Productive Joy

Get a glimpse into Christie's latest episode with her guest, Dr. Merv Jenkins, the National Academic Advisor for Nearpod. Known for his blend of hip hop and education, Merv discusses his transition from an enthusiastic student turned educator to a full-fledged hip hop artist in the EdTech arena. Merv also conscientiously differentiates between passion and purpose, emphasizing the magic that happens when the two coincide

Today Christie welcomes the fun, wise, and creative guest, Merv Jenkins, the National Academic Advisor for Nearpod. Known for his blend of hip hop and education, Merv discusses his transition from an enthusiastic student turned educator to a full-fledged hip hop artist in the EdTech arena. Merv also conscientiously differentiates between passion and purpose, emphasizing the magic that happens when the two coincide. He discusses the concept of ‘Productive Joy’ and shares his journey towards earning his doctorate, emphasizing the influence of his mother on his decisions. During the conversation, Merv also touches on his past experiences, friendships, and the publication of his book, 'To the Beat of Leadership.' Merv and Christie also discuss the importance of taking care of and elevating young people, whom he believes are the world's most important resource. Find more about Dr. Jenkins Find more about ⁠Dr. Christie and AIM

Today on this bite-sized episode of Productive Joy, Christie discusses her company AIM established in 2022 to help people analyze their existing systems, make improvements, and propel them into action. She emphasizes the importance of visualizing an achievable target, and utilizing AIM as a systematic approach to fulfilling these targets. and how this is a powerful action plan in both personal and professional settings for achieving more joy and productivity in life. Find more about Dr. Christie and AIM

In this episode of 'Productive Joy', Dr. Christie welcomes Joni Pilgrim, CEO of Nationwide Appraisal Network. Joni shares her journey from starting the company out of her garage to growing it to a national level. They discuss how Joni used her business expertise and customer service skills to fuel the success of her company, and Joni provides insight into the wider appraisal industry and how technology has transformed it. She also discusses her passion for giving back to the community through a non-profit initiative, providing school supplies for children in need. Joni believes in progress over perfection and the importance of having a passionate and talented team. Connect with Joni Find more about ⁠Dr. Christie McMullen

On today's show Dr. Christie McMullen welcomes guest Jodi Costa, CEO and co-founder of Two Penny Publishing. Jodi shares her personal journey of losing her hearing and how the experience sparked her determination and grit. She also discusses her bestselling book 'A Rocket Fuel for Your Kite', her productive joy in running Two Penny Publishing, and her strategy of creating an author-friendly business. Jodi concludes with her advice on writing a book, particularly about not being silent with one's story and seeking authenticity. The interview reveals valuable insights into overcoming personal obstacles and finding success.. Find more about Jodi Costa Find more about Dr. Christie McMullen

Today, Dr. Christie McMullen welcomes one of her favorite people in the world as the first guest on the podcast. Community Engagement Manager Jonathan Grant Brown shares his inspiring journey from child in a foster home to renowned public speaker and mentor. Utilizing his personal experiences, he highlights the importance of 'selflessly interrupting' others to guide them towards success, and allowing yourself to be interrupted for self-growth. He and Christie also discusses essential life skills, such as conflict resolution, decision-making, and embracing the 'extra' within oneself. Jonathan emphasizes the impact of small victories on personal development and introduces two powerful exercises 'Three-Two-One' and 'Empty My Cup' to aid self-reflection, organized thinking, and effective learning. Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to get the podcast out to everyone who needs some productive joy in their lives!! Learn more about Jonathan Grant Brown

Welcome to the very first episode of the Productive Joy podcast!! Thank you for joining us. Dr. Christie McMullen shares her journey in education from high school to now training professionals, including mortgage brokers, healthcare workers, doctors, salespeople, and lawyers. She discusses her methods to make your communication effective and joyful, highlighting her 'safe, logical, fun, and memorable' formula. She believes emotions, specifically joy, in conversations or presentations lead to memorable interactions and higher information retention. Christy explains the importance of safety (psychological), logic, fun (releasing dopamine), and memory in effective interaction. Christie also shares the mission of Productive Joy Podcast - to learn from people who've mastered creating joy in their spaces and provide tools for listeners to do the same. Please like, follow, share, and subscribe to get the podcast out to everyone who needs some productive joy in their lives!!

Productive Joy is a podcast designed to turn fun into action. Together we will learn and grow and find joy along the way. Every episode will be filled with nuggets of wisdom applicable to daily life.