Building Soul-Led Businesses That Last

Hi star lovelies! I am beyond excited to be joined by our special guest Joy Osaka-Lu! Joy is exactly as her name suggests, a founder and CEO of One Ripple, LLC who provides holistic consultation to entrepreneurs, businesses, and leaders who want to build soul-led businesses that last! We had a great conversation about the need for traditionally 'unconventional' leadership in this New Era of business and information systems. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways

Centered Leadership Amid Change

• Joy and Kim discuss how old souls and visionary leaders can remain strong, steady, and authentic through constant shifts: whether technological, organizational, or energetic.
• The importance of staying grounded and detached from chaos, focusing on how you respond rather than external circumstances.

The Power of Soul-Led Businesses

• Joy explains her innovative approach to operations and strategy, emphasizing how the “how” is often more important than the “what.”
• She illustrates how aligning operational processes with soul and intuition leads to genuine impact and avoids burnout.

Navigating the New Era

• Challenges, disruptions, or unexpected changes are invitations to trust, grow, and refine intuition, especially in an era of soul-led businesses.
• Joy and Kim offer practical insights for working with, not against, today’s accelerated pace of change, encouraging leaders to redefine success from the inside out.

Powerful Quotes

“To stay whole and to stay centered... we have such a tremendous hand in this perpetual effect that we have on the world. We want to make it somewhat coherent and a true reflection of who we are.”

“You are at the center. Things can be happening all around you, but you don’t change. You are the throughput of your soul, of your life; you're the co-creator of it.”

Key Questions Answered

1. How can leaders stay calm and centered during chaotic change?

[1:54 & 5:33] Joy highlights the importance of being grounded and not getting swept up in external chaos. By focusing on our own presence and responses—rather than reacting to outward circumstances—leaders can model calm and resilience, becoming anchors in times of transformation.

2. What is a 'soul-led businesses,' and why are they valuable?

[12:38] Joy reveals that business operations aren’t just about systems or processes. By infusing soul and intention into daily actions (the “how”), operations become a reflection of integrity, love, and effectiveness—resulting in healthier work cultures and greater business impact.

3. Is it normal for relationships and partnerships to change as we evolve?

[29:57 & 37:48] Absolutely. Both Joy and Kim acknowledge that as you align more deeply with your true self and vision, some old relationships may no longer fit. This shift is a natural part of growth, creating space for new, aligned opportunities and collaborations.

Fun Facts from the Episode

1. Transforming Wax to Gold: Joy’s newest creative project—lost wax talismans—literally has people infusing their energy stories into a wax piece, which is then cast into precious metal, symbolizing transformation and expansion.
2. Unlikely Corporate Paths: Both Joy (in investment management) and Kim (in accounting) started their professional journeys in highly traditional corporate fields before fully stepping into their soul-driven leadership.
3. Operational Alchemy: Instead of focusing on rigid systems, Joy’s operations philosophy is about the energy and mindset underlying every action—turning even regulatory compliance and data management into opportunities for soul alignment.

Additional Resources

• Listen to the August Forecast 🌻: Navigate the energies of the month with an in-depth guide here. You can also check it out on Spotify or wherever else you get your podcasts!
• Listen to Part One of the Strategic Pivot Series 🔄: Want to listen more about how to pivot and rebrand your business? Check it out on Spotify or ListenNotes!
• Unlock the Vault 🏦: To dive deeper or join the community, email Kim and her team at team@kimwoods.com for your unique Intuitive Success Signature!
• The Hub of Cosmic Insights 💫: For the latest updates, blogs, social media posts, and announcements, visit the Your Star Strategy Center

Connect With Joy!

• Website: https://www.oneripple.net/
• LinkedIn: @joyosakalu
• Newsletter: Reset your True North

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