Episodes

Episode Summary: In this deeply powerful conversation, Nikki Cruise sits down with Colleen Stewart, founder of Path to Peace Coaching, a veteran and trauma survivor who now helps others reclaim their peace through faith and h...

Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Donna Tashjian, a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience coaching leaders worldwide. Donna shares her journey from adversity to thriving, teaching how to live vibrantly, lead with joy, and…

Episode Summary In this inspiring episode of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Wendy Corner, founder of Your Words Have Power, to explore how introverted entrepreneurs can discover their voice, share their message, and create impact through storytelling. Wendy shares her deeply …

Episode Summary In this powerful and faith-filled conversation on the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with internationally recognized sales expert, speaker, and relationship strategist Scott Schilling to explore how authentic relationships, trust, and service transform both business an…

Episode Summary In this powerful and faith-filled conversation on the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise sits down with Christa Spaeth, a corporate dietitian of 24 years turned author, podcaster, and teacher of biblical nutrition, to share her journey of radical obedience when God changed her path …

Episode Summary: In this powerful and Spirit-led episode, Nikki Cruise welcomes marketing strategist and faith-driven entrepreneur Nadine Mullings, founder of She Elevates Media, for a deep conversation on faith, identity, joy, and Spirit-led marketing. Nadine shares her journey from a corporate la…

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 crea…

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 …

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 de…

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, a…

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 str…

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 share…

Episode Summary: In this soul-stirring episode, Nikki Cruise invites you to take a deeper look at the beliefs shaping your day-to-day life. She reminds us that mindset is more than just a buzzword—it's a spiritual battleground. As faith-fueled Kingdom builders, we must be intentional in examining t…

Episode Summary: We often chase joy like it’s something to earn, but what if joy is actually a fruit? And more importantly—what is feeding your roots? In this powerful episode, Nikki challenges us to dig deeper into the beliefs and patterns that are shaping our joy, mindset, and impact. It's not ab…

Episode Summary: Welcome back, beautiful Kingdom Builder, to the Joy Inspired Podcast! In this soul-stirring episode, Nikki Cruise dives deep into the often-misunderstood truth about joy. It's not a reward for your hustle—it's a fruit of alignment. If you've ever found yourself hitting goals but fe…

Episode Summary: Hey friend, if you’ve ever felt like you lost your way—like you were once so clear on your calling, but now everything feels blurry—this episode is for you. I talk about how joy isn’t just a feeling you hope will return when life gets better. Joy is a spiritual strategy. It can act…

Episode Summary: In Episode 22 of the Joy Inspired Podcast, Nikki Cruise delivers a powerful and timely message that joy isn’t just a nice-to-have—it's a leadership strategy that directly affects your impact and your income. Building upon last week’s theme that “joy is not an extra, but a resource,…

Episode Summary: In this soul-stirring episode, Nikki reminds us that joy isn’t something we earn—it’s something we access. So often, we chase happiness like a finish line, believing it will finally show up after we accomplish enough, serve enough, or succeed enough. But joy doesn’t work that way. …

Episode Summary: In this special milestone episode of The Entrepreneur’s Joy Inspired Podcast, we’re pressing pause to celebrate and reflect on all that God has done so far. From faith-building conversations to purpose-defining moments, this joyful compilation features powerful clips and listener f…

Episode Summary:⁣ In today's heartfelt episode, Nikki gets real about the emotional weight that so many purpose-driven entrepreneurs experience. She reminds us that feeling overwhelmed isn’t a sign that we are failing — it’s often a sign that we are walking straight into the center of our calling. …

Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and power-packed episode, Nikki Cruise shines a light on one of the sneakiest traps we face as entrepreneurs and believers: comparison. Through vivid storytelling (hello, jungle talent show!) and real talk, she reminds us how easy it is to lose our joy and clarity…

Episode Summary: In this powerfully honest episode, Nikki Cruise invites listeners into a real conversation about burnout, overwhelm, and the pressure of constantly being busy—even in the name of faith. She unpacks the culture of “Christian busy” and challenges the narrative that hustle equals holi…

Episode Summary: In this episode of Joy Inspired, Nikki Cruise dives deep into a subject that affects every entrepreneur and individual in ministry: facing financial struggles. She opens up about the challenges of trusting God when your bank account doesn't reflect the dreams and desires you’re wor…

Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into a topic that resonates deeply with many, especially Christian entrepreneurs—the fear of rejection. Whether it’s the fear of being ignored on social media, receiving a "no" from potential clients, or facing criticism, rejection can shake our confidence …