In this episode of Black Women Will Save Black Women, Kamika Dillard opens the Fail Forward File with a reflection on control and what happens when you try to manage outcomes, timing, and other people's opinions, and why peace only comes from focusing on what's actually yours to hold. She's joined by Brittany Dandy, Senior Integrated Producer and founder of Ode to Us Wellness, for a grounded conversation about navigating layoffs, negotiating severance, and protecting your self‑worth during career transitions. Together, they unpack what preparation really looks like: from financial readiness and multiple income streams to motherhood planning and building stability without panic. Kamika closes the episode with the S.A.V.E. Strategy, flipping the S from Support to Simplify. When life feels overwhelming, the work is to simplify your focus, energy, and expectations—asking Is this mine to control? Brittany Dandy is a Senior Integrated Producer and founder of Ode to Us Wellness, a femtech company focused on improving the perinatal experience for Black women and women of color. Her work sits at the intersection of storytelling, wellness, and culture while using media and design to reimagine care, visibility, and support. Instagram handle: @odetouswellness Instagram @brittanycdandy Instagram Subscribe to Black Women Will Save Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it and join the movement to amplify our stories. Instagram-@blackwomenwillsave Interested in sharing your story, email info@blackwomenwillsaveblackwomen You can find Kamika at: Linked In- Kamika Dillard | LinkedIn Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kamikatdillard/ Substack- https://substack.com/@kamikadillard TikTok- www.tiktok.com/@missktdillard Threads- @kamikatdillard