Black Successful Women

Designing Success: Protecting Health, Wealth, and Voice – Inspired by Gessie Belizaire

In this episode, we explore how Black professionals and entrepreneurs can redefine success by protecting their health, wealth, and voice. Inspired by Gessie Belizaire’s intentional approach to business and life, we challenge the hustle mentality and highlight strategies for building sustainable success. Learn how boundaries, community, and value-driven decisions can transform your journey, and walk away with actionable steps to design a life and business that truly serve you.

Integration Over Balance: Thriving as a Whole Woman Inspired by Takisha Robinson

In this episode, we explore why the pursuit of work-life balance often leaves high-achieving Black women feeling fragmented and burned out, and how shifting to integration can be a game-changer. Drawing on Dr. Takisha Robinson’s research and lived experience, we discuss actionable strategies for blending ambition, motherhood, and well-being in a way that is sustainable and honors your whole self. Learn how to identify role overload, set boundaries, and make micro-changes that support both your career and your mental health. This conversation is a roadmap for thriving as a whole woman—without sacrificing any part of who you are.

When Silence Becomes the Sickness: Prioritizing Black Women’s Mental Health Inspired by Tracey Crump

This episode dives deep into the urgent need to prioritize mental health in Black communities, with a special focus on Black women who are often expected to be strong at the expense of their own well-being. Inspired by Tracey Crump’s advocacy, we explore how organizations like the Black Brain Campaign are breaking the silence and stigma around mental illness, training more Black therapists, and creating safe spaces for healing. Discover why treating depression and anxiety with the same seriousness as physical illness is vital, how telehealth is expanding access to culturally competent care, and what steps you can take today to support your own mental health. You are not alone—healing is possible, and you deserve support right now.

Who Are You When Nobody’s Watching? Inspired by Tamela Hunt

In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of reclaiming your energy, identity, and peace as a Black woman. Inspired by Tamela Hunt, we explore the power of setting boundaries, the courage to say no, and the importance of honoring your true self beyond roles, relationships, and expectations. Discover how choosing yourself can lead to authentic freedom, self-trust, and a life defined by your own worth. Take a moment to reflect on who you are when no one is watching—and embrace the truth that you are already whole, worthy, and free.

Your Story Is Your Strategy: Healing, Leadership, and Elevation Inspired by Caroline Liddell

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of owning your story and embracing healing as a form of generational leadership. Inspired by insights from Caroline Liddell, we discuss how the pain and challenges you’ve faced can become the foundation for your purpose and elevation. Learn how healing is not a weakness but a courageous act that breaks cycles, empowers others, and allows you to take up space without apology. Tune in for actionable steps to honor your journey, protect your peace, and lead boldly into your future.

Redefining Success: Trauma, Talent, and Leadership Inspired by Devan Blackman

In this episode, we sit down with Devan Blackman, a college-educated Black woman and survivor, to challenge the stereotypes surrounding human trafficking and success. Through Devan’s story and the journeys of other survivors, we explore how trauma and talent often coexist, and why healing is essential to leadership and professional growth. Discover practical insights for building workplaces and businesses that support survivors, and learn how inclusive practices can transform what leadership looks like in our community.

Breaking the Silence: Choosing Healing Over Strength Inspired by Tracey Crump

In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of equating strength with silence, especially for high-achieving Black professionals. Inspired by Tracey Crump’s work, we discuss the dangers of suffering alone, the power of breaking the silence, and why seeking help is an act of true strength. Learn how prioritizing mental wellness, setting boundaries, and reaching out for support can transform not only your life but your community. Take the first step toward healing and discover why you deserve joy, peace, and the freedom to be whole.

Coming Home to Your Purpose: Inspired by Ella Chapman

In this episode, we explore the powerful message that your purpose has never left you, no matter what challenges or setbacks you’ve faced. Inspired by Ella Chapman’s insights, we discuss how the hardest chapters of your life can prepare you for what’s next, and how embracing your story can activate your true calling. Through real-life examples and practical steps, you’ll learn how to honor your journey, reclaim your worthiness, and take courageous steps toward the life you’re meant to live. If you’ve ever felt behind or disqualified, this episode is your invitation to come home to your purpose and believe in your own becoming.

Building Ecosystems, Not Gatekeepers: Inspired by Myla Wimbley

In this episode, we dive into the transformative insights of strategist and entrepreneur Myla Wimbley, who challenges the traditional narratives of entrepreneurship for Black women. Discover why building your own ecosystem—rooted in community, values, and intentional relationships—is the true path to sustainable success. Learn how impact and ownership can go hand in hand, and why your unique journey is not a deficit but a powerful blueprint. Walk away with actionable steps to create your own support network and redefine what success looks like on your terms.

Coming Home to Your Purpose: Inspired by Ella Chapman

In this episode, we explore how embracing your worthiness can activate the purpose that has always been within you. Inspired by Ella Chapman’s insights, we discuss letting go of perfectionism, forgiving yourself, and stepping into your calling—even in the midst of healing. Discover how to set boundaries, honor your needs, and take courageous steps toward a life that feels authentic and free. If you’ve ever felt like you had to wait until you were “ready” to pursue your dreams, this conversation will remind you that your purpose never left—you are worthy of it right now.