Black Girl Burnout

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, Kelley explores the importance of opting out of distraction and embracing stillness as a form of self-care. She discusses how the modern world bombards us with endless notifications and overstimulation, leading to exhaustion and a diminished ability to focus. Kelley shares insights on why we struggle with stillness, including our addiction to stim...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley discusses the importance of prioritizing rest and setting boundaries to protect one's peace. Kelley addresses common issues such as people-pleasing and overextending oneself, particularly among black women. She explains how saying no can protect the things that truly matter and offers practical tools for setting boundaries, includi...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner wraps up her conversation with Amanda Miller Littlejohn on the essential topic of joy. They explore how joy can be intertwined with rest and become an energy source, particularly emphasizing its importance for black women. Amanda shares insights from her personal experiences and her work as a coach, encouraging listeners to redi...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues her insightful conversation with Amanda Miller Littlejohn. The discussion explores the concept of 'purpose scaping,' an executive coaching philosophy rooted in agricultural metaphors, designed to help individuals align their lives with the natural seasons of growth. Amanda introduces the idea that rest is not o...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner interviews Amana Littlejohn, a nationally recognized executive coach and mental health advocate. Today’s discussion centers around Amanda's new book, 'The Rest Revolution,' which highlights the necessity of rest, renewal, and resilience. The conversation also explores the 'machine mindset' concept and how mod...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the challenges and importance of rest. She addresses the common, nagging guilt and anxiety that arise when taking a break, discussing their roots in societal expectations, intergenerational trauma, and cultural conditioning. Kelley emphasizes that rest is not laziness but a necessary component for healing and productivi...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses practical steps for Black women to opt out of overworking and embrace rest without guilt. She highlights the conditioning behind the habit of overworking and provides actionable tips such as setting a hard stop time, adopting the 80-percent rule, saying no without explaining, and starting the day with rest. More, more,...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the crucial importance of rest, especially for black women. Amidst global and local crises, she emphasizes that rest is a necessity, not a luxury, and a vital part of healing and resilience. Kelley challenges societal pressures to always do more and highlights rest as a form of resistance against systems that thrive on...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of building a healthy community and offers strategies to think outside the box in doing so. She emphasizes the theme of opting out of struggle and opting into lives of joy, abundance, and community. Kelley provides actionable tips on recognizing the unique roles people play in our lives, creating recipro...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the importance of building healthy romantic relationships with clarity and intention. She emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, understanding personal needs, and setting boundaries to ensure fulfilling connections. Kelly provides practical advice on visualizing the ideal relationship, identifying key qualities...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner focuses on healing family wounds and nurturing relationships. She emphasizes that family relationships are foundational to our overall well-being and outlines strategies for setting healthy boundaries. Kelley shares personal insights on internal boundary work, the importance of addressing intergenerational trauma, and offers gen...

In this special edition episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner interviews Beatrice Dixon, CEO and co-founder of The Honey Pot Company, a brand renowned for its plant-derived feminine health products. Beatrice shares her journey from idea inception to raising venture capital and building a multi-million dollar company. She offers candid advice on what it takes to overcome bar...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the concept of proactively creating a legacy long before retirement age. She emphasizes the significance of building a legacy through financial health, estate planning, and budgeting. Kelley introduces three key strategies: budgeting, high-yield savings accounts, and estate planning, highlighting their importance in sec...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner welcomes her special guest Dominique Broadway, a financial literacy visionary and bestselling author of 'The Wealth Decision.' Dominique shares her insights on making wealth a tangible reality, emphasizing the importance of investing for black women. She provides step-by-step guidance on how to get started with investing...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner and her special guest Elizabeth Goueti, an expert in negotiation strategies, discuss the critical importance of negotiation skills for women, especially Black women, in various aspects of life. They discuss the significance of negotiation in career advancements, entrepreneurship, and personal relationships, emphasizing how it ca...

In this engaging episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, a host Kelley Bonner invites Angela, a clinical expert with a relatable social media presence, to discuss various aspects of a 360-degree healing journey focused on hair and skincare. The conversation covers hair care routines, the complexities of hair types, and actionable steps for a healthy regimen. Angela shares insights on washing fr...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner is joined by her special guest Jodi Taylor, senior director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Sony Music Group. They discuss the importance of personal aesthetic and how it can help tell your story, boost confidence, and control the narrative about who you are. Jodi shares her journey and provides practical tips on developi...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner and her special guest Kelsey Ellis kick off the 'New Year, Healed Me' campaign, emphasizing the importance of joyful movement in our fitness routines. As an advocate for integrating joy into physical activity, Kelsey explains how shifting our perspective from 'exercise' to 'joyful movement' can transform...

In today’s episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner and her special guest April Reed discuss the importance of goal setting for personal growth and healing in the year 2025. They emphasize understanding the deeper 'why' behind goals and leveraging emotions to propel success. April introduces her planner, which emphasizes breaking down goals into actionable steps while...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner and her special guest Erica Reed discuss the importance and process of creating an effective vision board. The conversation focuses on using vision boards as tools for maintaining focus and consistency on personal goals. Erica shares insightful tips on starting with reflection, connecting to your 'why,' and ensuring your...

In this inaugural episode of the New Year Healed Me series on the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner introduces the 2025 theme, focusing on healing and setting intentions rather than resolutions. She outlines the special month of activities, featuring expert guest appearances and actionable prompts designed to encourage listeners to become their most healed and healthy selves. More, mo...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner takes a week off during the holidays, but offers a replay focusing on the importance of rest as the team takes a short break. Kelley extends gratitude to the listeners for their support and encourages them to follow the podcast on social media. This episode focuses on finding peace during times of distress and discusses managing...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner takes a week off during the holidays, but offers a replay focusing on the importance of making life changes, or 'pivots,' in a thoughtful and gentle manner. Kelley shares her personal experiences with pivoting, emphasizing the need for deliberate, non-abrupt changes in various aspects of life, including career, relations...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner takes a week off during the holidays, but offers a replay that emphasizes the importance of self-care and identifying the burdens we carry. Kelley explores the disproportionate weight often carried by Black women, inspired by Zora Neale Hurston’s insights. The podcast guides listeners through reflecting on their physical and emo...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner takes a week off during the holidays, but offers a replay focusing on laying a  foundation for a month dedicated to financial liberation, providing practical advice and personal insights. The goal is to help listeners develop a healthy relationship with money and achieve a soft, successful life. More, more, and still more is wit...