It is Valentine's Day y'all! Or the day before Joi's half birthday... whichever (if either) you'd like to celebrate. In this episode Joi discusses love and dating with her friend Vadray. Spoiler alert - they met on Tinder years ago but have never met in person.

This episode brought up a lot of feelings for Joi... y'all know dating has been complicated for her! Tune in and please let her know what you think. Comment on the IG post @thejoiofsocialwork or send an email to [email protected].

Becoming a REAL Adult by thejoiofsocialwork

Growing up some children are told they are to "be seen & not heard." Do parents fully understand the damage that could do to their child? Do they feel like it is simply a joke or saying their parents told them? Or do they actually want you to not use your voice? We might be able to fully know the root of it all, however we know the impact it has had on some. In this first episode of this two part discussion; Joi touches on how being told she should "be seen & not heard" has affected her.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, January 21 - Candlelit Sessions: Unpacking a Strong Black (Pregnant) Woman - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candlelit-sessions-w-joi-britt-unpacking-a-strong-black-pregnant-woman-tickets-131654142083?aff=ebdssbeac

Sunday, January 31 - Where Mental Health Matters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmZJPAVdkQo&feature=youtu.be

Happy New Year!!! Welcome to 2021! Now let's get into it... what does joy mean to you? Does it differ from happiness to you? Why or why not? Do you have joy and if so, what brings it to you?

In this episode Joi reflects on her joy. From her name to what she would like it to look like in different areas of her life. Feel free to interact with Joi by emailing her at [email protected] or on Instagram @thejoiofsocialwork.

We have a few more days left in this very interesting year! Whew chile!!! How was 2020 been for you? Are you ready for it to be over? What are you looking forward to in 2021?

On this episode Joi is joined by her social work besties Tiyanna (IG: @tspeaksnyc) and Tabatha (IG: @the4airproject). They are discussing self-care and the holiday season.

Want Merch? The Joi of Social Work is having a sale on tees https://thejoiofsocialwork.bigcartel.com

Happy December! 2020 is almost over but who the hell knows what 2021 will be like? On this episode Joi is joined by Andre Apparicio (IG: @itsaprocess_org)who is the real plug! They discuss how Andre has been "pandemicing how he pandemics", goal setting and advocacy.

Black Owned Magazines you need to know about - Thoughts Magazine (IG: @youngmenstrong) & Brown Girls & Mental Health (IG: @browngirlsandmentalhealth

Check out Ep. 4 of StixnStones Podcast featuring Joi on Spotify. Make sure you follow their Instagram @nn_therapy.

What does being "strong" mean to you? Are you considered the "strong friend"? Well Joi is TI-RED of being "strong" and always on. 2020 has been a blessing & also draining. Make sure you are checking in with yourself, setting & sticking by your boundaries.

On Thursday Joi will be volunteering with My Finest Self LLC (IG: @my_finest_self_llc) for "Feeding the Community Harvest Fest". If you would like to make a donation you can send by CashApp to $myfinestselfllc.

The VP Looks Like Me!!! Whew! Congratulations Joe Biden & Kamala Harris!!! Joi has been reflecting on the phrase and song by Tye Tribbett "He Turned It". 2020 has been A LOT for most of us! Unfortunately there has been lots of loss, sadness and worry. However there have been some "turns" too. Whether in your mindset and how you see you life or in pivots that have been made during this pandemic. For Joi there has been a "turn" in how she sees herself as a businesswoman. Seeing Kamala elected VP of The United States allows her to see the "turns" are still happening and the limits that have been set for Black and Brown girls and women should be eliminated.

Interested in Group Support and Community Building with other parents and parents to be? Join Joi & Lauren from Candlelit Therapy (IG: @livecandlelit) on Wednesday, November 11 at 6pm. Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-about-it-preserving-your-mental-health-as-a-black-and-poc-mom-tickets-126994027555

We are back!!! Missing an episode feels like missing a lot. Thank you for your patience & understanding on our little break. Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Do you find it easier with your friends? Family? Partner? Do you put yourself first most of the time? On this episode, Joi & her good friend discuss guilt, boundaries & gray sweats!

Shout out to Joi for being featured as one of @womeneur "112 Badass Emerging WOC Brands You Need on Your Radar"!!!

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, 10/27 - Thinking About a Career in Mental Health? Join me & @therealjanicesaunders at 7:30pm. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thinking-about-building-your-career-tickets-124922553721?aff=eand

Whew!!! 2020 keeps showing out more & more! The injustice is ridiculous at this point & we need folks to start proving that BLACK LIVES MATTER. Because last week we did not feel that. We are sorry Breonna!

On this episode Joi is joined by fellow Bronx Native, LCSW & host of the Naturally Ever After Podcast Nydia (@msguitylcsw). They speak about their love for social work, how clients have the cause & more!

Other Social Work Podcasts to Listen to:

Melanated Social Work Podcast (IG: @melanatedsocialwork)

No Tea Just Juice Podcast (IG: @therapyjuicebar)

Millennial Babes Podcast (IG: @millennial_babes_podcast)

The Social Work Rants Podcast (@thesocialworkrantspodcast)

Saved, Sanctified & Still Trying To Get It Together Podcast (IG: @sx3_podcast)