Company Men

“Buy a Book, Bring a Young Brother: Inspiring Change One Page at a Time”

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The Series - Episode 1

Corporate America has many advantages that make it an attractive career path: six-figure salaries, generous health benefits, and a path to retirement if you’re fortunate enough to go the distance. However, building a lasting and rewarding career in corporate America is difficult, no matter what your racial or gender background is. From navigating office politics to dealing with difficult bosses and coworkers, managing anxiety-inducing realities such as layoffs and reorgs—all while working to secure your financial future—can make corporate life not for the faint of heart.

While over 20 million books are sold yearly on managingcorporate life, Company Men: A Wellness Guide for Black Men in Corporate America is one of the few to speak directly to Black professional men. Company Men offers the help and tools Black men need to extract the benefits of working in corporate America while addressing the unique challenges they face in maintaining their well-being across various spectrums―mental, physical, social, and financial― that come from being a person of color in these spaces.

Justin Grant is a communications expert and journalist with an extensive track record of delivering compelling storytelling to diverse audiences through a variety of platforms, including news media, marketing, and public relations. Over the last twenty years, Grant has honed these skills as a news reporter for Thomson Reuters and ABC News and as a corporate communications professional for leading U.S. financial services firms, including Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase. He has also provided commentary for National Public Radio and has published articles in numerous outlets, including the Huffington Post. As an African American, Grant has contributed key perspectives to financial services firms on how to leverage authentic messaging and use the power of Black media to attract and engage Black consumers. He is currently the Executive Director of JPMorgan Chase Advancing Black Pathways, where he devises strategies to strengthen the economic foundations of Black communities around the world. He serves as a mentor to numerous students and young professionals of varying backgrounds, both in the United States and Brazil, and sits on the Board of Trustees at Long Island University, where he has taught journalism. Grant lives in the suburbs of New York with his wife and three children.

Advance Praise

“Through Company Men, Justin offers a valuable roadmap for Black men to maximize their leadership, and at the same time, embrace the trials and triumphs of corporate life. Every Black male professional―whether newly minted or seasoned veteran – should read this book and apply its lessons for longevity and success.”

―Derek Dingle,

Chief Content Officer, Black Enterprise

“Getting a foot in the door with the world’s leading corporations is just half the battle for Black talent. Building a lasting, rewarding, and enjoyable career is the ultimate goal. Through Company Men, Justin provides Black men with the blueprint.”

―Frank Holland,

Reporter, CNBC

“Justin has delivered a must-read for every Black man who works in Corporate America.”

​​​​​​―Ian Dunlap, Founder, Red Panda Academy

“Building a corporate career can be a deeply enriching and rewarding experience. It can be a path to achieving your dreams and living the life that you ultimately want. As Black men, we have some unique hurdles to jump along the way, and Company Men is a tool that can benefit us no matter where we are on the corporate journey.”

―Sekou Kaalund,

Executive Vice President and co-head of Consumer & Business Banking, US Bank

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Baptist Church, 407 New Rochelle Road, Bronxville, United States