Black Girl Burnout

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner dives into the crucial concept of giving yourself permission to stop settling in various areas of your life. She emphasizes the significance of dreaming bigger and identifying where you might be accepting mediocrity due to fear and societal expectations. Kelley shares insightful personal experiences and offers a practical exerci...

In this compelling episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner concludes her transformative conversation with Michelle Goodloe on the crucial role of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, particularly for Black women facing unique stressors. They explore how boundaries are essential for protecting personal well-being and fostering healthy relationships. Michelle also discus...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelly Bonner continues her engaging and thought-provoking conversation with therapist Michelle Goodloe about the pervasive issue of burnout among Black women. They examine the societal and cultural pressures rooted in the 'Strong Black Woman' archetype, which often leads to emotional exhaustion and feelings of guilt and shame. The dis...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner interviews Michelle Goodloe, a licensed clinical social worker and mental health expert. Michelle discusses her journey of overcoming professional burnout and her mission to support others through her therapeutic agency, Essence of Healing LLC, and wellness platform, gmichelle.com. The conversation delves into the intricacies of...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the theme of giving yourself permission to stop wasting your time. She discusses various personal behaviors that can lead to time-wasting, emphasizing the emotional factors intertwined with time management. Key areas examined include holding onto past wrongs, settling in life, people-pleasing, and allowing insecurities...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the emotional aspects of wasting time professionally and how to address them. The focus is on stopping the search for validation and countering negative workplace narratives, which often lead to inefficiency. Kelley shares her personal experiences with professional invalidation and the impact of workplace negativity. M...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of giving yourself permission to stop wasting your time! She shares insights from her personal journey of setting boundaries to manage time effectively. The episode emphasizes the critical role of boundaries, not just with others but also with oneself. Kelley outlines a three-step process for setting bou...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner and guest Danielle Bayard Jackson conclude their series on Fighting For Our Friendships by discussing the importance of centering joy and setting realistic expectations in friendships. They emphasize the concept of 'season, reason, and lifetime' friendships and the benefits of having a diverse social network instead of r...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner engages in a vibrant conversation with Danielle Bayard Jackson on the importance of vulnerability and trust in friendships. They explore the concept of intimacy in platonic relationships, discussing the challenges and dynamics experienced by Black women. The discussion highlights the roles of authenticity, healthy conflict, and...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the complexities of female friendships with guest Danielle Bayard Jackson. Danielle, a former high school teacher turned public relations expert, uses her insights and research from the American Sociological Association to empower women through her business, Friend Forward. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerabilit...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner concludes a three-part series on granting oneself the permission to stop, both professionally and personally. Reflecting on her own journey to becoming a more joyful and grounded person by 2025, Kelley discusses five areas in personal life where stopping is essential: halting comparison, overthinking, toxicity and resentment, ti...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley continues her discussion on the importance of giving yourself permission to stop certain behaviors and practices, focusing this time on the professional realm. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with ab...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner candidly shares her recent struggles and the toll 2024 has taken on her mental and physical health. She dives into her journey of realizing the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and giving herself permission to stop unhealthy habits. Through personal anecdotes, including her parents' illness and her battle with sh...

In this final segment of the conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols, host Kelley Bonner expresses her deep appreciation for Morgan's way of sharing ideas and the emotional connection they feel. There's a light-hearted moment where the host jokingly warns Morgan about her tendency to become overly attached, highlighting the genuine and heartfelt interaction between them. More, more, and st...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelly continues her conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols. They explore topics of growth and resilience, storytelling, mental health, and the importance of creativity. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner introduces guest Morgan Harper Nichols, an artist and bestselling author from Atlanta, Georgia. Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder in her early 30s, Morgan shares how her art explores personal growth and self-discovery. Throughout the conversation, Morgan discusses reconciling her diagnoses with her cre...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of stepping into your full power and opting out of playing small. Kelley shares her personal experiences with professional and personal challenges related to playing small and provides practical tips and affirmations to help listeners overcome these barriers. She emphasizes the significance of owning one...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the concept of increasing social access. Drawing from her personal experiences and conversations with incredible Black women, Kelley discusses how to strategically improve one's social connections and networks. She highlights the importance of leveraging existing access, building reciprocal relationships, and being...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses how to create a joyful life through effective time management. She introduces the concept of 'radical efficiency' and shares personal experiences of managing time as an entrepreneur. The episode explores practical steps for optimizing time, including setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and calendaring. Kell...

In today’s episode Black Girl Burnout host Kelley Bonner concludes the week with guest Faith Broussard Cade, discussing how Faith finds and protects her joy. Faith shares her journey of using affirmations to overcome a traumatic brain injury and difficult times, emphasizing the importance of writing affirmations in the present tense. She announces her new book, 'Shine Bright Anyway’: 90 Days o...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues her conversation with Faith Broussard Cade, exploring the themes of community healing, overcoming the toxic hustle mindset, and Faith's book, 'Shine Bright Anyway.' They discuss the importance of mindset shifts and the critical choice between hustle and health following Faith’s experience with a traumatic b...

In this episode of the Black Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner engages in an inspiring conversation with Faith Broussard Cade, who transformed her life following a traumatic brain injury in 2018. Faith shares her journey of self-care through daily affirmations on Instagram, which led to a vibrant global community. With over a decade of experience as a mental health counselor, Faith discusses her...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host KelleyBonner concludes her interview on the Be Well CIS podcast with Cassandra Dunbar. Together, they discuss the importance of letting go of hustle culture and commercialism to find genuine joy, abundance, and community. They reflect on the true meaning of luxury, the impact of societal pressures, and the significance of honoring ancestors b...

In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues the insightful conversation from her interview with Cassandra Dunbar on the Be Well, Sis podcast. The discussion delves into the importance of healing and community building as a means to honor our ancestors. They explore the concept of self-compassion, the historical and cultural struggles of Black women, and how soci...

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley shares a powerful conversation she had on Cassandra Dunbar's 'Be Well Sis' podcast. The discussion focuses on the dual mission of healing oneself and helping others, emphasizing self-compassion and community engagement. Kelley outlines her personal journey of balancing these two tracks and offers insights on how...