Inanna Joy is a motivational author and speaker who uses lessons from her journey of life and love—her questions, problems, mistakes, and victories—to fuel self-discovery in others. She’s a curious observer, determined seeker, and thoughtful social critic who loves sharing her musings and not-so-humble opinions.
Joy began writing social commentary and speaking as a lay minister at 15. Her spiritual world has since expanded, and she now has a passion for assisting others in self-deconstruction and reinvention–a process that she knows well.
Her creations include The Jane Luck Adventures novels, Bibliotique–a pop-up shop featuring fun accessories for the bookish and bougie—and a provocative new self-help collection, currently in the works.
Everyone wants to get ahead, but Hustle Culture has been co-opted by the Western obsession with nonstop work. If you’re not careful, it can become just another hamster wheel. You can avoid that by turning down the outer noise and making a commitment to authentic living.
Come what may, you can follow your bliss to your purpose, align with your joy, and live well.
Look around and notice who holds the most wealth and access to options—it’s rarely those who spend their lives grinding nonstop.
Yet, wealth for wealth’s sake is often an empty goal. Burnout becomes inevitable when we chase money and success purely for consumption, prestige, or people-pleasing.
True integration happens when you practice J.O.Y.—Just Own You—with all the flaws and traits that make you unique. Understand what brings you deep happiness and take responsibility for becoming the best version of yourself so you can fully live in that joy.
The Gender Wars are tired. It’s time for cis-het men and women to stop fighting for power, respect one another as sovereign beings, and evolve—for everyone’s benefit.
As a Black woman in today’s world, Joy also understands that:
This message is both timeless and relevant for anyone who wants to elevate from burnout to balance.