NAACP Willingboro & Vicinity Branch, Connect2Holistics, and Chase Host “Health Beyond the Hype” Community Panel on Physical, Mental and Financial Wellness
Free Saturday conversation at Chase Willingboro brings together a wellness coach, a licensed counselor and a Chase financial health leader, facilitated by Felecia Ward
WILLINGBORO, NJ — October 23, 2026 — The NAACP Willingboro & Vicinity Branch, in partnership with Connect2Holistics and with sponsorship from Chase, will host Health Beyond the Hype: Your Body. Your Questions. Real Answers., a free community panel discussion on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM at the Chase Bank – Willingboro Branch, 4366 Route 130, Willingboro, NJ 08046.
The 90-minute conversation cuts through the flood of trends, products and online advice to give residents practical, trustworthy guidance on three connected areas of health: the body, the mind and personal finances.
The panel will be facilitated by Felecia Ward, Leadership Navigator™ and founder of Felecia Ward Marketing, an executive leadership advisory firm based in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Ward is a Thinkers360 Top Voice and a three-time LinkedIn Top Voice.
Featured panelists:
- Bernai Brown-Holman, M.Ed., NBC-HWC — National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, CEO and lead Healthy Lifestyle and Nutrition Coach of GoStrong Fitness, LLC, and founder of Go Strong Generations, a nonprofit focused on generational health. Bernai will address fitness, nutrition, holistic wellness and healthy aging.
- Amber Henley, MA, EdS, LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor, Student Affairs professional at Rider University, and owner of a private mental health counseling practice, with more than 20 years in the mental health field. Amber will address mental and emotional wellness and the mind-body connection.
- Chantae Figures, MBA — Vice President and Willingboro-based Community Manager, JPMorgan Chase, and a financial literacy and economic inclusion advocate. Chantae will address financial wellness, financial literacy and the link between money and stress.
Topics will include getting started with exercise after years away, aging with strength, recognizing when “being strong” turns into burnout, setting boundaries without guilt, building financial stability on a tight budget, and balancing the cost of healthy living with everyday expenses. The program closes with an interactive group discussion and 20 minutes of audience questions.
“Our community deserves health information that is honest, practical and accessible,” said Dr. Raquel Stuart, President of the NAACP Willingboro & Vicinity Branch and chair of its Health Committee. “Health Beyond the Hype brings trusted local experts into one room so families can ask real questions and leave with real answers.”
“Financial health is a key part of overall well-being,” said Chantae Figures, Vice President and Community Manager at Chase. “We’re proud to open our Willingboro branch to this conversation and share tools that put people in a stronger position to plan for their future.”
“Wellness is more than the absence of illness. It’s about creating harmony between the mind, body, and spirit, and recognizing that our everyday choices play a meaningful role in how we live, feel, and thrive,” said Joyce Knox, Founder and CEO of Connect2Holistics. “Health Beyond the Hype reflects our commitment to making wellness a way of life, not simply something we pursue when challenges arise. Through this experience, we hope to inspire a renewed commitment to self-care, encourage healthier lifestyles, and cultivate a culture of wellness that extends beyond the individual to strengthen families and uplift entire communities.”
“When we talk about health, we can’t separate the body, the mind and the wallet,” said Ward. “My role is to guide a candid conversation so every person in the room walks away with one practical step they can take tomorrow.”
| What | Health Beyond the Hype: Your Body. Your Questions. Real Answers. |
|---|---|
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1:30–3:00 PM |
| Where | Chase Bank – Willingboro Branch, 4366 Route 130, Willingboro, NJ 08046 |
| Cost | Free admission · Refreshments served · Registration requested |
| Register | Register here or scan the QR code on the event flyer |