Melanin Minds
Programming Replays

Enjoy a look back at our past panels, talkbacks, and virtual workshops throughout the years. Featuring experts and programming hosted in Houston, Los Angeles, and Chicago, these sessions range from intimate conversations, engaging presentations, to mic-drop-abundant heavy-on-the-note-taking workshops.

  • The Five Pillars Panel 2024

    The Five Pillars Panel 2024

    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.

  • Masculinity & Mental Health

    Masculinity & Mental Health

    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.

  • Trauma To Triump

    Trauma To Triump

    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.

  • Cultivating Resilience: The Power of Our Story

    Cultivating Resilience: The Power of Our Story

    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.

  • Goals Through Stress & Resilience

    Goals Through Stress & Resilience

    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

  • The Five Pillar Panel 2023

    The Five Pillar Panel 2023

    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.

  • Mental Health & Finances

    Mental Health & Finances

    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.

  • Mental Health Through Stigmas & Adversity

    Mental Health Through Stigmas & Adversity

    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.

  • Cognitive Reframing

    Cognitive Reframing

    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.

  • Generational Trauma

    Generational Trauma

    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.