Today we’d like to introduce you to Jozi Radus.
Hi Jozi, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My name is Jozi—short for Jo-Ann—and it’s also the nickname of my hometown, Johannesburg, South Africa, where my journey began. I earned my Master’s in Social Work in 1990, and soon after, I spent nearly a decade working in hospice care, supporting individuals and families through death and dying. Those years profoundly shaped me. They taught me how to sit with vulnerability, how to listen beyond words, and how to honor the resilience and wisdom of the human spirit, even in its most fragile moments.
That capacity, though, began much earlier in my life. I was raised by a father who lived with the effects of polio—his body carried limitations, but his spirit was expansive, deeply spiritual, and profoundly inspiring. Through him, I learned how to sit with pain without turning away, and how love and meaning can exist even in the most difficult circumstances. My mother, a naturally gifted supporter and steady presence, created a sense of emotional safety and closeness within our family. Even though we now live across different continents, my brothers remain an essential part of my life, and that deep familial bond continues to shape how I show up in my work and relationships.
Over time, my work evolved from traditional clinical settings into a more integrative and experiential approach to healing. I also had a profound journey with dance and creativity throughout my life. My healing and creative work felt separate for many years but I now understand them both to be different modalities inviting the same transformation in those I have the privilege to work with.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road—but it’s been a deeply interesting and meaningful one. I often say that “the universe is my secretary,” which speaks to a deep trust in timing and in the unfolding of things. That trust, however, has been tested many times along the way.
One of the biggest transitions was immigrating to the United States, which came with its own set of personal and professional challenges. Then, during COVID, my work—especially my live corporate work—was significantly impacted. Practically overnight, I had to pivot and reimagine how I offered my work.
I began building an online private practice without knowing how effective or connected it would feel in a virtual space. To my surprise, and with help of some incredibly gifted and supportive people, I discovered that my UMS (Unconscious Mapping System) modality translated incredibly well online—perhaps even more powerfully than I expected. It reinforced something I’ve come to believe deeply: when you build a strong, intentional container, the right people find their way to it.
Since then, my practice has grown from strength to strength. I now offer both individual and group programs online, working with clients from all over the world. What initially felt like a disruption became an unexpected expansion—one that allowed my work to reach far beyond what I had previously imagined.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Jozi Radus LLC?
I work as a therapist, guide, and facilitator, supporting individuals and groups in reconnecting with their inner wisdom and emotional truth. I developed a modality called The Unconscious Mapping System (UMS) which is a combination of the work I learned from renowned psychic Margaret Fields-Keen and everything I have gathered and developed over the years. My approach weaves together attachment theory, somatic practices, depth psychology, and mythological frameworks—inviting not just insight, but lived, embodied experience.
A meaningful part of my work now also lives in the collective space. I facilitate group experiences that use rhythm, movement, and creative expression to foster connection and regulation. Through shared rhythmic experiences, people are able to move out of isolation and into a felt sense of belonging, presence, and alignment. There is something deeply powerful about groups coming into rhythm together—it bypasses the thinking mind and allows for a more immediate, embodied connection to self and others. This work has previously centered around corporate audiences. However, I’m increasingly passionate about bringing this work into other large group settings and public events, where collective rhythm can become a bridge for community, healing, and authentic connection.
Whether in intimate therapeutic spaces or large-scale gatherings, my intention remains the same: to create environments where people feel safe to fully be themselves, and where transformation can emerge through both personal insight and shared experience.
At its core, my work disrupts the idea that healing is something you can think your way into. Insight is important—but it’s not enough. Real transformation happens when the body, the nervous system, and the deeper emotional layers are engaged. That’s where I work.
One distinctive elements in my live group work is my experiential keynote offering. Through rhythm, movement, creative expression and collective experiences I weave in inspirational and motivational messages that create environments where people can regulate, connect, and shift—quickly and authentically. Rhythm and creativity can cut through defenses. It bypasses overthinking and brings people into presence in a way that’s immediate and undeniable. You can’t fake being in rhythm—and that’s exactly why it’s so powerful.
This has become a signature of my work, especially in group settings and corporate environments where disconnection, burnout, and surface-level communication are common. I’m also expanding this into larger public events, because I believe deeply that we need more spaces where people can come together in real, embodied ways—not just talk about connection, but actually experience it.
My offerings include individual therapy, online and in-person group programs, and large-scale experiential events that bring people together. Whether someone is seeking personal healing, deeper self-understanding and transformation from repetitive patterns in life and relationships, or a more alive and connected way of being, there are multiple entry points into working with me.
What I’m most proud of is that my brand hasn’t diluted itself to fit trends. It’s rooted in depth, integrity, and real human experience. I’m not interested in quick fixes or performative wellness. I create spaces where people can access something honest, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately transformational.
If there’s one thing I want people to know, it’s this: the thing you’re looking for—clarity, connection, a sense of aliveness—isn’t out there. It’s already within you. My work creates the conditions for you to experience that for yourself.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I genuinely love where I live. I always had this simple dream—to be able to walk to get coffee and fresh bread, and also be close to the ocean—and I’ve found that in the beautiful city of Delray Beach. There’s something about that balance of ease, beauty, and lifestyle that I don’t take for granted.
Growing up in South Africa also gave me a deep appreciation for the sense of safety and openness here. Not having to live behind high fences, barbed wire, or constant security creates a different kind of daily ease—it allows for more freedom, more connection, and a softer way of living.
I also love that I’m close enough to Miami to enjoy the energy, culture, and nightlife, but far enough away from the intensity, traffic, and constant pace. It feels like I get the best of both worlds.
If there’s a downside, it’s probably seasonal. During the winter months, the area fills up with snowbirds and visitors, which can bring more traffic and busyness. But even that comes with a silver lining—I appreciate the vibrancy and the support it brings to local businesses. It’s a small trade-off for living in a place that, overall, feels like a dream come true.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.joziradus.com
- Instagram: Jozi_Radus
- Facebook: Jozi Radus
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jo-ann-radus
- Other: https://www.drumcafeusa.com
Image Credits
Jeanne Verger
