Check Out Joycelyne Figueroa’s Story

Hi Joycelyne, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
As a Latina growing up in North Philadelphia my family inherited generational cycles of trauma  and lacked emotional intelligence but I knew my empathic heart was meant to share the wisdom I learned. I remember in grade school trying to understand why my nervous system was dysregulated (PTSD). I remember having a teacher (Ms. Cook) that would mentor me, give me space to process my emotions and allow me to feel (cry) without shame.

In high school, I was so afraid to be vulnerable/build relationships and I knew it stemmed from not having a healthy emotional foundation of support from both parents. After years of failed relationships and repeated generational cycles, I started seeking therapy in my late 20s and learned about the effects that childhood trauma can create like mental health illnesses, lack of self worth, repeated patterns & more. The healing journey towards more self-compassion is not easy but I know the knowledge I am learning will help me, family generations to come and my community.

For the last 7 years, I’ve mentored with Big Brothers Big Sisters, created Self-Love workshops, and shared healing and mindset tips within my online community. I relocated to Tampa a year ago to heal around nature, meet more parts of myself and create opportunities outside of my norm.

I believe mindset and healing are essential foundations towards growing and accomplishing goals. I also love to emphasize the importance of claiming your power after trauma by allowing more Joy (fun, art, beauty, and laughter) into your life.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not a smooth road at all! The challenges/bumps in the road made me realize my life lessons are chapters in my story. I understand others will be able to learn from what I’ve been through and hopefully see the signs. I’ve been through loss, heartbreaks, made mistakes and failed forward. I’ve had doubts and questioned my life directions but I know if I’m adding more light and healing into the world I am on the right path.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
As a mindset mentor/coach, I am most known for creating content from lifestyle around wisdom, self-love, and mental health. I specialize in reminding others of their worth and power. I believe we don’t belong in boxes and we are full of multiple purposes. I love to inspire others to heal through creating art, relatable content and working towards their dreams.

What sets me apart from others is sharing my truth and empathic traits but also reminding myself to not lose myself/self-respect when helping others.This season I’m focusing on creating more workshops and sharing resources around emotional intelligence/regulation, healing inner child trauma, and entrepreneurship.

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
If you’re looking to work, collaborate or support me, you can visit www.onthisjoyride.com.

Follow me on Instagram: @onthisjoyride.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel at Onthisjoyride.

Shop my merch: www.onthisjoyride.com/shop.