What if the exhaustion you’re carrying… is actually grief? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Kelley Bonner opens up about the layered, often invisible nature of grief—and how it has quietly shaped her healing. From the loss of her father to unexpected feelings around legacy, motherhood, and slowing down, this episode is a compassionate invitation to feel what’s real, honor what’s hard, and still choose expansion. Grief doesn’t have to shrink you. It can soften you, grow you, and gently guide you into a more grounded version of yourself.

What You’ll Learn

• How grief shows up beyond death—through broken dreams, career changes, and shifting identities
• Why slowing down can be a sacred and necessary act of healing
• How to listen to your body’s cues during a season of loss
• Gentle tools to transform grief into personal growth

Key Takeaways & Timestamps:

[00:03:00] – Naming the Hidden Grief Beneath Burnout

Kelley reframes anxiety, anger, and burnout as signs of unacknowledged grief.

[00:10:35] – Grief Will Slow You Down (And That’s a Gift)

Kelley shares how loss forced her into stillness, softness, and deeper presence.

[00:14:49] – Grief Expands More Than Pain

Unexpected emotions can rise—career regret, lost dreams, and shifting identity.

[00:22:15] – Three Invitations for Healing Through Grief

In the final section, Kelley shares three powerful practices to process grief: (1) honor the pause, (2) let your body lead, and (3) allow buried feelings to surface gently. Each tip is an invitation to let grief expand—not harden—your heart.

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If this episode held space for your grief, send it to someone who’s grieving too. Share it in a group chat, post a moment that resonated, or tag @blackgirlburnout on social. We’re not just sharing stories—we’re building a sanctuary. One rooted in healing, softness, and radical self-compassion.

Remember: You’re not broken—just breaking open. Let grief grow you.

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• Become a paid Substack subscriber for just $8/month (about the cost of a fancy latte) and access exclusive content like digital tools, apps, and free resources that are valued far beyond that.
• Work with Kelley directly:
• If you’re in New York State, Kelley is also accepting short-term therapy clients with select insurance and private pay options. Sessions are designed to be focused and transformational within 90 days. Join the waitlist now.

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In this heartfelt episode, Kelley invites us to redefine expansion. What if the quiet seasons in your life—the ones that feel like stillness or even failure—are actually seasons of rooting? Drawing wisdom from nature, Kelley shares that true bloom only comes when the roots are strong. With personal reflections, cultural critique, and deeply practical insights, this episode explores how Black women can opt out of performative growth and instead root into authenticity, softness, and sustainable joy.

What You’ll Learn

• Why rooting is essential before blooming—and how it can be a form of powerful expansion
• How to recognize when you’re asking the wrong questions and reframe them for deeper alignment
• Three practical ways to build roots in your daily life: community, movement, and money
• Why performative success (aesthetic, financial, social) often leads to burnout
• How Kelley is embodying rooted expansion in her own life and creative work

Key Takeaways and Timestamps

[00:00:22 – 00:02:09] Rooting is unseen but essential — Just like in nature, real growth happens beneath the surface. True expansion starts with internal clarity, not constant visibility.

[00:05:00 – 00:09:00] Ask deeper questions — Instead of chasing aesthetics or metrics, ask what your soul is truly craving: peace, visibility, joy, or ease.

[00:20:00 – 00:28:00] Live, don’t perform — Whether it’s friendships, fitness, or finances, choose presence over perfection and connection over curation.

[00:18:37 – 00:37:18] Hold contradictions with grace — You can love who you are and still want more. Expansion doesn't have to cost your well-being.

Support the Show

If this episode touched something in you, share it with a friend, text it to a sister, or post a screenshot to social and tag @blackgirlburnout. We’re not just building a podcast—we’re creating a movement. One rooted in peace, softness, and collective bloom.

You don’t need to perform your way into bloom. You only need to root.

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If you’re looking for more ways to connect with the Black Girl Burnout community, we’ve got you covered:

• Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @blackgirlburnout — Each platform offers something different, so come vibe with us where it feels right for you.
• Join our Substack family! Think of it as a modern-day online magazine (Tumblr-coded for the millennial hearts). We share weekly reflections, tips, tools, and deeper insights into each podcast episode—plus personal notes from Kelley’s life.
• Become a paid Substack subscriber for just $8/month (about the cost of a fancy latte) and access exclusive content like digital tools, apps, and free resources that are valued far beyond that.
• Work with Kelley directly:
• Book a 90-minute Clarity Catalyst Coaching Session — a deep-dive roadmap session to bring clarity and strategy to your next life move (not therapy, just powerful support).
• If you’re in New York State, Kelley is also accepting short-term therapy clients with select insurance and private pay options. Sessions are designed to be focused and transformational within 90 days. Join the waitlist now.

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In this soul-centered solo episode, Kelley Bonner returns to the mic with a personal and powerful reflection on the radical value of softness. She shares why she's shifting the podcast to a weekly cadence and how this decision reflects a deeper commitment to her values of rest, sustainability, and truth. As we move through seasons of blooming and expansion, Kelley invites you to reject hustle culture and embrace a new form of wealth—ease, softness, and alignment. Because softness isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. And it might just be the richest thing you own.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “soft is the new rich” is more than a mantra—it’s a movement
• How Kelley is aligning her life and work with values of sustainability
• The role of nervous system regulation in Black women’s wellness
• Why expansion often means doing less, not more
• A call to embrace your voice and show up unapologetically

Key Takeaways & Timestamps:

[00:01:00] – Softness Is the Currency of the Future

Kelley introduces the theme of the episode—why softness is the “new rich”—and how it connects to nervous system regulation, healing, and sustainability for Black women.

[00:11:00] – Softness Cannot Be Bought

She unpacks how the aesthetics of success—money, body goals, relationships—are not what create real softness. Instead, she encourages listeners to reject performative growth and anchor into internal healing.

[00:13:00] – The True Definition of Wealth

Kelley redefines richness as being able to sit in your home and feel peace. She encourages listeners to set boundaries, name their preferences, and hold space for emotional safety.

[00:24:45] – Three Ways to Build a Soft Life

She shares three actionable tips:

1. Romance the ordinary
2. Protect your peace
3. Walk your talk—live soft without performative pressure

[00:35:00] – Reclaim Rest as Pleasure & Presence

Kelley wraps with a powerful call to reject exhaustion and show up in softness—even if imperfectly. She names softness as sustainability, not weakness.

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If this podcast speaks to you, consider sharing it with a friend, leaving a 5-star review, or shouting us out on social media. Help amplify the message that Black women deserve softness, rest, and radical joy.

Softness is your inheritance. Rest is your rebellion. And joy? That’s your revolution.

DM us on Instagram and let us know—what are you choosing to take off your plate this season?

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If you’re looking for more ways to connect with the Black Girl Burnout community, we’ve got you covered:

• Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @blackgirlburnout — Each platform offers something different, so come vibe with us where it feels right for you.
• Join our Substack family! Think of it as a modern-day online magazine (Tumblr-coded for the millennial hearts). We share weekly reflections, tips, tools, and deeper insights into each podcast episode—plus personal notes from Kelley’s life.
• Become a paid Substack subscriber for just $8/month (about the cost of a fancy latte) and access exclusive content like digital tools, apps, and free resources that are valued far beyond that.
• Work with Kelley directly:
• Book a 90-minute Clarity Catalyst Coaching Session — a deep-dive roadmap session to bring clarity and strategy to your next life move (not therapy, just powerful support).
• If you’re in New York State, Kelley is also accepting short-term therapy clients with select insurance and private pay options. Sessions are designed to be focused and transformational within 90 days. Join the waitlist now.

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In this powerful episode, Kelley is joined by Daria Burke for a truth-filled, liberating conversation about breaking up with performative ambition and reclaiming what success feels like, rather than how it looks. Together, they explore how Black women can move beyond hustle culture, make room for joy, and embrace post-traumatic growth. This episode invites you to stop waiting for “later” and start living on your own terms now.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why it’s time to stop mistaking ambition for identity
• The quiet danger of "performing wellness"
• How to move from self-improvement to self-examination
• The signs and power of post-traumatic growth
• Why tending to your joy isn’t optional — it’s essential

Key Takeaways & Timestamps:

[06:10] – From Self-Improvement to Self-Examination

Daria explains why self-improvement can become another form of hustle—and how self-examination invites softness, clarity, and truth.

[14:50] – Burn the Bucket List

This is the moment that names the episode: a rallying cry to abandon achievement checklists and start asking, “Does this feel good?”

[21:00] – There Is No Later

A mic-drop reminder that deferring joy is a trap. The life you want isn’t down the road—it’s in your daily decisions now.

[25:00] – The Power of Post-Traumatic Growth

Daria introduces PTG and unpacks how growth after hardship is not only possible but already happening for many Black women.

[33:00] – Joy Is Not a Luxury, It’s Medicine

A bold truth: chronic stress is harming us. Prioritizing joy, rest, and pleasure is not selfish—it’s survival.

🔗 Connect with Daria Burke:

• Instagram: @dariaburke
• dariaburke.com
• LinkedIn newsletter: The Power of Possibility
• Buy her debut memoir, "Of My Own Making."

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If you’re looking for more ways to connect with the Black Girl Burnout community, we’ve got you covered:

• Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @blackgirlburnout — Each platform offers something different, so come vibe with us where it feels right for you.
• Join our Substack family! Think of it as a modern-day online magazine (Tumblr-coded for the millennial hearts). We share weekly reflections, tips, tools, and deeper insights into each podcast episode—plus personal notes from Kelley’s life.
• Become a paid Substack subscriber for just $8/month (about the cost of a fancy latte) and access exclusive content like digital tools, apps, and free resources that are valued far beyond that.
• Work with Kelley directly:
• Book a 90-minute Clarity Catalyst Coaching Session — a deep-dive roadmap session to bring clarity and strategy to your next life move (not therapy, just powerful support).
• If you’re in New York State, Kelley is also accepting short-term therapy clients with select insurance and private pay options. Sessions are designed to be focused and transformational within 90 days. Join the waitlist now.

What are you ready to burn from your bucket list? DM us on IG @blackgirlburnout or share your thoughts in the comments.

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In this soul-nourishing and joy-filled conclusion to the Black Girl Burnout series with Rhonda Ross, Kelley and Rhonda close out their conversation by focusing on the power of integration, community, and what it truly means to protect your joy. Rhonda shares how centering and claiming all parts of herself has not only deepened her personal healing but also allowed her to show up more fully for the communities she loves.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

• Why self-care is a radical act of community care
• How meeting your own emotional needs empowers you to be more generous and grounded
• The difference between happiness and true, sustainable joy
• How Black women can build community around healing, stability, and reciprocity
• Practical ways to protect your joy—even in the face of life’s inevitable challenges
• 
  

This episode is a celebration of what becomes possible when you tend to your inner world. Rhonda reminds us that joy is not about perfection—it’s about power, presence, and mindset.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 Why community care starts with self-nourishment

05:00 How mutual care creates a feedback loop of love and support

07:00 Why obstacles are not the enemy of joy—they’re part of the path

09:00 Rhonda defines the difference between happy and joyful

11:00 How the “magic of mindset” keeps her grounded, no matter what

If you’ve ever wondered how to hold joy in the midst of struggle, this episode is your answer. You can be soft. You can be stable. You can be joyful—and still be healing.

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In this transformative and deeply practical episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley continues her conversation with Rhonda Ross as they dive into the heart of Rhonda’s life-changing framework: the magic of mindset. Rhonda vulnerably shares her personal journey through depression, infertility, and career setbacks—and the tools she used to reclaim her power. Through her “RUN ON” method, she teaches us how to stop gaslighting ourselves, feel our feelings, and rewire our internal narratives with gentleness and intention.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

• Why your feelings are your responsibility—and why that’s empowering, not blaming
• How to identify and shift the automatic, negative thoughts looping in your mind
• Rhonda’s RUN ON method for transforming mindset and managing emotions
• Why intentional, nourishing thoughts (INTs) are the first step to healing burnout

 If you’ve ever felt stuck in loops of negative thinking, disconnected from your true feelings, or unsure how to shift out of burnout, Rhonda’s wisdom offers a way forward that is both powerful and deeply compassionate. You’ll leave with practical steps to help you feel more grounded, seen, and in control of your inner world.

✨ Episode Highlights:

• 01:00 Rhonda shares her personal experience with depression and infertility
• 03:10 Discovering the space between event and emotion and reclaiming power within it
• 05:00 The “RUN ON” framework: five steps to shift your mindset
• 08:45 Why INTs (Intentionally Nourishing Thoughts) matter more than toxic positivity
• 17:00 A gift from Rhonda: free access to her course The Crucial First Step
• 20:00 A sneak peek at the next episode: self-care, community care, and joy

This episode is an invitation to stop running on empty and start running on truth, gentleness, and intentional thought. You have the power—and now you have the tools.

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In this inspiring and heart-opening episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley is joined by the brilliant Rhonda Ross—artist, mindset coach, Emmy-nominated actor, and founder of the Happy Toolbox Self-Improvement Programs. In Part 1 of their conversation, Rhonda shares her journey of refusing to shrink, picking herself over other people's expectations, and embracing her full, multi-passionate self.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

• Why Rhonda refused to "pick a lane" despite pressure to choose just one identity
• How to honor all parts of yourself—even when the world tries to box you in
• The critical difference between what happens to you and how you think about it
• Why mindset mastery is the key to living expansively, authentically, and joyfully

This episode is a masterclass in living big, bold, and unapologetically. Rhonda reminds us that coming home to ourselves is not just a destination—it’s a lifelong, beautiful journey.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 Meet Rhonda Ross and her multifaceted magic

03:00 How she fused music, storytelling, and mindset work into one authentic offering

05:45 The challenge of being multi-passionate in a world demanding one identity

08:00 Why it often takes time—and lived experiences—to fully come home to yourself

11:00 Understanding the power of the space between event and emotion

14:00 What standing fully in your truth feels like—and why it's worth the wait

If you’ve ever been told to choose, to shrink, or to silence parts of yourself, this episode is your permission slip to be all of you. Let it be messy. Let it be big. Let it be beautiful.

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In this intimate episode, Kelley shares her own experience of reaching a threshold—the quiet ache of burnout and the radical realization that asking for more isn’t betrayal, it’s evolution. She explores why advocating for your value, especially as a Black woman, can feel like a violation of who you’ve been taught to be… and why it’s actually the boldest form of self-preservation. Listeners will reflect on the cost of overgiving, the inherited guilt around charging for their gifts, and how to shift from scarcity to self-honoring in their careers and creative work.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

• Why asking for more is not “selling out”—it’s choosing self-respect
• The emotional toll of sacrificial generosity and overgiving in professional spaces
• How internalized scarcity and martyrdom narratives keep Black women stuck
• Reflective questions to help shift your money mindset from guilt to groundedness
• What it looks like to honor your value in real, tangible ways
• 
  

This episode is an offering of clarity, calling listeners to remember: you deserve to be well-paid and well-rested. Kelley introduces The Clarity Catalyst, a new one-on-one coaching experience designed to help you identify your burnout triggers, redefine your worth, and walk boldly toward ease.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 The ache behind burnout—and why Kelley is choosing differently this time

03:10 The quiet harm of overgiving masked as generosity

05:40 How societal myths (like martyrdom and professionalism) fuel scarcity

09:00 Reflective questions to reclaim your worth

11:00 Introducing the Clarity Catalyst—an offering to help you get unstuck

13:00 Final thoughts: this is your time to value yourself, unapologetically

You are not asking for too much. You’re asking for what you’ve always deserved. Let this episode be your permission to stop shrinking and start receiving—with intention, clarity, and care.

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In this deeply affirming and liberating episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley continues the powerful three-part series on healing your money mindset in professional spaces. Today’s focus: how to trust yourself when advocating for what you're worth—especially when others try to gaslight you out of your value. If you've ever asked, “Am I being too sensitive?” this episode will help you find your answer—and your power.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

• How professional gaslighting shows up—especially for Black women
• Why your intuition is a valid and essential part of your decision-making
• How to stop over-explaining your worth and start owning your value
• Tools to recover and reclaim your peace after boundary violations at work

This episode is a call to honor your emotional truth, set clear boundaries around compensation, and stop justifying your value. You are not asking for too much. You are asking for what you deserve.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 Why advocating for money is really about power

07:00 How microaggressions and coded language can cause self-doubt

10:45 Why feelings are data, not drama—and how to trust them

13:00 What to do after workplace gaslighting (journal, rewrite, and rest)

You’re not too sensitive—you’re finally paying attention. And that awareness is your superpower. Let this episode be your reminder: clarity is not conflict, and your needs are not negotiable.

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In this bold and truth-telling episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley kicks off a powerful three-part series on healing your money mindset in professional spaces. Today, she dives deep into the myth of “exposure” as compensation—and the emotional toll it can take. Just because an opportunity promises visibility doesn’t mean it’s valuable. In fact, sometimes it’s exploitation wrapped in a pretty bow.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

• When unpaid opportunities do make sense—and when they don’t
• The emotional cost of overgiving in the name of exposure
• How to assess whether a professional opportunity aligns with your peace and values
• Why Black women are especially targeted for free labor—and how to break that cycle

This episode is a permission slip to honor your time, your energy, and your worth. Visibility doesn't pay rent—but alignment and peace just might.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 Why “comfort and coins” is the 2025 mantra

02:40 When visibility is valuable—and when it’s exploitative

05:18 How cultural conditioning encourages Black women to overgive

08:00 Questions to ask when offered unpaid work

10:50 Healing your relationship with money through professional boundaries

If you've ever been told to be “grateful” for exposure, this episode is your reminder: your voice, labor, and presence have real value. Opt out of burnout—and into power, alignment, and prosperity.

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