Listen "Inside the Hidden Maryland Bed & Breakfast Rooted in Black Joy and Excellence with Lisa Brown Alexander"
Episode Synopsis
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📬 Want culture, convos, and gems straight to your inbox?Catch the latest newsletter and share your favorite moments with me.Join here → kerihenderson.com/newsletter📲 Stay in the loop:Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeriYouTube → @kerilhendersonTikTok @thekickbackwithkeri🖤 Enjoying the podcast? Leave a tip here:https://keri-henderson.kit.com/products/kickback-tip-jar
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