Joy Randle is a multi-talented creative and future healthcare professional with a passion for people, purpose, and a little bit of everything in between. After earning her degree in Biology (with a minor in Chemistry), Joy’s path has included acting, modeling, traveling with family, working as a CNA, and now pursuing her dream of becoming a Physician Assistant, with graduation on the horizon in 2026.
Joy paints, sings, hikes, watches Survivor, and never turns down time outdoors or a movie night with friends. Whether she’s on an adventure or simply spending time with those she loves, Joy radiates a calm confidence and contagious enthusiasm. She believes joy is something you bring with you—and she brings plenty wherever she goes.
Betcha Didn’t Know that dandelions — those stubborn little plants you’ve been pulling out of your yard every spring — are actually one of nature’s most remarkable gifts! From roots that can burrow fifteen feet underground to leaves packed with more iron than spinach, Joy Randle reveals why this so-called “weed” has been celebrated as a healing herb for centuries across Egypt, Rome, and China. Get ready to look at your lawn in a whole new way!
From crawling beetles to priceless diamonds, jewelry has a history far stranger than most people realize. In this Betcha Didn’t Know, Joy Randle explores how ancient cultures wore live insects for protection and fashion, why silver was once more valuable than gold, and how gemstones earned their names and status over time. Along the way, you’ll discover surprising facts about rubies, sapphires, engagement rings, and the real meaning behind the word “jewel.” It’s a sparkling journey through history—with a few bugs thrown in for good measure.
Ever wonder why your pencil is yellow? This Betcha Didn’t Know uncovers the surprisingly colorful history behind that familiar classroom classic! Learn how a 19th-century marketing idea, inspired by Chinese royalty and launched at the 1889 World’s Fair, turned yellow into the world’s signature pencil color. From school buses to taxi cabs, Joy Randle connects the dots between psychology, science, and design—and even explains why “pencil lead” isn’t lead at all. Grab your No. 2 and get ready to take notes—you’ll never see a pencil the same way again!