In this episode of the Joyful Mate™ podcast, Anthony Hartcher and Stephanie Puente explore the themes of joy, happiness, and personal growth. Stephanie shares her journey in personal development, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, presence, and overcoming limiting beliefs. They discuss practical strategies for celebrating small wins, finding joy in daily activities, and the significance of reflection. The conversation also touches on the thieves of joy, such as comparison and self-criticism, and the importance of embracing a range of emotions. The episode concludes with empowering insights on taking actionable steps towards a joyful life.
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About Stephanie Puente
Stephanie Puente is the President of CoreFactor Transformative Coaching and is a Certified Life Mastery Consultant and Transformation Expert. For over 10 years, she has been dedicated to coaching individuals in discovering their authentic life paths and living lives filled with greater purpose, joy and fulfillment. In addition to her coaching practice, Stephanie has served as a trainer for the Brave Thinking Institute, where she has guided and empowered new coaches on their certification journeys. With 10 years of coaching experience and nearly three decades of study in personal development and transformational principles, Stephanie has a deep understanding of what it takes to turn dreams into reality. As a dynamic speaker, Stephanie has delivered over 100 presentations to organizations, businesses, and groups worldwide that inspire and energize her audiences. She shares proven strategies for clarifying goals, achieving success, and embracing new possibilities. Her professional career includes two decades of experience in marketing, communications, and event planning. She has worked with the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City, Christie's Great Estates in Santa Fe, an international law firm in Washington, D.C., and an award-winning children's music school in Austin, TX. She earned her bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and regularly participates in advanced trainings with the Brave Thinking Institute. Stephanie has been happily married to her husband, Sebastian, for 26 years. Together, they have two daughters, Sofia and Paloma. A lover of adventure and connection, Stephanie enjoys traveling to new destinations, hiking scenic trails, and creating memories with her family—including their playful mini dachshund, Dash, who often steals the spotlight.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Joy and Happiness
03:07 Personal Growth and Development
06:09 Mindfulness and Presence
08:58 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
11:54 Celebrating Small Wins
15:05 Finding Joy in Daily Activities
18:11 The Importance of Reflection
21:06 Thieves of Joy
23:47 Embracing All Emotions
27:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
