Introducing... Building Joy, a JoyBuilt Events Blog!

At JoyBuilt Events, we believe the best events don’t just look good — They spark real conversation, build connection, and leave people saying, “Wow, that was really _insert your powerful adjective here_” (meaningful, groundbreaking, efficient, fun, special, groundbreaking,

The Building Joy Blog is our new home for sharing how we do that.

If you’re a people leader, HR pro, small business owner, nonprofit organizer, or the unofficial “planner” in your friend group, this space is for you.

We’re here to make event planning feel simpler, more intentional, and a lot more human.

What You’ll Find Here

This isn’t a blog about expensive centerpieces or over-the-top party tricks.
It’s about purpose-driven gatherings that fit real life.

You can expect:

💛 Practical Tools & Templates
Simple checklists, planning guides, and frameworks you can actually use — no 47-tab downloads or jargon-filled PDFs.

💛 Ideas for Corporate & Team Events
Thoughtful ways to host meetings, retreats, appreciation days, and wellness challenges that don’t feel forced or cheesy.

💛 Celebrate Without Overconsuming
Ways to create memorable experiences without leaning on endless swag, wasteful decor, or “stuff for the sake of stuff.”

💛 Joy, Play & Human-Centered Design
Events that honor people’s time, energy, and mental health — because corporate culture and community spaces can be kinder.

Why We Started This Blog

We’ve spent years planning everything from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Over and over, we saw the same pattern:

• Big budget ≠ big impact
• Overcomplication ≠ better experience
• “That’s how we’ve always done it” ≠ what people actually need now

So we decided to create a place where we could share a different approach — the JoyBuilt approach:

“Less noise. More meaning.”
“Plan with purpose — not panic.”
“Your event’s impact isn’t measured by what you bought. It’s measured by how people felt.”

This blog is where we unpack what those ideas look like in real life.

What’s Coming Next

Over the next few months, you’ll see posts on topics like:

• Designing inclusive end-of-year celebrations that don’t center just one holiday
• Planning a holiday party with friends
• Planning a January kickoff that actually inspires people
• Creating a “Love What You Do” Day in the middle of real-world corporate burnout
• Launching our Live & Give challenge and event templates for wellness & giving
  

Each post will include practical steps, checklists, and reflection prompts so you can move from inspiration to action.

Let’s Build Joy, Together

Our hope is that this blog becomes a resource you return to when you’re:

• Planning your next corporate or personal event
• Trying to make your culture feel more human
• Craving gatherings that are less about performative tasks and more about presence

If that resonates, you’re in the right place.

Welcome to Building Joy. 
Let’s build meaningful moments — one intentional event at a time.