Joy in the Journey
Joy in the Journey + Co. started as a passion project with some gal pals during my time at Iowa State. As life has taken us in different directions, Joy in the Journey has developed into my independent, virtual journal. In 2021 I decided to consolidate my digital homes into one place, moving Joy in the Journey to this new site! Regular followers can expect the same personal and inspirational content as before, though there may now be a more professional post from time to time for my fellow communication and recruiting geeks… (you know who you are!)
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“Girl, Don’t Fall for It”: The biggest danger of the self-help industry
If you’re pop culture-woke on any level, you’re in-tune with the latest Rachel Hollis controversy. For those who aren’t, let me give you a very brief rundown: Rachel Hollis is a motivational speaker, author, and content creator that has exploded on the self-help scene over the past five years. She’s found her fortune and fame…
Keep readingMy Danish Heritage and Emotional Awareness
My dad’s side of the family has some serious Danish heritage and, though it’s been generations since my ancestors made their way to the United States, there’s been a handful of strong traditions and quirks that have hung around from the culture of the homeland. For example, morning coffee and snacks (or morning vittles) is…
Keep readingWelcome, Friends!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls… welcome to my new digital home! Merging my personal and professional sites together has long been in the works, a process only exacerbated by my first failed attempt at using a WordPress blog in junior high. Collaborating on a slick, new WordPress website at work, combined with some communications…
Keep readingLet’s Talk About Female Gender Norms
If you’ve been to my parents’ house you know that it’s a 100-year-old farmhouse nestled on the beautiful southwest Iowa farmland that’s been in my family since 1883. You would also know that my childhood home has its fair share of quirks that come with any century-old abode: you have to go through the (only)…
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