19: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Impact: Dr. Joy Harden Bradford on Building Therapy for Black Girls

Harmonious Wealth

In this inspiring episode of Harmonious Wealth, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, founder of Therapy for Black Girls, shares her incredible journey from starting as a blog to creating a groundbreaking mental health platform for Black women and girls. She dives into the accidental beginnings of her business, the evolution of her revenue model, and the power of community healing through her foundation.

Dr. Joy also reflects on personal lessons, such as transforming her money mindset, integrating her family into her business, and cultivating a strong team culture. Listen in as she discusses the balance between personal and professional life, the importance of hiring early, and her vision for building physical spaces dedicated to supporting Black women’s mental health.

Takeaways

• Therapy for Black Girls started as a blog to share mental health resources.
• The therapist directory evolved from free to paid listings to ensure sustainability.
• Understanding your money mindset is vital for business and personal growth.
• Community healing plays a critical role in challenging times.
• Hiring children for specific tasks can serve as both a tax benefit and a wealth-building strategy.
• Building a strong team culture ensures a positive experience for clients.
• Physical spaces for Black women and girls can bridge gaps in mental health support.
• Teaching children financial literacy early can set them up for long-term success.
• In-person events strengthen community bonds.

GET TO KNOW DR. JOY

• Therapy for Black Girls Website
• Dr. Joy’s Instagram
• Past episode about strategies to dictate what you pay in taxes