Author & Entrepreneur Spotlight DR.JOSEPHINEHARRIS

Modern-day superheroes are not the ones we familiarize with motion pictures, but rather the quintessential professionals, gifted with a sharp sense of servant leadership, willing to show up greatly; in the lives of those who need it most. Yielded to this profound ethic; is the multifaceted advocate, Dr. Josephine Harris.

Dr. Josephine Harris is a military spouse, a Mental Health Expert, an International Bestselling author, a 12X Times #1 Amazon bestselling author, 5 X Times International Bestselling author, Regional Vice President (Western area) of the HERpernuer Network, philanthropist, behavior analyst, serial entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of KEYZ Investments LLC; she is also the Founder of Calming Minds LLC, a multidimensional coaching practice, that helps clients connect with the mind, body, and soul, by way of inspiration, facilitation, coaching, and other dynamic mechanisms. Bringing a vast portfolio of uncompromising skill sets and certifications to her practice within the realms of Addiction Counseling, Intervention programming, Domestic Violence, individual and group psychotherapy, and many more, Dr. Josephine Harris proves herself to be an ideal col laborator. One of the many reasons she has earned great respect from those she serves. She also graces the stage with well-known speakers like Les Brown, Cheryl Wood, Che Brown, Cynthia Bailey, Robbie Montgomery, Shawn Fair, and Trevor Otts.

Dr. Harris’ mantra is simple: She is inherently committed to emboldening women, particularly military spouses, facilitating for them all an opportunity of hope. Whether through transformational messages of professional or personal growth, Dr. Harris was born to encourage, motivate, and empower women of all cultures

Dr. Josephine Harris backs a fantastic portfolio with great regard for higher learning. She has attained a Ph.D. in Psychology, a Post-Master Online Teaching Psychology Certificate, a Master of Philosophy in Psychology, an M.S. in Psychology, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration. She is certified in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), as well as a Psychology Professor at Bates Technical College. She is an Internationally Licensed Psychotherapist, proudly serving the Seoul Counseling Center in South Korea since 2018.

Dr. Josephine Harris has served as a staple in the professional vernacular of mental health advocacy and several other philanthropic-driven platforms. She is a Member of the Board of Directors at SafePlace Olympia, which advocates for survivors of both sexual assault and domestic violence; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Psi Chi Member; the NAMI Association, CHADD Association, CHADD International, American Psychology Association, American Counseling Association, Addiction Counseling Association, Phi Sigma Theta National Society; and the Applied Behavior Association.

Though recognized on various platforms for her outstanding abilities, Dr. Harris considers her greatest accomplishment to have been her contributions as the International Coordinator for Seoul, South Korea, where she developed and implemented the Applied Behavioral Analysis services (ABA) program, receiving more than 90% positive post-program evaluations, while having also developed instructional coaching materials and facilitated clients, with mental health illness. Dr. Harris also developed and presented the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) program related to trauma/stress within the military community.

Dr. Harris’ philanthropy is inspired by a famous quote from the late Maya Angelou, that states: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, what you did, but never how you made them feel.” When Dr. Harris is not out advocating for those in need, she is a deeply appreciated member of her communal body and is significantly loved by family and friends.

Dr. Josephine Harris. Visionary. Advocate. Servant Leader.

Please introduce and tell the readers about yourself. My name is Dr. Josephine Harris, but you may call me “Dr. Jo.” I am a mother of seven adult children and nine wonderful grandchildren, and another grandbaby on the way.

I am passionate about mental health, advocating, coaching, and empowering women, particularly military spouses, to discover their inner selves through personal and professional growth. I am a military spouse, a global speaker, an International Bestselling and Amazon Bestselling author, a Regional Vice President of the HERpernuer Network, and a member of several boards.

I am the #1 black psychotherapist internationally and in Washington State. I am a philanthropist, behavior analyst, serial entrepreneur, and the Founder of Calming Minds LLC and the Co-Founder of KEYZ Investments LLC; I am also one of the owners of HBCU magazine.

My favorite bible quote is, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” ~2 Timothy 1:7

Dr. Josephine Harris, you are the Founder of Calming Minds, LLC. Tell us about your company and the services you offer clients. Calming Minds is a multidimensional coaching practice that helps clients connect with the mind, body, and soul through inspiration, facilitation, coaching, and other dynamic mechanisms. It was created in 2019. In 2020, I created a program called Grace Empowerment, which helps you establish a foundation to create your desired life. In this program, you will learn and implement techniques that will help you achieve success and life balance through self-direction, self-determination, confidence, and purposeful coaching. Other services include one-toone coaching, group coaching, and mental health services (i.e., individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and much more).

Where can the readers learn more about your services? The readers can learn more about my services by going to my website at www.calmingmindsllc.com

Tell us about the amazing work you are doing for women and military spouses. As a Certified Master Mental Health Coach & Advocate, I have had the honor to equip women, particularly military spouses, with the tools and resources they need so that they can navigate through life challenges with self-direction, which include the principles of recovery, independence, self-sufficiency, and promotes personal choice and control.

As a Mental Health & Wellness Coach, Mental Health Advocate & Consultant, and Life Empowerment Coach. How important is mental health awareness? As a mental health coach, advocate, and consultant, I know mental health wellness is an important social movement to improve and expand the understanding of mental illness, reduce the stigma around mental health, and increase access to necessary help for those who need it.

Give us some advice on how people can take care of their mental health? Because of Mental Health Awareness, the first step is positively to educate yourself. The next step is to talk to someone you trust whether a friend, a family member, or a colleague who can help. Another step is to look after your physical health; taking care of your physical health helps improve your mental health and well-being. Be active for 15 to 30 minutes daily, whether walking, running, yoga, dancing, or cycling, and eat healthily and getplenty of sleep. Additionally, do activities you enjoy, take two minutes to focus on the world around you, and don’t be afraid to seek professional help.

Dr. Harris, you are 12x Times #1 Amazon Bestselling Author and 5x Times International Bestselling Author. Congratulations on these great accomplishments. Tell us about a few of your books. I have had a great opportunity to be a part of several book anthologies, where a group of authors tell their stories in a book chapter. Here are some books: 1) “Powerful Affirmations for FemPreneurs.” The success tool for kingdom businesswomen. More than ever, women in business need hand claps and bursts of motivation, and this book is just that!! Grab your copy and your favorite businesswoman a copy too!! 2). “Living Your Faith Out Loud” every day. As a co-author, my chapter "A Lasting Spiritual Growth," where there is no other blessing, is doing mission work. Here are just a few to name. To get more information about my books, follow me on all social media, or you have visit and purchase from my site.

Where can the readers purchase a copy of your books? You may purchase a signed copy of my book through my book website: https://payhip.com/COACHDRJOHARRIS

What advice would you give to someone who would like to become an author? The advice I would like to give someone who would like to become an author is “Just Do It” and “Collaborator” and take time to write whether it is 15 minutes, 20 minutes, or 30 minutes.

Do you have any upcoming conferences, events, or workshops? Some of my upcoming conferences, events, or workshops include

“Workshop Speaker” of The Her Experience, presented by The Herprenuer Network in Dallas, TX (April 21st -23rd, 2023);

“Clubhouse Speaker” takeover, “Growth Is Necessary,” presented by The Herprenuer Network; “Keynote Speaker” of Global Caregivers Network, presented by For the Love of Caregiving Summit (April 8, 2023); “Workshop Speaker” of the Girl Arise Hawaii (mid-October 2023)

Give us some words to educate, inspire, and encourage women along with the readers of Growth Women's Business Networks Magazine. “Every day is another chance to change your direction and believe in the impossibilities!” THINK Positively, LEARN Actively, PLAY More, BE Yourself, SMILE Always, LOVE Passionately, LIVE Free, WORK Hard, SHINE Bright, DREAM Big, RELAX Often, and ENJOY Yourself.