Welcome to your
universe of joy!
Joy 101 is a path to lasting joy—curated by Hoda, tailored to fit your real life.
Your Joyride Starts Here
Joy 101 is officially live—and your journey starts here. Tap in for daily moments of joy, expert-led practices, and real conversations with Hoda. From live events to feel-good courses, this is your space to breathe, reset, and come back to yourself.
Your Personalized Joy Plan
Download the Joy 101 app, where you’ll get a daily joy plan built for you—featuring research-backed tools designed by leading experts and brought together by Hoda to fit your needs, your mood, and your real life.
Exclusive Courses
As a Joy 101 app member, you’ll also get access to premium courses—led by world-class experts—designed to inspire, teach, and grow your joy!
Hoda-Led Events
Hang with Hoda! Vibe with her at intimate retreats and our annual JoyFest (cue the pom-poms!).
Hoda’s Happiness Hours
Join Hoda, beloved guests, and experts LIVE for uplifting conversations and impactful life lessons. (Psst: App members get exclusive bonus sessions!)
Joy 101 Live Events
Whether it’s your first dip into joy or a deeper dive, Joy 101 events are where joy meets real life. Come as you are—and connect with Hoda, expert guides, and a like-hearted community through live Zooms, intimate retreats, and our once-a-year celebration, JoyFest.
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There’s More! Join the Joy Academy
At Joy Academy, you’ll learn from experts Hoda handpicks for their heart, smarts, and ability to make life’s big lessons stick. First up: NYU professor Suzy Welch guides you through a powerful process to uncover your core purpose. Watch the first session now—then unlock the rest in the Joy 101 app.
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Download the Joy 101 App: Your Partner in Joy
Designed to fit your life, the Joy 101 App offers personalized daily practices, thoughtful check-ins from Hoda, community, and a growing library of breathwork, meditation, mindset exercises, and courses. Download today to start your joyride.
Download the appMeet Our Joy Collective
This group of leaders, thinkers, and culture-shapers helped bring the spirit of Joy 101 to life. They believe in the power of joy and have lent their heart and insight to this growing universe. You’ll see them pop up in meaningful moments, from surprise app features to live events and more.
Cathy Engelbert
First Ever WNBA Commissioner
Joanna Gaines
Co-founder, Magnolia & Leading Design Visionary
Emma Grede
Founder, Serial Entrepreneur & Host of “Aspire with Emma Grede” Podcast
Maria Shriver
Renowned Journalist, Advocate and Champion for Women
Dr. Wendy Suzuki
Trailblazing Neuroscientist & Dean of NYU’s College of Arts and Science
Coming Spring 2026
JoyFest is coming next spring—and it’s going to be good. Join Hoda for a full day of inspiring talks, meaningful connection, and moments that stay with you. Come as you are. Leave lit up.
What people are saying about the app
Joy 101 just feels different. Hoda has created something special for those of us who need more joy. It’s easy to flip through the beautiful content and find the right calming antidote at the end of the day.
Cathy C.
Burlington, VT
Joy 101 is my go-to for everything wellness. It’s my sanctuary and one-stop shop—with practices, reflections, and Hoda cheering me on every step of the way.
Kim S.
Hamilton, MA
Thank you, Joy 101, for the Guided Meditation for Deep Sleep. Emily Kessler invites you to “just breathe” and leave your day behind. It’s a 10-minute meditation, but I was asleep well before that.
Barrie S.
Nantucket, MA