Episode Details

In this vulnerable and reflective episode, Kelley shares a truth many high-achieving Black women can relate to: she’s been hiding—and it’s been holding her back. She introduces the concept of the visibility wound, unpacks the connection between undergiving and burnout, and shares what’s changing on the podcast to support your healing in real-time.

💡 Today You'll Learn:

• Why the visibility wound runs so deep in our community
• The connection between undergiving and hiding
• What’s changing with the podcast (👀 hello new cadence!)
• And a preview of a powerful new free guide to help you start showing up fully

This episode is a loving truth-telling moment—and a call to begin practicing presence, visibility, and self-honoring in everyday life.

✨ Episode Highlights: 

• 01:06 The Visibility Wound in the Black Community
• 02:44 Personal Achievements and Professional Background
• 05:18 Addressing the Visibility Wound
• 09:09 Changes to the Podcast Schedule
• 10:50 Upcoming Tools and Resources
• 15:07 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

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BGB Community Minute l Aline Lopes

ATTN: BGB Community In Dorchester (Boston Area) Massachusetts, we are happy to highlight an amazing upcoming play in your area. We need your help to support this event.

Note From Aline Lopes:

My name is Aline and I am a theatre company owner from Boston. Our productions are focused on stereotypes and taboos surrounding mental health that exist in black and brown communities.

About The Play:

The play's name is "The Many Faces Of The Strong Black Woman: The Dark Days", and we will be performing at the Strand Theater in Dorchester, MA April 4th and 5th, 2025. 

The play is a part of a series of plays that displays different