How to Use Joy to Make a Difference (Even If You Feel Small)

Have you ever felt like the world could use way more joy—but wondered if one person (aka you!) could really make a difference? Spoiler alert: you can. And today, I’m showing you exactly how.

 

In this episode, we’re diving into why joy is an act of rebellion, how small acts of kindness create real change, and practical ways to spread joy in your everyday life. You’ll learn:

 

💛 Why small acts of joy actually matter more than you think
🎨 Three simple ways to start spreading joy today (no extra time, money, or skills needed!)
🌟 How to become a Merriment Maker—a person who refuses to let joy be optional
🎭 How you can join me in-person or online to make an impact together

 

✨ Join me for Operation Merriment! ✨
If you're in Baltimore, I’d love for you to come to Operation Merriment—a monthly in-person event where we gather, create guerrilla art, and spread unexpected joy into the world. No art skills needed—just a willingness to play, connect, and make someone’s day.

📍 Next event: March 29th @ Enoch Pratt Library
🎟 Sign up here → uncustomary.org/operation-merriment-event

✨ Not local? You can still spread joy! ✨
Join The Merriment Makers, my online community filled with resources, missions, and a like-minded crew of joy-spreaders making the world brighter from wherever they are.
🌎 Become a Merriment Maker here → uncustomary.org/merriment-makers

 

💬 What’s one tiny way you can spread joy today? Tag me on Instagram @merrimentmaker and let’s make this movement grow!

 

📢 If you loved this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow Merriment Maker—it helps more than you know! 💛