BIG Talks Mentorship | Empowering Young Black Men Mentally: guest Benjamin Glover
By Lana Reid | October 29, 2025
As part of the Black Men Matter series, Lana Reid sits down with Benjamin Glover, Founder and CEO of BIG Talks Mentorship, to discuss the importance of mental health, mentorship, and leadership development among young Black men. Glover shares the journey that led him to create BIG Talks Mentorship and how the organization is dedicated to breaking stigma around mental wellness in the Black community. Through programs that include in-school and after-school sessions, career readiness training, and immersive summer cohorts, Glover highlights how BIG Talks is building a foundation for young men to grow in confidence, character, and purpose—empowering the next generation to lead with strength and self-awareness.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Benjamin Glover — Founder and CEO of BIG Talks Mentorship.
Benjamin discusses his personal journey and the inspiration behind launching BIG Talks, sharing what fuels his passion for empowering young Black men. He also explains how the organization works to break the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community by creating safe, supportive spaces for growth and self-discovery. Through in-school and after-school programs, career training, and immersive summer cohorts, BIG Talks Mentorship helps young men build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare for success in every area of life.
More about Benjamin Glover & BIG Talks Mentorship
- Website: https://www.bigtalksmentorship.com
- Facebook (Organization): https://www.facebook.com/big.talks.mentorship
- Facebook (Benjamin Glover): https://www.facebook.com/ben.glover1
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtalks2023
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