In March of 2019 Joi attended the Millennial Social Work Conference in Atlanta, GA. It was a life changing experience which has boosted her to taking the steps to open her practice and continue to build her brand. Being in a space with other Social Workers; especially Social Workers of Color was what she needed to see. The 2020 Millennial Social Work Conference will take place March 6-7. Tickets are still on sale at http://millennialswc.com. Invest in yourself! Network with other dope Social Workers! Learn more about how to market yourself in these mental health streets!

On this episode Joi is joined by MSWC President Erica Anderson, LMSW and Marketing Director Janell Scott, LCSW. We hope to see you in March!

Upcoming Events:

2/6 - Network & Chili with @thegourmetspork & @jewelsjuice

Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/network-chili-tickets-83547872937

3/6-7 - Millennial Social Work Conference in Atlanta, GC

Get your tickets: http://millennialswc.com

Joi & Tiyanna, LMSW (@tspeaksnyc) are back to discuss what could happen if your self care routines are misused in order to replace something you are missing. Filling voids can be dangerous and cause a lot of harm to you or others around you.

Upcoming Events:

12/7 - Ban Bullying & Build Self Esteem Summit hosted by @tspeaksnyc

1/21 - The Joi of Social Work Podcast turns 2

2/6 - Network & Chili with @thegourmetspork & @jewelsjuice

3/6-7 - Millennial Social Work Conference in ATL

Although October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, on average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. While attending a panel discussion Joi had the pleasure of meeting a dope woman named Aniesha (@___vanilla.petals__)! Tune in to hear her story.

Upcoming Events:

12/7 - Ban Bullying & Build Self Esteem Summit hosted by @tspeaksnyc

1/21 - The Joi of Social Work Podcast turns 2

2/6 - Network & Chili with @thegourmetspork & @jewelsjuice

3/6-7 - Millennial Social Work Conference in ATL

Have you heard the news? Joi has done a thing... tune in to find out what it is!

Upcoming Events:

11/6 @ 7pm - IG Live: Finding the Right Therapist with @animaweh

12/7 - Ban Bullying & Building Self Esteem presented by @tspeaksnyc

1/21 - The Joi of Social Work Podcast turns 2!

2/6 - Network & Chili with @thegourmetspork & @jewelsjuice

3/6-7 - The Millennial Social Work Conference (Atlanta, GA)

As mentioned on this episode:

For your natural products and womb care @tasgni and @behindthechair!

It is Q4 meaning we have a few more months of 2019! Where are you with your goals? Are you going to accomplish all that you planned on this year? Joi checks in with her financial, emotional/mental, physical, spiritual, relationship and professional goals! She also shares some VERY EXCITING news!

Upcoming Events:

11/6 - IG Live with @animaweh - Finding the Right Therapist

1/18 - The Joi of Social Work 2 Year Anniversary

3/6-7 - Milennial Social Work Conference

As mentioned in the podcast: @jewelsjuice for all your adult beverage needs!

September is Suicide Prevention Month however we know suicide prevention is EVERY month. Joi shares some of the signs and ways we can all help prevent suicide.

Need to talk to someone?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 888-628-9454

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

In New York City - NYC Well Call 888-NYC-WELL or Text "WELL" to 65173

What does self care mean to you? Do you practice it on a consistent basis? Or do you think it takes too much time, money or just is not that important to you and your life? On this episode, Joi is joined with fellow Social Worker Tiyanna Washington, LMSW (@tspeaksnyc)to discuss the importance of self care and what can happen if you don't take care of yourself.

Upcoming Events:

October 12 in Brooklyn - Mental Health Empowerment: A Sit Down Talk with Keisha McGill (@queenkeishhh), Dr. Randy (@doc._s & @mentalhop) and D'Shonda (@signedshonda)

November 6 at 7pm - IG Live with Anim Aweh (@animaweh) on finding the right therapist! In Network vs Out of Network, Copays & HMO vs PPO! TUNE IN!

Are you comfortable telling your partner you aren't enjoying sex? Do you even know what you REALLY like in the bedroom (or wherever you like it)? How about dating... how has that been going for you? Does everyone just want to have sex? What happened to "what's your favorite color?" Or are you in a healthy & happy relationship? On this episode Joi talks sex, dating and relationships with fellow LCSW Keanne (@telldemtelly)!

Books mentioned on this episode:

Dear Future Wife by Bashea Williams (@basheawilliams)

The Game of Desire: 5 Surprising Secrets to Dating with Dominance - and Getting What You Want by Shan Boodram (@shanboody)

SOME Dope Social Workers to Follow (there are WAY more):

@telldemtelly

@basheawilliams

@theblack_therapist

@lulu_speaks

@thebeardedsocialworker

@melanatedsocialwork

@melantedsocialworkers

@msguitylcsw

@animaweh

@it_must_be_sugar

@blackgirlsinsocialwork

@leticiareedlcsw

@thevirtualclinician

@personalizeyourcoaching

@donzellpost

@prettyplushperspective

@doc._s

@themswlife

@darriantherapist

@millennialswc

Joi reflects on 10th year anniversary of her father's death, how therapy has been going and turning 35(#teamleo).

Shop The Joi of Social Work until 8/23 - https://thejoiofsocialwork.bigcartel.com

Interested in Visual Affirmations as discussed on this episode? Check on @vision_words on Instagram

What does Imposter Syndrome mean to you? Have you ever experienced it? Joi and her good girlfriend chat about Imposter Syndrome in their professional and personal lives in this fourth edition of Sounds of Blackness.

Follow and support some of my favorite Podcasters of Color:

A Dose of Adela - @careyadela @adoseofadela

El Salon Chronicles - @elsalonchronicles

The Melanated Social Work Podcast - @melanatedsocialwork

Cuz I Said So - @cuzisaidsopod

The Transparent Diaries - @celebrityrashay

Style & Vibes - @stylesandvibes

The GodCast - @the.godcast

Whylin for Respect - @whylinforrespect

Advice From a F*ck Boy - @clintcoley