Questioning Conventions | Maria Joyner's Path to Permaculture and Entrepreneurship

Beyond The Job Title | Underrepresented Career Stories

Episode Summary

Conversation with Maria Joyner about her entrepreneurial journey, stepping outside your comfort zone, questioning things, moving to Costa Rica, and taking leaps of faith towards the life you want

• (00:00) - Intro | Don’t ask if it’s a good idea - just do it
• (04:14) - Entrepreneurial DNA
• (07:05) - Questioning Conventions
• (11:01) - Starting a Photography Business
• (15:24) - Following Mom’s Footsteps
• (16:33) - Costa Rican Awakening
• (18:24) - Rancho Margot Reflections
• (25:25) - Don’t Ask - Just Do It
• (28:37) - First Year Wisdom | Maria Joyner's Insights from Life in Costa Rica
• (36:54) - Practicing Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
• (37:54) - Using Travel As a Vehicle for Change
• (43:30) - The Most Important Lesson From Practicing Ultra-running
• (44:32) - Key to Spark Change | Identify The Things You Don’t Want And The Ones That Make You Feel Fulfilled
• (46:46) - Outro

Maria’s Bio

Maria Joyner is an entrepreneur and marketing technologist with a background in email deliverability, marketing automation, and scaling B2B startups. As the Marketing Automation Practice Lead, she brings years of Hubspot and marketing automation experience to help founders get the most out of their marketing technology stack.

In early 2016, Maria relocated from Atlanta, GA, to Costa Rica in pursuit of a more balanced lifestyle and to embark on a permaculture project. Her journey led her through various regions, including San Carlos, Lake Arenal, and presently Playa Grande in Guanacaste. Maria actively participates in and hosts educational experiences to assist others in making substantial life changes. During her leisure time, she engages in ultramarathon running, photography, mentorship of tech startups, extensive travel, and writing endeavors.

Referenced

• Under30Experiences: https://www.under30experiences.com/
• Rancho Margot: https://www.ranchomargot.com/
• Book | The Alchemist: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0061122416
• Rich Roll: https://www.richroll.com/
• Quote | “I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” -Steve Jobs

Connect With Maria

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariajoyner/
• Email: [e-mail]
• Quantum Leap: https://quantumleapcr.com/
• FounderScale: https://founderscale.com/about-us/

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