About Joy
Joy Scott is a writer, speaker, influencer, and businesswoman. In 2015 she self-published her debut book, Joseph’s Joy: Living with Unstoppable Hope which sold out of its initial 2000 print run and is now in its second printing, having sold over another 1,000 copies. She and her husband, Jon, founded the Joseph’s Joy 501(c)(3) which raised tens of thousands of dollars to help families afford the unforeseen medical costs incurred as their children battled life threatening illnesses. Joy additionally sat on the board of the Louisiana chapter of the national Basket of Hope charity that delivers baskets of inspirational gifts to children with life threatening illnesses and their families. Joy’s desire to help people further led her to become a life coach with Legendary Leadership Consultants, a faith-based coaching firm that connects people to their God-ordained purpose while providing them concrete steps to achieving God’s mission for their life.
Joy’s warm, authentic writing and speaking style endears listeners, making her a sought-after speaker. She has been the keynote speaker for over thirty professional business events, church conferences, and retreats such as Women Mean Business and Southstone Church’s women’s event called Joy where she has spoken to several hundred women. She was the Marketing Director of Aveda Institute’s eleven cosmetology schools around the Southeastern United States, has taught high school classical composition, health and physical education, and also classically educates her two sons. She graduated with an education degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and obtained Master’s Certifications in education from the University of New Orleans. She carries a burning desire to influence and teach those who are stuck by sharing her story and the obstacles she has overcome, while also keeping her heart centered around home. Joy values being a wife and mother and the richness that comes from connected relationships at home. Her husband refers to her as a modern-day “Proverbs 31” woman. Joy has a sincere passion to help those who are bound from life’s pains. Encouraging others to obtain healing, freedom, and purpose is her life message. Joy resides in the greater New Orleans area with her husband and two sons.
Books
Coming Soon!
Flow: Keeping your Heart Alive when Life Hurts
Joseph’s Joy: Living With Unstoppable Hope
Joy’s family and life was changed forever as her firstborn son was diagnosed with a highly aggressive brain tumor. Through countless hospitals in multiples states, invasive surgeries and treatments, and two angelic visitations, Joseph and their family faced the unthinkable. Over the course of a number of years and through thousands of shed tears Joy bravely wrote her story to share it with you and to encourage you in your own journey.
“This book is a masterful telling of the process of finding truth, grace, hope, and joy in the midst of anguish, pain, heartache and unimaginable loss. I am continually strengthened and encouraged by my friends and their story. I know you will be as well!”
Speaking
Joy is passionate about sharing from the Word of God and her own life lessons. Joy speaks about hope in the midst of her own struggles - and wants to encourage you through your own. Bringing God’s Word to life so that it makes a difference in our everyday routines is one of Joy’s greatest joys in speaking. You are sure to walk away encouraged and filled with hope for both today and tomorrow.
“Joy uses her God-given talents to connect with her audience. Not only is she a captivating presenter, it’s clear that she is genuine, caring, strong...full of friendship, love, and laughter. Her ability to connect across generations is apparent and her transparency and vulnerability makes her effective.”