Roxanne Francis on Navigating Life as a Person of Colour, and How Social Media Affects Your Teen's Mental Health.

My guest is Roxanne Francis, the award-winning CEO of Francis psychotherapy and consulting services. She runs a busy group practice and is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and corporate consultant who addresses topics related to women's issues, such as race and equity, mental health, parenting, and wellness at work. She is also the founder of The Therapist's Lounge, which helps private practice social workers and psychotherapists meet their needs for community wellness and business support. 

In this episode, Roxanne and I discuss how to navigate life as a person of colour, how accent affects how we are viewed, and how we scan for safety. We also talk about how to navigate social media, especially for youths. 

Bio:
Roxanne Francis is an adjunct professor at the School of Social Work at the University of Toronto, and in 2020, she was recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Black Women to Watch. She is a sought-after podcast guest who shares her mental health expertise in print and online publications like Essence Magazine and Today’s Parent Magazine, as well as multiple local and national media outlets, including CTV, CBC News, and Breakfast Television.

You can follow Roxanne on social media and her website.