In this special 50th episode and Season 1 finale of the Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women podcast, host Kamika Dillard takes over the mic to reflect on the journey behind the first 50 episodes.

One year after being laid off from her "dream company," Kamika shares how the sanctuary grew from a personal need into a powerful space for truth, vulnerability, healing, and community. She reflects on the lessons that changed her most, including why your career is not your identity, why outside validation can keep you stuck, and how community can accelerate everything.

Kamika also looks back on what 50 conversations have taught her about failure, boundaries, self-belief, and the deeper meaning of Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate.

This episode is both a celebration of how far the movement has come and a reflection on what comes next.

You can find Kamika at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamikadillard/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamikatdillard/

Substack: https://substack.com/@kamikadillard

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missktdillard

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kamikatdillard

Are you protected at work? Join Kamikka Dillard and employment attorney Elizabeth Goueti for a masterclass in career protection designed specifically for Black women. From identifying illegal discrimination based on protected classes to negotiating powerful severance and executive packages, this episode provides the "receipts" you need to win in corporate America. Learn why "clarity is not conflict" and how to use strategic documentation, including tracking the who, what, when, where, and how as your greatest professional shield.

Connect with Elizabeth:

Website: https://www.elizabethgoueti.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethgoueti_esq/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethgoueti_esq

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@elizabethgoueti_esq

Free download for listeners: https://shop.beacons.ai/elizabethgoueti/1163fc2f-9a6b-40e1-bf11-87cf1c217c80

What does it look like to truly support Black women in their health, motherhood and everyday lives?

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with Danielle Atkinson, founder of Mothering Justice, to discuss Black maternal health, advocacy and the power of community care.

They break down the realities of maternal mortality for black women, the role of midwives and doulas and why honoring your boundaries and capacity is critical to your well-being.

This conversation is a reminder: we were never meant to do this alone.

Connect with Danielle:

Website: https://www.motheringjustice.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motheringjustice/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mothering-justice/

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@motheringjustice?xmt=AQG0VzY57oi5coJ2K23qRFdCMK1hOzLq36G0x09AEwbQ434

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotheringJustice/

What if 30,40 , or 50 is not the end of your timeline but the beginning of your next chapter?

In this episode, host Kamika Dillard sits down with certified leadership and well-being coach Charisse Williams to talk about career pivots, entrepreneurship, and redefining success on your own terms.

Charisse shares her journey of starting her business at 48 and offers wisdom for women who feel like they are behind because of timelines they never chose. Together, they discuss how to move from pain to vision, release perfectionism, stop over-functioning at work, and reframe discipline as devotion to the life you truly want.

This episode is a reminder that it is not too late to pivot, build, begin again and thrive.

Connect with Charisse Williams:

To learn more about Charisse and her work and take a step toward creating a powerful vision for your life, download her Dream in Color guide at this link: https://go.everydayyellow.com/dream-in-color/signup

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charissemwilliams1/

Website: https://www.charissemwilliams.com/

Are you rushing toward a CEO title you don't actually want? In this episode, Kamika Dillard and strategist Mariah Bayne explore "Growing the Middle" the art of building a high-paying, high-impact career between entry-level and the executive suite. Learn how to inventory your skills, stop downplaying your experience, and lead a life of harmony rather than hustle. It's time to support, amplify, validate, and elevate your professional journey.

Connect with Mariah Bayne:

• Website: https://www.growingthemiddle.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariah-bayne/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingthemiddle
• Podcast: https://pod.link/1788684590?view=apps&sort=popularity
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growingthemiddle

What happens when everything changes all at once?

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with Tiffanie Sherrer, a project management consultant, for an honest conversation about life after layoff.

After buying her first home and moving across the country, Tiffanie lost her job just weeks later. What followed was a season of grief, financial pressure, identity shifts and learning how to keep moving without clear answers. This conversation explores what it really looks like to rebuild when the plan falls apart and without knowing what happens next.

Connect with Tiffanie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cygnet_noir/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanie-sherrer/

Business link - https://blinq.me/I7IzKECKAw5Q?bs=db

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What happens when a health scare forces you to confront the things you thought you had more time to handle?

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with estate planning attorney and CPA Lynita Mitchell Blackwell to break down what every woman needs to know about wills, trusts, probate and wealth protection.

You'll learn:

• The difference between a will vs. a trust
• How to avoid probate and protect your assets
• Why estate planning is critical for wealth building
• How to plan for digital assets and modern wealth

If you're building anything, this episode will help you protect it.

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy: it's essential for protecting your family, assets and legacy.

Connect with Lynita:

• Website: www.LynitaMitchellBlackwell.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynitamitchellblackwell/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LynitaMitchellBlackwellEsq
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LynitaMitchellBlackwelllmb
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lynitamitchellblackwellesq
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynitamitchellblackwell/
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lynitamitchellblackwell

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Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like you have to carry everything alone? In this Mental Health Awareness Month replay, Kamika and psychologist Dr. Loren M. Hill explore the pressure to always be "strong" especially for Black women and what it takes to protect your peace. Learn simple tools like "The Pause" and cognitive reframing to manage stress, shift your mindset, and reconnect with yourself. A grounding, honest conversation you didn't know you needed. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗠. 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹: Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Acclivity, bringing 30+ years of expertise in mental health, trauma, and strategic career development. She hosts Your Strategist Is In, a podcast centered on navigating success and well‑being, especially for Black women and first‑gen professionals. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗠. 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlorenmhill Website: https://theacclivity.com Podcast: https://theacclivity.com/podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7Pj53_iGc2M9GcZN1AgLA 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 + 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Website: https://blackwomensaveblackwomen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomensaveblackwomen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomensaveblackwomen

Are you ready to stop shrinking and start engineering your own luck? Host Kamika Dillard welcomes media mogul Les Alfred to the sanctuary to discuss her journey from corporate to building the She's So Lucky Podcast media ecosystem. Les shares her strategic blueprint for how she used her corporate job as a "revenue stream" to fund her passion, her disciplined four-year exit plan and and why she is building toward a more "offline" future. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Connect with Les Alfred

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theluckyles
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/46muBfvOgp2U44ycqZJPPN
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shessoluckypod

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Is your corporate job draining your energy or fueling your future?

Join Kamika Dillard and executive strategist Ezinne Okoro for a deep dive into navigating corporate America with your soul intact.From her time as a global leader at H&M to her new corporate ventures in Dallas, Ezinne reveals how to pivot from "reacting" to "intentionality." Discover why success isn't just a title: it's the autonomy to choose your own path. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language, and protection, not hustle talk.

Guest links

• Website: www.ezinneokoro.com www.kinandaxis.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ezinnekokoro
• Social: www.instagram.com/iamezi

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