Welcome to the Joy Inspired Podcast

Have you ever wondered how to stand firm in your values and build a business that aligns with your beliefs while staying profitable and purposeful. Each episode unpacks the mindset shifts, proven strategies, and practical tools that successful entrepreneurs use to anchor their work in God’s truth.

Feb. 3, 2026

Season 2: Episode 5 - The Entrepreneur’s Guide to More Free Time

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode, Nikki Cruise welcomes Tiffanie Kellog—also known as Speaker in Socks and the Queen of Time—for a powerful conversation on reclaiming time, restoring joy, and realigning priorities as a Kingdom entrepreneur. Tiffanie shares her journey, insights on creating supportive communities, and tips from her book The Entrepreneur’s Guide to More Free Time to help business owners thrive without burnout. 🎁 Gift: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to More Free Time (Ki…

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Jan. 27, 2026

Season 2: Episode 4 - Mental Self defense: Beat the 7 bullies in your brain before they beat you out of more success!

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Dr. Stan Harris, also known as Dr. BreakThrough, to explore how mental martial arts can help us overcome the “7 bullies of the brain” and live in breakthrough, joy, and purpose. They discuss strategies for transforming negative thoughts into empowering beliefs and practical steps for daily mental resilience, all rooted in Scripture and real-life experiences. Key Takeaways: Mental martial arts helps us fight internal bulli…

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Jan. 20, 2026

Season 2: Episode 3 - From Survival to Spirit-Led Success: Lessons in Faith, Healing, and Entrepreneurship

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Cindy Costley, founder of The Underlying Answers, to explore the power of healing at a cellular level. They discuss how trauma, stress, and past experiences manifest physically and emotionally, and how reconnecting with God’s design for our bodies can restore balance and joy. Cindy shares the Electromagnetic Body Desensitization Technique (EBDT), a method that releases trapped emotions and supports deep healing for the mi…

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Jan. 13, 2026

Season 2: Episode 2 - Messy Prayers From A Messy Heart

Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Karen Mettam to explore what it truly means to bring our whole, honest selves before God. Through deeply personal stories, Karen shares how “messy prayers from a messy heart” became the doorway to healing, identity restoration, and Kingdom impact. This conversation reminds us that joy is not found in perfection, but in surrender—where faith, business, and life are fully infused, not compartmentalized. Key Takeaways • Joy i…

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Jan. 6, 2026

Season 2: Episode 1: The Years of Fears, Tears and Gears

Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Nikki Cruise sits down with Peta-Gay Roberts, a sacred warrior and marketplace mystic. Peta-Gay shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and divine purpose, revealing how God has equipped her to serve women and lead with both gentleness and strength. From a near-abortion story to embracing her identity as a sacred warrior and wealthy mystic, Peta-Gay encourages listeners to trust God’s design for their lives and tap into their spiritual …

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July 1, 2025

Episode 27 - R.E.F.R.A.M.E. Your Mindset. Is your faith framing your thoughts?

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Nikki Cruise walks us through what it really means to renew your mind and adopt a Kingdom mindset. It's not about surface-level positive thinking—it’s deep, daily transformation that aligns your identity, thoughts, and actions with God's truth. Nikki shares practical steps using her REFRAME Method to help you recognize, examine, and replace limiting beliefs that have kept you stuck or stolen your joy. This episode is for every woman who’s …

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Recent Blog Posts

May 14, 2025

What Looking Back Taught Me About Moving Ahead

Want a Joyful look back? If you know me, you know I’m all about momentum. Vision boards, prayer journaling, pressing toward purpose—I live for the joy of the next breakthrough. But lately, I’ve realized something: in our pursui…

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May 14, 2025

How to Stay Motivated When Life Feels Heavy

From Overwhelmed to On Fire We’ve all been there—feeling like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. As purpose-driven individuals, the desire to make an impact can often feel like a double-edged sword. While it pushes us to do …

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May 14, 2025

Conquering Comparison: Embrace Your Unique Journey and Flourish

We see someone else’s success, their glowing social media posts, or their seemingly perfect life, and suddenly, our own progress feels inadequate. As entrepreneurs and believers, it’s easy to fall into the trap of measuring our worth bas…

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About the Host

Nikki Cruise

Reviews

Powerful episodes!!!

"Nikki’s voice is one of clarity and compassion in a noisy world. Every episode reminds me to keep God at the center of everything I do. I’m so proud of you, Nikki—keep shining and sharing what God …"

Jane Ilagan | April 15, 2025