Listen to Your Gut: Real Talk on Colon Health & Cancer Awareness

Colon and gastrointestinal cancers continue to impact our communities—often without obvious symptoms in the early stages. The good news? Early detection and awareness significantly improve outcomes.

Join Complete Health Ventures, Heart, Body & Soul & Gentlemen's Factory for Listen to Your Gut: Real Talk on Colon Health & Cancer Awareness, a Vitals & Vision health conversation designed to provide clear, accessible information in a welcoming, culturally responsive space.

Panelist:
Valerie Antoine-Gustave, MD, MPH - Gastroenterologist & Co-Founder, Association of Black Gastroenterologists & Hepatologists (ABGH)

Moderated by Christopher Williams - Founder & CEO of Heart, Body & Soul

During this conversation, we will explore:

• Common signs and symptoms that should not be ignored
• Recommended screening guidelines and when to start
• Risk factors affecting our communities
• The connection between gut health and overall wellness
• Practical prevention strategies you can apply immediately

This is a safe, stigma-free environment for honest dialogue, trusted medical insight, and community support.

Because when we listen to our bodies early, we protect our future.

Your health matters. Your legacy matters.

Who should attend:

• Men and women of all ages invested in their health
• Caregivers and family members
• Community leaders and advocates
• Anyone ready to be informed, empowered, and proactive

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: The Gentlemen's Factory - 1082 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY

Admission: Free with RSVP | Seating is limited. RSVP today— ALL are welcome

Expect a powerful evening of: Honest conversations with clinicians and wellness leaders. Storytelling and shared experiences. Intentional networking and community building.

Come for the conversation. Stay for the community. Leave with tools for transformation.

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About This Series: Vitals & Vision is a space for Black men & women to take control of their health while building toward something bigger than the moment. Each session will spotlight key health issues—heart health, mental wellness, prostate care, stroke risk, sexual wellness and more—while also holding space for vision-setting, self-reflection, and legacy-building.

About Complete Health Ventures: Complete Health Ventures, LLC (CHV) is a minority, woman, and veteran owned healthcare consulting company established in 2019, and based in Brooklyn, NY. Our team is composed of minority healthcare professionals dedicated to sharing their knowledge, inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals, and improving the overall health and knowledge of our community. Learn more about Complete Health Ventures at: https://www.completehealthventures.com/

About Heart, Body & Soul: Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. (HBS), a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit was created to serve communities of color, particularly Black men in underserved communities, as it relates to their physical and mental health and to improve and increase communication between Black men, their healthcare providers, and their families regarding their overall health.

Through its annual signature event, “The Black Man’s Health Festival®”, virtual & in-person discussions, pop-up events, and health screenings, HBS provides a platform for members of the medical community, holistic practitioners, fitness professionals, food and nutrition experts as well as mental health professionals to speak with and engage Black men from the local community to ensure they are empowered to make the best health decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

Learn more about Heart, Body & Soul (HBS) at https://www.iamhbs.org/

About Gentlemen's Factory: The Gentlemen's Factory is the epicenter for today's forward thinking multi-cultural man. It is a home for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, activists, creatives and corporate professionals alike. Our factory is designed to help you reach your full potential in the company of like-minded Gentleman. Learn more about the Gentlemen's Factory at: https://gentlemensfactory.com/

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