No. 2 - Consumer Wellness with Dr. Kristian H

For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode entrepreneur and natural lifestyle enthusiast Dr. Kristian H joins JP for an exchange about consumer wellness, problem solving, and the power of the black dollar.

About Dr. Kristian H:

Kristian Henderson is a professor of public health, a natural lifestyle enthusiast, and the founder of BLK+GRN, an all-natural marketplace by all Black artisans.  Here, products are curated and sold in categories like skincare, home, and bath and body to meet the needs of wellness seekers who want to buy Black and live green. Kristian holds a Bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a Doctorate degree from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

About JP Reynolds:

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics:

"Protect Black Business By Any Means Necessary" (2:00) • Avoiding Toxic Consumption (8:02) • Shifting Your Lifestyle (12:08)

Book Choice: Our Black Year by Maggie Anderson

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse) - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY