Welcome to the Kim Strobel Joy Newsletter!
What's happenin' over here.
I've been traveling across the country, speaking on stages, and my heart is full. I love being able to inspire others to create happiness habits that lead to significant shifts in their lives.
I traveled to New York to speak to the Urban Superintendents Assoc. of America. I landed this gig because of a wonderful man I met when I first began providing professional development. His name is Dr. John Settle and he and his wife are pictured above.
He's a retired superintendent and former education director. He saw something in me that first year when I was providing professional development, and he never hesitated to compliment my speaking ability. That meant the world to me because I was in year one of my business and definitely doubted myself.
He pitched my name a few years ago to this conference's organizers, and I had the honor of keynoting for them. I also met Dr. Settle's lovely wife, Debbie. I'm always grateful for those who came into my life early in my career and helped me find my way.
Above is a pic of a few school leaders I met when I traveled to Naples, Florida, and spoke to over 500 school leaders on The Science of Happiness: Cultivating Positivity and Resiliency.
The energy before I stepped on stage was 
. They had the faculty participating in theme-based parades, singing, dancing, and having so much fun. I met some of the nicest people who invited me on a boat ride the next time I'm there. I'm totally in on that! 
It's such an honor for me to be asked to speak to others and one that I don't take lightly.
Books I'm reading...
The Oysterville Sewing Circle
by Susan Wiggs
It's a fiction-based story centered around a group of women who come together to end domestic violence they have endured while cultivating their friendships with one another. And of course, there's a great love story embedded in it.
The Big Leap
This is one of my fav all-time books. It's about overcoming the barriers that get in the way of our happiness and ability to achieve great things.
Quote, I'm Digging!
In Case You Missed The Last Few Podcast Episodes
Season 8 of She Finds Joy has been crazy-fun. I want to make sure you are not missing out on any of these amazing episodes!
On June 29th, I talked about How to Get Through Hard Things.
On July 13th, I talked about The Magic Keys to Happiness.
On July 27th, I talked about how How Gratitude Increases Happiness.
