The Story of @BlackBoiComplex featuring Jeaux Henry - Episode 44

Jeaux Henry is a creator of virtual content, musical mixes, safe spaces, and intentional experiences. He is also the creator of @BlackBoiComplex, a platform catered to the love, challenges & vulnerability of BLACK, Masculine Identifying QTLGBIA folx.

[00:01 – 01:14] Introduction of Guest

I introduce our guest for this episode, Jeaux Henry

[01:15 – 03:29] Wellness Tip of the Week

Money Tips: 10 Tips for Saving During the Holiday Season

[03:30 – 08:32] Who is Jeaux Henry?

Jeaux Henry talks about his background What gives him joy in these times Jeaux’s gratitude list, the people that were instrumental in becoming who he is as a person

[08:33 – 14:27] The Money Mindset

Jeaux’s relationship with money Learning financial literacy Jeaux shares the journey to building @BlackBoiComplex Starting from the ground up Figuring out purpose and passion

[14:28 – 20:15] The Story of @BlackBoiComplex

Jeaux talks about the history of @BlackBoiComplex How it all started and where it is now today.

[20:16 – 28:34] Leading a Community

Jeaux talks about what it’s like leading his community Keeping everything authentic

[28:34 – 33:47] Passion in Making Music

Jeaux talks about his passion for making his music The type of music he is into Uplifting our own musical community

[33:47 – 37:28] The Manifestation Segment

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? “I want to open up my museum.” Follow and support Jeaux. See the links below. Jeaux’s call to action

[37:29 – 40:31] The BOI Talk and Hop Segment

Wellness is? Plants Ownership is? Heart If you could speak to anyone dead or alive, who would it be, and what would you do? My great-grandfather and have a conversation over dinner. My favorite book is? One Hot Summer Day Sex is? Complicated My Favorite food is? Chicken. I’m a wing person. Love is? Beautiful Jeaux is? That N*gga.

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I don’t chase after the dollar. I let the dollar chase me.” – Jeaux Henry

“Everything that I did was out of my own pocket, and I was able to do that because of my money management and I was able to serve my community I think in a very big way.” – Jeaux Henry

“I think it’s all of our jobs to rise to the occasion, especially when protecting other black people regardless of masculinity, femininity, or how they present or where they are on the spectrum. It is our responsibility as black people who love other black people to stand up and rise up and speak out against harm.” – Jeaux Henry

 

Resources Mentioned:

Speaking 4 Profit Use code: Love for 25% off all orders over $75 at Boi Gear Store Groupon Select Program Honey: Automatic Coupons, Promo Codes, and Deals Rakuten: Shop. Earn. Get Cash Back. Tobe Nwigwe

 

 

You can follow Jeaux Henry on the following platforms:

Personal Account @ComplexBlackBoi on Instagram and Twitter @Blackboicomplex Community Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

 

Learn more about Evolve Benton at https://www.evolvebenton.com/ 

Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at https://www.boimeetswellness.com/

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/boimeetswellness/

Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BOIMEETSWELLNESS/

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/thebmwpodcast

Check out our new merch store https://www.boigearstore.com/