Urban Health Initiative℠
Our Initiatives
Urban Enterprise organizes its work through eight key community-driven verticals:
The Urban Health Initiative is a transformative health and wellness accelerator designed to elevate personal well-being and collective health outcomes in urban communities. Grounded in evidence-based practices and community-based learning, the Initiative empowers participants to cultivate vitality, resilience, and sustainable health habits that support leadership, productivity, and quality of life.
Program Overview
- Interactive, cohort-based wellness program tailored to the needs and realities of urban populations
- Built on the 8 Foundational Habits of High-Performance Health
- Designed for community leaders, entrepreneurs, caregivers, and individuals seeking whole-person wellness
The 8 Foundational Habits of High-Performance Health
- Sleep & Recovery: Restorative sleep, circadian rhythm alignment, and energy renewal
- Nutrition & Digestion:
Whole-food nutrition, hydration, and gut health
- Mobility & Pain Prevention: Movement patterns, flexibility, and injury prevention
- Brain Performance:
Focus, memory, mental clarity, and cognitive vitality
- Cardio & Physical Fitness: Strength, endurance, and sustainable activity routines
- Emotional Resilience: Stress management, mindfulness, and emotional regulation
- Weight & Body Composition: Metabolism, hormone balance, and body awareness
- Self-Care & Appearance: Skin, hair, oral care, posture, and overall well-being
Participant Benefits
- Hands-On Wellness Labs that provide practical tools for everyday implementation
- Health Tracking & Accountability to measure progress and maintain momentum
- Group Coaching & Peer Support to build community and sustain motivation
- Culturally Relevant Practices that honor the lived experiences of urban participants
- Work-Life-Wellness Integration for leaders balancing high demand with personal care
Our Mission
To promote health equity and leadership sustainability by equipping individuals to:
- Prioritize wellness as a foundation for success
- Improve physical, mental, and emotional health
- Lead healthier households, teams, and communities
- Break cycles of burnout, chronic illness, and health disparity
Who This is For
- Entrepreneurs, community leaders, and faith leaders seeking sustainable energy and health
- Professionals and caregivers experiencing burnout or chronic stress
- Individuals motivated to take charge of their wellness for long-term quality of life
- Urban residents seeking accessible, practical, and empowering wellness solutions
Distinctive Approach
- Science-Based, Culturally Rooted:
Grounded in research, tailored to urban community realities
- Holistic and Preventative:
Addresses physical, emotional, cognitive, and social wellness
- Accessible & Actionable: Focuses on small, high-impact habits for lasting change
- Community-Driven:
Encourages shared learning, group progress, and local relevance
A Catalyst for Well-Being and Impact
The Urban Health Initiative is more than a health program—it is a movement to:
- Improve wellness literacy in underserved communities
- Normalize self-care and recovery for those leading and serving others
- Create a culture where health is a prerequisite for personal and professional success
Urban Business Academy℠
The Urban Business Academy equips entrepreneurs and small business owners with strategic training, mentorship, and access to essential business networks. Through a comprehensive 12-week curriculum, participants gain skills in business development, finance, marketing, and leadership. Our mission is to foster sustainable businesses that strengthen economic mobility and community prosperity.
Urban Excellence Institute℠
Urban Excellence Institute delivers world-class personal growth, leadership development, and coaching through an experiential, cohort-based learning model. Built on today’s most powerful personal development strategies and technologies, our programs are culturally relevant to the unique strengths and experiences of urban communities.
The Institute also houses the International Coach Federation (ICF)-accredited Urban Excellence Coach Academy, equipping individuals to lead, coach, and create transformational impact.
Urban Leadership Forums℠
Urban Leadership Forum champions excellence in civic engagement, public policy leadership, and political participation within urban communities. Through experiential learning, cohort-based training, and mentorship, we prepare emerging and established leaders to shape policy, drive advocacy, and build equitable systems of change. Our programs are culturally responsive, equipping leaders with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to create lasting impact in public life.
Urban Philanthropy Network℠
Urban Philanthropy Network cultivates nonprofit and philanthropic leadership within urban communities through experiential, cohort-based programs. Our flagship initiative, Launch & Lead, is a year-long program that equips emerging founders to launch 501(c)(3) organizations, promote their work, raise sustainable funding, and maintain legal and regulatory compliance. We prepare changemakers to lead impactful, resilient organizations that drive lasting community transformation.
Urban Health Initiative℠
Urban Health Initiative is a community-based Health Accelerator designed to elevate wellness outcomes in urban communities. Participants engage in interactive wellness labs built on the 8 Foundational Habits of High-Performance Health, including sleep and recovery, nutrition, mobility, brain performance, fitness, emotional resilience, and holistic self-care. We equip individuals to optimize energy, resilience, and well-being for leadership, business, and everyday life.
Urban Housing Solutions℠
Urban Housing Solutions develops innovative strategies to help housing-insecure individuals and families, including the fastest-growing affected population—Black women over 60—secure and sustain stable homes. We advance affordable housing projects, co-living and co-housing models, and themed housing with supportive curriculum. Our mission is to reimagine housing through collaboration, creativity, and empowerment, fostering long-term stability, dignity, and thriving urban communities.
Urban Youth
Leadership Academy℠
Urban Youth Leadership Development Academy equips young leaders with the skills, mindset, and tools to thrive in today’s world. Through a culturally responsive, cohort-based program, youth engage in leadership training, resiliency building, life skills development, educational enrichment, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and positive self-expression. We prepare the next generation to lead with confidence, creativity, and purpose in their communities and beyond.
Urban Church &
Community Alliance℠
Urban Church & Community Alliance℠ trains and equips church and faith-based leaders to expand their impact within their congregations and across the broader community. Through culturally responsive, cohort-based leadership development, we provide practical tools, strategies, and support to drive ministry growth, community engagement, and social transformation. The Alliance also houses the Christian Coaching Academy, which trains leaders in coaching techniques designed to strengthen Christian growth, leadership, witness, and influence both inside and outside the church. We believe the local church is not just a place of worship—it is a catalyst for lasting change in urban communities.
