Shades of Strong® | From “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman

Welcome to Shades of Strong® — the podcast helping Black women make the shift from “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman, one conversation at a time. Through real talk, storytelling, and the Support Languages™ framework, we unpack what strength h

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How to Answer “You Okay” When You’re Not

Posted February 20, 2026

Understanding How to Answer You Okay When You’re Not

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Posted February 17, 2026

Questioning Whether What You Do Matters as a Black Woman

If you’ve been questioning whether what you do matters as a Black woman, you are not alone.

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The Pressure to Create Balance Is Wearing You Out

Posted February 16, 2026

When the Pressure to Create Balance Starts Wearing You Down

If you’ve been waking up every day feeling like you’re falling behind before the day...