What do you think of when you hear “health and wellness?” Most probably think of physical fitness, and while that is essential, it goes beyond that. It spans to mental health and includes internal health. Several Black-owned brands are emphasizing health and wellness and creating safe spaces for their community. They have managed to do this through meditation, wellness communities, oral supplements, aromatherapy, and more.
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Mental Health:
The Black community is finally putting importance on mental health. With options for men and women, the following five brands offer both free and paid services to help foster safe spaces for mindfulness and growth.
Healing Works
Healing Works offers couples counseling, individual therapy, life coaching, relationship/dating coaching, and more to empower couples and individuals to cultivate a deeply fulfilling, liberated love.
Their experienced therapists provide a nurturing space dedicated to your growth and well-being, ensuring that our work together contributes to your journey of understanding, healing, and joy.
Black Men Cry Too
BlackMenCryToo is a digital video series dedicated to helping men of color share their truth and unpack their hurt.
Black Mental Wellness
Founded by four clinical psychologists, Black Mental Wellness looks to address the mental health and wellness concerns in the Black community while equipping them with the tools to survive and thrive. They offer an abundance of behavioral, health, and race-based strategies as well as apps, podcasts, and videos to help you along the journey.
https://www.blackmentalwellness.com/
HealHaus
A safe space for accessible, inclusive, and community-oriented healing, HealHaus was founded by Darian Hall and Elisa Shankle. Their company provides numerous offers such as daily classes, workshops, and private sessions to help their community find their niche of healing.
OMNoire
Christina Rice created OMNoire as a social community to allow women of color to come together to share their stories. Serving as a support system, the brand offers workshops, events, and retreats to help women find their terms of wellness.
Home:
Our homes should be a place of safety, comfort, and tranquility. The below brands can help achieve this.
Dear Society
Dear Society started as a blog for an unheard and overlooked portion of society to be heard through the power of a creative outlet - writing. They have since blossomed into a stationery line to encourage individuals to partake in the creative outlet of writing.
GloË by Zoë
GloË by Zoë was founded by mother and daughter duo Zoë and Nicole McCollum. Strong, beautiful black women with passion and big dreams, Zoë and Nicole decided to launch the GloË by Zoë candle line as a way to empower themselves and other women of color (especially black women) to invest in their own vision and do the things that bring them joy and peace. They want to send the message to women that it is a priority to center and take care of themselves, mind, body, and soul.
TERMINAL B
TERMINAL B is a luxury fragrance brand specializing in candles inspired by cities around the world. Their candles have airport code designations corresponding to international cities. As avid travelers based in Los Angeles, we pay homage to travel via Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B) at LAX.
Harlem Candle Company
Teri Johnson’s company came to fruition in 2014 when she combined her love of fragrance, jazz, and Harlem. After its 2018 launch into Bloomingdales, the brand has only continued to grow. With several collections, even one named after the Harlem Renaissance, one could find highly sought-after fragrances named for the greats like Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, and Duke Ellington.
https://www.harlemcandlecompany.com/
Food, Drink, & Supplements:
While most would blink twice at this category on a health and wellness list, many forget the therapeutic properties that drinks like coffee and tea can have. Additionally, supplements are a great way to ensure that you’re receiving the proper amount of vitamins and nutrients. Here are nine food, drink, and supplements brands that will help promote healthier living.
Good Form Nutrition
Good Form Nutrition is a beauty, wellness, and weight management supplement company founded by cousins Eddie Desormeau and Mich Pierre. The brand is committed to helping busy bodies stay energized, avoid burnout, and maintain a youthful appearance.
Brooklyn Tea
Brooklyn Tea's mission is to connect people through the art and ritual of tea. They are dedicated to sourcing and curating the highest quality teas from around the globe, while fostering a sense of community and sustainability. Their commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and education ensures that every cup of Brooklyn Tea is a transformative journey of flavor, aroma, and culture.
Smooth September
Smooth September™ a wellness-focused beverage company specializing in premium herbal teas and natural juices, crafted from high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients. Founded by Jamaican artist and photographer, Demetrius Philp, who discovered his passion for creating delicious juices and teas by combining various fruits and herbs from the Caribbean, the products celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of the Caribbean, promoting health, vitality, and a deep connection to nature.
Caribbrew
Caribbrew is a beverage brand that specializes in coffee, chocolate, and tea. This Caribbean inspired brand aims to make a difference by sourcing its beans from small-scale farmers in Haiti.
Golde
The hype over superfoods grew in the 2010s, and Golde co-founders Trinity Mouzon Wofford and Issey Kobori wanted to bring their benefits to the masses. Their superfood boosted blends can easily be added to teas, smoothies, and more. Whether you prefer matcha, turmeric, or cacao, you can reap all their benefits with just a teaspoon a day.
Naturade
Kareem Cook and Claude Tellis acquired Naturade in 2012 and are currently the owners of the business. The brand provides a journey to healthy living through recipes, articles, and their many products. From Vitamin C and zinc supplements to protein shakes, their customers have an abundance of options to push them towards healthier living.
If you weren’t before, it’s time to take care of ourselves. Our bodies and minds need it. The first person that needs to prioritize your health and wellness is you, and any of the brands on this list will help you achieve that. Whether you’re looking for a virtual space or a more personal experience, be sure to check the Official Black Wall Street platform for an unmatched list of Black-owned businesses.
