Patrice Benbow
Patrice Benbow is a dynamic health and wellness leader and the CEO of Health and Wellness Professional Enhancement LLC. With over a decade of experience in business leadership, Patrice is also the Executive Director of Benbow Concession Services, a company she has successfully grown and managed for 14 years. Her professional expertise spans health education, wellness programming, marketing, and community outreach, making her a trusted voice in both business and health advocacy circles. Patrice is a certified CPR/First Aid/BLS instructor, essential oil specialist, and yoga instructor, reflecting her commitment to holistic wellness and preventive care.
Passionate about community impact, Patrice serves as the Health Equity Chair for the National Council of Negro Women’s Good Health WIN’s (GHWIN’s) initiative, Greater Baltimore Section. In this role, she leads collaborative efforts with organizations such as Begin Anew and the AIDS Health Foundation to address food insecurity and promote health equity. Her work emphasizes intentionality, partnership, and collective action, helping to restore dignity, improve access to resources, and strengthen communities across Baltimore.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Patrice is deeply committed to family and personal wellness. She enjoys exercising, yoga, swimming, traveling, and baking, balancing her leadership responsibilities with time spent nurturing her two adult children and granddaughter. Patrice embodies a holistic approach to life, blending health, family, and community service into a cohesive mission of empowerment, wellness, and positive impact.
• CPR First Aid/ BLS Instructor
• Certified Essential Oil Specialist
• Certified Yoga Instructor
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a strong foundation of knowledge, the unwavering support of my husband, and my commitment to being a devoted wife and mother. These roles ground me and provide balance, purpose, and motivation in both my personal and professional life. I also draw daily strength from my spirituality, which guides my decisions, reinforces my values, and keeps me centered as I navigate challenges and opportunities.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to get a mentor. Having a mentor creates a level of accountability, provides guidance from lived experience, and challenges you to grow intentionally while staying focused on your goals.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to follow your heart. When you pursue work that you truly love, it doesn’t feel like work—it becomes a passion that drives your growth, fulfillment, and impact.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is the expectation to be everything to everyone. While our work is deeply rewarding, it can be demanding, which makes self-care essential. Prioritizing your own well-being is not just important—it’s necessary to sustain the energy, focus, and compassion needed to make a meaningful impact.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important values in my work and personal life are rooted in family, which provides me with my spiritual compass. My family is central to who I am, and they guide my morals, decisions, and the way I show up for others—ensuring that my actions are always aligned with integrity, compassion, and purpose.