We were lucky to catch up with Delilah Null recently and have shared our conversation below.

Delilah, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?

In 2017, after I graduated from college, I was struggling with anxiety and depression. I tried numerous healing tools such as therapist, yoga and meditation but none of the care available seemed to understand my unique needs as a Black woman. I felt unsupported and isolated in my journey towards healing.

At the time I managed a Facebook group for Black women and decided to reach out to that community on Facebook to see if anyone could recommend a culturally sensitive wellness and self-care communities and to my dismay, I found that many other Black women were facing the same issue. They struggled to find mental health and wellness professionals who understood the impact of systemic racism and discrimination on their mental health and outcomes.

Feeling frustrated and empowered at the same time, I decided to take matters into matters into my own hands.
I created a Facebook group called “Black Girl’s Healing House” where Black women could share their experiences, search for relevant resources, and connect with each other.

The response was overwhelming. Within weeks, the group grew to hundreds of members who shared their stories and offered their support. We found that the community we created was a source of healing in itself.

As the group grew, I realized that there was a need for more than just online support. We started hosting workshops and events that addressed the unique mental health and wellness needs of Black women. I brought in mental care professionals, wellness experts and coaches who understood the impact of sisterhood.

My journey to find culturally competent care turned into a mission to transform the wellness industry. Everyday we show that when marginalized communities come together, we can create the solutions we need. And the healing that takes place in these communities goes beyond physical health – it touches the soul.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I am a wellness enthusiast who has dedicated my life to helping Black women live healthier and happier lives. My journey towards wellness started with a personal struggle with depression and anxiety, which led me to explore various forms of self-care and self-improvement. Over time, I developed a deep understanding of the connection between physical health, mental health, and spiritual wellbeing, and this led her to create Black Girl’s Healing House, a wellness community for Black women.

At Black Girl’s Healing House, we strive to create a safe and empowering space where women can come together to support each other on their wellness journeys. We understand that women of color face unique challenges when it comes to health and wellness, and we provide resources and guidance to help them overcome these challenges. Our primary focus is on holistic wellness, and we provide tools and strategies for managing the mind, body, and soul.

We are most proud of the impact we have had on our members’ lives. We have seen women transform their mental health, relationships, and careers through their involvement with our community. We believe that the most important thing for potential members to know about our brand is that we are committed to helping them achieve their wellness goals, no matter where they are on their journey. We offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment, where everyone is welcome and everyone can thrive.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

One of the most unique thinks about our brand is that we are the largest Facebook communities for Black women and wellness. I started Black Girl’s Healing House with a vision to provide a safe space for black girls to explore and heal from their trauma and have a community while doing so. Because my mission for my community was so solid it was easy for people to get behind and I think because that mission came from someone that looked like them people were quick to invite their friends. And thus of Facebook group grew rapidly from 300 members to 60k members within a few years.

I’ve created and managed Facebook groups before in the past but I wanted the intention for this group to feel different. I wanted real connections and real conversations. So I gave Black women an open space to be themselves and find support and that was something that was lacking.

To grow your social media presence, you start by creating content that was engaging, informative, and empowering for your target audience. I researched the health and wellness trends and common challenges faced by Black girls and I used this platform to educate and empower them.

I also utilized hashtags and keywords that were relevant to my group’s mission and goals. This made it easier for people to find your content on social media. I established a posting schedule that kept our followers engaged and informed about our group’s events, initiatives, and updates. I also paid attention to what content resonated with our audience and made adjustments accordingly.

Lastly, I made sure to engage with my members by responding to comments and direct messages promptly. Our social media presence grew not only because of the content I created but also because I personally established trust with our audience through genuine interactions and engagement. As a result, I was able to create a strong online community of black girls who felt seen, heard and supported.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

I always struggled with self-trust. Growing up in a society that constantly told me that I wasn’t good enough, I struggled to see my own worth. I felt like an outsider, never quite fitting in with the popular kids or feeling like I belonged. It wasn’t until I got into entrepreneurship that I realized just how much these feelings of self-doubt had held me back.

In order to be successful I had to unlearn these feelings and no longer let them define me. She knew that I had a gift of bring people together, especially young Black girls who were in the same position I had been in- that struggled with anxiety and depression. And so I decided to create the Black Girl’s Healing House, a safe space where Black girls could come to heal, learn, and grow into confident, empowered themselves.

Of course, starting something like this was never going to be easy. I had to confront my own self-doubt head-on, and learn to trust myself and my intuition. She had to navigate the tricky waters of raising capital for my idea and community outreach, all while dealing with my own fears and insecurities.

But every time I felt like giving up, I would remind myself why was I doing this. I would think about my younger self and all the young Black girls who needed a safe space to heal and grow, who needed someone to believe in them and show them that they were worthy of love and respect. And I would pick myself up and keep going.

Slowly but surely, the Black Girl’s Healing House began to take shape. I gathered a team of dedicated volunteers and I got into my first accelerator program with Meta and became partners with them. I recruited local therapists and educators to come in and teach the girls about self-care, mental health, and self-worth. And most importantly, I created a community where Black girls could come together to support and uplift each other, to share their stories and know that they were not alone.

Through all the founder struggles and setbacks, I realized something important. Self-trust isn’t just about believing in yourself – it’s about trusting that God or the universe has your back, even when things seem impossible. And by creating the Black Girl’s Healing House, I had not only helped to heal myself, but I had created a powerful tool to help other Black girls heal themselves as well.

Contact Info:

• Website: blackgirlshealinghouse.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/blackgirlshealinghouse
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090837174181&sk=grid
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delilahamarshall/

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