About Me
Granddaughter Crow:
Granddaughter Crow (Dr. Joy Gray) holds a doctorate in leadership. Internationally recognized as a medicine woman, she comes from a long line of spiritual leaders as a member of the Navajo Nation.
She is an international award-winning author. Her books include The Journey of the Soul, Wisdom of the Natural World, and Belief, Being, & Beyond. In 2024, she gives respect to her lineage as she is an Honored Listee in Who's Who in America. Additionally, she is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Honor International Society in Business due to her academic achievements. Voted in as Woman of the Year 2015 by the National Association of Professional Women. She is truly a conduit for wisdom and transformation between the western and native worlds. More than that, she has dedicated her life to inspiring, encouraging, and empowering individuals to be their authenticity. My Promise to YOU!I will inspire, encourage, and empower you to be your authentic self to live a fuller life.
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She gives respect to her lineage as she is an Honored Listee of Who's Who in America.
Wisdom of the Natural World by Granddaughter Crow is the 2022 Gold Winner under Shamanism & Paganism of the COVR Visionary Awards.
 In 2015, voted in as Women of the Year, by the NAPW (National Association of Professional Women).
In 2012, inducted into Delta Mu Delta, International Honors Society and served on the Board of Directors for the Lambda Sigma Chapter for 3 years.
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What I Do...
In a world that constantly tells you who they want you to Be, wouldn’t it be empowering to show up as you Are – Your Authentic Expression. I am here to connect you with yourself and others in an authentic way to promote fulfilling relationships, rewarding business adventures, and a healthy sense of well-being.
I hold a Doctorate in Leadership and am a member of the Navajo Nation – a Bridge between the mind and the soul. I distill natural world concepts to provide real world guidance. International Award-Winning Author of self-help books, online teacher, and one-on-one mentor.
I hold a Doctorate in Leadership and am a member of the Navajo Nation – a Bridge between the mind and the soul. I distill natural world concepts to provide real world guidance. International Award-Winning Author of self-help books, online teacher, and one-on-one mentor.
Where It All Began...
I was born on the Navajo Nation reservation. As a child, I was described as playful, adventurous, and curious. I can recall many new and wonderful experiences as I discovered the world around me: the taste of ice cream, the challenges of climbing a tree, playing in the rain. The world was so fresh and new. My dream was to meet every person on this planet and shake their hand.
My father, Rev. Jackson Yazzie (1932-2023) was a member of the Navajo Nation, and the Silent Generation. He was born in a hogan in Toadlena, New Mexico. His nalí is Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan); cheii is Hooghan Łání (Many Hogans Clan). Within his life, he experienced the boarding/residential school system, served in the Korean war, and graduated from seminary school, and went on to assist in translating the New Testament into the Navajo language. His ancestors were medicine people. My grandmother (nálí) was known to be the "giver of names". She held me as a baby and named me “Tranquil Warrior” or “One Who Wars in a Tranquil Way”—this is my Navajo name.
It was said from birth that I would carry on the spiritual aspects of my lineage. My grandfather (chii) had passed years before I was born, but his spirit was seen within me—the spirit of the raven, the spirit of the crow. People who have the spirit of the raven and the crow are individuals who learn within the natural world, who engage in magickal practices, and who fly into the unknown to shed light on situations. Hence, I am Granddaughter Crow. Let's begin our journey together.
My father, Rev. Jackson Yazzie (1932-2023) was a member of the Navajo Nation, and the Silent Generation. He was born in a hogan in Toadlena, New Mexico. His nalí is Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan); cheii is Hooghan Łání (Many Hogans Clan). Within his life, he experienced the boarding/residential school system, served in the Korean war, and graduated from seminary school, and went on to assist in translating the New Testament into the Navajo language. His ancestors were medicine people. My grandmother (nálí) was known to be the "giver of names". She held me as a baby and named me “Tranquil Warrior” or “One Who Wars in a Tranquil Way”—this is my Navajo name.
It was said from birth that I would carry on the spiritual aspects of my lineage. My grandfather (chii) had passed years before I was born, but his spirit was seen within me—the spirit of the raven, the spirit of the crow. People who have the spirit of the raven and the crow are individuals who learn within the natural world, who engage in magickal practices, and who fly into the unknown to shed light on situations. Hence, I am Granddaughter Crow. Let's begin our journey together.
In Their Words...
- "I felt as though she was speaking directly to me in the midst of the other 300-400 people she was speaking directly to as well."
- "Granddaughter Crow's presence and energy alone speaks volumes."
- "Oh my Soul!!! I had so many tears that I allowed to just flow. Granddaughter Crow validated me, my essence, my soul, my life, my journey over and over again."
- "My soul was nourished in a huge way this weekend."
- "So much of her (Granddaughter Crow's) presentation was food for thought. Giving me a different perspective to our natural surrounds."
- "Joy (Granddaughter Crow) is such a good speaker, fun and interesting. I've enjoyed this conference very much."
- "Granddaughter Crow gives us all confirmation of who we are and that it's OK to be true to yourself."
- "I am just beginning again in my life to be who I am and to find my authentic self. (Granddaughter Crow was) Reaffirming to me. I am on the right track. An excellent presenter - calm and gentle."
- "Granddaughter Crow has a healing presence - woman of wisdom and confidence."
