Joi M Stanley is a graduate of Rutgers University. She holds an MS in Communications. She is the co-founder of her family-owned business, “LOC SOC” – The ultimate hair accessory item. She is also the founder and president of Progressive Achievers, an organization that Empowers, Educate and Motive Women, giving them the opportunity to network with other professional women. In 2010, she formed the Inspiring Young Mentors program, leading ladies, which provides mentoring to young girls between the ages of 9-17 in 7 schools in Essex and Union counties in New Jersey. In addition, her annual mother-daughter tea premiered in 2010.
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In 2010, she formed the Inspiring Young Mentors program, leading ladies, which provides mentoring to young girls between the ages of 9-17 in 7 schools in Essex and Union counties in New Jersey. In addition, her annual mother-daughter tea premiered in 2010.
And there’s more. Along with the Joyner pitch, she hosts a marvelous, Monday Morning Motivational Call – “BEING YOUR BEST,” where they’ve coined the inspirational term “Your Monday Morning Dose of Verbal Caffiene”.
Though she’s accomplished and achieved quite a lot over the last 26 years, her greatest joy is the love of her life and husband of 26 years, Ray; her three sons, Charles, Naeem, and Jabril; and her three grandchildren, Amani, Aliah and Jaxson. Nothing compares to her family.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How to recognize your own ability for greatness
Wellness Issue
4 and 1/2 years ago, Joi was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she bravely and triumphantly forged through and conquered. Last November, however, she was diagnosed with greaves disease, which is a thyroid related disease. As with all other adversities she’s faced, Joi is finding ways and means like surrendering to successfully treat and manage the adverse effects of this hormonal disorder, and still be her best.
Self-Care Rituals
- Meditation
Favorite Book:
Acts of Faith: Iyanla Vanzant
Favorite Quote
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Connect With Joi
- Websites: Loc Soc | Progressive Achievers
- Facebook: Joi | Loc Soc | Progressive Achievers |
- Twitter: Loc Soc | Progressive Achievers
- Instagram: Loc Soc | Progressive Achievers
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Dixie Lincoln- Nichols is a biological science educator, health and wellbeing consultant and Qigong instructor. Her work has been featured in media outlets like, Oprah Mag, SELF, Yahoo and more. She is the founder of Inside Outer Beauty Market, a multi-cultutal retailer curating and creating products to support the body inside and out. Visit the site at www.iobeautymarket.com