Black Girl Burnout

Finding Whimsy At the End of the World

With so much feeling heavy right now, Kelley makes the case for doubling down on whimsy, not despite how hard things are, but because of it. She shares a three-step frame

Let Fall Remind You To Let Go

After a few heavier episodes, Kelley comes in with a celebration of fall, her favorite season. Working off the quote "Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go

What Self Abandonment Costs Us

Kelley tells the story of a surgery that went wrong, and the email from her job that made her realize she'd been doing her life wrong: "So when are you coming back?" In t

Recession Lies: 3 Money Myths I Need Black Women to Stop Believing

Kelley is doing Hot Takes today. In this solo episode, she breaks down three money myths circulating as the economy gets shakier: the belief that you need more income str

You Don't Have to Go to War

Kelley names three wars she believes so many Black women are fighting right now, wars we've been mislabeling as something else entirely. In this solo episode, she unpacks

Before You "Lock In", Check In

It's September, and Kelley wants you to pause before you "lock in." This solo episode challenges lock-in culture, the cultural pressure to suddenly get disciplined, finis

Chloe Nwangwu, Brand Scientist: Curiosity, Curation, and Confidence

Kelley sits down with N. Chloé Nwangwu, keynote speaker, principal investigator at Nobiworks, and known as The Brand Scientist, for a conversation about the real differen

Joy Economics: Shani Godwin on Ending Over-Functioning & Choosing Joy on Your Own Terms

Joy Economics: Shani Godwin on Ending Over-Functioning & Choosing Joy on Your Own Terms Kelley sits down with Shani Godwin, writer, entrepreneur, and creator of the conc

The Body Is Not an Apology: Sonya Renee Taylor on Radical Self-Love & Letting Go of Shame (REPLAY)

Kelley sits down with Sonya Renee Taylor, author of The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love, for a conversation Kelley calls essential reading for ever

Stop Waiting for Your Life to Begin: Why Permission Is More Powerful Than Productivity

We're on hiatus, but Kelley couldn't let August start without checking in. In this solo episode, she talks about why this month feels less about goal-crushing and more ab

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 expe

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

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-infor

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

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 stepp

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

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

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 For

Healing, Identity & the Questions I'm Asking Myself Now

Last week, Kelley shared that she had entered a season of thawing—a period of finally feeling safe enough to stop bracing for impact. This week, she returns with an unexp

You Don’t Have to Wait for the Crash-Out: Community Care & Black Women’s Mental Health

In this Mental Health Month bonus episode, Kelley sits down with Ashlee Edwards, founder and CEO of MindRight, to discuss community-centered mental health support for Bla