The Chronicles of an Introverted Black Woman

This year is all about loving on myself more. You heard Issa Rae! It’s Me Season! I have been balancing motherhood, my entrepreneurial goals with my 9-5, the life of a mother seemingly never stops. The consistent pressure to be a mother and working on a business can take a toll on our mental health, lead to exhaustion, and ultimately result in burnout. Listen as I share a love letter I wrote to my...

Welcome to Volume 27: Hello Thirty-one! Doubt & Shame & Fear, oh my! For far too long,  I let doubt, shame, and fear stop me from seeing my full potential. Not anymore. Shawty, right here, she the shit! In this short segment, I rant about how I let go and put myself first. If you would like to become a podcast supporter for as little as a dollar, go to the link in my Instagram bio @intrvrtdblkwmn...

Welcome to Volume 26: How to Build Confidence while Being an Introvert! This week, I am joined with Terrance, who is an Author and Leadership coach for introverts! He helps introverts grow as leaders, through his useful tips and videos on Instagram. With over 15+ years of leadership experience! He will be sharing some pointers from his book, "Quiet Voice Fearless Leader".  Listen to this segment t...

Welcome to Volume 25: Social Anxiety and The Inner World of an Introvert. This volume is inspired by Naomi Osaka's docuseries on Netflix. We are focusing on the topic of social anxiety and how to overcome it and live more freely.  If you would like to become a podcast supporter for as little as a dollar, go to the link in my Instagram bio @intrvrtdblkwmn Thank you for your continued support

In this volume, we are focusing on the importance of art education. In the Black Educator segment, I am joined with Melissa Parke, who founded Black Teaching Artist Lab, in 2020, with the mission to give Black teaching artists across the Diaspora the opportunity to become better social and cultural leaders through educational workshops and international travel. Also, make sure to listen to Jeanett...

Welcome to Volume 23! This week we are focusing on changing our mindsets for the better! In the first segment, Black Introvert Intellects, I am joined with my uncle, KaleafWins! If it wasn't for my uncle, there would be no "The Chronicles of an Introverted Black Woman". Kaleaf has also been a mentor to me throughout my teaching career. From getting my undergrad in psychology and childhood educatio...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this week we are focusing on the importance of self-awareness. In the first segment, Black Introvert Intellects, I am joined with Life Consultant Destiny! She is also the host of Finding Destinys Happy Hour! A live interactive segment where support, information, skills, & resources can be obtained & shared. Her IG is a happy space to learn, share, & connect...

Welcome to Volume 21: The Money Printers. I am joined with two of my friends Dame and Tola, who turned $500 to 6 figures in 2 months trading options! They are also the masterminds behind The Money Printers. The Money Printers is a movement dedicated to building generational wealth. They focus on printing money through trading options, stocks, real estate investing and so much more. The goal for Th...

Welcome to Volume 20: The Holistic Approach. I am joined with Latasha, a business strategist. She is also the founder of Yorello & Co. The mission behind Yorello & Co. is to guide and empower creative entrepreneurial introverts to discover and connect to their true self so they can be confident in their choices, grow their business, and experience an authentic, fulfilling life! During our conversa...

Welcome to this week's episode, Black Educators: The Poetry Edition. April is National Poetry Month and I love some poetry! So of course, I had to drop a special episode this week. I am joined with  @kofiantwi_ . We discuss our joys and struggles of being Black Educators in NYC. Kofi Antwi, is an African American writer, English professor, and graduate of the Writers Foundry MFA Creative Writing p...

Welcome to this week's episode, March Madness: The Teacher Edition.  We are talking about ways to get over the teacher burnout and making time for self-care. As educators, we are always putting the needs of others before our own. When do teachers find time for us? In the first segment, Black Educator: Shifting Your Teacher Mindset, I am ranting with Jada, who is a Science Teacher in the Bronx. She...

In Volume 17: Leaving the Corporate World and Living Life More Freely! The title speaks for itself :) We are focusing on the struggles of working in the corporate world and how leaving that world was the best decision for our mental health!  In the first segment, Black Introvert Intellects, I had the pleasure of talking with Marina, who is a brand expert helping entrepreneurs and small business ow...

In Volume 16: How to Be an Introvert in The Workplace and Own It! We are talking about the many stereotypes and misconceptions that come with being a Black Introverted Woman, working in white spaces. In the first segment, Black Introvert Intellects, I had an amazing conversation with Keni Dominguez, who is a Career Coach for WOC Introverts! She shares strategies for dealing with stress in the work...

Volume 15: Changing Your Mindset After Experiencing Trauma is this week's topic!  In the first segment, Black Introvert Intellects, I have the motivational speaker and mindset coach Annmarie. She helps female ISTJ build their influence on social media! She also is a healthcare worker who has seen plenty of trauma during this pandemic. We had a great conversation about trauma and how to change your...

When it comes to being an introvert, there are so many stereotypes and misconceptions. In Volume 14: The Importance of Leadership & Finding your Potential... All While Being an Introvert is self-explanatory. In the first segment, Black Introvert Intellects , I have my first special guest The Introvert Leader himself, Terrance. He provides leadership development and empowerment for introverts!...

In volume 13, we are talking all about perspective. When you take a step back and think about your perspective, you will start to see life in a whole new way. Listen to this volume to learn more!

Welcome to Season 2 of The Chronicles of an Introverted Black Woman. With 2020 coming to an end. Have you thought about your purpose? If not, that’s ok because in this episode we are talking about finding our purpose and letting go of what other people think about it! We also talk about being single and turning 30. Welcome back to the chronicles.

When it comes to being an introvert, there are so many misconceptions. Those misconceptions can make people who are introverts feel like there is something wrong with them. There is no one recipe to being an introvert. The same way there is no one recipe for being an extrovert. Each of us are unique in our own way. I’m trying to bring some awareness to those individuals who may identify as an intr...

In volume 10, we are talking about light-skin privilege. This is a topic that has to be talked about because being a light skin black woman, I have seen first hand the benefits of my lighter skin tone in comparison to my beautiful dark skin tone women. I will also talk about the importance of educators understanding colorism.

In today’s volume, we are talking about mistakes. Each of us makes them but what we do with them is the important part. We have to be willing to learn from each mistake we make. I’m sure you try your best to avoid making mistakes but it happens and you have to learn how to embrace them. It starts with your mindset! Each mistake is a lesson and you shouldn’t beat yourself up for it. Continue to mov...

In this volume, we are focusing on all things positive. Good Vibes Only, yes! We don’t need any of that negativity in our space.  You need to start looking at your life as a road map, there are gonna be bumps in the road but remember you are your biggest support, so always believe in you. We are also talking about being a champion to our students.

In this volume, we are breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illness in the black community.  The focus for this week is emotional abuse and childhood traumas. It may seem like such a dark topic to focus on but it’s something that doesn’t get much attention. I was going back and forth with this volume but i know if you are listening to this you either know someone or are someone who has expe...

In this volume, we are talking code-switching. Being a black person who works in predominantly White spaces I find myself code-switching so much. Unfortunately, in White America the vernacular you use will determine the type of opportunities you will have. In this volume, I will also talk about the introvert relationship. Us introverts want to connect with someone that understands that we need our...

Finding happiness, what does that even look or sound like? Is it even tangible? Guess what! It is and it starts from within. In this volume, we are talking about happiness and how it starts with you. In a later segment, I go on a rant about teaching tolerance which will lead to a diverse democracy. 

Volume 4, we are talking all things Anxiety. I want to bring awareness, while destroying this insane stigma that black woman should always be strong or fearless. That we can’t be vulnerable or show too much emotion because it makes us look weak or angry. Anxiety isn’t something that can just go away and be swept under the rug. In this volume, I have a PSA about knowing your worth.