My name is Joy Magnus and consider myself a global girl. I was born in the United States to Jamaican parents and raised in the Bahamas and Jamaica. I returned to the United States to attend college and have lived in the US since then. I have one sibling, a sister, who is younger than I am.
I have been traveling since before I entered this world. As a child, our family took family trips to England. My mother was an educator and our vacations to visit family and friends also had educational aspects to it. I remember making scrapbooks documenting our trips.
I spent twenty years working for faith-based and nonprofit organizations. It all started “as a paycheck” but turned into work that I enjoyed. I was blessed to travel to West Africa and Eastern Europe while working for the mission agency of the United Methodist Church. To date that job has been the best of my career. I learned a lot about leadership and management from supervisors that lead by example and provided me opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
After layoff #1, I became the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization. Those three years were the most challenging and character-building time of my career. It was another learning opportunity for me.
So, after layoff #2, I decided to do something different and transitioned from employee to entrepreneur. I now provide opportunities for organizational health and wellness by helping nonprofits secure funding through grants. I also assist individuals improve their health and financial lifestyle using the Network Marketing business model.
I believe that if you work hard, you should play hard. I love to laugh and help others laugh to help relieve whatever is getting them down in the moment. I have a nurturing spirit which I developed growing up as the daughter of a Methodist minister and an educator.
I am a coffee drinking mystery buff who enjoys most genres of music, loves to watch some good old school cartoons, read, and travel.
I consider baking as my therapy and enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Walk Good everyone….
You are AMAZING! What is the “Network Marketing business model”?
You sure were mature beyond your years! Thank you, for sharing your life’s joyful journey.
M Joy, the MKE is so very fortunate to have you onboard! 🙂
Joy, this was so great to get to know you a little better. I love your attitude throughout all of this. Especially ‘after the layoffs’. Thanks for all the hard work you have been putting into this. Can’t wait to read your blog this week.