The Joi of Social Work

In this episode Joi discusses her biggest mistake in private practice. What do you think it is? Want to make a Juneteenth donation? CashApp: $JoiSw or Venmo @Joi-SW. Email thejoiofsocialwork@gmail.com for additional payment methods. Pick Joi's Brain Session: https://calendly.com/thejoiofsocialwork/60min In GA or can make it here Saturday, August 20th? Get your tickets to Therapist Night Out (IG: @...

In this episode Joi briefly discusses what being an Auntie biologically, with her play play nieces & nephews and in Social Work means to her.

Hey y'all! We are back with a new episode! Joi is talking with fellow LCSW, Veronica (IG: @prettyblessed_mua) about the significance of SHE to her and why women need other women. Also in this episode you'll find out why Joi is NEVER moving back to NYC! Sorry... not sorry. Upcoming Events: Dope Therapy Talks Session 2 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dope-therapy-talks-in-session-skills-techniques-ti...

Loooooooooveeeee!!!! There are so many things I want to tell you! On this episode Joi is joined by her mentee Dani, LMSW (@danistarrtalks) and her fiancé. They are talking marriage, dating and Black love!

On this episode Joi talks about her recent feelings surrounding her mental health and how she has been coping. Also find out about a potential career change for her...

We are reporting live from Joi's new home in GA! Ever taken a step - big or small and felt super proud of yourself? That is what Joi is feeling nowadays! What are you proud of yourself for doing? Sometimes it is having a difficult conversation. Sometimes it is setting a boundary. Others it can be moving away from a place or people who are unhealthy. Whatever it is be proud of yourself boo!

Hello! Hello! Hello!!! We are back with a New Season of The Joi of Social Work Podcast! Welcome back... Now we are not sure if we are back on schedule but here is a lil something something. As you might know; Joi is moving to Georgia & has officially said goodbye to her home state of New York. Here is a quick update since we left off. Upcoming Events: Dope Therapy Talks: A Series - Session 1 with...

Happy Last Episode of this 4 year season of The Joi of Social Work Podcast! Thank you for all of your support and love over the last 4 years! We will be back... we think... just stay tuned and connected! Upcoming Event: The Joi of Social Work 4 Year Anniversary Celebration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-joi-of-social-work-4-year-podcast-anniversary-tickets-216042046577

What a better way to begin wrapping up this 4 year season of The Joi of Social Work Podcast than by having some of Joi's favorite Social Workers and Podcasters as guests! Thank you Josh, Michael, Jesse and Marvin of Melanted Social Work (IG: @melanatedsocialwork)for you time, knowledge and dedication to yourselves and this work! You are greatly appreciated! Life Intentionally is expanding their se...

Happy New Year!!! Well hey y'all hey! Welcome to 2022! As you know (or may know) we have a few more episodes until we take a break. The Joi of Social Work Podcast will be taking a pause after January 2022 & 4 years of podcasting to evaluate what is next. Thank you so much for your support during this journey! On this episode Joi discusses moving out of NY, the series finale of Insecure & how nudes...

2021 is just about a wrap! How has your year been? What have you learned? How have you grown? This feels like a perfect time to reflect on the year. On this episode Joi is joined by Andre (IG: @communityovercompetition_) and they talk about all the things... including "winging" the year versus having a vision or goals. See you in 2022! Don't forget The Joi of Social Work Podcast 4 Year Anniversary...

Happy December! As we are in the holiday season, many folks will be spending time with their family. Is your family good for your mental health? Let's forget about the thickness of blood and water... are they really helping or hurting your mental health? In this episode we discuss mental health and family with Queen H and Queen P who are The Queens of Social Work (IG: @thequeensofsocialwork). Even...

Tis the season to be... SELFISH! Wait Joi! We were taught to make sure others felt good or better than us. What do you mean be selfish? Tune in to here what Joi thinks about selfishness and why she believes we need to tap into it a little more than we do! Podcasts to listen to: Queens of Social Work Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/queens-of-social-work/id1560925098 Peace & Prosperit...

On this episode Joi is joined by no other than THEE Marvin Toliver (IG: @mtoliver_lcsw)! We love that Marvin, along with his @melanatedsocialwork brothers believe in being both seen & heard. We need that especially in the Social Work field where there can be so many mixed feelings regarding speaking up for yourself. Interested in joining Tiyanna (IG: @tspeaksnyc) & Joi's First Annual Mental Health...

Friends! How many of us truly have them? How many of you have good friends? What does that even mean to you? Over the years, Joi has used this "French Fry Friend Theory" to break down how she looks at friendships. Listen to learn more about it!

On this episode Joi is joined by fellow Social Workers Domonique (IG: @theselfcarementor), Bia (IG: @biathepodcaster) and Denise (IG: @dreyes_lmsw) talking about dating... as social workers... and women of color in NYC. YIKES! If you know, you know! What do you look for in someone you are dating? Are you the shot shooter or do you like to be approached? Who taught you about relationships; especial...

The idea that everyone NEEDS therapy is debatable however there could be benefits for all of us if we do the work! Joi has uncovered in her therapy journey that she hasn't always been honest or really addressed the "problem" that she needs to. You can go or feel that you "should"... but it doesn't work if you don't! Upcoming Events: 10/11: You Got This Wellness Summit hosted by @sassia_sa_ent & Jo...

Happy September! In life we have several periods of transition. With all that has been going on for and with her lately, Joi has felt it is time for a change (before her big transition). Over the week she decided to cut her hair the shortest it has been. They say a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life... well let's get it!! What happens when you need to cut off dead relationships? D...

When you think of what a Social Worker looks like what do you see? When you think about what they sound like and the words they use, what are they? I used to think of sweater vests and complicated jargon until I realized - "Hey I am a Social Worker and I am FAR from that!" On this episode Joi pulls up on and discusses Social Work and life with fellow Social Worker Marcel "Trey" Crooks founder of R...

Happy 37th Birthday Joi!!! In this episode Joi reflects on the last year and what she is hoping to accomplish this year! Heads up... there are tears! Shout out to her MAU Sedicah (IG: @spbeauty___) for the 3:30am beat. Upcoming Events: Saturday, September 18: Curlz N Kickin It - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curlznkickin-ita-day-to-discuss-it-all-tickets-166936171583?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Happy August!!! Happy Leo Season!!! Two years ago on March 31 we lost rapper, activist, entrepreneur & more, Nipsey Hussle. As a result a Queens entrepreneur, Sassie (IG: @sassie_sa_ent, @sassie_sa_husslenchat, @sassie_lashes_ & @lafleurevents)created a space to honor and celebrate not only Nipsey's life; but other Black men out here doing their thing! On this episode learn more about The Hussle A...

Happy Juneteenth Pt. 2! This episode almost did not happen due to the onset of burnout for Joi; however Mr. Networking King himself, Andre Apparicio (@itsaprocess_org) said F that let's record! On this episode he and Joi discuss mindset, the importance of networking and neighbors that don't steal! Be sure to follow Andre and all he has coming up! Upcoming Events: 7/6 at 7pm: IG Live with @pushpast...

Often times the more you learn about yourself; the more you learn about your family. The more you learn about your family; the more you see them as humans... as people! In this episode Joi discusses seeing her parents differently now that she knows more about trauma and the impact of parental relationships. On Juneteeth Joi attended the private screening of her friend Dejinay's documentary "More T...

Friends! How many of us have them? How many of have equally yoked friends? In this episode we are talking about friendship - what we learned about it from the adults around us, why do we give more grace to intimate partners than friends and our opinion of having friends who hold you accountable. Let us know what you think & share your friendship stories with Joi. You can email them to thejoiofsoci...

Whew Chile.... the last month has been rough!!! Has anyone else been struggling emotionally? Joi has one of those open and honest conversations about the current space that she is in. Things To Check Out: 6/19 - More Than Academics Documentary, New York, NY https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morethanacademics-documentary-premiere-tickets-154484133201 Upcoming Events: 6/26 - Social Work Appreciation Gath...