Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Keynote Speaker: Licensed Psychologist, Founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, Mental Health Advocate

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Biography

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist and the host of the wildly popular, award-winning mental health podcast "Therapy for Black Girls." Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women, and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts.

Named by Glamour as a Game Changer for her work in the mental health field, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State, and her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia.

Her work has been featured in Essence, Oprah Daily, The New York Times, HuffPost, Black Enterprise, and Women’s Health. Dr. Joy lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two sons.

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Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Speaking Topics

Sisterhood is the Secret Ingredient

Adapted from themes in her forthcoming debut book, Sisterhood Heals, Dr. Joy shares tangible ways Black women can strengthen relationships they have with one another, how to spot and overcome barriers that create relational difficulties, and how sisters can go further in community together.

Managing Stress in the Pandemic

In these conversations, Dr. Joy offers gentle suggestions, tips and exercises that employees and employers can use to help alleviate fatigue and anxiety resulting from the pandemic, with an emphasis on finding community and utilizing healthy support systems.

Corporate Wellness

During these talks, Dr. Joy shares gentle suggestions, tips and best practices useful for employees, managers and C-suite leaders. Topics include: ways to optimize your mental health, dealing with burnout, establishing boundaries in the workplace, recognizing when you need a therapist and how to find a good fit, and more.

Wellness Circles for Black Employees

The goal of the wellness circles is to provide an open forum and safe space for Black employees to dialogue with Dr. Joy about more delicate topics that center the experience of being Black in the workplace. These conversations also serve as a temperature check for organizational leaders to assess the health of the corporate environment.

Being Kinder To Yourself

Adapted from her widely-circulated conversation on NPR’s Life Kit podcast, Dr. Joy shares gentle tips and healthy exercises useful for practicing self compassion and grace, minimizing critical voices and negative self-talk, and offers some ways we can take better inventory of external messages we may be over-consuming.

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Videos

How Sisterhood Can Heal | Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
The Value of Community In Healing | Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Dr. Joy On 'Therapy For Black Girls', Finding The Right Therapist + More

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How much does it cost to book Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Joy Harden Bradford are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dr. Joy Harden Bradford speak about?

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Podcast Host, Mental Health, Healthcare, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Executive Leadership, Host & Emcee, Health & Wellness, Entrepreneurship, Family & Parenting, Psychology and Social Sciences.

Where does Dr. Joy Harden Bradford travel from?

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford generally travels from Decatur, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Joy Harden Bradford?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Joy Harden Bradford or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Podcast Host and Mental Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford generally travels from Decatur, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Whitney Dodds, Dr. Jackie Walters and Dr. Nzinga Harrison. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/06/2025.

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Speaking Topics

  • Sisterhood is the Secret Ingredient

    Adapted from themes in her forthcoming debut book, Sisterhood Heals, Dr. Joy shares tangible ways Black women can strengthen relationships they have with one another, how to spot and overcome barriers that create relational difficulties, and how sisters can go further in community together.

  • Managing Stress in the Pandemic

    In these conversations, Dr. Joy offers gentle suggestions, tips and exercises that employees and employers can use to help alleviate fatigue and anxiety resulting from the pandemic, with an emphasis on finding community and utilizing healthy support systems.

  • Corporate Wellness

    During these talks, Dr. Joy shares gentle suggestions, tips and best practices useful for employees, managers and C-suite leaders. Topics include: ways to optimize your mental health, dealing with burnout, establishing boundaries in the workplace, recognizing when you need a therapist and how to find a good fit, and more.

  • Wellness Circles for Black Employees

    The goal of the wellness circles is to provide an open forum and safe space for Black employees to dialogue with Dr. Joy about more delicate topics that center the experience of being Black in the workplace. These conversations also serve as a temperature check for organizational leaders to assess the health of the corporate environment.

  • Being Kinder To Yourself

    Adapted from her widely-circulated conversation on NPR’s Life Kit podcast, Dr. Joy shares gentle tips and healthy exercises useful for practicing self compassion and grace, minimizing critical voices and negative self-talk, and offers some ways we can take better inventory of external messages we may be over-consuming.

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Videos

How Sisterhood Can Heal | Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
The Value of Community In Healing | Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Dr. Joy On 'Therapy For Black Girls', Finding The Right Therapist + More

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Reviews

  • Dr. Joy was a great addition to our panel on mental health! She brought a wealth of knowledge and truly helped to keep the crown engaged.
    Capital One Services, LLC - Oct 18 2022

  • How do I book Dr. Joy Harden Bradford to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Joy Harden Bradford or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Joy Harden Bradford are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Joy Harden Bradford speak about?

    Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Podcast Host, Mental Health, Healthcare, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Executive Leadership, Host & Emcee, Health & Wellness, Entrepreneurship, Family & Parenting, Psychology and Social Sciences.
  • Where does Dr. Joy Harden Bradford travel from?

    Dr. Joy Harden Bradford generally travels from Decatur, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Joy Harden Bradford?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Joy Harden Bradford or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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