What if joy wasn’t something you waited for—but something you intentionally built into your life?

In this inspiring episode of Roots and Roofs, Mackenzie sits down with speaker, author, and leadership expert Lisa Even to unpack the surprising strategy that transformed her life: treating joy like a KPI. After realizing she was excelling at work but neglecting her own fulfillment, Lisa and her husband created a system for intentionally pursuing joy in the middle of careers, parenting, and everyday chaos.

From transitioning out of healthcare leadership into a thriving keynote speaking business to building a life centered around purpose instead of burnout, Lisa shares practical wisdom on entrepreneurship, motherhood, and taking imperfect action. This conversation is a powerful reminder that you don't need a complete roadmap to create a meaningful life—you just need the courage to take the next step.

Time Stamps:

03:00 – The Moment Joy Became a Priority

05:30 – The Whiteboard That Started a Movement

07:00 – Finding Joy in the Ordinary

11:30 – From Healthcare Leader to Keynote Speaker

14:30 – Why Every Big Dream Starts as an Experiment

18:30 – One Step at a Time: Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

20:30 – The Power of Progress Over Perfection

Lisa’s social media links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaeven_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaeven11

Lisa Even’s book, Joy As A Job https://lisaeven.com/books/

Connect with Mackenzie:

https://www.facebook.com/mackenzie.raburn/

https://www.instagram.com/mackenzieleeshelton

Find more great tips on her website:

www.mahoganyacres.com