What happens when Black women stop performing love—and start defining it for themselves? 💛 Tune in as Imani Blake shares how her generation is rewriting the rules of partnership and authenticity in 2025.

On this week’s episode of Next Level Woman: Life, Career & Leadership, I sit down with Tangela Woodley, Sr. Manager of Employer Branding at L’Oréal Group, for a real conversation on:

💡 The myth of work-life balance

🎙 Tangela’s story is bold, practical, and deeply inspiring for women navigating demanding industries without losing themselves in the process.

Connect with Tangela on social:

IG @tdubb_

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

Podcast host and Author's review of her two latest book releases: Unapologetic: A New Way to Lead, Live, and Level Up and Sovereign Rest: Woman of Color’s Unapologetic Path to Renewing Mind, Body, and Spirit. Together, these two works—Unapologetic and Sovereign Rest —are two sides of the same coin. One says: rise boldly, take your place, lead without apology. The other says: breathe, reclaim your energy, protect your spirit. We need both.

Mentorship can be the game-changer that opens doors, builds confidence, and accelerates careers—especially for women of color navigating predominantly white spaces.

IG: @readerfrog88

In this soul-stirring episode of Next Level Woman, host Kristen Newsome welcomes Shameka Burrell, a powerhouse guest who is a pastor, business owner, nonprofit leader, wife, and mother. Together, they go beyond surface-level talk to explore the real roots of imposter syndrome in the lives of Black women—and what it takes to reclaim confidence in the face of doubt, perfectionism, and pressure.

Rooted in both spiritual wisdom and lived experience, this conversation is a permission slip for every woman who’s ever felt “not enough”—and a guide to walking boldly in your calling, no matter the title you carry.

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