We had the good fortune of connecting with Lathon & Chalana Ferguson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lathon & Chalana, how did you come up with the idea for your business?
Marriage MasterMYnds, LLC originated from the marriage mentoring ministry and network founded in 2016 serving the community in St. Louis, Missouri.

It was initially established to encourage married couples to be intentional about their relationships and to strategically invest time and effort and become “masterminds” of building and maintaining healthy and fulfilling marriages. Marriage MasterMYnds has expanded its purpose and reach to a more inclusive audience, and is committed to improving the lives of individuals, couples, and families, with an emphasis on the Black community.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Marriage MasterMYnds, LLC originated from the marriage mentoring ministry and network founded in 2016 serving the community in St. Louis, Missouri.

It was initially established to encourage married couples to be intentional about their relationships and to strategically invest time and effort and become “masterminds” of building and maintaining healthy and fulfilling marriages. Marriage MasterMYnds has expanded its purpose and reach to a more inclusive audience, and is committed to improving the lives of individuals, couples, and families, with an emphasis on the Black community.

Marriage MasterMYnds seeks to combat the negative narratives passed on for generations about Black marriage and family, and to spark a Movement to reclaim our stories and experiences by providing programs and services to achieve our mission of “strengthening marriages and families, one couple at a time.”

The mission of Marriage MasterMYnds is to uplift the Black family and, consequently, the Black community, by supporting married couples, intimate partners, and individuals through educational programs, social events, and web-based resources where they may learn methods and strategies to work toward the shared goals of thriving in loving, respectful, and fulfilling relationships, resulting in overall well-being.

The vision of Marriage MasterMYnds is to strengthen communities by fostering and nurturing healthy relationships and families, leaving a legacy for generations to come. We will accomplish this by aiding our clients as they navigate and overcome challenges, reinforce effective communication and positive connection, establish and maximize key practices, build and sustain healthy partnerships, and enhance the covenant of marriage. Marriage MasterMYnds is more than a program or service, it is a Movement.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Shoutout to the students who we spoke to on an initial black love panel. They shared with us that our story gave them hope that black love still exists and that they to have the ability to find it.

Website: https://www.marriagemastermynds.com/

Instagram: marriage_mastermynds

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marriage-mastermynds/?viewAsMember=true

Twitter: @marriageMaster1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarriageMastermynds

Image Credits
Latrelle Yancey ( 2 Lyve Media)
Lead photo – Raquita Henderson of Pinxit Photo

Nominate Someone: ShoutoutAtlanta is built on recommendations and shoutouts from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.