Singing, Snacking, and Showing Up: Lessons from My Chat with Victoria Lambden

There are some people who just seem joyful. You know the type—always smiling, always full of energy, always able to see the upside. Victoria Lambden is one of those people.

She’s the Business Development Manager at Gluedog (the clever folks making proptech platforms play nicely together), but she’s also a singer, a performer, a parent, and someone who absolutely radiates positivity.

So I invited her into my Happy Place to ask the obvious question: Where does that joy come from—and how does she keep it going?

Here’s what I learned from our conversation.

1. Perspective is powerful

Right off the bat, Victoria shared something deeply personal: her dad passed away when she was four. That experience shaped her entire outlook on life.

“Life can expire at any moment… so I just live it. If I haven’t got the outfit, I’ll find one. If I haven’t got the money, I’ll sort it. Everything will be fine.”

That mindset—of not sweating the small stuff, and choosing to enjoy the day you’re in—is something we could all use more of. Especially when Outlook is telling you you’ve got seven back-to-back Zoom calls.

2. Joy needs outlets

For Victoria, one of the biggest sources of joy is performance. She sings. She dances. She takes curtain calls. And she makes time for it, even as a busy working mum.

“When I’m on stage, I’m just me. Not mum. Not wife. Not colleague. Just me, doing what I love.”

It’s easy to forget who we are outside of work and family roles. But making space for personal passions—whether it’s musicals or mashed potato—isn’t indulgent. It’s essential.

3. You can plan your joy

From protein puddings to seaside car parks, Victoria doesn’t leave her happiness to chance. She curates it.

“If I know I’m having a wobbly day, I’ll put a great tune on in the car. Or I’ll take a walk at lunchtime and listen to the birds.”

None of this is rocket science. But how often do we actually do it?

Victoria reminded me that joy often lives in small routines, not grand gestures. You just have to build them into your day on purpose.

4. Accountability is underrated

Victoria and her husband recently lost over a stone between them—working as a team. No miracle fix. Just consistent effort, mutual support, and a shared goal.

“Doing it together made all the difference. We weren’t trying to change things alone.”

Whether it’s health, mindset, or motivation—having someone in your corner really matters. (Especially when there are potatoes involved.)

5. When in doubt: focus on one thing

We ended the episode with a practical nugget of wisdom that’s been quietly knocking around my head ever since.

“If life feels overwhelming, stop spinning all the plates. Just pick one thing and do it well. Then move on to the next.”

Simple. Brilliant. Effective.

This episode is full of warmth, honesty, and small but powerful reminders that joy doesn’t always need to be loud or shiny. Sometimes it’s a song in the car. Sometimes it’s a walk at lunchtime. Sometimes it’s a chocolate pudding that makes your whole afternoon better.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts – and if it brings you joy, share it with someone who might need it today.