Gentamu (Jen) McKinney

Gentamu (Jen) McKinney is an activist, author, film director, certified mental health coach, and the founder of “Keep Calm Bring Your Carry On”, a therapeutic mental wellness company that primarily serves digital nomads of color through telehealth coaching.  Jen was born into politics, philanthropy and volunteerism. Being the daughter of the late Gene Allen McKinney, a Black Panther member and civil rights activist, she began to follow in her father’s footsteps by letting her voice be heard to make changes in her community and abroad.  Following her mother’s battle with mental illness, Jen became a mental health advocate and founded “Awareness After Dark”, a nonprofit organization that focuses on erasing the stigma associated with mental health in the African-American community.  She received the 40 under 40 award from the County of Los Angeles for her Mental health awareness advocacy in the African American community. She also directed and produced an award-winning documentary film called “Let’s Get Mental” that was featured at the Pan African Film Festival in Cannes, France. Jen is also the author of the best-selling book “Keep Calm, Bring Your Carry On: The Ultimate Selfcare Guide for Travelers of Color”, which is also accompanied by a workbook and journal, combining her passions for mental health activism and adventure, and featuring over 50 Travel influencers and experts of color.