Welcome to the Public Health Joy podcast, the safe space for real and honest conversation about what building a public health research career is really like: the challenges, the triumphs, and all the lessons we learn along the way. I’m your host, Dr. Joyee, a Public health researcher, PhD survivor, and entrepreneur. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what my life is like as a Black researcher in this space and how I learned to own my identity and show up unapologetically.   This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!  Time stamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Transitioning from public school to private school 11:00 Being Black in White spaces 18:00 What does it mean to be a Black researcher 20:00 Being a Black Researchers is my superpower 24:00 Creating rest as a Black Researcher 29:00 Being a joyrider If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review!  For more transcripts, show notes, and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/podcast/ Notes: National Black Researchers Week, June 19-23, 2023: Association of Black Researchers (ABR) is a non-profit organization with a vision for a future where Black Researchers have equal access to information, opportunities, funding, and leadership positions. This virtual event will be centered around the theme "Connecting Researchers to Resources," providing participants with essential resources and tips for navigating their research journeys. Visit www.blackresarchers.org to learn more and register. "Rest is Resistance" Book Club, July 2023: We will be reading the book "Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey, a powerful and inspiring book that highlights the importance of rest and self-care, especially for those of us in the BIPOC and public health communities. Through this book club and interactive workshop, we will be exploring how we can liberate ourselves through rest and having meaningful discussions about how we can apply these concepts to our own lives. We will also be providing resources and tools for you to practice self-care and rest. You can join us for a month of reflection, connection, and growth. To register, visit: https://www.publichealthpodcasters.com/book-club