The Joy Journal

5 Best Practices for Producing a Fashion Photoshoot There are certain days that are highlight days in business and my first professional photoshoot will always be one of them. Producing...

The smile from this accomplishment has been going strong for 3 days now. As I write this I still feel so proud of myself – and I hope to capture...

The Ultimate Memorial Day Packing List It's summer! The weather you’ve been waiting for is here. The sun is shining, and the lemonade is cold. Maybe you spiked it with some...

The post pandemic travel craze gives me butterflies. We’re not exactly there yet but I long for the day when we can book plane tickets without fear and get our...

Last week I participated in a fabulous Mother's Day Market at HudCo. HudCo is a members club offering shared work space and programming for professionals to be productive, be inspired,...

It's been a beautiful week in Miami (actually the weather wasn't amazing but I found the beauty elsewhere!) We even got to sneak in a couple hours at the beach...

It would be remiss to forgo mentioning the impact the fashion industry has on our planet. I am aware of the millions of tons of waste that hit landfills each...

Are you a busy mama who thrives on creativity? This one's for you. All you need is dry erase markers and your morning drink of choice (team coffee!!)  Sit at...

All the slivers of sunshine we're seeing lately are teasers - summer is close - but not close enough. Are you ready for a new season but it's not ready for you? ...

No Sunshine? No Problem Don't stress this winter away, mama. Here are 3 ways to wear your sarong as a scarf for all the cozy vibes. You'll be Zoom chic...

Do you ever wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Yeah, me too. It happens to the best of us. Mom life is stressful and pandemic life has...

The Beginning Joy + Justice was born out of a challenging and unprecedented year.  Through the COVID-19 global health crisis we are proud to say we have been a source of happiness...