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

Shades of Strong® is the podcast for Black women ready to trade the weight of “Strong Black Woman” for something better: real, lasting support. Through honest conversation, storytelling, and the Support Languages™ framework, host Shirl explores what stre

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Finding Peace When You Hate Your Job

Posted April 11, 202300:29:50

Going to a job you hate is a dreadful experience most of us are all to familiar with. You wake up every morning miserable,...

Safe Spaces and Why Black Women Need Them

Posted April 4, 202300:38:12

Safe spaces for Black women matter because sometimes we need to be around other Black women who get it.

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When Being Independent Goes "Strong"

Posted March 28, 202300:33:55

Being independent [in the Black female community] seems to be giving strong Black woman vibes and we think it’s time to have a conversation. 

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Creating Space for Vulnerability & Becoming Your Own Safe Place

Posted March 21, 202300:45:13

Creating space for vulnerability is a magical thing,  but that magic can only happen when Black women are brave enough, courageous enough to...

Checking In With Yourself as a Daily Practice

Posted March 14, 202300:50:15

Checking in with yourself requires “asking all them questions” and truth be told, some of y’all ain’t ready for that. But no worries that’s...