Black Entrepreneurs: These Men’s Health Month Tips Could Change Everything

by | Jun 8, 2025 | ABC MEN, Health | 0 comments

Because your wellness fuels your business

June is Men’s Health Month – and at the Atlanta Black Chambers, we’re using this moment to go beyond surface-level advice. We’re speaking directly to Black male entrepreneurs, the ones building businesses, legacies, and entire ecosystems while quietly carrying the weight of expectation, leadership, and resilience.

This month, we’re not just focusing on fitness or diet tips. We’re focusing on you – the whole man. The one behind the brand. The one balancing vision with pressure, purpose with fatigue. This is your wellness wake-up call.

Mental Health: The Silence Is Loud

According to a 2024 report from Founder Reports, a staggering 87.7% of entrepreneurs struggle with at least one mental health issue—ranging from anxiety and depression to ADHD, burnout, and substance abuse.

For male entrepreneurs, the burden is often heavier. Studies show men are more likely to:

  • Face burnout
  • Struggle with poor work-life balance
  • Battle depression and anxiety in silence
  • Lack support systems
  • Avoid seeking help

And yet – we never talk about it.

But here’s the truth: real strength includes softness. It includes rest. And it includes honesty about what’s really going on beneath the hustle.

Mental Health Tips: Give Yourself Permission

This month, give yourself permission to feel—and to heal. It is okay to:

  • Take up space
  • Be vulnerable
  • Pause and rest
  • Learn from mistakes
  • Take your time
  • Keep evolving
  • Not have it all figured out
  • Choose you at the end of the day

You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be real.

 

Free/Culturally Matched Therapy & Support

1. Free Black Therapy — This 501(c)(3) nonprofit provides no-cost remote mental health services with Black therapists to individuals lacking funds or insurance | simmonscollegeky.edu+15freeblacktherapy.org+15blackmenshealth.com+15.

2. BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) — Offers a directory of Black-centered providers (therapists, counselors, doula support), and provides micro-grants and low-cost programming .

3. Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation — Founded by Taraji P. Henson, this foundation funds free therapy sessions and clinical scholarships aimed at Black communities .

4. Free Therapy from Black Men Heal — This collective periodically connects Black men with short-term no-cost therapy, alongside a strong social support community .

5. TherapyForBlackMen.org — A directory that lists Black therapists and often helps connect men with pro bono or sliding-scale services .

Virtual Communities & Self-Help Tools

6. Alkeme Health — A digital platform curated by Black mental health practitioners offering articles, videos, and support tools .

7. Melanin & Mental Health — Online directory plus free events, classes, and community healing spaces .

8. Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) — Offers educational forums, referrals, and culturally responsive supports through local chapters .

9. Black Mental Wellness — A digital resource hub offering materials and training for Black communities .

Local & Manchester-Specific Services

10. Atlanta African American Male Wellness Agency — Based locally in Atlanta and provides free wellness programming for Black men and families .

11. Project Brotherhood (Chicago-based) — Offers free community health checks and peer support groups; a good model for possible Atlanta partnerships .

Additional Directories & Resources

Other trusted directories showing links to culturally aligned providers:

Quick Action Tips for Entrepreneurs

  • Start small: Join community groups like BEAM or Black Men Heal to build connection and normalize mental wellness.

  • Use digital tools: Explore Alkeme or Melanin & Mental Health for self-care practices and virtual workshops.

  • Find culturally aligned support: Use directories like TherapyForBlackMen.org or request free sessions via Black Men Heal.

  • Connect locally: Engage with Atlanta’s African American Male Wellness Agency for free programming and accountability.

  • Leverage layer support: Add Black mental health practitioners to your referral circle and build peer accountability into your wellness strategy.

Emotional Health

Resources that help men process emotions, reduce stress and learn self-regulation tools:

  • Brother, You’re on My Mind (Omega Psi Phi + NIMHD): Offers emotional health education and resources tailored to Black men

  • Therapy for Black Men – Journaling prompts + emotional literacy guides

  • HealHaus – Wellness workshops with an emotional/trauma-informed lens

 

“Black man, you are a vital part of a legacy, of a culture, of a movement. You don’t walk alone—your presence continues the work of giants.”
— Affirmation for Black Men (Instagram)

Spiritual Health: Recenter. Reconnect. Recharge.

When you’re leading from a place of burnout, it’s easy to feel unanchored. That’s why spiritual health is essential to your entrepreneurial journey—it keeps you connected to your why, even when your how feels uncertain.

Build your spiritual muscle by intentionally creating space to:

  • Meditate to quiet the noise
  • Pray for peace and guidance
  • Journal your growth and goals
  • Spend time in nature to ground your perspective
  • Seek meaning in your mission
  • Change your scenery for a mindset refresh

You are more than what you do. You are who you are becoming. Spiritual grounding helps keep that vision clear.

Physical Health: The Foundation of Legacy

Your body carries your business. It fuels your vision. It holds your future.

As the Atlanta Voice’s “Dear Black Man” column reminds us:

“Health is wealth. Your body is your spirit’s temple, and you need to maintain it at all costs.”

You don’t have to be an athlete to be active. You don’t need a perfect diet to make better choices. You just need to be intentional. Here’s how to start:

  • Consider meal delivery to support better nutrition
  • Incorporate daily activity—walk, stretch, move
  • Secure proper healthcare—you’re worth protecting
  • Use wellness apps to track progress and stay motivated
  • Drink more water—yes, it’s that simple

Strong bodies support strong missions. Take care of yours.

Physical Health Resources for Black Men

1. African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) – Atlanta Hub

Offers free wellness programming, including community physicals, fitness days, and health education events | en.wikipedia.org+15aawellness.org+15100blackmen-atlanta.org+15.

2. 100 Black Men of Atlanta – Health & Wellness Committee

Hosts free virtual fitness sessions, exercise tutorials, community health forums and in-person health screenings .

3. Walk with a Doc – Atlanta

Organizes free, doctor-led group walks that combine light exercise with health conversations | findhelp.org.

4. Black Men Run Atlanta

Community-run group focused on weekly runs for fitness, fellowship, and impact | en.wikipedia.org.

5. F3 Nation

A national free, peer-led outdoor workout network for men—including locations in Atlanta—emphasizing fitness, fellowship, and faith | en.wikipedia.org+1100southmetro.org+1.

6. Black Boys OM – Atlanta

Offers culturally responsive yoga and mind-body sessions led by trained Black male practitioners | travelnoire.com+4blackboysom.org+4instagram.com+4.

7. The BhFit Project

In partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine, offers health programs covering fitness, mental health, and addiction |  facebook.com.

8. Atlanta Black-Owned Gyms

Facilities like Finao Fit, Gymnetics Fitness, and Live Cycle Delight offer boutique fitness options tailored to the Black community | travelnoire.com.

9. ABC’s Health & Wellness Committee

Our own Health & Wellness Committee, led by Chair Chris James, also hosts free webinars and events throughout the year that you can take advantage of.

Quick Tips to Get Started:

  • Join weekly group activities like walks, runs, or yoga for both fitness and community.

  • Tap into free or low-cost screenings via community health events to stay ahead.

  • Engage in peer-led workout groups for accountability and motivation—like F3 Nation.

  • Prioritize consistency over perfection—even 30 minutes of movement weekly moves the needle.

  • Support Black-owned fitness spaces to build community and local entrepreneurship.

Redefining Success: The Long Game

Success isn’t just about how high you climb—it’s about what you had to overcome to get there.

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.”
— Booker T. Washington

Let that reframe your goals. You’ve already done hard things. You’ve already beat odds. Now it’s time to protect what you’ve built—starting with yourself.

Financial Health: Build with Intention

Your financial health is more than your income. It’s your confidence. Your ability to move freely. Your peace of mind.

As entrepreneurs, financial stress is one of the biggest threats to both mental and physical health. Start small—but start smart. This month, challenge yourself to:

  • Examine your expenses and create a realistic budget
  • Explore grants, capital, and funding options (ABC can help!)
  • Revisit your business plan and get feedback from mentors
  • Build an emergency fund to protect your business and household
  • Create a debt reduction plan to lighten your load

When your money is in order, your mind follows. Financial clarity is freedom.

 

Free or Low-Cost Community & Virtual Spaces

1. African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) – Atlanta
Local nonprofit offering free spiritual and wellness programs, personal development workshops, peer circles, and mentorship for Black men and fathers in Atlanta podcasts.apple.com+15aawellness.org+15blackmenshealth.com+15.

2. Sacred Sons “Convergences”
Online gatherings where men share stories, ritual, reflection, and emotional healing focused on identity, culture, and purpose. Founded by Jeddy Azuma and Adam Jackson, it offers spiritual practices that strengthen authenticity and brotherhood gq.com.

3. ManKind Project (MKP)
An international, experiential men’s organization offering free and paid integration circles based on Jungian psychology and traditional rites of passage. Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking deep self-reflection and community expressyourselfblackman.com.

4. Project Brotherhood (Chicago Model)
While based in Chicago, this model offers support groups, Qigong, wellness circles, and Fatherhood classes—an inspiring template for Atlanta-based men’s spiritual gatherings .

Online Platforms & Apps

5. Heal Black Man
A movement founded by Harry Evans offering self-care, spiritual prompts, and a supportive online community for Black men avantpsychiatry.com+11boldandgritty.com+11empowertransitions.com+11.

6. Express Yourself Black Man (XYBM)
A podcast and digital community with meditation, reflection exercises, live events, and affirmations created by Black men, for Black men .

7. Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)
Beyond mental health, BEAM offers spiritual wellness workshops, artist-led healing, and a virtual directory to help connect with spiritual mentors .

8. Be the Bridge – Black Health, Wellness, & Self-Care
This online hub includes spiritually centered wellness content designed to guide personal growth and community building .

Podcasts & Learning

9. “Among the Spiritual Bros” (GQ Podcast feature)
Highlights a group exploring spiritual brotherhood rituals, meditation, storytelling, and reflection—reflecting paths to reclaim sacred masculine healing counseling.mercer.edu+15gq.com+15blackmenshealth.com+15.

10. Black Men’s Health – Spiritual Health Archives
Features blog posts, stories, and spiritual wellness practices written specifically for men of color blackmenshealth.com+1blackmenheal.org+1.

Practical Tips for Entrepreneurs

  • Join local groups like AAMWA or spiritual circles to connect and recharge.

  • Engage with virtual events through Sacred Sons, BEAM, or MKP to explore new reflections.

  • Set weekly sacred space with meditation, journaling, or prayer to center your mind.

  • Explore rituals like breathwork, nature walks, or Qigong to honor mind–body connection.

  • Make spiritual wellness a habit—even 5–10 minutes a day can shift your trajectory.

Finish Strong: The Whole Man Wins

This Men’s Health Month, we’ve taken a look at wellness from every angle. Why? Because success isn’t just about what you do—it’s about how you’re doing.

And as you grow your business, expand your network, and build your legacy, don’t forget:

“Starting strong is good. Finishing strong is epic.”
— Robin Sharma

So take the steps. Make the appointments. Set the boundaries. Rest without guilt. Ask for help. And most importantly—keep going.

Your legacy depends on it.

Join the Atlanta Black Chambers at AtlantaBlackChambers.org to connect with a network that supports your whole self—business, wellness, and legacy.

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