10 Healthy Ways Black Women Entrepreneurs Can Bond with Their Business Besties

 

As Black women entrepreneurs, we often get consumed with the identity and role of CEO, traumas, stresses and triggers we encounter daily and forget to just…well, live. In the hustle and bustle of running a business, finding time for activities that aren’t directly related to your business—but that bring you joy—can be challenging. I’ve experienced seasons where I retreat into my business cave, working from sunup to sundown. When I do take breaks, they aren’t always for healthy activities that bring intentional joy and restoration. The hustle can lead to unhealthy temptations, neglecting our bodies, minds, and spirits. It’s easy to work hard to free yourself via entrepreneurship but forget to create a life filled with pleasure and joy. If this resonates with you, consider teaming up with a business bestie to cultivate life-giving routines and activities.

To begin with, bonding with your business besties outside of the core business day is crucial for both personal and professional growth. Why not combine bonding with healthy activities that promote wellness and productivity? Here are ten healthy adventures to strengthen your bond with your business besties.

1. Food Prep Instead of Eating Out

Restaurant food can be an expensive and unhealthy habit to manage. Instead of meeting at a restaurant, gather your business besties for a meal prep on Sundays. Cooking together is not only fun but also a great way to share healthy recipes and meal ideas. Furthermore, its a great way to save on your budget. You can bring your groceries, prepare meals for the week, exchange cooking tips, and catch up. It’s a win-win: you have healthy meals prepped for the week, and you get to bond. If meal prep isn’t your jam, just go to the grocery store together, pick up a delicious meal, and cook together. It’s a budget-friendly alternative to eating out.

2. Sign Up for Golf Lessons (or Something New)

Next, learning something new together is a fantastic way to bond. Sign up for golf lessons or try something different like dance classes, swimming, double dutch, or even rock climbing. Engaging in a new activity can be a refreshing break from work and a fun way to challenge yourselves.

3. Join Toastmasters Together

Public speaking is a valuable skill for any business professional. Moreover, joining a class or group like Toastmasters with your business besties can help you improve your communication skills, gain confidence, and provide mutual support and accountability. Additionally, it’s an excellent way to network and learn from others.

4. Walk the Park or Visit a Museum

Combine exercise with a business brainstorming session by taking a hike in the mountains, walking in the park, or visiting a museum. Walking is great for clearing the mind and sparking creativity. As you stroll, discuss your business ideas, challenges, and strategies. It’s a productive way to get fresh air and inspiration.

5. Check in at the Bath House

For a unique and relaxing experience, visit a bathhouse with your business besties. Although this might seem unconventional, it’s a great way to unwind, de-stress, and bond in a serene setting. Bathhouses often have a variety of different temperature pools, steam rooms, saunas, and more. Day passes are usually reasonable and offer many healing and restorative benefits. However, there may be guidelines around what you can and cannot wear, so make sure everyone is aware and comfortable with the guidelines! You don’t want to be the Louis Litt of your group. 😂

6. Read the Same Book 

Choose an inspirational or self-help book and read it together. Set up regular meetings to discuss the book, share insights, and relate it to your business experiences. This can lead to deep conversations, new perspectives, and valuable lessons that can be applied to your work. This is also something you can do virtually if in-person connections are difficult.

7. Vision Board Sessions

Create vision boards together to visualize your goals and aspirations. This creative process can help clarify your business and personal goals while providing a fun and inspiring way to bond with your business besties. Grab some magazines and art supplies, and meet up.

8. Hit the Gym with Your Bestie

Working out together can be a great way to stay fit and motivated. Whether it’s a group fitness class, yoga, or a gym session, exercising with your business besties can make fitness fun and foster accountability. You can do any group fitness workout from cycling to kickboxing and more.

9. Become Partners in a Bible or Meditation App

Many Bible study or meditation apps allow you to invite friends and family to join the same activities. Pick an app like Insight or Ebony.co and do your affirming spiritual and mental health work together.

10. Join a Black Women Entrepreurship Workgroup

Participate in a Sistahbiz workgroup to support each other’s business growth and development. These workgroups offer a structured environment to work on action plans, business challenges, book studies, share insights, and learn from each other.

Reconnecting with your business besties doesn’t have to be limited to coffee meetings and office lunches. Additionally, engaging in healthy adventures together, you can strengthen your relationships, promote wellness, and boost productivity. Try these activities to create lasting memories with your Sistars. Looking for more business-related activities for a productive Bestie relationship? Check it out here.