In this episode Joi and Joel talk about being a #GIRLdad, the importance of a father's presence in a daughter life, how he is "raising three Queens" and the importance of "Just keep showing up, no matter how hard it gets."

Joel Lovelace was born and raised in Cerritos, California; he is one of four brothers. Joel did his undergraduate work at Cal State Dominguez Hills, majoring in English; he attended Cal State University Long Beach and received his Master's degree in School Counseling with a P.P.S. credential.

Married to Regina Lovelace, 11 years committed; father of three girls, Eden, Miah, and Cadence. Currently working as a school counselor in the Long Beach Unified School District and has been with the district for 15 years. He continues the legacy of his parents, Gail and Luther Lovelace, and his current life pursuit is to help others realize their inherent potential and strengths. Lastly, his favorite bible verse is all of Psalm 139; more narrowly. verse 14; “I will praise thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Yes, we are!

You can connect with Joel Lovelace at:
Instagram: @JPS139
You can also purchase their children's book entitled, "Sister" authored by Joel and his wife Regina. Click the link below to purchase.
Sister Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Sister-Regina-C-Lovelace/dp/197377674X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=sister+book+regina+lovelace&qid=1623340104&sr=8-2

Joi Nichols is a Purpose & Cultural strategist/ CEO/ Speaker/
Purpose Coach/Author

Joi Nichols has always had a heart for women and those who desire restoration. As a Purpose and Cultural Strategist, she has made it her goal to create platforms where people can feel safe, empowered and equipped to change their lives for the greater. As a wife and mother, she understands what sacrifice truly means, while living her truth as a woman with a mission. Joi currently possess a Master's Degree of Public Administration in Organizational Leadership. She believes that education is one thing that can not be taken away from you in life; that life is a forever learning process. Joi is very intentional about living an empowered life of purpose and seeks to share that passion with women and young ladies. As a law enforcement professional and ordained Elder in the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, her faith has given her strength, uplifted her joy, and deepened her love for others. She is called to help women restore the areas that life has broken; to identify their purpose, define their identity and to create strategic frameworks for practical life use.

You can connect with Joi Nichols at:
FB: Joi Hunter-Nichols
Instagram: @joi_nichols
Clubhouse: @joinichols

Need help with identifying your PURPOSE, defining your IDENTITY, and developing a framework to use it practically for your life. Then join the T.H.R.I.V.E. mastermind program with Joi Click the link for access: www.thriveandpurpose.com