PUBLISHING JOY Spreading Happiness and Healing Through Stories
Publishing Joy is on a mission to create and promote uplifting, inspiring, and meaningful content.
Your Story Matters
Publishing Joy Founder
Shajen Joy Aziz, M.Ed., M.A.
Shajen Joy Aziz, M.Ed., M.A., is a multiple #1 award-winning international best-selling author, transformational leader, publisher, and global speaker. She is the co-author and co-creator of Discover the Gift and its internationally acclaimed documentary, which has inspired millions worldwide to live with purpose and joy. With dual Master’s degrees in Education and Psychology, she co-founded Publishing Joy, empowering authors to share stories that heal, elevate, and create global impact. Blending psychology, education, and soul-led leadership, she empowers people around the world to discover their purpose, share their voice, and create meaningful impact through storytelling and conscious transformation.
Your Voice Matters — It’s Why I’m Here.
Discover the Gift of Joy
Discover the Gift of Joy
Discover the Gift of Joy is a powerful and inspiring collection of transformational stories, wisdom, and practical tools from an extraordinary group of contributing authors who are passionate about helping others live with greater purpose, meaning, resilience, and joy.
Within these pages, visionary leaders, educators, healers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers share authentic experiences and insights that illuminate the many pathways to joy in life, work, and relationships. Each chapter offers unique perspectives, heartfelt inspiration, and actionable guidance designed to support personal growth and lasting well-being.
We are deeply honored and grateful that Discover the Gift of Joy has achieved International Best-Seller status. This accomplishment reflects the collective impact of every author who courageously shared their voice, their wisdom, and their story in service of making a difference in the lives of others around the world.
Together, we celebrate the power of joy, connection, and transformation.
Your Voice. Your Story Matters. It's Why We're Here. ✨
Join us and discover the gift that has the power to transform everything: Joy.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At Publishing Joy, we believe that publishing should be a collaborative process between authors, editors, designers, and readers. We are committed to providing a platform that fosters creativity, supports diverse voices, and connects writers with their readers.
Our Expertise
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Publishing Joy
A Division of Discover the Gift, LLC
Mission Statement
Publishing Joy exists to help authors, visionaries, leaders, healers, educators, speakers, and creatives bring meaningful stories into the world with excellence, heart, beauty, and integrity.
We believe every voice matters. Every story carries wisdom. Every book has the potential to become a bridge, a legacy, a healing tool, and a movement.
Publishing Joy is not simply a publishing company. It is a transformational media and publishing ecosystem designed to elevate voices, amplify meaningful messages, and help authors move from concept to creation to visibility.
Through conscious publishing, collaborative leadership, strategic visibility, transformational storytelling, and luxury-level client care, we create experiences that honor both the message and the messenger.
We are committed to helping people not only publish books, but build impact, credibility, community, and meaningful connection through their voice and work.
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OUR CORE PHILOSOPHY
Your Voice Matters
At Publishing Joy, we believe stories change lives.
A single story can:
create healing
inspire transformation
offer belonging
ignite courage
expand awareness
preserve wisdom
create legacy
build movements
We honor the responsibility of helping authors bring those stories into the world with intentionality, excellence, emotional intelligence, and care.
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OUR COMPANY IDENTITY
Publishing Joy is:
a boutique transformational publishing company
a luxury author experience
a conscious media ecosystem
a collaborative leadership platform
a visibility and message amplification company
a bridge between inspiration and implementation
a home for meaningful voices
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OUR BRAND STANDARDS
Our Energy
Publishing Joy must feel:
elevated
elegant
emotionally intelligent
modern
conscious
artistic
visionary
collaborative
warm
inspiring
highly professional
We Are Not
rigid corporate publishing
chaotic or disorganized
transactional
outdated
emotionally disconnected
ego-driven
low-quality
rushed
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OUR VISUAL STANDARD
Aesthetic Direction
Publishing Joy branding reflects:
cinematic elegance
clean typography
sophisticated layouts
intentional simplicity
modern luxury
emotional warmth
Every visual representation of Publishing Joy should feel refined, elevated, expansive, and aligned with the emotional integrity of the work we publish.
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OUR CLIENT EXPERIENCE PHILOSOPHY
Every interaction with an author should feel:
seen
respected
supported
organized
inspired
encouraged
elevated
cared for
We are not simply managing projects.
We are stewarding people’s stories, visions, life experiences, expertise, and legacy.
That responsibility matters deeply.
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OUR OPERATING VALUES
Excellence
We maintain high standards in communication, design, editing, production, leadership, and execution.
Integrity
We communicate honestly, clearly, compassionately, and professionally.
Emotional Intelligence
We lead with awareness, kindness, maturity, responsiveness, and respect.
Creativity
We value beauty, innovation, originality, artistry, and meaningful expression.
Collaboration
We believe transformational work happens through aligned partnership and shared vision.
Visibility with Purpose
We help authors amplify messages that create meaningful impact in the world.
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OUR LONG-TERM VISION
Publishing Joy is building:
transformational books
collaborative movements
educational media
speaking platforms
retreats
leadership communities
conscious visibility campaigns
author ecosystems
licensing opportunities
global impact through meaningful storytelling
We are creating a company where powerful voices are not only published, but supported, elevated, and remembered.
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COMPANY LEADERSHIP
Founder & Visionary
Shajen Joy Aziz, M.Ed., M.A.
Award-Winning #1 International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Publisher, Educator
Shajen Joy Aziz serves as the visionary leader, ecosystem architect, strategic director, and brand voice behind Publishing Joy and Discover the Gift, LLC.
Her role is to:
guide vision
develop intellectual property
cultivate partnerships
mentor authors
teach transformational frameworks
oversee brand integrity
expand the ecosystem
create future opportunities for growth and impact
The operational team exists to support, organize, and execute the vision with excellence and care.
Our Success Stories
Our Success Stories
We pride ourselves on our support for authors throughout their publishing journey. From editing to marketing, Publishing Joy is here to help writers succeed.
Our Passion for Publishing
At Publishing Joy, we are dedicated to the art of publishing. Our passion drives us to deliver quality content that resonates with readers worldwide.
About Publishing Joy
Our Philosophy
Our Success Stories
Our Philosophy
At Publishing Joy, we believe that publishing should be a collaborative process between authors, editors, designers, and readers. We are committed to providing a platform that fosters creativity, supports diverse voices, and connects writers with their readers.
Our Expertise
Our Success Stories
Our Philosophy
Publishing Joy is honored to share that in our first year of publishing, we have released nine books, seven of which reached number one bestseller status, and all titles have become bestsellers.
We are incredibly proud of the authors we serve and deeply honored to amplify voices that matter. These are the voices of community leaders, chan
Publishing Joy is honored to share that in our first year of publishing, we have released nine books, seven of which reached number one bestseller status, and all titles have become bestsellers.
We are incredibly proud of the authors we serve and deeply honored to amplify voices that matter. These are the voices of community leaders, changemakers, and individuals making a meaningful difference in their own spheres, one person, one family, one community at a time.
This is why we are here.
If you have a story to tell, a message to share, or a calling to make an impact, we invite you to take the next step.
Connect with us and begin your publishing journey today.
Publishing Joy
Your voice. Your story matters.
Learn more at: www.publishing-joy.com. With decades of combined publishing experience, our team brings a wealth of expertise to every project. From developmental editing and proofreading to cover design and marketing, we are dedicated to ensuring your book is the best it can be.
Our Success Stories
Our Success Stories
Our Success Stories
We are proud to have helped hundreds of authors and publishers bring their books to market and reach their readers. Check out our success stories to see how we have helped writers achieve their publishing goals. Publishing Joy is honored to share that in our first year of publishing, we have released nine books, seven of which reached num
We are proud to have helped hundreds of authors and publishers bring their books to market and reach their readers. Check out our success stories to see how we have helped writers achieve their publishing goals. Publishing Joy is honored to share that in our first year of publishing, we have released nine books, seven of which reached number one bestseller status, and all titles have become bestsellers.
Publishing Joy Had 7 #1 Best-Sellers in 2025!
Shajen Joy Aziz, M. Ed., M.A.
DISCOVER THE GIFT OF JOY CONTRIBUTORS
Kim Somers Egelsee
Cindy Davis
Cathy Yuhas
Lulu Carter
Katie Albee
Terree Lorraine O'Neill
Angela Tayes Alexander
Liz Rosado McGrath
Dianne Callahan
Heidi Soos
Dr. Randy Schaetzke
Robin Duncan
Laurel Jensen Ford
Peter J. Hughes
Roy Smoothe
Melissa Tori
Lara Pollica
Analesa Berg
Gaia Orion
