Reggie D. Ford is the Founder and President of RoseCrete Wealth Management, a financial services company for high-net-worth clients. He is also a Wellness and Resilience Architect at RoseCrete Wellness Company, where he works with corporate teams, educational institutions, and sports organizations to foster cultures of mental wellness and peak performance. As an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and mental health advocate, Reggie is the author of Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction (PTSD), and his insights have been recognized in Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30.

Many people appear to have it all together — successful careers, stable relationships, and a seemingly perfect life — yet behind closed doors, they silently struggle with mental health challenges. Unresolved trauma, stress, and emotional burdens can lead to breaking points that aren’t always visible to others. How can you navigate these hidden struggles and find support without feeling isolated or ashamed?

As a fierce advocate for mental health, Reggie D. Ford maintains that individuals must express vulnerability and seek support to overcome adversity. Rather than suppressing your emotions, developing resilience requires processing them in a healthy way. Reggie suggests beginning by identifying a trusted person — whether a friend, family member, or professional — to open up about your challenges. Professionals in leadership roles should foster workplace cultures that go beyond mental health awareness and actively support employees through policies that encourage psychological safety, open dialogue, and genuine empathy.

Join Danielle Neely in this episode of Industry Edge as she interviews Reggie D. Ford, the Founder and President of RoseCrete Wealth Management, about prioritizing mental health and emotional well-being. Reggie talks about the role of trauma-informed care in leadership, how to cultivate psychologically safe environments, and actions you can take to begin your healing journey.