SWEN
The Whole Business, Whole Person Program
"You cannot build what you have not healed."
Trauma-informed business development programming that acknowledges the full conditions in which Haitian entrepreneurs operate, with peer support and holistic resources.
Healing Is Part of the Business Plan
The Haitian community carries the weight of historical trauma — from political instability to natural disasters to the challenges of migration. These experiences don't stay at the door when entrepreneurs start businesses.
SWEN recognizes that sustainable business success requires addressing the whole person. We create spaces where entrepreneurs can heal, connect, and build — acknowledging that personal well-being and business success are deeply interconnected.
Our Approach
Trauma-Informed
All programming designed with understanding of trauma and its impacts
Peer Support
Community circles where entrepreneurs share experiences and support
Holistic Resources
Connections to mental health, wellness, and personal development
Culturally Grounded
Programming that honors Haitian culture, language, and values
SWEN Programming
Peer Circles
Regular gathering spaces where entrepreneurs share challenges, celebrate wins, and support each other through the journey of building businesses and lives.
Mental Wellness
Access to culturally competent mental health professionals, workshops on stress management, and resources for navigating trauma while building businesses.
Personal Development
Workshops and coaching on work-life balance, setting boundaries, managing stress, and developing the personal foundations that support business success.
"Business development without personal development is incomplete. We heal as we build."
— SWEN Philosophy
Ready for Whole-Person Growth?
Join SWEN and connect with a community that understands that building a business means building yourself, too.