finding joi works is a holistic wellness platform curating psychologically & physically safe spaces for Black womxn and femmes living and working in institutional spaces

finding joi provides curated wellness workshops, tailored wellness events, and individual / organizational leadership & somatic coaching for those aiming to center care in institutional spaces.

Black womxn and femmes across a range of industries are often going above and beyond their mental and physical limits for their occupations, families, and communities due to historical stigmas of toxic strength. This history of toxic strength has led to disproportionate rates of physical and mental health illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, Lupus, and anxiety disorder to name a few. This has only been exacerbated over the past few years amongst the reality of supporting the dual pandemic cf COVID-19 and continued racial injustices. The well-being of Black womxn and femmes within the workplace & medical institutions should reflect the multi-faceted care that they continue to provide in their daily lives.

meet our founder

joi ebele james is a Transformational Leadership & Holistic Wellness Coach committed to destigmatizing conversations about mental health in institutional spaces. With over 8 years in nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate strategy, Joi has supported leading public & private institutions to develop explicit strategies that center social / racial justice through the lens of mental health and well-being. She provides tailored individual & organizational coaching centering healing justice and somatic connection to support long-term physical, mental, and economic well-being.

Joi has a BA in Forensic Science & Psychology from Syracuse University and Masters of Business Administration from University of Michigan. Joi’s career spans topics of restorative justice, community-engaged design / development, strategic consulting & facilitation, and cross-cultural healing throughout her career with Urban Institute, The Kresge Foundation, and Bain & Company.

She is currently completing her Balanced Body Mat Pilates Certification at tabPILATES & Bodyworks Center as well as her Leadership Coaching Certification through the Messy Roots Social Impact Leadership Training Academy accredited by the American Coaching Association.

joi james (she/her)

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