Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel is a sex and trauma expert who delivers high-energy keynote speaking presentations that challenge audiences to confront old problems with a new approach. As a licensed psychologist, she integrates functional contextualism with witty banter to ease audiences into an exploration of what it truly means to thrive in all areas of life. Audiences love her unique perspective and piercing questions that make attending her events a genuinely transformative experience. Hosts love working with Dr. Joyriel, often exclaiming how the conversation goes in a pleasantly unexpected direction.

Dr. Joyriel attended Spelman College before earning her M.A. from Northwestern University and her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. She is also the founder of Eros Rising, an Austin-based psychology practice. She speaks locally and internationally about mental wellness; trauma and healing; burnout and entrepreneurship; and, of course, relationships, sex, and eroticism. Her strong background in working with high-risk and high-achieving populations makes her perfectly suited to hold space to explore complex and multifaceted conversations and begin to discover real solutions. Organizations collaborate with Dr. Joyriel because of her personable style and implementable strategies that get people off of pause and moving in a direction that will align with their specific goals.

Oh, did we mention that Dr. Joyriel was once a hairstylist? Why does that matter? Well, it means that she practices what she preaches and has lived a bright and colorful life. She’s a bit rebellious, a little nerdy, and pretty witty. She also considers herself a collector of experiences … and unashamedly addicted to laughter.