Melanin Minds
Programming Replays

Our signature conference panel covers all five of our pillars of wellness: Holistic Healing, Mindset Shifting, Aligning, Relationships, & Nutrition. Featuring Co-Founders LaGina R. Harris & Melissa Mel, Advisory Board member Muriel Foster, and Board members Dr. Jeremiah Pearcey and Linda K. Brown. Part of the 4th Annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at Esperson Flex building in downtown Houston.

This panel of experts across industries covers defining masculinity, barriers to men’s mental health, and ways to affirm the men in your life. Featuring Kenneth Scott, Christopher Reed, Delwayne Stepney, and Alex Malebranche. Part of the 4th Annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Esperson Flex building in downtown Houston.

This fireside chat dives deep into ancient and modern modalities of healing, from breathwork to therapy and everything in between. Featuring Nadie Roberson, MA LPC and Mayra Figueroa-Clark, LICSW CCTP. Part of the 4th Annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at Esperson Flex building in downtown Houston.

This emotional conversation dives into stories of trauma and resilience, emphasizing ways to heal along the way. Featuring Jamie Wright, Tiffany White, and Casondra Burkley. Part of the 4th Annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Esperson Flex building in downtown Houston.

This intimate fireside dives into the nuances involved in creating spaces that cultivate felt safety for historically marginalized communities. Featuring Connie Fredrick, LCSW-S and Keyshawn McMiller. Part of the 4th Annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Esperson Flex building in downtown Houston.

This panel features thriving entrepreneurs sharing their stories and techniques for maintaining mental wellness while in the throws of business ownership. Featuring Ladetria Warren, Rania Zayyat & Katherine Thompson, moderated by LaGina R. Harris. Part of the 4th annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Downtown Houston Esperson building.

This fireside gets hot with real talk and real tips on resuscitating and maintaining healthy communication in all types of relationships. Featuring Melanin Minds Board Member Rozella Haydeé-White and Jessica Johnson, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CBT-C CCATP. Part of the 4th annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Downtown Houston Esperson building.

Whether through artistry, ministry, or education, the power of storytelling can have impactful outcomes on our resilience and mental health. This fireside chat features Alex Malebranche & Houston artist D.Savannah. Part of the 4th annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Downtown Houston Esperson building.

This dynamic panel moderated by Jamie Wright featuring Angelica Robles, Darrell Malone, & Courtney Christten dives into navigating resilience through stressful times. Part of the 3rd annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Greater Houston Big Brothers Big Sisters

Co-Founder LaGina R. Harris dives into the impact of mentorship from first-hand accounts by current Bigs and their Littles. Part of the 3rd annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Greater Houston Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Our signature conference panel covers all five of our pillars of wellness: Holistic Healing, Mindset Shifting, Aligning, Relationships, & Nutrition. Moderated by Melissa Mel, featuring Dr. Latasha Warren-Bernard, Linda K. Brown, Gwendolyn S. Woody, and Tafari Miller. Part of the 3rd annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Greater Houston Big Brothers Big Sisters.

This fireside gets real about menopause, how it effects both women and men, and our mental health. Featuring Lashanna Moore & Miara Shaw. Part of the 3rd annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Greater Houston Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Moderated by Amanda Payan Farris, featuring Brion Robinson, Tafari Miller, Danielle Bowman, and Katie Parks, this conversation dives into techniques and resources to find yourself on any part of your mental health journey. Part of the 3rd annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Greater Houston Big Brothers Big Sisters.

This discussion opens up stigmas and mental challenges faced in BIPOC communities when it comes to financial wellness. Moderated by Katie Parks, featuring Ahngelea Christiany and Jasmine Ayers. Part of the 3rd annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Greater Houston Big Brothers Big Sisters.

This engaging panel shares stories of triumph through traumatic adversities, along with strategies on how to navigate your own journey. Moderated by Lakisha Mosley, featuring Hassan Hillard & Shani Godwin. Part of the 3rd annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Greater Houston Big Brothers Big Sisters.

As part of the first Melanin Minds Road Trip, we hosted an Art Show & Resource Fair celebrating the healing and positive impact of art on mental health. Enjoy this live artist talkback with featured artist Martha A. Wade and featured Connect Gallery artist Arthur Wright.

As part of the first Melanin Minds Road Trip, we hosted an Art Show & Resource Fair celebrating the healing and positive impact of art on mental health. Enjoy this live artist talkback with one of our featured artists, Blen Artistry by Blake D. Lenoir

Heart to Heart with Melanin Minds we'll dive deep into Melanin Minds' Relationship pillar, share our Valentine's experiences, and check in on our heart health as it's also Heart Health Month. Featuring Melanin Minds Ambassador Akeel Bernard and his wife Dr. Latasha Warren-Bernard.

As part of the first Melanin Minds Road Trip, we hosted an Art Show & Small Business Marketplace in Los Angeles celebrating the healing and positive impact of art on mental health. Enjoy this live artist talkback with one of our featured artists, $NP by Denise Coke.

As part of the first Melanin Minds Road Trip, we hosted an Art Show & Small Business Marketplace in Los Angeles celebrating the healing and positive impact of art on mental health. Enjoy this live artist talkback with one of our featured artists, Vicious Dumpling by Ariel Thompson.

Have you heard of cognitive restructuring? It's the therapeutic process of identifying and challenging negative and irrational thoughts leveraging the powerful link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors 🧠 During our Cognitive Restructuring workshop, Melanin Meets Mindfulness founder & psychologist Dr. Shacunda Rodgers took us through tons of ways to work mindfulness into our everyday lives.

Our individual mental health journeys are one thing. When we look outside ourselves, how do our personal, romantic & familial relationships effect our wellness? In this panel, co-moderators LaGina R. Harris & Deniz Lopez spoke with Licensed Professional Counselor & Sex Therapist Jasmine Gay & Certified Executive Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach Jennifer Jones about ALL the relationship & dating tea.

Houston doula & host of Homeschool In The Key of Life on All Real Radio Sierra McClain lead a workshop on how to better advocate for & empathize with melanin motherhood. ⁠⁠This workshop was offered as part of the inaugural Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference.

When we think about holistic mental health, our diets definitely need a seat at the (dinner) table! What we put into our bodies plays into how we feel physically, mentally & emotionally. But if you look at white-washed "healthy" eating guides, our cultural foods are nowhere to be found 🤔 ⁠ ⁠ Instead, imposed health standards are often inaccessible to BIPOC communities, while language around diet culture upholds these oppressive standards.

When it comes to pursuing professional help for our mental health, tasks like meeting a new therapist, knowing what to ask them or even how to break up with them can feel daunting. We enlisted the help of podcaster, Osteopathic Physician & founder of Doctors Under the Radar Dr. Quidest Sheriff, ordained minister, certified life coach & founder of Fully Unleashing Her Linda K. Brown, and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Elizabeth Gonzalez Morales to break it down.

Trauma in early life can drastically shape who we are & how we move through our mental health journeys. From sports to school, there are so many opportunities in childhood for healing & breaking generational curses! This panel on youth-centered healing & how to instill generational healing through non-traditional means like sports & education features Chris Reed, Margo Jordan, and Tafari Miller.

Karissa Doster-Hoffman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & co-founder of BPOQe Therapy, moderates this panel featuring her other half & Licensed Master Social Worker Vic A. Doster, alongside licensed therapist & founder of TOC Therapy Deniss Cantor. Take notes on all these free mental health resources! ⁠⁠This panel was offered as part of the inaugural Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference.

This virtual workshop hosted by Melanin Minds Ambassador Mitzy Ruelas offers affirmation and tools to empower setting and sticking to your Unapologetic Boundaries.

This moving discussion on the signs, effects of, and overcoming generational trauma features Dr. Tonya Martin, returning speaker Christopher Reed, and Mayra Figueroa-Clark, LICSW, CCTP. Part of the 4th Annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Esperson Flex in downtown Houston.

This engaging presentation shows in real-time the effects of nutrition on mental health. Featuring Melanin Minds Board Member Dr. Jei Pearcey and Dr. Tamara Beckford. Part of the 4th Annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Esperson Flex building in downtown Houston.

An engaging panel conversation on boundaries in the workplace moderated by Kamilah Thomas, featuring Joye Jackson, Kameco de los Santos, and DJ Manning. Part of the 3rd annual Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference hosted at the Greater Houston Big Brothers Big Sisters.