, opera singer, and financial coach who turned her own six-figure debt into financial freedom. Drawing from a career that spans the military, music, startups, and commercial real estate, she teaches people to transform their finances by first transforming their mindset. In this Best Of conversation, Veronica breaks down her ARIA method—Awaken, Reframe, Intend, Act—and shows how long-term thinking, intentional habits, and honest self-awareness can shift anyone from stuck to empowered. She reveals why spreadsheets alone don’t create change, how unconscious money stories drive our decisions, and why clarity is the real currency. Her message is simple: when you understand your patterns and lead with intention, your money can finally start working for you.Kym Insana is the founder of Always On Digital, a marketing agency built on flexibility, efficiency, and family-first values. After years of climbing the corporate ladder while juggling four kids, she redesigned her career to create meaningful work that doesn’t force women to choose between ambition and presence. In this revisited conversation, Kym shares how early exposure to job-share models inspired her to build a business where talent can thrive without sacrificing home life. She explains the breaking point that led her to reclaim her time, how remote work reshaped the industry, and why fairness and balance matter more than ever. Her reminder: success isn’t measured by hustle—it’s measured by building a life that makes room for what matters most.Connect with Veronica Deraleau:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInMaking Money Is Simple blogListen to Veronica’s book: Making Money Is Simple!Connect with Kym Insana:WebsiteKym’s profileLinkedInXLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    26 mins
  • The Truth About Marriage & Sensitivity: Breakthrough Lessons from Two Transformational Guests

    The Truth About Marriage & Sensitivity: Breakthrough Lessons from Two Transformational Guests
    Dec 30 2025
    What do marriage, empathy, and the courage to face hard truths have in common? In this Best Of episode of Joy Found Here, Stephanie revisits two standout conversations that continue to strike a chord. Relationship therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone rethinks how we approach conflict and the moment we consider walking away, while empath and hypnotherapist Karen Blaine shows why sensitivity can be a powerful inner compass. Together, their insights offer a grounded guide for navigating the messy, meaningful work of being human—in our relationships and within ourselves.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:12) Best Of: Two Conversations That Still Echo(03:05) Becky’s Unlikely Road to Relationship Work(05:10) The Crisis That Changed Everything for Becky(06:45) Why Many Couples Call It Quits Too Soon(08:57) The Truth Behind “We Can’t Communicate”(11:59) The Damage of Felony Words in Conflict(14:15) Karen’s Journey From “Too Sensitive” to Empowered(16:02) What Being an Empath Really Means(18:42) Boundaries and Reframing for Emotional Balance(21:22) Staying Grounded in an Overloaded WorldDr. Becky Whetstone is a relationship therapist, author, and former journalist who helps couples move through marriage crises with clarity and compassion. After seeing how unmanaged conflict leads to unnecessary divorce, she set out to teach partners how to communicate safely, regulate their nervous systems, and make grounded, emotionally mature choices. In this Best Of conversation, Becky explains why resentment often grows in silence, how “felony words” create lasting damage, and why you shouldn’t end a marriage before understanding what can still be healed. Her reminder is simple: love is a skill, and with the right tools, even the hardest moments can become turning points instead of endings.Karen Blaine is an empath and hypnotherapist who guides highly sensitive people to honor their emotional depth rather than hide it. After growing up feeling “too sensitive,” she learned to see her intuition and attunement as strengths that help her connect meaningfully with others and the world around her. In this revisited conversation, Karen shares how empaths can stay grounded through boundaries, reframing, and quick reset rituals—especially in an overwhelming, information-heavy world. Her tools help listeners recognize when they’re absorbing too much and return to center with clarity. Her message: sensitivity isn’t a flaw, but a powerful strength when used with intention.Connect with Dr Becky Whetstone:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInXYouTubeBlogGet Becky’s book!Connect with Karen Blaine:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookXYouTubeTikTokLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    26 mins
  • How Rhea Lana Riner Turned a $0 Idea Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Franchise Empowering Moms

    How Rhea Lana Riner Turned a $0 Idea Into a Multi-Million-Dollar Franchise Empowering Moms
    Dec 16 2025

    What happens when a stay-at-home mom with three kids and no business background turns a simple idea into a national movement? In episode 240 of Joy Found Here, Rhea Lana Riner shares how faith, grit, and purpose transformed her living-room clothing swap into a multimillion-dollar franchise empowering women nationwide. Her story isn’t just about business—it’s about courage, conviction, and saying yes when it matters most.


    In This Episode, You Will Learn:

    • From living-room swap to big idea (05:18)
    • The failed first sale that sparked success (06:34)
    • Barcodes, dial-up, and early innovation (11:52)
    • Building trust through pop-up events (14:33)
    • Giving back with heart and purpose (15:52)
    • Franchising the mom way (20:19)
    • Fighting back and standing tall (26:01)
    • Lessons from motherhood and grit (32:49)
    • Burnout, therapy, and self-care (37:27)
    • Protecting your peace and energy (43:00)


    As the founder and CEO of Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Events, Rhea Lana Riner turned a simple living-room clothing swap in 1997 into a multimillion-dollar franchise with over 120 locations in 26 states. Guided by faith and a mission to help families save, declutter, and give back, she built a community-first model that empowers women to run businesses without sacrificing family or authenticity. Her story blends grit and grace—proof that generosity and perseverance create lasting success.


    In this episode, Rhea Lana shares how she grew her pop-up consignment concept into a nationwide movement, learning from failure, balancing motherhood, and standing firm through a government battle that tested her resolve. She reflects on the power of saying no, prioritizing self-care, and redefining success on her own terms. Her message is clear: when women lead with courage and authenticity, they create ripple effects that strengthen families, communities, and industries alike.


    Connect with Rhea Lana Riner:

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook


    Let's Connect:

    • Website
    • Instagram

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    56 mins
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