We recently connected with Jazzmin Pitts and have shared our conversation below.

Jazzmin, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?

In 2019 I completely blew up my life. I got a divorce and had to figure out who i was outside of being a wife and a mother. I had never taken the time to dive into myself as a woman and a lot of my past traumas showed their ugly heads during my marriage. I was broken but desired to take a deeper dive into myself, my pain, and my purpose. Along this intention rollercoaster of a journey, I found tools that helped me understand myself better, heal, and face giants in my life. Real progress began to happen, and I had the desire to see other women who looked like me see real progress in their lives as well. In 2021, I decided to start the Facebook group Healed Black Women. We held events focused on growth, healing, and connection. This year, Healed Black Women went from a group to a non-profit with a fully functioning team whose mission is fostering mental health, social-emotional learning, and holistic well-being among Black women. We build supportive communities that empower women to achieve personal growth, strengthen family bonds, and drive positive change in society.

Jazzmin, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’m Jazzmin Pitts, and my journey into mental health and wellness started with my own need for healing. As a mother, a student of psychology, and a woman deeply passionate about understanding the human mind, I wanted to create a space that I, and so many other Black women, could turn to for support and growth. My background in behavioral health and mental health advocacy naturally led me to create Healed Black Women, an organization that’s dedicated to the mental, emotional, and holistic well-being of Black women.

At Healed Black Women, we provide a range of services, including workshops, mental health resources, and community-building activities focused on empowering women. One of the key offerings is a curriculum I’ve developed, titled A Tear for Mom, which helps women explore their attachment styles, navigate relationships, and begin their healing journey with their mothers. I am excite to announce a Tear for Mom ebook will also be dropping October 17th 2024. The organization also focuses on social-emotional learning and provides holistic wellness support through our programs and events.

What sets us apart is our commitment to creating a safe space where Black women can heal, grow, and build supportive communities. We don’t just focus on mental health as an isolated issue but as part of a bigger picture involving family bonds, social justice, and community transformation. The problems we help solve range from trauma healing and personal growth to navigating systemic barriers that impact the mental health of Black women.

What I’m most proud of is the sense of community we’ve built. Women are not just participating in our programs—they are actively supporting each other in their personal journeys, transforming their lives, and impacting their families and communities in meaningful ways.

For anyone interested in learning more about me or Healed Black Women, I want them to know that this organization was built from a place of passion and personal experience. My goal is to provide a space that fosters growth, resilience, and empowerment for Black women everywhere, and I’m dedicated to being part of that change.

Have you ever had to pivot?

For many, COVID was the biggest pivot point, and that was certainly the case for me as well. The pandemic forced me to slow down, reflect, and really assess who I wanted to be and what I wanted to contribute to the world. It was a time of stillness that pushed me to dig deeper into my creativity and personal healing. During this period, I dropped my album, Fruition, which was a collection of music that highlighted various parts of my own healing journey. Each song was a reflection of the growth, struggles, and breakthroughs I had experienced.

The pivotal moment came with my album release event, which also became the first official event under Healed Black Women. We gathered as Black women, listened to the concepts behind each song, and shared our stories. We laughed, cried, and supported one another in a way that felt deeply powerful. It wasn’t just an album release—it was a safe space for us to process, heal, and grow together. That day solidified my calling. I knew from then on that I wanted to help others discover their own paths to healing, just as I had found mine.

This experience shaped the core of Healed Black Women and set the foundation for everything we do now. It’s about more than mental health; it’s about creating spaces where women can connect, share their stories, and feel empowered to heal themselves and their communities.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

A big lesson I had to unlearn was self-doubt. For a long time, I expected myself to fail before I even gave things a real chance. I was constantly battling my own negative self-talk, and I became a serial quitter. I’d give up on things if they took too much time, too much energy, or didn’t produce the results I wanted fast enough. It became a cycle, and it was holding me back from truly stepping into my potential.

The turning point for me came when I realized that the voice in my head telling me I wasn’t good enough, or that something wasn’t worth it, wasn’t rooted in truth—it was fear. I had to actively learn how to silence that voice by challenging every negative thought with a positive one. Each time I had a moment of doubt, I made it a habit to immediately counter it with something encouraging. Over time, those positive thoughts started to win out. I also had to detach from the outcome and learn to enjoy the process for what it was. Instead of getting hung up on results, I focused on the lessons I was learning along the way. That shift made all the difference for me, and it’s something I carry with me in every part of my life now.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://hbwomen.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturally_jaze?igsh=YXV3OXk5bHd3OTJo&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simplyjazzmin?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazzmin-pitts-812a8931b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@naturallyjaze3286?si=TGJRYBGEHXd4ZDNA
• Other: apple musichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/jaz-e/1526317039

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