Joy Nelson Thomas is the Founder and Executive Director of LEAD Girls of North Carolina and CEO of New Journey Management. A Salem College alum and certified life coach, she’s dedicated to empowering girls/women and supporting business growth. Joy serves on several local boards and enjoys writing to inspire others, spark meaningful conversations, and encourage women to lead with purpose and confidence.
Leadership and motherhood do not live in separate spaces. For many women, they show up at the same time, in the same breath, in the same day. Learning how to
photo by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE There is something about April that makes you slow down for a moment. I’ve been hearing it in my spirit. I’ve even had conversations with
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I find myself reflecting not only on the incredible women who have shaped our past, but on the women leading today, as well. Too
Welcome back, Sisters. Wherever you’re reading this from, I hope you know this space is for you. It only feels right, since it’s February, to write about The Journey to love.
Each woman carries a story shaped by her victories, her shifts in direction, her struggles and the moments that push her to grow. Our lives don’t unfold in straight lines.
“Confidence isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about trusting that who you are is already enough.” ~ Joy Nelson Thomas For most of my life, I’ve tried to balance two
In today’s fast-paced world, “balance” often feels like a myth. There have been times I’ve even been guilty of believing it’s not even a real thing! I’ll never forget a
I’m sitting on an airplane, 30,000 feet in the air, reflecting on my journey in leadership – what it means to lead and, more personally, why me? It feels like
Life has a way of rushing us from one responsibility to the next. Pause for a moment before reading further. What does your day look like today, right now as
Since we were kids, we’ve all heard the same script – get good grades, go to college, find a stable job, buy a house, get married, raise children and retire
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