Today, I am delighted to speak with SC Perot, a storyteller, educator, and bestselling author. A proud Dallas native, SC is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and Stanford Law School. After practicing law, she made a bold mid-pandemic pivot to pursue her lifelong passion for teaching and helping others better understand themselves and the world around them.
Today, SC serves as an Adjunct Faculty member in Vanderbilt University's Human and Organizational Development department, where she teaches students about purpose, leadership, and human connection. Her debut book, Styles of Joy, explores how individuals can discover and express joy as a practice rather than a personality trait. Through her writing and speaking, she has become a sought-after voice on joy, resilience, reinvention, and the importance of showing up authentically in both personal and professional life.
SC shares the personal story that led her to embrace joy as both a passion and a calling. She reflects on the experiences that shaped her perspective and explains why joy has become such a central focus of her work. She also explores the meaning of joy, how it differs from happiness, and why cultivating joy can have a profound impact on well-being, relationships, and personal growth.
A central theme of our conversation is how individuals and families can better understand the unique sources of joy in their lives. SC discusses the concept of a "joy profile," a tool she developed to help people identify what brings them fulfillment and connection. She explains how families can use this framework to better understand one another, strengthen relationships, and create environments where family members can flourish.
SC also shares practical guidance on protecting sources of joy and learning to appreciate the diverse ways others experience it. She offers valuable insights on how families can foster greater empathy, acceptance, and understanding while creating space for each individual to thrive.
Enjoy this uplifting conversation with a passionate educator and author on the transformative power of joy and how families can cultivate stronger relationships, deeper connections, and more meaningful lives together.
