The Story of @BlackBoiComplex featuring Jeaux Henry - Episode 44
Release Date: 11/20/2020
BOI MEETS WELLNESS
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info_outlineJeaux 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
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- 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
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- Learning financial literacy
- Jeaux shares the journey to building @BlackBoiComplex
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- 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
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- 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
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- Keeping everything authentic
[28:34 – 33:47] Passion in Making Music
- Jeaux talks about his passion for making his music
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- 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?
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- “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?
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- Plants
- Ownership is?
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- Heart
- If you could speak to anyone dead or alive, who would it be, and what would you do?
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- My great-grandfather and have a conversation over dinner.
- My favorite book is?
- Sex is?
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- Complicated
- My Favorite food is?
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- Chicken. I’m a wing person.
- Love is?
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- Beautiful
- Jeaux is?
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- 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
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