HIBT Lab! The Confess Project: Lorenzo Lewis

This podcast episode highlights the importance of mental health awareness and the unique role barbershops can play in fostering open conversations. Lorenzo Lewis, founder of "Black Men Heal," shares his journey in creating a social enterprise that provides mental health services to Black men and boys. The episode also discusses The Confess Project, a program that trains barbers to provide emotional support to their clients. Through real-life scenarios and expert insights, the podcast emphasizes the transformative impact of providing barbers with tools to identify and assist clients in need, leading to positive outcomes and potentially saving lives. Additionally, the episode recognizes the historical significance of barbershops in Black communities as safe spaces for discussing personal issues and the social impact of The Confess Project in addressing mental health disparities.