Meet Dr. Carroll Brown III | Mental Health Professional & Executive Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Carroll Brown and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Carroll, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
Growing up in a single-parent household in South Central Los Angeles raised by my father. My father always instilled in his boys that no matter what we do he is always proud of us, and he would always have us recite “if it is to be then it is up to me”. Meaning, we are in control of our destiny, we are the ones in life who can determine our level of success. Being older, I can now appreciate the power within the message and the act of instilling positive self-talk into a child at an early young age. Especially when it is a message from a black father raising two black boys in the heart of South Central while he worked two jobs.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I work in several different spaces, and the mental health space is one of them. I previously worked at a mental health facility in Woodland Hills, yet I left the valley to come back into my community. I realized that there is a need for mental health in communities of color, and a lot of times communities of color can’t afford the services, or the providers who are providing the services don’t look like the communities they serve (representation matters). So, I decided to come back to my community (home) and use my expertise and provide mental health services within the community, I make it clear that I’m not a therapist, whereas I highly recommend therapy. However, I do both life coaching and executive coaching. I’ve been doing work on Black Men’s Mental Health as well. By providing quality forward-focused life coaching. I try to create a safe space for black men to be vulnerable, and let them know “It’s ok to not be ok” right now. I tell my life coaching clients that if your favorite athlete can have a coach, you can too. I’ve also become a member of the MK Circle  CEO Institute team as an Executive Coach. Focusing on helping create agents of change who are emotionally intelligent. I’ve also partnered with community-based organizations (CBO’s) like the Minority Psychology Network (MPN), Seed House Project, and New Earth Life, and have been providing resources and educational programs to the community focusing on mental health and emotional intelligence.  I just recently joined Friends of the Children Los Angeles (FOTC-LA) as the Director of the Fostering Resiliency Project (FRP). Which is a program that focuses on providing mentorship to young black males(Kings) who are in foster care. I’m blessed to be a member of several black organizations that do work in the community. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Delta Psi Sigma Chapter, a historical black Fraternity with a motto of Culture for Service, and Service for humanity. Also, The Giants Den, an organization focused on black men within the community designed to uplift and inspire each other.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Oh that’s a fun question, first we would have to go get a bite to eat at my favorite spot “Orleans & York”. The Po’Boy sandwhich is amazing. It sucks because of covid that everything has been shut down, but we would for sure have to go to SoFi stadium, Staples Center, and afterwards check out The District by GS on Crenshaw. I would get us both round-trip tickets to San Deigo to go to Downtown SD to experience the night life out there.
We would also have to take the trip to Las Vegas for a quick turn around. Then lastly visit family.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Well, I like to think that I’m a product of those who believed in me. Throughout my life theres been numerous people and organizations that have helped me become who I am today. First, above all my faith in God has been a strong foundation and keeps me grounded. Next, I have to give credit to my father – Carroll J. Brown Sr. He has been an amazing example of what a strong black man should be. It is a privilege to be blessed to have my father in my life especially when numerous young men suffer from an absent father. Id like to also dedicate this shoutout to my fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc, Kappa Alpha chapter. The brothers took me in and helped me become more by challenging me to go out of my comfort zone to be better. Being apart of an organization full of motivated black men from my community who are trying to better themselves to be better, while giving back to our community. It’s an honor to be apart of this organization. My family and friends who have always been such positive influences in my life as well, It means the world to me. Lastly, and not least my wife, Dr. Kristyl JL Brown. She has and will always be my rock. To be supported by a strong black women who believes in you, prays for you, and speaks life into you is amazing.

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