We're a
Homecoming
BGB Wellness Co. is a nonprofit creating healing spaces built by and for Black and Brown women. We believe wellness has to be culturally rooted, real, shared, and deeply personal to actually work.
We're not a wellness brand.
We're a movement.
Our Mission
To build wellness spaces where Black and Brown women can access the healing, rest, and wholeness that's already theirs — no barriers, no judgment, no compromise.
Our Vision
A world where Black and Brown women don't have to fight for access to healing — where rest is normal, bodies are celebrated, and community is the medicine.
The Need
Black and Brown women face disproportionate levels of chronic stress, burnout, maternal health risks, and mental health challenges due to systemic inequities, cultural expectations, and limited access to culturally aligned wellness resources.
BGB fills this gap — healing spaces designed for and by women of color.
"Healing is not a luxury. It's your birthright."
— Lala Marie, Founder
Meet Lala Marie
Lala Marie is the founder and community-centered leader behind BGB Wellness Co. A Black woman, caregiver, and practitioner with deep roots in enablement, training, and culturally rooted program design, she built BGB from a grassroots wellness collective into a California nonprofit.
Guided by purpose, sisterhood, and the belief that healing is a shared practice — she's building something that didn't exist before so that no woman has to search for it again.
The Need Is Urgent
Black and Brown women in Northern California are facing unprecedented levels of stress, isolation, and health inequities. The data tells a story we can't ignore.
Highest
rates of chronic stress of any group of women
American Psychological Association
60%
of Black women report feeling burned out most of the time
Gallup
5%
of U.S. wellness practitioners identify as Black
Global Wellness Institute
40%
higher risk of heart disease for Black women
CDC
3–4×
more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes
CDC
2×
as many Black women lack culturally competent mental health support vs. white women
NAMI
"Chronic stress is not just emotional — it is life-threatening. Without intentional, community-rooted intervention, these disparities will continue to widen."
Our project interrupts the cycle by expanding neighborhood-based Healing Circles, increasing scholarships, training more women-of-color facilitators, and launching the BGB Digital Wellness Hub to reach women who cannot attend in person.
Organizational Pillars
Six interconnected pillars that shape every program, every retreat, every space we build.
Mental & Emotional Healing
Healing circles, therapy access, and emotionally safe spaces to feel and process freely.
Physical Fitness & Wellness
Joyful, accessible movement practices and nutrition education that honor every body.
Community & Connection
Joyful, culturally rooted gatherings and sisterhood socials that strengthen real bonds.
Education & Development
Workshops that build knowledge, confidence, self-advocacy, and leadership.
Retreats & Immersive Healing
Day and weekend retreats for deep emotional, physical, and restorative healing.
Digital Wellness & Access
A digital platform offering accessible wellness tools for women of color everywhere.
Our Impact Model
Inputs
Funding & community partnerships
Facilitator expertise
Volunteer support
Venues & resources
Ready to Come Home?
Your healing doesn't have to wait. Register your interest and we'll meet you where you are.