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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