Joy Harris

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I’m thinking about: Changing the world. Really. Not just thinking about it. Doing it.

My passion: My nonprofit, The Bridge CDC. Our mission is to advance lives by reducing socio-economic barriers.

I love: My husband. Without him, I’d be all work and no play.
My best bargain find: I bought a pair of loafers when I went to Europe in the 11th grade. I still wear them.
I wish I’d known: You’re the only one who has to believe in your dreams. Everyone else will catch on.

I am most proud of: Shop Richmond. Shopping at locally-owned businesses strengthens our infrastructure, reduces our environmental footprint and creates jobs. We’re asking everyone to shop local during Shop Richmond Weekend, March 19-21. Learn more at ShopRVA.org.

Right now I’m reading: God is my CEO by Larry Julian.

I’m inspired by: My grandmother, Maggie Ingram. At a time when women were treated like second-class citizens, she had a singing group, a daycare and a program to help prison inmates reconnect with their families.

My theme song: “Beach Chair” by Jay Z.

Whose diary would you most like to read? Jada Pinkett Smith’s. She’s a successful wife, mother, businesswoman, actress, and rock star who still finds time for hair and a manicure.

I still can’t get the hang of: Double Dutch.

I am guilty of: Eating too much mashed potatoes and roast at my mother’s house on Sundays.

I feel strongest when: Someone tells me I can’t. It’s fuel.

My favorite body part: My waist. It’s small, so even if I eat ten steak burritos, the fat still looks like it’s in the right place.


My favorite possession: My iPhone. It keeps me organized and entertained (Pac-Man!) and plays the soundtrack of my life.
When I grow up, I want to be: Remembered for changing the lives of today’s youth.
What keeps me awake at night: I believe if you can’t fix it, let it go. So, nothing.

Words I live by: But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:4