Why should we feel we have to EARN joy? Why should it feel hard to prioritize? Instead, I'd like to introduce you to the concept of 'easy access joy'... joy that's easy to create and experience on a regular basis without having to jump through hoops. The most common objection I hear when introducing the idea of Joy First, is the fear many of us suddenly realize we have, that focusing on joy will hinder productivity. But this simply isn't the case... I'll deconstruct this myth and several more, p...
Jul 23, 2024•44 min
Some of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a human, a leader and a woman, have been the direct result of being in the orbit of Natalie MacNeil. An Emmy award winning media entrepreneur, a coach, a mentor, a futurist and seer Natalie represents a lot of brilliance in a lot of ways… but to me she’s a powerfully feminine (read: gently and quietly fierce) ambassador for hope, technology and female wealth and embodied leadership. In this episode: We do a deep dive into AI Natalie reflects on ...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 34 min
What does passive income actually mean to you? Chances are, in a conversation about 'passive income' what you might really mean is time freedom. You want to take the pressure off of 'hourly rate' work... so that you can continue to earn more income and create more wealth, while also claiming more joy, more spaciousness, and maybe even 'time away' for things like maternity leave, holiday, personal growth and general wellbeing. In this episode we're going to discuss the difference between Passive ...
Jun 25, 2024•36 min
Welcome to part 2 of our '10 lessons from Necker Island' (for the first 5 lessons, check out the previous episode) I was invited to Necker Island as a member of The Collective, an impact mastermind for women entrepreneurs led by Natalie MacNeil that is an official partner of Richard Branson’s Virgin Unite. It's a tremendous honor to have the opportunity not once, but twice (so far) to visit this enchanted place, and to do so in the company of more than 30 other curious, creative women who are ma...
Jun 12, 2024•39 min
Have you heard of Necker Island? How about Sir Richard Branson? If you're a serial entrepreneur like me, if you have ever sought out examples of entrepreneurs who have taken massive risks, again and again, and won - there may be no better example than Sir Richard Branson.. founder of the Virgin Group. I've been fascinated with Richard's "Screw it, Let's Do it" attitude since I very first discovered him I read every book I could find on his life and businesses... but never could I have guessed wa...
May 29, 2024•40 min
You might be contemplating a rebrand... but how do you know if now is the right time? Or maybe you haven't even been considering a rebrand... but you've got some discomfort or confusion you haven't yet diagnosed... and you're starting to wonder if maybe it's time to double-down on brand (building a personal brand, tightening-up your messaging or positioning, or simply up-leveling the first impression you make online) In this episode I'm sharing 10 reasons you should definitely consider in order ...
May 15, 2024•40 min
Come along with me for a critique of an evening with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of 'Eat, Pray, Love' and 'Big Magic.' Let's explore Liz's description of 'Purpose Anxiety' and the profound alternative she recommends to the pursuit of a 'purpose-driven' life. In this episode I reflect on the intricate dance between creativity, fear, risk-taking, purpose and presence. What is the cross-over between being 'purpose driven' and doing less harm... how does that fit in with a joy first life, and being mo...
May 01, 2024•33 min
'Get Visible' - one of the most buzzy and commonly peddled sales pitches in the online entrepreneurial world. Why is it that so many business owners need help with 'visibility' - why is it such a struggle? Today we unravel why so many trailblazing and brilliant Founders struggle to step into the spotlight.... But here's the twist: it's not actually about time, money, know-how or missed opportunities. It's about something much deeper. Join me as we explore the root cause of why so many people beh...
Apr 17, 2024•23 min
Today's podcast topic gets me super fired-up because it's a powerful trend that most people thing is fabulous, but is actually just not good for our wellbeing. This topic might seem a bit superficial at first... but it has really deep roots travel from a bit sad to actually really toxic . The Cult of Neutral Neutral is not as aspirational as we make it out to be: white-beige spaces are not the recipe for a joy first life. We'll Explore: Where our obsession with neutral colors comes from The shad...
Apr 03, 2024•21 min
If you're obsessing over the 'how' in your business... You may feel a little lost... You might feel like you're constantly chasing your tail... You probably feel stuck in this anxious 'don't know' 'can't see it' energy... You probably change your mind and priorities often 🌪 (which creates chaos)... You're probably drawing the same lists and mind maps over and over again... You're probably focused on getting that little bit faster, or little bit more profitable, or that little bit more productiv...
Mar 20, 2024•23 min
A rebrand is more than just a fresh coat of paint; it’s achieving that wholeness, that cohesion that all business owners crave so desperately. In your zone of genius, what’s that one topic that people bring up again and again? Whenever I chat with someone about branding, there’s one concept that’s a near constant – cohesion . We all want that missing link that brings all the disparate parts of your business together into a united whole. Cohesion gives us that high-vibration feeling , full of joy...
Mar 06, 2024•44 min
“Instinctively we know what joy is and where to get it. . . but what does seem to evade most of those who are born into the capitalist ‘eat, sleep, shop, please, perform, produce’ lifestyle, is how to make time for it.” -J.Nichole Smith We are raised to live in fear. We uphold money , status , and power , terrified of what will become of us if we fail to achieve them. This is about survival... But at what cost? Instead of enduring misery, counting down the days to retirement, never knowing your ...
Feb 21, 2024•41 min
What is Color Harmony and Why Should You Care? “Most of the time we don't actively recognize 'harmony'… it's just a good feeling we get. The same is true when it's missing... things just feel 'off'” Newsflash – color is energy. What if I told you that being able to achieve color harmony in your brand, wardrobe and the environments you occupy can totally transform your experience and results? It might seem like a stretch... I mean... in reality, color doesn’t actually exist. Colors are wavelength...
Feb 07, 2024•29 min
Today is a special, honest, raw peek into the REAL shiz that happens in the growth phase of an ambitious, imperfect business. I have a confession... Well, 4 confessions, really In this episode: I'm sharing my word for the year and the difficult choices it's sparked off Getting really vulnerable about some things going on in my world Explore the 'immediate gratification' vs. 'sustainable consistency' Sharing a temporary change that's happening straight-away for this podcast What is currently driv...
Jan 24, 2024•29 min
“By age 12, many children become set in their beliefs—giving parents a decade to mold the learning process, so that it decreases racial bias and improves cultural understanding.” – healthychildren.org Do you consider racism to be an “adults-only” kind of issue? If so, buckle up. As white parents, it's past time to talk to our kids about racial bias. Whether your child is 2 or 12, it’s never too early (or too late) to start these conversations. The point is, the conversation starts now. Otherwise...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Today I am thrilled to share this converation with one of my dearest friends, mentors, sisters – Dr. Romie Mushtaq. Today we talk about joy, The Busy Brain Cure (Dr. Romie’s new book - just released this week and already a bestseller on Amazon and Audible!!), colour psychology and a few things in between... (including how I was involved in getting this book ready for it's big launch!) Dr. Romie shares her heartfelt mission and her positive impact goals We'll explore the rollercoaster process of ...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min
This could be the most important podcast I do this year. Not a bad way to begin, eh? This episode is a must for any business owner who will be building a brand or rebranding this year. This 60 minutes could save you MONTHS of pain and THOUSANDS in financial investment if you listen carefully and take just 20% of the advice in this episode. In this episode I break-down the 6 Stages of a Rebrand (yes, it's the same for a new brand) to help you do it properly, efficiently and most importantly... st...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min
New Year, New You, right? Well, maybe not. Although the stats tell us resolutions do mostly work ( contrary to popular belief 40-46% of New Year’s resolved will be successful at six months)... it's not setting them that matters... but something else entirely that we'll discuss in this episode. As we enter into this season traditionally laden with fresh starts and heavy expectations of big transformations and huge change - I want to offer you an alternate ambition: JOY. Starting the year with mor...
Dec 24, 2023•23 min
Welcome Dr Angela Lauria! Someone I’m privileged to call my friend and personal inspiration, and indeed a visionary in the spaces of publishing, autism and entrepreneurship. Dr Angela Lauria is an author, podcaster, speaker, and Autistic advocate helping unlock the power of neurodiversity at work. In this this delightful, straight-talking podcast, we manage to cover a LOT… The celebration of autistic culture Having a vision and pivoting Tensions of balancing career goals and personal life Cats v...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 39 min
In this episode of the Joy Colour Impact (& Dogs) podcast, we discuss partnerships in business, is it a good idea to venture into business alone or with a partner(s). Much like marriages, partnerships require a delicate balance of chemistry and compromise. Conflicts are bound to arise, but don't always mean it's the end. In this episode we'll discuss the secret to keeping your partnership bond strong. I'll share some details from my *very* recent experience buying back ownership in one of my...
Oct 03, 2023•29 min
Today in this very important ‘Dealing with Whiteness’ episode with Dr. Lynne Maureen-Hurdle and Justin Hurdle-Price - we’re diving into a really touchy topic. We’re discussing the word: Woke. As we explore where this word comes from, how it’s being [inappropriately] used and the impact on society, in particular, the black community - and our guests personally. Now if you’re like me I was when I first got introduced to the topic in today’s episode, you might feel surprised. But the fact is, the w...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min
To me the word professional is the enemy of a good brand and, in most cases is the enemy of any kind of personality. In today's podcast, we explore the intersection of creativity, self-expression, and entrepreneurship. Join me as we dive deep into the impact of professionalism on our ability to show up authentically in our businesses and personal lives. How the system trains us to value professionalism over authentic self-expression The power of embracing our unique quirks and passions in buildi...
Sep 13, 2023•18 min
Today I wanted to share a couple big lessons I got from over 12 months of attending the most MEGA business retreat experiences out there, including a cruise through the Greek Islands, a private week at Denise Duffield-Thomas' Rose Farm in Australia and a week on the private island belonging to Sir Richard Branson. Sure there are some obvious highlights associated with trips with this level of luxury and access, but some of greatest gifts these trips gave me were actually a bit surprising. For me...
Sep 05, 2023•33 min
Picking back up with Denise after part 1 of our conversation (if you are joining us here jump back an episode because you won’t want to miss it) we really get down and dirty with impact, what it means, how to achieve it and be empowered by it. Do we really want to just help people in need or does it make more sense to prevent people from needing help in the first place. It’s certainly not as glamorous or attention grabbing to work that way but in the long run what legacy do you really want to le...
Sep 01, 2023•35 min
Welcome to the first of our 'Visionary' interviews here on the JCID show. For the first in this series, there was only one guest to pick - the woman who appeared first on our previous podcast, and was keynote at our Magic Maker conference... a dear friend, money mindset mentor Denise Duffield Thomas. But we're not actually talking all that much about money mindset - we're focused on life, dogs, working alongside your spouse, legacy, property, and philanthropy... and loads more... adulting, paper...
Aug 30, 2023•53 min
In this episode, we talk about rebranding, crucially why and when. It’s my experience that a rebrand always comes after a but… That means one of two things to a business A founder needs a new vibe, a mixture of symptoms that means that special sauce is missing from the business Or a major change is needed. We cover why your rebrand should not only be a holistic process but why it might be the answer you didn’t even know you were looking for. It’s primary driver should be purpose, whilst creating...
Aug 23, 2023•10 min
Full Show Notes with photos of Justin and his doggos: https://www.jnicholesmith.com/e10-dogs-and-racism/ In our latest Dealing with Whiteness episode, we're looking into why there aren't more Black pet owners and pet business owners. - We explore the historic role dogs have played in racism in America - We unpack some of the complicated history between Black folks and dogs - We'll take a look at the therapeutic role dogs can play in improving mental health - We explore how breed discrimination h...
Aug 16, 2023•42 min
Hey guys! Welcome to episode 9. Great to be here as always and in this episode we are covering something super close to my heart. Making design and branding accesible for everyone! Especially for those who are out there being a rebel and putting their head above the parapet for the things they believe in. We talk about - the normal rebrand process and what's 'done' - the things you can do to make sure your design and your strategy match up - what you can do to make the process faster and more en...
Aug 09, 2023•36 min
Hey! Welcome back to episode 8 where we talk about one of my first loves, photography! It's where my business journey started and I'm going to take you through some things to consider about it. - Why your photography is really important and why it will ocntinue to be important into the future - Are your photos helping or hurting your business - Understand the combined power of visuals and colour and harmonisung your brand with your images and... Why if it's not GREAT it's actually hurting you! -...
Aug 04, 2023•36 min
Are you selling your premium brand all wrong? In this episode I'm going to talk you through the key ways to take your brand up in to that premium space succesfully. - Pricing and how it effects both you as the entrepreneur and the consumer - Why you need confidence in what you do and why your pricing is the way it is - Branding has a lot to do with percieved value - Every business has something that they can turn into a premium product So have a listen and get the tools you need to go premium su...
Jul 21, 2023•32 min
