Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E Black Women , Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with a reflection on fear, control, and why peace comes from focusing on what's actually yours to hold. She's joined by entrepreneur and designer Cira Wright-Childress of GoGo Lush for a candid conversation about moving through uncertainty, taking imperfect action and building a business that gives you time and...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard opens the Fail Forward File with a reflection on control and what happens when you try to manage outcomes, timing, and other people's opinions, and why peace only comes from focusing on what's actually yours to hold.   She's joined by Brittany Dandy, Senior Integrated Producer and founder of Ode to Us Wellness, for a grounded conv...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika opens this week's Fail Forward File with a reflection on impatience, burnout, and what happens when Black women push past their limits instead of listening to their bodies. Kamika is joined in the sanctuary by Tanisha 'Coach T' Stewart , who shares how a near‑death experience during COVID reshaped her relationship with health, faith, and...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with a hard truth about her own journey. Dorsena Koonce joins Kamika in the sanctuary. An Emmy‑nominated storyteller and certified personal trainer, Dora opens up about being laid off and the multiple fears that have followed. As the conversation unfolds, the interview turns into a coaching moment, with Kamika...

What happens when your federal job disappears and you have to rebuild your finances from scratch? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika explores boundaries, burnout, and the real path from a federal career to financial freedom with Jodi‑Kaye Wade. She opens the Fail Forward File with a reflection on what it costs when you ignore your own limits and why boundaries only work w...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika Dillard opens this week's Fail Forward File with a real conversation about feedback and what happens when you receive too much of it, from too many directions, all at once. Kamika is joined in the sanctuary by Alyceson‑Grace Eke , also known as The ECON Queen , and midway through their discussion, Kamika's Natasha Wig that she is wearing...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with an analogous reflection on Mount Everest and the truth that reaching the summit means knowing when to slow down, ask for help, or take a different route. She's joined in the sanctuary by Pamela Nanton , a fashion industry veteran and 20‑year breast cancer survivor, who shares how she made peace with takin...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika Dillard opens the Fail Forward File by naming an outdated work ethic she built earlier in life that no longer serves her in this season. She reflects on the danger of half‑ass doing life while expecting million‑dollar results and the responsibility that comes with wanting more without honoring the work, rest, and intention required to su...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard opens the Fail Forward File by naming a familiar trap: overextending, ignoring boundaries, and mistaking someone else's urgency for her own. She reflects on slowing down, honoring rest, and treating winter as a season for intentional movement instead of constant productivity. Joined by Dr. Aja King, the conversation in the sanctua...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File by introducing the E.V.O.L.V.E. framework: a reminder that resetting doesn't work if you don't address the reason a reset feels necessary. She challenges the urge to start over without reflection and invites listeners to choose evolution instead. Kamika is joined in the sanctuary by Alexis Watts, founder and CE...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File by naming the power of using your voice especially in seasons of uncertainty, layoffs, and forced pivots. She reflects on why silence costs Black women more than speaking up and how telling the truth becomes a strategy for survival. She's joined by Nikki Free, journalist, cultural commentator, and creator of 92...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika opens the Fail Forward File by unpacking ghosting as a professional habit—and why choosing silence over conversation can be a missed opportunity for growth. She reflects on accountability, respect for time, and what it really means to fail forward. She's joined in the sanctuary by Lynese Rawlins , a longtime HR professional who shares ho...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika opens the Fail Forward File by naming her own pattern of over‑giving and why choosing herself is the foundation of sustainable success for Black women entrepreneurs and leaders. She's joined by Dr. Carla Michelle- executive coach, business psychologist, and founder of CM Coaching & Consulting —for a powerful conversation on coaching thro...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika opens the Fail Forward File by reflecting on the year of the snake and an exciting year of the fire horse cohort that will be offered through Fail Forward Coaching. She's joined in the sanctuary by Lakshmia Marie , seasoned consultant and founder of Refurb Consulting , who shares how an unexpected layoff became the catalyst for a fully a...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika opens the Fail Forward File by reflecting on career pivots, delayed wins, and learning to trust your value beyond immediate results. She's joined in the sanctuary by Tamara Keller , Co‑Founding Partner and COO of The Sax Agency , who shares her path from engineering and consulting to building a culturally impactful marketing agency. Tama...

This week on Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika reflects on the pressure of watching podcast numbers and learning to trust impact over metrics. A reminder from her personal "board of directors" reframes everything: helping one person is enough. We're joined by Jaiyla "Binz" Robinson , founder Enforme Reiki , who shares her journey through an unexpected layoff, financial survival, and choosin...

Kamika sits down with Vanity Jenkins of Shifted Consulting to break down the real steps Black women can take after a layoff or major career shift. Vanity breaks down why so many of us are turning to entrepreneurship, the real financial trade‑offs that come with it, and the freedom it offers beyond corporate politics. She urges Black women to give themselves grace, feel their feelings fully, and re...

In this week's episode, Kamika gets real about never leaving a job voluntarily in this week's Fail Forward File. Despite the involuntary exits, every experience became a divine level up. We are joined in the sanctuary with Dr. Marissa Robinson who shares her own RIF experience, the chaos of a shifting administration, and why "resilience" isn't the compliment people think it is. ADHD detours includ...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes open discussion of depression, isolation, and thoughts of self‑harm. Please listen with care and take breaks if you need to.   The holidays aren't always merry — and for many Black women, this season can feel especially heavy. In this powerful special episode, host Kamika Dillard opens up about her own journey through job loss, isolation, and the dark thought...

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women , Kamika shares a Fail Forward File about almost signing up for a marathon—until her line sister set her straight. She sits down with Kiona Owens to unpack what it means to lose a "good government job" and how she's navigating her next steps. This week's Save Strategy centers on the V: Validation —reminding us that it's more than okay to rest. Be...

Kamika Expresses her honest opinion a lot this episode (if we are being honest lol). She gets real about anxiety in this week's Fail Forward File. This week's guest Lauren Pan (LP) shares how job loss turned into unexpected gains in love and family support. Together they dive into intersectionality: Blackness, women, queer, religion, disability and wrap up with LP's business Houstory will change t...

In this week's episode, Kamika sits down with Lauren to talk about knowing when it's time to move on, leaning into rest, and the courage to ask for support. Lauren shares her weight loss journey and the intentional steps behind building her new brand. Kamika opens up in the Fail Forward Files about financial discipline and why she needs to stop spending money like she is still getting a steady pay...

In this week's episode, Kamika sits down with Jaida Brooks to unpack the realities of experiencing a first layoff and the courage it takes to ask for what you truly need in uncertain times. What begins as an honest conversation quickly transforms into a coaching session, with Jaida walking away equipped with tangible actions to engage her community and navigate chaos with clarity. Kamika also open...

Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women is more than a podcast: it's a movement. With over  300,000 Black women losing jobs this year , it's time we S.A.V.E. (Support, Amplyify, Validate, Elevate) one another. Each episode delivers practical tips, real audience questions, powerful guest stories, and coaching tools designed to help you rise, rebuild, and reclaim your power.   Subscribe to  Black Women S.A...

In this week's episode, Kamika shares a Fail Forward reminder to spiral a little but don't stay there before diving into a powerful conversation with Anetra Henry. They discuss career transitions, interviews that demand free labor, and the unspoken weight of not telling her mom about losing her job. This episode explores how we show up for our sisters — and ourselves — with the Save Strategy: Vali...