🌟 5 Resources for Your Journey to Joy 🌟
A curated list of books and podcasts that highlight joy as resistance, healing, and creativity—especially centering people of color, queer communities, and those often left out of mainstream conversations.
In a world that can feel overwhelming, joy is a powerful act of resistance, healing, and self-care. Whether you’re seeking joy through reflection, creativity, community, or self-discovery, these books, guides, and podcasts are here to inspire everyone—especially people of color, queer folks, and those often left out of mainstream conversations.
✨ 1. "Inciting Joy" by Ross Gay
Ross Gay’s poetic reflections remind us that joy is in the everyday moments: friendship, creativity, and community. A must-read for anyone seeking to cherish life’s small treasures.
✨ 2. "Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good" by Adrienne Maree Brown
This transformative collection explores how pleasure can be a revolutionary act, centering liberation, Black joy, and queer perspectives.
✨ 3. "The Artist’s Way" by Julia Cameron
Reconnect with your creativity—and your joy—with this 12-week journey that’s inspired countless people to rediscover their inner selves.
✨ 4. "Black Girl in Om" (Podcast)
An uplifting space for Black women and women of color to breathe, heal, and celebrate their joy. Hosted by Lauren Ash, this podcast will leave you feeling renewed.
✨ 5. "Queer Public" (Podcast)
Dive into powerful stories that celebrate queer joy, resilience, and community. This podcast reminds us of the beauty in connection and the importance of being seen.
💬 Joy is for everyone, and this list is here to remind you that it’s always within reach.
Insights for Joyful Living and Social Justice
Get a glimpse into my ongoing reflections, stories, and research as I explore the science of joy, the realities of racial justice, and how our digital world shapes both.
✨ Joy and Timely Connections ✨
I highlight joy as a practice that strengthens resilience and deepens human connection.
🔥 What Tries to Kill Joy… and How Joy Wins 🔥
I share how I use joy as a tool for survival and liberation, offering three ways to protect and strengthen it amid life’s challenges.
The Quiet Joy That Brings Us Home
A reflection on using joy as liberation and resilience when life brings negativity, with three intentional practices to protect and nurture joy.
Join the Movement
Take the next step—join the waitlist for my upcoming book or book me for your next event. Let’s build a future rooted in care and connection.
Stay Inspired, Stay Informed
Sign up to receive insights, research updates, and reflections on joyful living, digital healing, and social transformation.
