Abby Phillip | Truth, Motherhood & Choosing Joy Through Chaos | w/ Deborah Joy Winans Williams

How do you keep showing up with joy when the world feels heavy? In this powerful episode of Choosing Joy, host Deborah Joy Winans Williams sits down with CNN anchor, political journalist, and trailblazing truth-teller Abby Phillip to talk purpose, perseverance, motherhood, and becoming. From her upbringing in Trinidad and the DMV to navigating Harvard, career setbacks, and the 24-hour news cycle, Abby shares her journey of discovering self-worth beyond success, choosing joy through doubt, and standing firm in a world of noise. She opens up about being a new mom, learning to recharge as an introvert, finding love when she stopped performing, and the moment she realized joy is not accidental — it’s intentional. If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt unseen in your work, or needed permission to slow down and check in with yourself, this conversation is a mirror, a reminder, and a warm invitation to come back to your center. 💜 “You don’t need to win every battle. You just need to come back and try again.” If Abby’s story moved you, hit that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to bless someone else on their journey. 💬 Comment below: What’s one way YOU choose joy in your own life? #ChoosingJoy #AbbyPhillip #DeborahJoyWinans #BlackWomenInMedia #BlackJoy #CNNAnchor #MotherhoodAndCareer #IntrovertJoy #SelfDiscoveryJourney #JournalistLife #WomenInPolitics #PurposeDrivenLiving #ChoosingJoyPodcast #FaithAndCareer #PerseveranceIsPower LISTEN NOW! iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ch... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dDO...