The Joi of Social Work

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.

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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)

September is PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)Awareness Month! On this episode Joi is joined by Womb Healer Bianca who you should follow on IG @beyoubeautyofficial. Bianca educates us about PCOS and how her yoni steams could be helpful in reliving symptoms for women. Joi also shares about her experience with PCOS and how Bianca's yoni soap has changed her vaginal life.

The title of this episode says it all! 2020 has been filled with so much death! From COVID to the numerous killings of Black people to the loss of Black pillars such as John Lewis, Kobe & Chadwick; this year has been rough! There might be an increase in anxiety surrounding death due to all that is going on. How are you coping? Who are you leaning on? Are you doing life alone? If you feel like you are overwhelmed & need additional support please reach out. Even if Joi cannot directly support you, she might be able to point you in a direction. Email her at [email protected].

Be well! Be safe! Thank you! You are loved!

Happy Birthday Joi! Are you a birthday person? Do you get super excited & make plans or do you dread your birthday? In this episode Joi explores & unpacks some of the weird feelings she has been having about her birthday.

Support Black Women Businesses:

Handmade Earrings - IG: @suddenlyjade

NYC Braider - IG: @suzstyledme_2

Nail Salon - IG: @shadesbyshar_naillounge

Happy August!!! It is Joi's birthday month! 2020 is just moving right along! Some folks have been feeling stuck & lost due to COVID. Honestly, folks might have entered 2020 feeling that way! Just know that you deserve the best! In this episode Joi & fellow Social Worker Tiyanna (@tspeaksnyc) discuss being intentional about your goals, accountability & believing in yourself.

Mentioned in this episode:

Wellness Worksheets for Teens by Tiyanna: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WellnessShop4Teens?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=810572338