A Healing, Creative, and Spiritual Journey in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Hey everyone, I hope all is well,

I’m Tory Brown business owner, media/marketing professional, photographer, brand developer, a man with a Vision and a seeker on a healing path. After more than 15 years of entrepreneurship in the U.S., I’m answering an inner calling: to go deeper into meditation, self-healing, and creative expansion.

I’m reaching out to ask for your support on a very special journey one that means a lot to me personally, spiritually, and socially. I’m preparing to travel to Thailand within the first quarter of 2026 to study and learn meditation in an immersive, intentional way.

This journey is about healing, growth, and transformation a chance to deepen my own practice so that I can eventually teach and share meditation back home with my community in the States. It’s also a powerful opportunity to be immersed in a new culture, learning from teachers and traditions that have guided people toward peace for generations.

As a Black man, I know how important it is to address mental health, and this journey is not just a vacation it’s a purposeful step toward healing and self-awareness that I will share. I also hope to use this experience to shine a light on the mental health challenges faced by Black men, including the stigma that affects Black gay men, and to share tools for wellness with others.

With over 150,000 new views on my social media in the past week I felt this was the perfect time to officially launch this initiative to use my platform for something meaningful, grounded, and healing.

While I’m there, I’ll be sharing daily updates and offering online meditation sessions for anyone who wants to join me virtually.

My goal is clear and so is my promise: if for any reason I’m unable to make the trip, I will return every dime that was donated.

Out of respect and transparency, I kindly ask that no donations over $100 be made unless communicated with me first.

Thank you all so much for your love, encouragement, and support on this path. Every donation, share, and kind word helps make this vision possible

GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/01917069e

With gratitude and love,

Tory