Full-Time Black Woman

Aleese Real & Esha Belle
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Join Aleese Real and Esha Belle as they create a safe space for professional black women and entrepreneurs. Aleese and Esha will have your back from coffee to wine while teaching you how to play your power perfectly. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! They see you because they are you.

  1. MAR 29

    201: Beyond the Mirror - Appearance Politics

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back for another episode of FTBW. Today we unpack the ways beauty, identity, and society intersect. This topic is just as personal as it is political — Let's discuss appearance politics and how it uniquely impacts Black women.  For topic ideas, interview requests, and more send us an email at FullTimeBlackWoman@gmail.com Support the show

    48 min

  2. MAR 22

    200: When the World Feels Loud: How to Manage External Stress

    Send us Fan Mail Black women report high levels of psychological stress, with 51% stating it impacts their health and 22% reporting a major impact. Driven by race/gender discrimination, 20% experience chronic health conditions worsened by stress, often experiencing "weathering" or accelerated aging. Despite high stress, Black women are half as likely as white women to seek mental health treatment, with only 13% seeking help for specific disorders.  -Healthline For breath work practice, check out @hustle_healer on Instagram For budget help, check out @intheblackbudget on Instagram To book a consultation for your natural hair, check out @corporaterootshairstudio One of my favorite tools is the 5‑4‑3‑2‑1 grounding technique. You name five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste. It pulls you out of the stress spiral and back into the present moment. Support the show

    46 min

  3. MAR 1

    199: High Income, High Anxiety

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like more money still doesn’t bring peace. We’re told that earning more means feeling safer, happier, more secure — but for many black women, that’s just not the case. Tune in to hear how higher income may equate to higher anxiety for the FTBW. Support the show

    45 min

  4. FEB 22

    198: Soft Life in Real Life

    Send us Fan Mail  Let’s talk about creating ease, intention, and emotional freedom in a world that constantly demands more. Today we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: How do you live a soft life when you’re the head of household? Support the show

    34 min

  5. FEB 8

    197: Building A Business While Tired

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Aleese and Esha dive into the realities of building a business while managing exhaustion, responsibilities, and full lives. If you're feeling tired but still committed to your entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers practical insights, encouragement, and strategies to nurture your business without burning out. Support the show

    40 min

  6. FEB 1

    196: From Corporate to Consultant: Betting on Yourself

    Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re talking about moving from Corporate America to becoming a successful consultant—the mindset shift, the fears, the preparation, and the freedom. Support the show

    50 min

  7. JAN 25

    195: From Laid Off to Lifted up

    Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode of Full Time Black Women, hosts Aleese Real and Esha Belle tackle the challenges and opportunities faced by 300k Black women who have lost their jobs as of January 2025. From navigating layoffs to exploring small business ideas, they provide uplifting insights and practical advice to help listeners turn setbacks into setups for success. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable steps to embrace your power and pivot towards your purpose. Support the show

    39 min

  8. JAN 18

    194: When the Numbers Shift: Black Women, Unemployment, and the Current Economy

    Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re tackling an important topic that affects millions of families and communities across the country: unemployment trends for Black women in the United States. Recent labor market reports have shown that even as the overall unemployment rate has stayed relatively low, joblessness among Black women has been rising compared to other groups. This episode isn’t about politics — it’s about data, lived experience, and what the current economic landscape looks like for Black women in the labor market. Support the show

    33 min
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Join Aleese Real and Esha Belle as they create a safe space for professional black women and entrepreneurs. Aleese and Esha will have your back from coffee to wine while teaching you how to play your power perfectly. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! They see you because they are you.

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  • Creator
    Aleese Real & Esha Belle
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Full-Time Black Woman
  • Show Website
    Full-Time Black Woman