Inside the Hidden Maryland Bed & Breakfast Rooted in Black Joy and Excellence with Lisa Brown Alexander

What does it take to create a luxury retreat that feels personal, intentional, and rooted in culture?In this on-location episode, Keri visits Wellspring Manor & Spa, a stunning Black-owned bed and breakfast in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for a powerful conversation with co-owner Lisa Brown Alexander. Tucked away on a once-abandoned estate, Wellspring is now a thriving hub for art, wellness, and celebration, welcoming guests to experience hospitality that feels like home and healing.Lisa shares how she and her husband transformed a once-abandoned estate into a vibrant boutique retreat where guests feel “seen, safe, and celebrated,” and reflects on the personal and business lessons they’ve learned along the way.In this episode, we cover:Why Prince George’s County, MD was the ideal home for a luxury Black-owned retreatHow they overcame early neighborhood resistance and built community trustThe art, food, and music events that make Wellspring Manor stand outWhat it means to run a hospitality business with intention during seasonal shiftConnect with Wellspring Manor & Spa:Website → wellspringmanor.comIG  → @wellspringmanorandspaFB → @wellspringmanor📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life📲 Stay in the loop:Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeriYouTube → @kerilhendersonTikTok @thekickbackwithkeriShop Affiliates:Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSONEnjoying the podcast? Support the show