Summary:

In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Lori sits down with longtime friend and Coca-Cola Senior Director, Matt Wemple, to unpack a career journey that’s anything but linear. From aspiring rock star to law enforcement hopeful, to discovering his calling in consumer packaged goods, Matt shares how a life-changing experience at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics sparked his pivot into global brand leadership.

Matt opens up about the power of timing, skill, and luck in shaping opportunities, and how he navigated setbacks, detours, and doubts to rise inside one of the world’s most iconic companies. Today, he leads Coca-Cola’s commercial strategy for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America, a once-in-a-lifetime role that combines his love of sport, brand building, and global connection.

This episode isn’t just about career moves—it’s about values. Matt reflects on his father’s influence, his commitment to service and mentorship as a board member of Stoked, and the belief that true leadership means producing more than you consume.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “behind,” or wondered how to keep pursuing joy while chasing big goals, Matt’s story will remind you that your path doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Timing, Skill, and Luck
• Why success often requires all three—and how to recognize when opportunity knocks.
• Permission to Pivot
• Career shifts aren’t derailments; they can be the training ground for your defining role.
• Produce More Than You Consume
• Why service and contribution are at the heart of sustainable leadership.
• Create Your Own Playbook
• You don’t need an Ivy League résumé to lead at the highest level.
• Leadership Is Service
• Mentorship, allyship, and community impact matter as much as titles.

🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Matt’s pivotal experience at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
• Leading Coca-Cola’s FIFA World Cup 2026 strategy across North America
• Stoked nonprofit: mentoring youth through board sports Learn more >
• The mindset of “produce more than you consume”

✨ Reflection Prompts:

• Where in your career have timing, skill, and luck intersected?
• What “pivot” in your life once felt like a setback but turned out to be a stepping stone?
• How are you producing more than you consume in your leadership and life?

🧠 Who This Episode Is For:

• Professionals navigating career pivots or unexpected detours
• Leaders seeking to align ambition with values and service
• Executives striving for impact beyond the title
• Anyone inspired by stories of resilience, reinvention, and JOY in leadership

📩 Want to Go Deeper?

• Learn more about Stoked: stoked.org
• Connect with Lori on LinkedIn for more leadership insights
• Book a Leadership Strategy Call with Lori: loripine.com

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💡 Episode Summary:

In this honest and empowering solo episode, Lori Pine unpacks a leadership reality few talk about—the “joy dip.” Even the most accomplished leaders can find themselves momentarily diminished when comparing their journey to someone else’s highlight reel. Drawing from her own humbling moment at a world-class workshop, Lori gives language to that subtle but powerful feeling of disconnection from our worth.

The “joy dip” isn’t a sign you’re failing—it’s a natural part of growth. Lori shares a practical playbook to move through it: name the dip to stop the shame spiral, take inventory of your real accomplishments, lean on your support network, shift your focus to serving others, and remember that joy isn’t just a reward at the finish line—it’s the fuel that powers you to lead with authenticity and courage.

If you’ve ever felt like your light dimmed in the shadow of someone else’s success, this episode will help you reclaim your brilliance and lead from a place of joy again.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Name It to Tame It

Identifying when you’re in a “joy dip” interrupts the spiral of self-doubt and comparison.

Do a Brag Inventory

List your genuine accomplishments—big and small—to reconnect with the truth of your impact.

Borrow Strength from Your Circle

Lean on mentors, peers, and friends to remind you of your value when you temporarily forget it.

Serve to Shift Your Focus

Helping others breaks the inward focus that fuels comparison.

Joy Is the Fuel, Not the Finish Line

Understand the need for the pause.

Waiting for joy until you “arrive” limits your leadership energy—practice it now.

🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Lori’s personal experience at a high-caliber leadership workshop
• “Brag Inventory” practice for self-validation
• Support networks as confidence amplifiers
• Joy as a sustainable leadership driver

✨ Reflection Prompts:

• When was the last time you experienced a “joy dip”?
• What story were you telling yourself in that moment—and was it true?
• How might you use joy as a daily leadership practice, not just a celebratory feeling?

🧠 Who This Episode Is For:

• Leaders navigating comparison or self-doubt despite outward success
• Executives and entrepreneurs seeking to sustain their leadership energy
• Coaches and mentors guiding others through confidence dips
• Anyone who wants to lead more authentically by rooting their work in joy

📩 Want to Go Deeper?

• Try the “Brag Inventory” exercise this week
• Share your “joy dip” story with a trusted peer or mentor
• Follow Lori on LinkedIn for more leadership insights
• Book a Leadership Strategy Call with Lori: loripine.com

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In this heartwarming and flavorful conversation, Lori sits down with her dear friend and culinary entrepreneur Stacey Hawkins to explore how joy, friendship, and purpose can transform your life—and your dinner table. From corporate burnout to building a thriving spice and seasoning brand, Stacey shares her journey of reclaiming her energy, her kitchen, and her calling.

This episode is more than a business success story—it’s a recipe for fulfillment through self-care, nourishing food, and real connection. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or stuck in survival mode, this one’s for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

From Burnout to Breakthrough

Stacey’s pivot came after years of corporate hustle left her drained. Her comeback? A spice business built on health, heart, and helping others rediscover joy through cooking.

Nourishment Is More Than Food

Cooking became Stacey’s love language—not just for herself, but for others. She believes food is medicine, memory, and connection.

You Don’t Need to Be a Chef to Cook with Confidence

With simple techniques and powerful seasonings, Stacey demystifies healthy cooking for busy professionals.

Purpose Doesn’t Always Start with a Plan

Stacey’s path unfolded through curiosity, courage, and a few unexpected turns. Her story is proof that purpose often grows from passion—one small action at a time.

Friendship as Fuel

Lori and Stacey’s sisterhood is a thread of support, joy, and truth-telling. Their bond reminds us that we’re not meant to walk (or cook!) alone.

🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Stacey Hawkins Seasonings – Stacey’s signature spice line that helps people cook healthy with ease.
• “Kitchen Confidence” – Stacey’s approach to making cooking approachable for anyone.
• Lori & Stacey’s Friendship Origin Story – A chance meeting that turned into a lifelong bond.
• From Hustle to Health – Stacey’s transition from corporate stress to soulful entrepreneurship.

✨ Reflection Prompts:

• What’s one meal that made you feel truly loved or cared for?
• Where in your life are you craving more nourishment—physically, emotionally, or spiritually?
• How can you bring more joy and intention into your daily routines (even the messy ones)?

🧠 Who This Episode Is For:

• Women recovering from burnout or career fatigue
• Busy professionals who want to eat better without extra stress
• Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking purpose through passion
• Anyone longing for deeper friendship and joyful self-care

📩 Want to Go Deeper?

• Explore Stacey’s spice blends and recipes at staceyhawkins.com
• Try cooking one simple, nutritious meal this week with intention
• Follow Lori on LinkedIn for more conversations about joyful leadership
• Book a coaching session with Lori: loripine.com

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In this candid and energizing solo episode, Lori explores a surprising superpower that many leaders underestimate: taking a real vacation. Drawing from her own story—where a life-changing trip to Paris with her sons became the moment she finally unplugged—Lori challenges the culture of hustle and the badge of busyness.

She breaks down why stepping away isn’t a luxury—it’s leadership. If you’ve ever answered emails from a beach chair, or told yourself “I’ll relax after the next deadline,” this episode is your permission (and playbook) to rethink what true rest looks like.

From neuroscience to team dynamics, Lori lays out a compelling case for disconnection as a strategy to reconnect—with yourself, your family, and your vision.

📍 If you’re building a sustainable leadership life and want to create a team culture that thrives even when you’re offline—this one’s for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Rest Is a Responsibility, Not a Reward

True vacations aren’t indulgent—they’re part of being an effective leader. Rest sharpens clarity, creativity, and decision-making.

• You Can’t Be Essential and Always Available

Being the bottleneck doesn’t make you irreplaceable—it makes you tired. Lori emphasizes building systems and trust that allow work to flow without you.

• The Paris Wake-Up Call

Lori’s honest reflection on a vacation that didn’t go as planned vs. the one that changed everything. Her turning point? Realizing her presence is the best gift she can give her family—and herself.

• Model the Culture You Want

If you want your team to value rest, you have to model it. Leaders who take real breaks create permission for their teams to do the same.

• Boundary-Setting Is an Act of Service

Clear out-of-office messaging, aligned expectations, and strong communication allow for guilt-free time off. Lori shares how she prepares her business and team for her absence.

🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Lori’s Paris vacation story—how stepping back redefined her leadership lens
• Science of unplugging: The mental health and productivity benefits of true rest
• Psychology of overwork: Why it’s so hard to stop—even when we want to
• Lakehouse vacation vs. Paris trip—two different outcomes, one major lesson
• Practical delegation tools and pre-vacation planning tips

✨ Reflection Prompts:

• What would it take for you to feel safe unplugging?
• Do you believe your team can thrive without you for a few days? If not—why?
• Are you leading from depletion or from overflow?

🧠 Who This Episode Is For:

• Founders and executives who haven’t taken a guilt-free break in years
• Leaders struggling with control or delegation
• HR professionals cultivating healthy team dynamics and burnout prevention
• Working parents navigating boundaries between life and leadership
• Anyone who wants to rest, but feels like they can’t

📩 Want to Go Deeper?

• Download Lori’s Vacation Prep Checklist for Leaders
• Share this episode with your team before your next time-off request
• Follow Lori on LinkedIn for more leadership tools
• Book a Leadership Strategy Call:...

💡 Episode Summary

In this inspiring and honest conversation, Lori sits down with Liza Maschi—Vice President at Kraft Heinz—to talk about the bold moves, personal sacrifices, and joyful wins that shaped her career journey. From starting as an intern to becoming a senior executive at brands like Coca-Cola, Danone, and now Kraft Heinz, Liza shares how saying yes to unexpected opportunities (and tough transitions) built the foundation of her courageous leadership.

Liza opens up about navigating pregnancy in the corporate world, balancing motherhood with a high-impact career, and what it means to lead with both drive and heart.

If you’re a high-achiever looking for real talk on risk, resilience, and rising with purpose—this one’s for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Say Yes Before You’re Ready

Liza’s rise from intern to VP was fueled by her willingness to step into roles that stretched her—even when she didn’t feel 100% prepared.

Authenticity Is a Leadership Superpower

Whether managing teams or making tough decisions, Liza emphasizes showing up as your full, human self. Vulnerability builds trust.

Duality Is Strength—Not a Flaw

Liza talks about embracing the “and”—being a powerful executive and a present mom, being driven and joyful, being serious and playful.

Lead by Example, Even in Private Moments

From quietly pumping breastmilk in a Danone breakroom to taking bold career leaps, Liza models resilience in everyday acts.

Find Joy, Not Just Achievement

Liza weaves self-care, reflection, and joy into her fast-paced schedule—proving that high performance doesn’t have to come at the cost of well-being.

🔎 Mentioned in the Episode

• Liza and Lori’s Coca-Cola connection—how one chance meeting shifted a career path
• Liza’s move to Danone during a major life transition
• Kraft Heinz’s culture and Liza’s leadership approach today
• The importance of women advocating for themselves during motherhood and career moves

✨ Reflection Prompts

• What risk would you take if you trusted yourself more?
• Are you prioritizing joy—or just productivity?
• What version of leadership would your younger self be proud of?

🧠 Who This Episode Is For

• Women leaders navigating motherhood and executive roles
• Professionals ready to grow through change and uncertainty
• HR and DEI leaders looking to support more human-centered workplaces
• Ambitious individuals craving purpose and performance

📩 Want to Go Deeper?

• Follow Liza Maschi on LinkedIn for more leadership inspiration
• Connect with Lori Pine on LinkedIn to keep the conversation going
• Book a 1:1 strategy session with Lori at loripine.com
• Try reflecting on your last “yes”—and what it led to

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💡 Episode Summary:

In this deeply honest and empowering solo episode, Lori Pine shares her personal story of breaking free from The Exception Trap—the pressure to always overperform, over-deliver, and prove your worth. As a former corporate VP and now executive coach, Lori invites listeners into the emotional cost of being “the one who makes it”—and the quiet burnout that often comes with it.

Through the lens of her own professional success and personal loss, Lori unpacks what it means to redefine success on your own terms. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your seat every day, this episode offers the permission slip you didn’t know you needed: to rest, to realign, and to lead with joy—not exhaustion.

Whether you're navigating corporate life, entrepreneurship, or a leadership transition, this episode will help you return to yourself—and your true definition of success.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

The Exception Trap is Real

Being “the exception” can feel like a badge of honor—but it often comes with invisible emotional labor.

Success Without Alignment Is Exhausting

Lori shares how she climbed the ladder only to realize it was leaning against the wrong wall.

Let Go of What’s Not Yours to Carry

From grief to corporate pressure, Lori walks through how she learned to release responsibilities that didn’t belong to her.

Stop Performing, Start Leading with Presence

Authentic leadership isn’t about always having it together—it’s about being real, being present, and being human.

From Approval to Alignment

This episode is a roadmap for shifting your motivation from external validation to internal alignment.

🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Lori’s journey from VP to Executive Coach
• The concept of The Exception Trap—and how it sneaks into ambition
• Reflection practices for redefining success
• Leadership lessons born from grief, burnout, and transformation

✨ Reflection Prompts:

• What am I chasing—and who am I chasing it for?
• Where am I operating from approval instead of alignment?
• How would I lead differently if I didn’t have to prove myself?

🧠 Who This Episode Is For:

• High-achieving professionals struggling with burnout
• Women in leadership redefining what success means
• Executives ready to lead with authenticity instead of perfection
• Coaches and mentors navigating personal transformation

📩 Want to Go Deeper?

• Reflect on your own Exception Trap using Lori’s journal prompts
• Follow Lori Pine on LinkedIn for weekly insights and leadership tools
• Book a 1:1 Strategy Session with Lori: loripine.com

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💡 Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Joy CEO Podcast, Lori Pine sits down with Nan Weaver Chambers—corporate leader, trailblazer, and dear friend—to talk about the power of resilience, relationships, and rising with joy. From being the first woman in her role at Coca-Cola to navigating the emotional aftermath of a sudden layoff, Nan opens up about the defining moments in her leadership journey.

Now a leader at Campbell’s, Nan reflects on how gratitude, integrity, and authentic connection have shaped her career and personal life—including a recent marriage and a life-changing health scare.

This episode is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about titles—it’s about who you are when life tests you, and how you rise with grace and purpose.

If you’re walking through change, rebuilding after loss, or simply seeking deeper meaning in your work, this conversation is for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Your People Are Your Power

Nan emphasizes that strong relationships and team culture are at the heart of every success.

→ Audience follow-up: Who’s one team member you could appreciate or connect with more deeply this week?

Lead with Integrity, Even When It’s Hard

From Coca-Cola to Campbell’s, Nan chose principle over politics—and it paid off.

→ Audience follow-up: Where can you choose values over convenience in your leadership today?

Being the “First” Comes With Pressure—and Purpose

Nan shares the real challenges of being the first woman in her leadership role and how she stayed centered despite it.

→ Audience follow-up: If you're a “first,” how are you paving the way for those who follow?

Rejection Can Be Redirection

After being laid off from a 20-year career, Nan rebuilt her confidence and found new purpose.

→ Audience follow-up: What past loss are you ready to see as a launchpad?

Live Like It Matters

A recent health scare reminded Nan to cherish the moment, embrace joy, and lead with love.

→ Audience follow-up: What brings you joy—and how can you make more space for it today?

🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Nan’s transition from Coca-Cola to Campbell’s
• The emotional impact of corporate layoffs
• The importance of celebrating new personal chapters
• Leadership lessons from decades in Fortune 500 companies
• Building high-performing teams through connection

✨ Reflection Prompts:

• Where in your leadership journey have you shown resilience?
• How can you bring more humanity to your team or organization?
• What part of your story are you ready to own and share?

🧠 Who This Episode Is For:

• Leaders navigating change or career transitions
• Women breaking new ground in male-dominated industries
• Professionals seeking to lead with authenticity and empathy
• Anyone balancing personal growth with professional goals

📩 Want to Go Deeper?

• Reflect on how you're building a legacy of integrity
• Practice gratitude as a grounding tool during change
• Follow Lori Pine on LinkedIn for more real-talk leadership insights
• Book a Leadership Strategy Call at loripine.com

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