Psychological Safety with Jamila Walker

About this episode

The episode discusses the need for mental health support and safe environments for Black women, particularly in leadership and entrepreneurship roles.

In this conversation between Jamila Walker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW, and Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams centers on why Black women, especially entrepreneurs and leaders, require dedicated mental health supports and environments of safety. The episode highlights the interplay between personal wellness, workplace culture, and equitable access to care, emphasizing that true equity demands more than access—it requires human-centered, relevant support that affirms both individual and collective experiences. The discussion also explores the persistent challenges of dehumanization, the critical need for community and belonging, and the importance of therapists with lived experience.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams

Guest: Jamila Walker

Topics covered

• psychological safety
• mental health support
• Black women entrepreneurs
• workplace culture
• equity in care
• community and belonging

Keywords

• psychological safety
• mental health
• Black women
• entrepreneurs
• workplace culture
• equity
• community
• belonging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clinical Social Work, LCSW, MSSW

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