Joy Young

Owner, Pirate Industries LLC

Marshall, NC 28103

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Cert Nutritionist Cert Licensed Meditation Teacher Cert CPR Certified Cert Home Care Certified Cert Pranayama Certified Cert Nada Yoga Certified Cert Health Coach Member Yoga Alliance Member Herbology Association

Her Story

About Joy

Joy Young is a multifaceted entrepreneur, wellness professional, and writer based in Marshville, North Carolina. She is the owner of Pirate Industries LLC, a natural healing and herbology business she incorporated in 2018, offering teas, tinctures, handmade products, jewelry, metaphysical items, meditation candles, and chakra-focused products. She also owns Island Frutas, an organic food venture that brings fresh-cut fruit with Hispanic-inspired flavors to shows and events throughout the East Coast. In addition, Joy is the owner of Pirate Cove Rentals and continues to explore new entrepreneurial opportunities, including plans for a coffee company featuring CBD.

Alongside her business ventures, Joy is a licensed meditation teacher with more than 800 hours of training and holds certifications in CPR, home care, Pranayama, Nada Yoga, health coaching, and nutrition. Her work reflects a strong interest in natural wellness, meditation, nutrition, and holistic approaches to well-being. She participates in events such as Renaissance festivals, Pirate Fests, and holistic and music gatherings, where she shares wellness-focused products and meditation practices. Her entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by her passion for natural healing, creativity, and creating welcoming and inclusive experiences, while she also supports community causes such as Cabarrus Spay and Neuter.

Joy is also an accomplished poet and short-story writer whose creative work spans multiple published books and anthologies. Her poetry books include Dear Sweet Heart, Time to Shed Your Skin, Are We Awake?, and Astrology of Us, while her short stories have appeared in collections including Onerous, Ghost Stories, and Love Soup. Writing under the pen name Night Shade, she has contributed stories such as “King Leroy’s Missing Letter,” “The Dream,” and “Smoking a Cigarette.” Through her businesses, wellness practice, and writing, Joy continues to combine entrepreneurship, creativity, and a commitment to helping others explore healthier and more meaningful ways of living.

Milestone Moments

There is a saying that a painter needs to paint to be a painter. Well, a writer needs to write to be a writer. I started submitting to small poetry collections and online magazines just sending random stuff out. At first, it was a dream come true, just the idea that someone would want to read something I wrote if something got picked up. Until eventually I had a few books of my own under my belt at this time of this photo, it still didn't "feel" like I was a writer. This was the signing where a visiting friend asked me how it felt to be an accomplished writer? I instantly broke down crying because seeing how many sold, the people who showed, and the ones who chatted a bit, truly were interested in my writings.

While our set up hasn't changed much the shows and the opportunities have! This is our booth at an event with Joy holding one of her hand made teas. Each one of her organic products have different health benefits. Each new product she comes out with has a new focus point. This way the products are well rounded for all sorts of holistic healing whether internal or external.

Quick Facts

IndustryWellness and Alternative Medicine
Based inMarshall, NC
Languages English, Spanish
Specialty Natural Healing & Herbology, Meditation & Mindfulness, Holistic Wellness
Volunteers with Cabarrus Spray and Neuter

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Joy

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to the mentors, experiences, and continuous learning that have shaped my journey. I have been inspired by mentors such as Miss Joy from California and Nikolai, an Indian teacher specializing in meditation and Ayurvedic healing. I also value my diverse education and certifications in CPR, home care, meditation, pranayama, Nada Yoga, health coaching, and nutrition, along with my experiences traveling and learning around the world. These opportunities, combined with my community involvement and commitment to ongoing professional development, have helped me grow personally and professionally.

02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

My advice to young women entering this industry is to find something they genuinely love and that sparks their curiosity. Choose something that inspires you to keep learning, exploring, creating, and growing, whether it is herbology, astrology, wellness, or another passion. When you truly love what you do, your work becomes a meaningful and fulfilling journey rather than simply a job.

03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

The biggest opportunities in my field come from building innovative businesses that make natural and alternative healing more accessible. Through my entrepreneurial journey, from aromatherapy to founding Pirate Industries, I have developed natural products such as teas and tinctures while creating a collaborative business culture where everyone has a unique role. I see continued potential in combining wellness, community, creativity, and shared experiences to help people explore alternative approaches to healing.

04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

The values most important to me are creativity, authenticity, and continuous self-expression. Writing and poetry have allowed me to share meaningful perspectives and connect with others, as reflected in my three published poetry books and contributions to short-story anthologies. I value staying curious, expressing myself honestly, and continuing to create work that has meaning and impact.

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