Healing & Self-Discovery Through Journaling: Jamey Jenkins of Hello Black Man
By Lana Reid | January 14, 2026
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Jamey Jenkins, Owner and CEO of Hello Black Man, for a reflective conversation about healing, self-discovery, and the power of intentional journaling. Jamey shares how the Hello Black Man journal series was created as a space for Black men to slow down, reflect, and engage in guided prompts that support emotional wellness, self-awareness, and personal growth. The discussion centers on creating room for honesty, affirmation, and inner work in a world that rarely encourages Black men to pause.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Jamey Jenkins offers a thoughtful conversation on journaling as a healing and grounding practice.
Jamey explains how writing became a personal tool for processing emotions and navigating life experiences, eventually evolving into the Hello Black Man journal series. He discusses why journaling is often overlooked in conversations about Black men’s mental and emotional health, despite its ability to create clarity, release stress, and support self-reflection.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Jamey explore how intentional writing helps individuals slow down and listen to themselves. Jamey shares how guided prompts encourage honesty and accountability while providing a private space for reflection without judgment. He emphasizes that journaling is not about perfection, but about consistency and self-connection.
The discussion also highlights the growth of the Hello Black Man brand. Jamey explains how the journal line has expanded to serve various communities and life stages, creating inclusive tools for reflection beyond a single audience. He also discusses how the brand now includes a clothing line and podcast, all rooted in the same mission of affirmation, wellness, and intentional living.
This episode reinforces journaling as a powerful act of self-care and a practical tool for healing, growth, and emotional awareness.
About the Guest
Jamey Jenkins is the Owner and CEO of Hello Black Man, a brand centered on intentional journaling, self-reflection, and emotional wellness. Through guided journals, apparel, and media, his work encourages individuals to slow down, affirm themselves, and engage in meaningful inner work across different stages of life.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘆 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀:
https://helloblackman.com
https://www.facebook.com/helloblackman
https://www.instagram.com/helloblackmantv
tiktok.com/@helloblackmantv
https://www.youtube.com/@helloblackman
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B083V6MRBW
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men who are entrepreneurs, creatives, and wellness advocates using innovative tools to support mental health, healing, and personal growth.
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The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
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