Black Girl Burnout

Kelley Bonner
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  • Mental Health
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Black Girl Burnout is a podcast about burnout, ambition, care, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels good to live—not just impressive from the outside.  Hosted by Kelley Bonner, the show explores how burnout takes hold, why ambition doesn’t need to be abandoned but redesigned, and how joy, rest, and gentleness can coexist with meaningful work and forward movement. Through reflection, practical insight, and carefully chosen conversations, Black Girl Burnout offers both grounding and direction, helping listeners feel seen and take action toward lives that are sustainable, intentional, and their own.

  1. 1d ago

    Strength & Softness: Michelle Goodloe on Burnout Recovery for Black Women (REPLAY)

    In this thoughtful conversation, Kelley sits down with licensed clinical social worker Michelle Goodloe to explore what burnout really is—and why so many Black women experience it differently. Michelle shares her personal journey through professional burnout, explains why self-care alone isn't enough to recover, and offers a compassionate framework for rebuilding a healthier relationship with yourself through boundaries, restorative self-care, and intentional slowing down. Together, they unpack the Strong Black Woman stereotype, capitalism fatigue, identity beyond work, and why healing begins with giving yourself permission to become more than what the world expects of you. The episode is both validating and practical, offering listeners tangible first steps toward burnout recovery and a more joyful, sustainable life. Key TakeawaysBurnout develops over time—and recovery does too. Healing begins by slowing down, identifying what's contributing to burnout, and taking small, sustainable steps toward rest.Boundaries are an act of self-respect. Healthy boundaries protect your time, energy, and joy while teaching others how to have healthy relationships with you.Black women deserve identities beyond "strong." You have permission to redefine strength to include rest, softness, vulnerability, and self-compassion.Episode Highlights & Timestamps00:02 – Michelle's personal burnout story Michelle shares how professional burnout transformed both her life and the work she does today. 09:00 – What burnout actually is A powerful conversation on how burnout develops over time, the role of capitalism fatigue, and recognizing the signs before your body forces you to stop. 16:30 – Beyond the Strong Black Woman stereotype Michelle and Kelley unpack how inherited expectations around strength contribute to burnout and how Black women can redefine what strength means for themselves. 29:00 – Boundaries protect your joy Michelle shares practical boundary-setting strategies—including her "Yes, No, Yes" framework—and explains why protecting your time is essential for burnout recovery. A Gentle InvitationThis week, ask yourself one simple question: "What would help me go from a 10 to a 9?" Instead of trying to overhaul your life, choose one small way to slow down—reschedule one task, say no to one request, or create one boundary that protects your time. Burnout recovery isn't about changing everything overnight; it's about consistently choosing yourself, one step at a time. Connect with MichelleG. Michelle Goodloe, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, burnout recovery strategist, and founder of Gmichelle Wellness. Through her therapy-informed approach, Michelle helps exhausted professionals—especially Black women and helping professionals—recover from burnout, unlearn toxic productivity, and build sustainable self-care practices rooted in compassion and rest. Website: Gmichelle Wellness Instagram: @thegmichelle (https://www.instagram.com/thegmichelle) Books & Guided JournalsThe Self-Care Investment: Your Guide to Making Your Self-Care Non-Negotiable – A practical workbook filled with guided exercises, self-care trackers, and reflective activities to help you build a personalized, sustainable self-care practice.Purchase: The Self-Care InvestmentI Own My Magic: Self-Talk for Black Women – An affirmation and self-reflection journal designed to help Black women strengthen self-esteem, practice self-compassion, and embrace their softness.Purchase: I Own My MagicSelf Explore, Self Restore – A guided self-care journal with thoughtful prompts to help you reconnect with yourself, reduce stress, and make self-care a consistent part of everyday life.Purchase: Self Explore, Self RestoreSupport the ShowIf you'd like to make a one-time gift in honor of this milestone and support the continued work of Black Girl Burnout, you can donate through Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/blackgirlburnout. Thank you for being part of this community. Like, follow, and subscribe across all platforms. Find us @blackgirlburnout. Subscribe to our newsletter at blackgirlburnout.com. Watch on YouTube. Drop a review — your words make a real difference, and they warm Kelley's whole heart every single time. Stay in TouchJoin our Substack family for weekly reflections, tools, and behind-the-scenes notes from Kelley. Become a paid subscriber ($8/month) for exclusive resources and monthly workshops. Our SponsorsAdvertising Inquiries: RedCircle | Privacy & Opt-Out: RedCircle Our Sponsors: * Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  2. Jul 22

    When Your Body Changes the Plan: Michelle Young on Chronic Illness, Rest & Redefining Success

    Michelle Young joins Kelley for an honest conversation about what happens when life changes in ways you never expected. From navigating sudden public attention after The Bachelor and The Bachelorette to living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Michelle shares how she's learned to redefine strength, embrace rest, and let go of the belief that productivity determines worth. Together, they explore burnout, chronic illness, boundaries, activism, community, and the courage to build a gentler life. Michelle also reflects on finding new purpose through her foundation, supporting underserved students, and discovering that slowing down doesn't mean giving up—it creates space to live with greater intention, joy, and authenticity. Key TakeawaysRest is not something you earn—it's essential to healing. True strength isn't always pushing through; sometimes it's leaving a little energy in the tank.Your worth isn't measured by your productivity. Healing often requires redefining success and learning that who you are matters more than what you accomplish.A meaningful life is built through intentional choices. Whether it's protecting your energy, setting boundaries, or nurturing relationships, small daily decisions create lasting change.Episode Highlights & Timestamps 00:00 – When life changes overnight: Michelle reflects on staying grounded through sudden fame, remaining true to herself, and navigating life in the public eye. 17:45 – Living with POTS and redefining strength: Michelle explains POTS, shares how chronic illness transformed her relationship with rest, and why pushing through is no longer the goal. 33:20 – Finding purpose after burnout: Michelle discusses building her foundation, discovering a new way to make an impact, and embracing seasons where purpose evolves instead of disappears. 49:30 – Leaving a little energy in the tank: Michelle and Kelley explore what it means to measure success differently, embrace intentional living, and find joy in slowing down. See You SoonLeave a Little Energy in the Tank This week, notice where you're treating exhaustion as proof that you've done enough. Instead of giving every ounce of yourself away, experiment with ending one day with a little energy left. Rest before you're depleted, be fully present with someone you love, and remember that your value isn't determined by how much you produce—it's already yours. Connect with MichelleMichelle Young is a former elementary school teacher, television personality, and fan favorite from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. Today, she continues her work as an educator, speaker, and advocate, using her platform to expand opportunities for young people and support communities through education-focused initiatives. Website: https://michelleyoungofficial.com Instagram: @michelleyoung TikTok: @michelleyoung The Michelle Young FoundationThe Michelle Young Foundation: https://www.themichelleyoungfoundation.org Through The Michelle Young Foundation, Michelle partners with educators and school districts to connect underserved students with scholarships, enrichment opportunities, and after-school programming like Homework and Hoops. The foundation is dedicated to helping students access experiences that foster growth while supporting the educators who champion them every day. Support the ShowIf you'd like to make a one-time gift in honor of this milestone and support the continued work of Black Girl Burnout, you can donate through Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/blackgirlburnout. Thank you for being part of this community. Like, follow, and subscribe across all platforms. Find us @blackgirlburnout. Subscribe to our newsletter at blackgirlburnout.com. Watch on YouTube. Drop a review — your words make a real difference, and they warm Kelley's whole heart every single time. Stay in TouchJoin our Substack family for weekly reflections, tools, and behind-the-scenes notes from Kelley. Become a paid subscriber ($8/month) for exclusive resources and monthly workshops. Our SponsorsAdvertising Inquiries: RedCircle | Privacy & Opt-Out: RedCircle Our Sponsors: * Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. Jul 15

    Reclaiming Your Body, Joy & Capacity with Jayden Aubren

    Healing isn't another achievement to unlock—it's a relationship we cultivate with ourselves over time. In this conversation, Kelley sits down with therapist, trauma-informed movement specialist, and holistic health coach Jayden Aubren to explore why lasting healing begins with honoring our capacity instead of pushing past it. Together they unpack the connection between trauma, movement, nervous system regulation, and intentional living, offering practical ways to build sustainable habits that support healing without burnout. If you've ever felt pressured to "fix yourself" faster, this episode is an invitation to embrace a softer, more sustainable path. Key TakeawaysHealing becomes more sustainable when we honor our body's capacity instead of chasing perfection or quick fixes.Small, consistent practices—like mindful movement, breathwork, quality rest, and intentional routines—create lasting transformation over time.Building a healing lifestyle means shifting from solving isolated problems to nurturing your whole ecosystem: body, mind, relationships, and daily habits.Episode Highlights & Timestamps00:00 — What does healing on your own terms actually look like? Kelley introduces Jayden Aubren and explores why healing should honor our whole humanity—not just our productivity. 15:45 — Why your body needs less, not more Jayden explains trauma-informed movement, the nervous system, and why slowing down often creates better long-term results than pushing harder. 39:30 — Building a healing lifestyle through small daily habits The conversation turns toward practical ways to reconnect with your body through sleep, movement, food, breathwork, and mindful routines. 59:10 — "What brings you joy?" Jayden shares a memorable answer about finding joy in themselves, followed by Kelley's reflections on nurturing the relationship we have with ourselves. Gentle InvitationThis week, choose one small practice that helps you reconnect with yourself. Maybe it's taking three intentional breaths before your next meeting, eating one meal without distractions, going for a short walk, or simply allowing yourself to rest without trying to earn it. Notice how that one small act shifts the way you move through your day. Healing doesn't have to be rushed to be real. Support the ShowIf you'd like to make a one-time gift in honor of this milestone and support the continued work of Black Girl Burnout, you can donate through Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/blackgirlburnout. Thank you for being part of this community. Like, follow, and subscribe across all platforms. Find us @blackgirlburnout. Subscribe to our newsletter at blackgirlburnout.com. Watch on YouTube. Drop a review — your words make a real difference, and they warm Kelley's whole heart every single time. Stay in TouchJoin our Substack family for weekly reflections, tools, and behind-the-scenes notes from Kelley. Become a paid subscriber ($8/month) for exclusive resources and monthly workshops. Our SponsorsAdvertising Inquiries: RedCircle | Privacy & Opt-Out: RedCircle Our Sponsors: * Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. Jul 8

    You Don't Need Perfect Conditions to Create a Beautiful Life Ft. Morgan Harper Nichols (REPLAY)

    What happens when you stop trying to fit into expectations and start building a life that actually fits you? In this deeply affirming conversation, Kelley sits down with artist, bestselling author, and creative visionary Morgan Harper Nichols to explore the intersection of creativity, neurodivergence, boundaries, and self-advocacy. Morgan reflects on receiving diagnoses of autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder in adulthood, and how having language for her experiences gave her freedom—not because it erased challenges, but because it gave her a framework for understanding herself with compassion. Together, Kelley and Morgan unpack the hidden ways burnout shows up, especially for Black women who are often praised for being capable, adaptable, and endlessly giving. They discuss why boundaries must become a practice—not just a theory—and how asking "What's in it for me?" is an essential act of self-preservation. The conversation also dives into creativity as a way of reclaiming yourself. Morgan shares how building her creative career started with nothing more than an iPad and a corner of a kitchen counter, proving that creativity isn't about having the perfect space—it's about giving yourself permission to begin where you are. Finally, they explore legacy, community, and joy, reminding listeners that our greatest impact often lives not in what we create, but in how we inspire others to create for themselves. Key TakeawaysNaming your experience creates freedom. Having language for your challenges doesn't erase them—it gives you the tools to understand yourself with greater compassion and build a life that supports your needs.Boundaries become powerful when they're practiced. Moving beyond people-pleasing requires asking whether relationships, opportunities, and commitments are truly reciprocal and life-giving.Creativity doesn't require perfect conditions. You don't need more space, more time, or more permission to begin. Creativity grows when you make room for it with whatever you already have.Episode Highlights & Timestamps00:04 – Finding Freedom Through Diagnosis Morgan shares how receiving her autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder diagnoses helped her replace confusion with clarity and compassion. 17:45 – Why Boundaries Must Become a Practice A conversation about burnout, reciprocity, and learning to ask the transformative question: "What's in it for me?" 31:40 – Creativity Doesn't Need Perfect Conditions Morgan explains how her entire creative career began with an iPad and a small corner of her kitchen counter—and why creativity is about permission, not perfection. 57:10 – Building a Legacy Through Community & Protecting Joy Morgan reflects on creating work that lives on through other people and shares the practical rituals she uses to protect her own joy and creative energy. This Week's Gentle InvitationTake ten uninterrupted minutes this week to make space for something that brings you joy—not because you're productive, talented, or trying to achieve something, but simply because it makes you feel more like yourself. Then ask yourself: What would my life look like if I gave myself permission to create, rest, and receive without earning it first? Support the ShowAs we celebrate over 500 episodes of Black Girl Burnout, thank you for being part of this incredible community. If the podcast has encouraged you, inspired you, or supported your healing journey, one of the best ways you can help us continue this work is by supporting the show through our Ko-fi community.  You can support the podcast here: ko-fi.com/blackgirlburnout Like, follow, and subscribe across all platforms. Find us @blackgirlburnout. Subscribe to our newsletter at blackgirlburnout.com. Watch on YouTube. Drop a review — your words make a real difference, and they warm Kelley's whole heart every single time. Stay in TouchJoin our Substack family for weekly reflections, tools, and behind-the-scenes notes from Kelley. Become a paid subscriber ($8/month) for exclusive resources and monthly workshops. Our SponsorsSuper.com: super.com/credit Savvy Ladies Free Financial Helpline: https://www.savvyladies.org/ Advertising Inquiries: RedCircle | Privacy & Opt-Out: RedCircle Our Sponsors: * Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. Jul 1

    500 Episodes Later: What Burnout, Grief & Healing Have Taught Me

    In this deeply personal milestone episode, Kelley celebrates 500 episodes of Black Girl Burnout by reflecting on the journey that brought her here—and the one she's stepping into next. She begins by honoring the incredible team behind the podcast before sharing how laying her father to rest at Arlington National Cemetery became an unexpected invitation to slow down, remember, and reconnect with herself. Kelley explores the idea that healing is not a destination but a lifelong practice, and that waiting until we're "fully healed" before embracing joy keeps us from fully living. Instead, she invites listeners to make room for delight, whimsy, and softness alongside grief, growth, and ambition. She also offers an honest look at the current state of podcasting, particularly for Black women creators, and explains why she's committed to building Black Girl Burnout in a way that doesn't recreate the very burnout it's designed to help people overcome. Finally, Kelley shares exciting news about the future of the podcast, announces an eight-week behind-the-scenes creative sabbatical, and invites listeners into the next chapter of Black Girl Burnout—a chapter centered on healing, community, delight, and becoming more fully ourselves. Key TakeawaysHealing isn't a finish line—it deserves companions. Joy, whimsy, rest, and delight don't belong at the end of your healing journey; they belong alongside it.You can't teach people not to abandon themselves while abandoning yourself. Sustainable work requires creating boundaries and building a life that aligns with your values.Our lives are meant to hold more than survival. The goal isn't simply recovering from burnout—it's creating a life spacious enough for wonder, connection, and joy.Episode Highlights & Timestamps00:00 – Celebrating 500 Episodes & Gratitude for the Village Kelley reflects on the milestone of reaching 500 episodes and honors the people who helped build Black Girl Burnout behind the scenes. 08:30 – Honoring Her Father & Rediscovering Herself Through Grief A moving reflection on laying her father to rest and how remembering his life inspired Kelley to reclaim forgotten parts of herself. 20:15 – Healing Needs Delight, Too Kelley introduces a powerful new philosophy: healing isn't something to finish before experiencing joy—healing and delight belong together. 33:45 – The Future of Black Girl Burnout Kelley shares why she's taking an intentional eight-week creative sabbatical and unveils her vision for the next evolution of the podcast. Gentle InvitationThis Week's Gentle InvitationAsk yourself one simple question: What part of yourself have you been waiting to bring back until life feels "better"? Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, choose one small act of delight this week—something that reminds you you're more than your productivity, your healing, or your responsibilities. Let joy walk beside you, not behind you. Support the ShowAs we celebrate 500 episodes of Black Girl Burnout, we'd love to celebrate with you. Share the journey by sending us a DM and telling us about your favorite episode or a moment that truly moved you.You can also email us at info@blackgirlburnout.com to share your reflections, and if you haven't already, leaving a review is one of the most meaningful ways to help others discover the show.If you'd like to make a one-time gift in honor of this milestone and support the continued work of Black Girl Burnout, you can donate through Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/blackgirlburnout. Thank you for being part of this community and for helping us make the next 500 episodes possible.Like, follow, and subscribe across all platforms. Find us @blackgirlburnout. Subscribe to our newsletter at blackgirlburnout.com. Watch on YouTube. Drop a review — your words make a real difference, and they warm Kelley's whole heart every single time. Stay in TouchJoin our Substack family for weekly reflections, tools, and behind-the-scenes notes from Kelley. Become a paid subscriber ($8/month) for exclusive resources and monthly workshops. Our Sponsors: * Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. Jun 24

    The Quiet Growth That Changes Everything

    We often think expansion should look loud, visible, and impressive. More followers. More money. More accomplishments. More proof that we're growing. But what if the most important growth happens where no one else can see it? In this episode, Kelley uses the metaphor of roots and blooming to explore a different path to expansion. She challenges the idea that success requires constant striving and invites listeners to embrace seasons of quiet growth, deeper self-trust, and intentional living. Through personal reflections and practical examples, Kelley shares how community, joyful movement, financial peace, and self-acceptance can become powerful forms of expansion that nourish you long before anyone notices the bloom. Key TakeawaysThe most transformative growth often happens out of sight. Just as roots develop underground before a plant blooms, your quiet seasons may be building the foundation for sustainable expansion.You can desire more without rejecting who you are today. Growth becomes healthier when it's rooted in self-acceptance rather than self-criticism.Expansion doesn't have to be performative. Deepening community, embracing joyful movement, and pursuing financial peace can be powerful expressions of growth that don't require external validation.Episode Highlights & Timestamps02:09 – The Growth No One SeesKelley introduces the concept of rooted expansion and explains why the most important growth often happens beneath the surface before any visible bloom appears.17:03 – Wanting More Without Rejecting YourselfA powerful reflection on holding ambition and self-acceptance at the same time, rather than using growth as a reason to criticize yourself.21:57 – Rooting Yourself in Community Instead of PerformanceKelley shares practical ways to deepen relationships through presence, connection, and community care rather than social media performance.36:20 – You Don't Need to Earn Your BloomA moving closing reminder that joy, celebration, and expansion don't have to wait until you've achieved the next milestone.A Gentle InvitationThis week, ask yourself: Where am I being called to root instead of rush? Choose one area of your life where you've been measuring growth by visibility, productivity, or achievement. Then experiment with a quieter form of expansion—deepening a friendship, taking a joyful walk, creating a budget that supports peace, or simply giving yourself permission to pause. Your roots matter just as much as your bloom. And sometimes the most meaningful growth is happening long before anyone else can see it. Support the ShowLike, follow, and subscribe across all platforms. Find us @blackgirlburnout. Subscribe to our newsletter at blackgirlburnout.com. Watch on YouTube. Drop a review — your words make a real difference, and they warm Kelley's whole heart every single time. Stay in TouchJoin our Substack family for weekly reflections, tools, and behind-the-scenes notes from Kelley. Become a paid subscriber ($8/month) for exclusive resources and monthly workshops. Our SponsorsSuper.com: Visit Super.com for more details. Sista Afya Community Care: www.sistaafya.com Advertising Inquiries: RedCircle | Privacy & Opt-Out: RedCircle Our Sponsors: * Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. Jun 17

    What Outrage Is Costing Us?

    Over the past several weeks, Kelley has been exploring the idea of thawing—what happens when you move from survival mode into a space where you can finally feel again. In this episode, she examines another form of freezing that often goes unnoticed: outrage. Through reflections on social media discourse, cultural conversations, and personal experiences, Kelley explores how outrage can offer certainty in uncertain times while simultaneously limiting curiosity, connection, and healing. She invites listeners to consider the difference between accountability and punishment, certainty and nuance, and asks a powerful question: What life might be waiting on the other side of anger? Key TakeawaysOutrage can become a freeze response. While anger provides important information, living in a constant state of outrage can limit curiosity, growth, and emotional freedom.Healing requires nuance. Real life exists in complexity, and thawing often begins when we become willing to ask questions instead of rushing to certainty.Accountability and punishment are not the same thing. We can address harm, seek truth, and hold people accountable without losing our humanity or engaging in cruelty.Episode Highlights & Timestamps04:30 — How Outrage Can Become a Frozen State Kelley explores the difference between healthy anger and chronic outrage, and why certainty can feel safer than curiosity during uncertain times. 12:15 — Projection, Social Media, and the Emma Grede Conversation A discussion about cultural discourse, assumptions, and what happens when we stop seeing people as individuals and start treating them as symbols. 28:40 — Accountability Versus Punishment Using public conversations around Cheyenne Bryant as an example, Kelley examines the difference between addressing harm and participating in public cruelty. 46:50 — Returning to Softness and the Thaw Kelley closes with a reflection on vulnerability, nuance, and the possibility of creating a fuller life beyond outrage and reactivity. A Gentle InvitationWhat Are You No Longer Available For?Take a moment this week to notice where certainty may be keeping you stuck. Ask yourself: "What might become possible if I chose curiosity over certainty in one area of my life?" You don't have to abandon discernment or ignore harm. Instead, consider one place where you can create space for nuance, softness, or a deeper question. Sometimes healing begins when you stop reacting long enough to listen to what your heart is trying to tell you. SUPPORT THE SHOWLike, follow, and subscribe across all platforms. Find us @blackgirlburnout. Subscribe to our newsletter at blackgirlburnout.com. Watch on YouTube. Drop a review — your words make a real difference, and they warm Kelley's whole heart every single time. STAY IN TOUCHJoin our Substack family for weekly reflections, tools, and behind-the-scenes notes from Kelley. Become a paid subscriber ($8/month) for exclusive resources and monthly workshops. OUR SPONSORSSuper.com: Visit Super.com for more details. Sista Afya Community Care: www.sistaafya.com Advertising Inquiries: RedCircle | Privacy & Opt-Out: RedCircle Our Sponsors: * Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. Jun 10

    Opt Into Success Without Self-Abandonment with Sarah Boyd

    What does it look like to pursue ambition without abandoning yourself in the process? In this powerful conversation, Kelley sits down with Sarah Boyd, founder of The Formation, to discuss how Black women can navigate workplace challenges while protecting their wellbeing. Together, they unpack extraction culture, invisible labor, workplace boundaries, self-advocacy, and the difference between excellence and self-sacrifice. Sarah shares practical tools for making your contributions visible, reclaiming your voice, and building a career that supports the life you actually want to live. KEY TAKEAWAYSExcellence should never require self-betrayal. When your success consistently comes at the expense of your boundaries, you've likely moved from excellence into extraction.Visibility isn't about proving your worth. It's about confidently documenting, communicating, and standing on the value you've already created.Your career should support your life. Sustainable ambition starts with defining the life you want and making career decisions that align with it.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TIMESTAMPS06:42 — Making Invisible Labor Visible Sarah explains why documenting your contributions is essential and how Black women can advocate for their work without feeling like they're proving their worth. 22:18 — The Difference Between Excellence and Extraction A powerful discussion about boundaries, overwork, and recognizing when workplace expectations have crossed the line into harmful extraction. 39:55 — Why Your Career Should Fuel Your Life Sarah shares how shifting from "What can I give my job?" to "What does my job give me?" can transform your relationship with work. 57:40 — Building Joyful Resilience and Reclaiming Ambition The conversation explores how Black women can pursue success, protect their peace, and create careers rooted in abundance rather than survival. A GENTLE INVITATIONBefore starting your next workweek, take ten minutes to reflect on this question: Is your current approach to work helping you build the life you want—or simply helping you survive your job? Write down one boundary you need to strengthen and one contribution you want to make more visible this month. Small shifts in self-advocacy can create more space for both success and wellbeing. SUPPORT THE SHOWLike, follow, and subscribe across all platforms. Find us @blackgirlburnout. Subscribe to our newsletter at blackgirlburnout.com. Watch on YouTube. Drop a review — your words make a real difference, and they warm Kelley's whole heart every single time. STAY IN TOUCHJoin our Substack family for weekly reflections, tools, and behind-the-scenes notes from Kelley. Become a paid subscriber ($8/month) for exclusive resources and monthly workshops. OUR SPONSORSSuper.com: Visit Super.com for more details. Sista Afya Community Care: www.sistaafya.com Advertising Inquiries: RedCircle | Privacy & Opt-Out: RedCircle Our Sponsors: * Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Black Girl Burnout is a podcast about burnout, ambition, care, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels good to live—not just impressive from the outside.  Hosted by Kelley Bonner, the show explores how burnout takes hold, why ambition doesn’t need to be abandoned but redesigned, and how joy, rest, and gentleness can coexist with meaningful work and forward movement. Through reflection, practical insight, and carefully chosen conversations, Black Girl Burnout offers both grounding and direction, helping listeners feel seen and take action toward lives that are sustainable, intentional, and their own.

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  • Creator
    Kelley Bonner
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    504
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Black Girl Burnout
  • Show Website
    Black Girl Burnout