20/10/2026
What’s the real cost of entrepreneurship when no one is watching?
Behind the wins, milestones, and highlight reels, there’s a side of entrepreneurship we don’t talk about enough: the impact on our mental health and wellbeing.
At the Black Economic Council of MA MBE, Dr. Charmain Jackman moderated “The Real Cost of the Grind: Entrepreneurship Beyond the Highlight Reel,” opening an important conversation about the emotional and personal realities of building a business.
Drawing from her book, The Black Therapist’s Guide to Private Practice and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Jackman reminded us that our wellbeing cannot be an afterthought in our pursuit of success.
Because building a thriving business should never come at the expense of the person building it.
How are you prioritizing your wellbeing while building your business?