What if strength didnt always have to come after the storm? In this episode of Shades of Strong, were unpacking what it means to embrace both joy and strugglewithout letting one cancel out the othe

What does real support in relationships for Black women even look like? Because we know love without support is a thingand its exhausting. This episode is a deep dive into what happens when you star

Honoring your capacity is about choosing ease of exhaustion and creating space breathe, reset, and resst. What happens when the strong one needs a minute? This short episode is a reminder that honori

Getting support as a Black woman isnt always as simple as just asking for it. Because lets be realhow many times have people tried to support you, but instead of feeling lighter, you just felt dr

Setting the tone for the week ahead isnt about rigid schedules or pushing yourself to do moreits about easing into the energy you want to carry with you. Before the world starts demanding things fr

Sometimes, even when we know exactly how we best receive support, its just not available in the way we need it. And when that happens, it can feel heavyespecially when we dont know what to do with

Getting Support as a Black Woman often feels like a struggle. Youre managing everything, showing up for everyone, and doing it all with a strength that people celebratebut what happens when the supp

Letting go isnt always easyespecially when youve poured so much of yourself into something. But gripping tightly to an outcome thats already shifting away will only leave you stuck, frustrated, an

Black women are often celebrated for their strength, their ability to handle everything, and the way they show up for everyone else. But what happens when youre left feeling unseen as a Black womanr

Releasing the pressure to be more means letting go of the idea that you have to earn your worth. The constant striving to do more, be more, or fix yourself only leaves you feeling drained and disconne