Scott and Amy Charbonneau founded House of Joy out of a simple, deep conviction: that joy is not a destination — it is a way of being, available to everyone.
Amy is a transformational leadership coach, artisan formulator, and the voice behind the Dept. 88 podcast. Her journey has taken her from the boardroom to the mission field — and through it all, she has carried a deep belief that healing and joy are not luxuries, but birthright.
As the founder of Awaken Joy Leadership and Awaken Joy Skincare, Amy weaves together faith, science, and sacred living into everything she creates — from coaching programs to hand-crafted perfumes. Her work has been featured in Shoutout Arizona, Bold Journey, Voyage Phoenix, and Canvas Rebel.
She is a wife, a mother, a maker, and a minister — and she believes the most powerful thing a person can do is simply show up as themselves.
Scott is a leader, minister, and the steady foundation behind House of Joy. His heart for people — especially those in the margins — has shaped the ministry's outreach work across Kenya, the Dominican Republic, and beyond.
Scott's leadership is marked by quiet strength and deep conviction. He believes that true community is built one relationship at a time, and that every person carries a story worth honoring.
Together, Scott and Amy lead House of Joy as a place where faith is lived out loud, where healing is possible, and where joy is always the destination.
House of Joy extends beyond its walls — into communities, nations, and lives that need the message of hope most.
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