Brianna Brown is building community out of a five-story Harlem brownstone her family has owned since 1941. In this episode of Red in Black, Bri takes us through the full story: inheriting the responsibility of a building that's been in her family for generations, discovering her late uncle's self-defense institute in the basement, and turning what could have been a headache into John's Dojo — a community event space rooted in legacy, martial arts history, and the kind of quiet magic that makes people not want to leave. We get into the documentary she's been quietly filming about the dojo, Harlem, and the uncle she never fully knew. We talk about what real community-building looks like from the inside — the logistics, the block associations, the grants, the hard editing blocks. And we go deep on what it means to be a steward of Black property in a city that's working overtime to make that nearly impossible. Bri also breaks down her nonprofit foundation — 12 years of scholarship work, 70+ students awarded, and a new podcast for the scholars she's been quietly building with. This one is about ownership. Legacy. And what happens when you stop waiting for permission to build something that lasts. #Harlem #BlackOwnership #JohnsDojo #HarlemHistory #BlackCommunity #NYC #RedInBlack #DownToEarth #GenerationalWealth #BlackEntrepreneurship #HarlemBrownstone #BlackLegacy #CommunityBuilding #BlackMartialArts #nycpodcast Harlem, Black ownership, Harlem brownstone, John's Dojo, Black community NYC, Harlem documentary, Black history New York, community building, Black entrepreneurship, NYC podcast, Red in Black podcast, Down to Earth, generational wealth, Black martial arts, Harlem gentrification, nonprofit founder, Black legacy, New York City culture, Black Panthers history, Harlem history, community space NYC, Black owned business, scholarship program, Sugar Hill Harlem, brownstone NYC

Moyanda Pierre, founder of Men’s Dinner and the Wellness 10 Series, is a wellness professional who leads meaningful, in-depth conversations. She and Red dive deep into wellness, self-care in the Black/Caribbean community, and healthy money habits. Moyanda's Work- https://msha.ke/moyanda/ Her Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/pierrewellnessco?igsh=MTQxcXJ0cmU0NWZlMw%3D%3D Red's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/redinblk?igsh=bWZqZDB1Mml5ZWxr Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/3wOtfwlXx246ZcmppBDEqq?si=b99edcf1d3b045b8&nd=1&dlsi=daf8bf1b2be644a7 Black wellness, Caribbean wellness, self care in the Black community, healthy money habits, financial wellness, Black entrepreneurship, men’s mental health, cultural healing, generational wealth habits, money mindset Black professionals, wellness leadership, Men’s Dinner, Wellness 10 Series, Moyanda Pierre, Red in Black podcast • Black wellness • Caribbean wellness • Self-care in the Black community • Healthy money habits • Financial wellness • Men’s mental health • Wellness conversations • Black entrepreneurship • Community healing • Cultural wellness • How to practice self-care as a Black man • Wellness in the Caribbean community • Building healthy money habits • Financial literacy in the Black community • Healing generational stress • Black men and emotional health • Community-based wellness • Cultural approaches to self-care • Breaking unhealthy money patterns • Wellness leadership in NYC (if applicable) • Money mindset for Black professionals • Financial discipline habits • Wealth building in the Black community • Emotional relationship with money • Generational wealth conversations • Wellness and wealth connection New York wellness community • NYC Black entrepreneurs • Brooklyn wellness scene • Wellness events in NYC

Welcome back. We are on the road to 500 subscribers. Thank you for the love and continued support. Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, we dive deep into three life-changing topics: spirituality, starting a podcast, and leading your family with purpose. What does it truly mean to grow spiritually in today’s fast-paced world? How can you turn your voice into impact by starting a podcast? And most importantly, how do you step up as a strong, intentional leader within your family? #podcast #herosjourney #faithjourney #downtoearth #redinblack #nyc # #spirituality #podcast #season2 #overcomingobstacles #prisonindustrialcomplex Timestamps: 0:00 - introduction 2:48- The Start Of Your Hero's Journey 5:40 - Overcoming Doubt and Insecurity 12:37 - Faith and Spirituality 20:39 - Challenges of Starting A Podcast 29:03- Long-Term Vision 35:46- Red Dropping Gems 44:31- How to do you invision leading a family 51:14- Toxic Independence 57:09- Overcoming Obstacles/ The Wrap-up SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/ocvmKNSciGs https://youtu.be/sc4UvFRWWTQ 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Savannah Hart: https://www.instagram.com/savhart https://www.instagram.com/yourherosjourneypod/ i