Leaving a toxic work environment may be good for your mental health—but thriving as an entrepreneur or leader requires more than courage; it demands community, balance, and access to opportunity.

In this final episode of the four-part series, No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health Equity, host Niasha Fray brings the conversation full circle with an honest, solutions-driven discussion about how mental health, economic mobility, and systemic justice intertwine in the lives of Black entrepreneurs and professionals.

🎙️ Featuring:

• Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards — Associate Professor at Duke University, scholar, researcher, author, and nationally recognized voice on race, culture, and health equity. ➤ Learn more at DrBentleyEdwards.com ➤ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/DrBentleyEdwards
• Farad Ali — Economic development leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for minority business advancement whose expertise spans public-private partnerships, capital access, and workforce equity. ➤ Connect on LinkedIn: Farad Ali

Together they explore:

• 💭 Why mental health is critical to economic success and sustainability
• 💰 The hidden costs of layoffs, venture bias, and restructuring
• 🧩 How economic mobility and community wealth drive generational stability
• 🩺 What collective action can look like for health equity and economic justice

“We want to talk about physical health, but we need to really deal with this mental health. It’s important because that also determines if you can be successful in your economic space.” — Farad Ali

💡 Why Listen

If you care about Black entrepreneurship, equitable wealth building, mental health, and systemic change, this conversation connects the dots between policy, practice, and personal resilience—and will leave you inspired to lead with purpose.

📨 Next Steps & Bonus Content

🔹 Listen to all four episodes of the series at NiashaFray.com/podcast or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and YouTube. 🔹 Subscribe to my newsletter at NiashaFray.com or follow me on Substack at substack.com/@niashafray for deeper insights on this series and a sneak peek at the next and final series of the season. 🔹 Follow Niasha Fray Consulting LLC on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and YouTube for future episodes, events, and collaborations.

🤝 Series Sponsor

Special thanks to Barron J. Damon, Creator and Host of Giving While Black — A podcast that uplifts, amplifies, and celebrates Black philanthropy.

“The impact that philanthropy can have on our health is well researched and documented. I am delighted to sponsor Series 4 of Questions You Didn’t Ask and look forward to additional conversations and collaborations.” — Barron J. Damon