02. Embracing the Detour with Business Development Expert Kelly Kennedy

The Joy Journey Podcast with Jillian Shecher

In this powerful episode of The Joy Journey Podcast, we sit down with the visionary who inspired this very podcast—Kelly Kennedy, founder of Capital Business Development and host of the award-winning Business Development Podcast.

Kelly takes us on a journey through the real stuff: discovering why genuine human connection matters more than ever in our AI-driven world, what happens when we say yes to the things that scare us most, and how our biggest challenges often become our greatest gifts.

He shares candidly about the delicate dance between ambition and personal life, while offering a fresh perspective on why those moments of self-doubt might actually be signposts pointing us toward our next level of growth. If you've ever wondered whether your fears might be hiding an invitation to something bigger, this episode is your permission slip to find out.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Joy Journey Podcast inspiration
• Podcasting tips from an award-winning podcast host
• Why human connection is your superpower in an AI world
• How to turn resistance into your roadmap
• The truth about balancing ambition with life
• Why your biggest fears often point to your next level

Podcast Tech:

• Microphone: Shure SM7B
• Apollo Twin interface
• Riverside (recording platform)

Connect with Kelly Kennedy:

Website: capitalbd.ca

The Business Development Podcast: https://www.businessdevelopmentpodcast.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-development-podcast/

Instagram: @thebusinessdevelopmentpodcast

Facebook: @capitalbusinessdevelopment

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

Instagram: @jillianschecher

Facebook: @joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: @jillianschecher

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