Joy E. Mason is the visionary founder of Optimist Business Solutions, a leadership and process improvement firm transforming organizations across the Midwest. With over 30 years at Eli Lilly as a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and change management expert, Joy empowers businesses and communities to improve efficiency, equity, and impact. She is also the founder of SixSigmaIndy, which has trained dozens of women in process excellence, and is an inspiring author, speaker, and brain tumor survivor whose story reflects resilience and purpose.
Enhanced DNA Publishing is thrilled to celebrate a major achievement for our author, Joy Mason, CSSBB! Her newest book, "Built By Us: A Six Sigma Blueprint for Women Reclaiming Power, Purpose, and Process", was just named a Finalist in the 2025 American Writing Awards in the Women’s Issues category. This recognition is especially meaningful because the awards received a record number of submissions this year, and judges shared that it was one of their most competitive selection cycles yet.
"Built By Us" was released just last month and is still trending on Amazon’s Best Seller list. In addition to this American Writing Awards honor, this momentum shows the power of Joy’s message and the impact this book is already making.
Please join us in congratulating Joy on this incredible recognition. Her voice, her purpose, and her commitment to empowering others continue to shine.
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