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Choosing Joy

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Each week, actor and singer Deborah Joy Winans Williams invites inspiring women into candid, heart-led conversations about joy—what it means, how they choose it daily, and why it matters. Through personal stories, shared insights, and warm humor, Choosing Joy creates a space where vulnerability meets strength and every episode offers encouragement to embrace joy intentionally—even in life’s uncert... more

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Rod and Karen are joined by Pete Dominick to discuss Podjam 3, the importance of community, doing warm-up for TV shows, interviewing authors, growing up funny, racial differences in comedy, political comedy, meeting J-L Cauvin, J-L running for office... more

Teddy Pendergrass was a legendary singer and songwriter from the 60s and 70s that attracted the attention of women world wide. But when one of the closest women to him is murdered, and then he suffers a near fatal accident years later.. Are people wr... more

Sis! With conversations of how we show up for our sisters running the news cycle, we thought we would share a nice throwback this week. Dr. Dom and Terri are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, the force and founder of Therapy for Black Girl... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Dominick
Stand up comedian, professional speaker, radio host
Stand Up With Pete Dominick; Podjam 3 promoter
Episode: Introducing: The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast | Sitting Down! with Pete Dominick (Network Drop)
Joy Harden Bradford
Licensed psychologist; host of Therapy for Black Girls; author of Sisterhood Heals
Therapy for Black Girls
Episode: Introducing: Cultivating H.E.R. Space Podcast | We Ride at Dawn: Ways We Show Up for Our Sisters with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford | Network Drop
Deborah Joy Winans
Guest; actress and singer from the Winans family
Winans family/entertainment
Episode: Introducing: Born To The Game Podcast | Growing Up as Part of the Winans Family - Deborah Joy Winans
Bay Bay
Partner from Bay Bay: Bay Bay's contributions to Major's life and music
Episode: MAJOR. on Houston Holidays, Big Family Traditions, Love, Faith & His Most Joyful Christmas Memories | Holiday AF
Ian Wallace
Partner in the conversation; discussed as a guest; engaged in holiday games and personal anecdotes
Episode: Jemele Hill & Ian Wallace on Detroit Holidays, Love, Traditions & Their Funniest Christmas Stories | Holiday AF
Logan Loris Browning
Actress, star of Dear White People
Netflix series Dear White People
Episode: Logan Browning on Family Traditions, Holiday Joy, Dear White People & Her Funniest Christmas Stories | Holiday AF
Trevor Jackson
Actor and musician invited onto the podcast
Episode: Trevor Jackson on Indiana Winters, Family Traditions & His Funniest Holiday Moments | Holiday AF
Ser'Darius Blain
Actor known for Jumanji (guest on this episode)
Actor
Episode: Ser’Darius Blain on Miami Holidays, Caribbean Traditions, Jumanji & His Funniest Christmas Stories | Holiday AF
William Catlett
Actor invited onto the show for a special appearance
Episode: Will Catlett on Cold-Weather Christmases, Fatherhood, Acting Breakthroughs & Holiday Joy | Holiday AF

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Dr. Dominique Broussard
Host of Cultivating HER. Space (doctorate; psychologist)
Deborah Joy Winans Williams
Host of Choosing Joy

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Introducing: The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast | Sitting Down! with Pete Dominick (Network Drop)
Q: How has moving from stand-up and radio to podcasting changed your sense of community?
Dominick explains that podcasts foster a more tightly knit community because listeners opt in, participate online and at events, and engage with hosts and guests regularly, unlike traditional radio.
Introducing: The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast | Sitting Down! with Pete Dominick (Network Drop)
Q: What is Podjam 3?
Podjam 3 is a multi-day event that combines podcast tapings, parties, and community activities, designed to connect podcasters with their audiences and with each other.
Introducing: Cultivating H.E.R. Space Podcast | We Ride at Dawn: Ways We Show Up for Our Sisters with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford | Network Drop
Q: What is the sexiest item you own?
Leopard print booties that work with wide-cut pants, offering a stylish and comfortable option for outfits.
Introducing: Cultivating H.E.R. Space Podcast | We Ride at Dawn: Ways We Show Up for Our Sisters with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford | Network Drop
Q: What's the best piece of wisdom or advice you've ever received?
A business coach told me that there is a message that comes through you that isn't for you, and I've used that to guide when I question how others will receive my content, recognizing it's often meant for someone else.
Elton Anderson on Travel, Detroit Roots & His Wildest Holiday Confessions | Holiday AF
Q: What have been some standout destinations or stories highlighted on Lens of Culture?
He mentions places from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico to Ghana, emphasizing showcasing Black-owned businesses and the cultural footprint in each city.

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What is Choosing Joy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program features intimate, heart-led conversations with inspiring women about joy, resilience, and everyday leadership. Across episodes, guests share personal stories on mental health, faith, sisterhood, career pivots, and how they choose joy in the face of uncertainty. The tone blends warmth, vulnerability, practical guidance, and humor, with clear emphasis on community-building, empowerment, and living out values in professional and family life. Notable twists include myth-busting around vulnerability as strength, navigating public scrutiny, and tying personal growth to broader impact for listeners who want actionable inspiration in their own lives.

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Choosing Joy launched a year ago and published 27 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Choosing Joy include:

1. Pete Dominick
2. Joy Harden Bradford
3. Deborah Joy Winans
4. Bay Bay
5. Ian Wallace
6. Logan Loris Browning
7. Trevor Jackson
8. Ser'Darius Blain

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