Sis Unleashed

Sis Unleashed

By Demisha BurnsEducationSelf-Improvement
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Sis Unleashed episodes

  • You Don’t Have to Carry It All: Reclaiming Rest, Equity, and Support – Inspired by Constance Walker
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we confront the myth that Black women must carry it all and challenge the systems that demand superhuman strength while offering little support. Drawing on powerful insights and data, we explore the toll of being expected to lead, provide, and absorb everyone’s burdens—at work and at home—without rest or recognition. Discover why reclaiming rest, setting boundaries, and demanding equity are acts of resistance, not weakness. Learn practical steps to redistribute labor, seek support, and create healthier models for partnership and leadership. This is your invitation to put something down, embrace your humanity, and thrive—because you were never meant to do it all alone.
    17 min
  • Fear Is a Signal: Unlocking Courage and Power (Inspired by Twaneseya Webster)
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we sit down with Twaneseya Webster, founder of Sis Unleashed, to explore how fear can be transformed from a barrier into a catalyst for growth and empowerment. Discover how embracing fear as a signal, rather than a stop sign, can unlock courage, authenticity, and personal power. Twaneseya shares insights on dismantling stigma, reclaiming joy, and creating spaces where Black queer women can breathe, heal, and unleash their full potential. Tune in for inspiration and practical steps to move through fear, claim your worth, and take up space unapologetically.
    14 min
  • Unapologetic Power: Building Beyond Barriers Inspired by Tree Kelty
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we confront the urgent reality of systemic rollbacks impacting Black queer women and entrepreneurs, and explore how true power comes from within our communities. Inspired by Tree Kelty’s transformative insights, we spotlight stories of resilience and innovation from Black business leaders who built thriving ventures despite losing government support. Discover how collective action, authentic networks, and unapologetic self-investment can create unstoppable ecosystems—proving that our liberation and success are built by us, for us, right now.
    15 min
  • Rejection to Rebirth: How Black Women Turn Setbacks into Purpose-Driven Power Inspired by Crissy Long
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we dive deep into how Black women are transforming workplace rejection and systemic barriers into powerful, purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Inspired by the insights of Crissy Long, we explore how job loss and exclusion can become launchpads for building businesses that center community, well-being, and authentic leadership. Discover the three core strategies for turning setbacks into fuel, the impact of exposure to startup culture, and actionable steps to reclaim your narrative and create your own table. This is your invitation to reframe rejection, embrace your power, and unleash your vision.
    16 min
  • Integrated Authenticity: Building Success Around Your Whole Self Inspired by Nira Unique Rain
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we dive into the concept of integrated authenticity and how building your career or business around your whole self—your culture, queerness, creativity, spirituality, and lived experiences—can become your greatest strategic advantage. Discover how intentionally structuring your multi-passionate life protects your mental health, sustains your success, and transforms your identity into intellectual property and brand power. Learn why nervous system care and boundaries are not luxuries, but essential business systems, and get inspired to stop shrinking and start building a legacy rooted in every sacred part of who you are.
    15 min
  • Thrive Beyond Disappointment: Inspired by Tiffany Wormuth-Cowan
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we dive into the wisdom of Tiffany Wormuth-Cowan, exploring how to thrive beyond disappointment and become your own biggest fan. Discover the power of self-support, persistence, and embracing your divine inner strength, especially as a Black queer woman navigating a world that often overlooks you. Through inspiring stories and practical rituals, learn how to celebrate yourself daily, explore your multifaceted gifts, and live as the powerful, spiritual being you truly are. It's time to unleash your sacred power and transform not just your life, but the world around you.
    12 min
  • Reclaiming Power: Turning Heartbreak and Caregiving into Leadership and Wealth Inspired by Catherine Harris
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we explore how heartbreak and caregiving can become powerful catalysts for leadership and wealth for Black women in the LGBTQ community. Discover how the same resilience and loyalty poured into relationships can be leveraged to build businesses, negotiate better pay, and create lives on your own terms. We break down real data on workplace inequity, burnout, and the exit economy, and share actionable strategies for documenting your skills, setting new boundaries, and designing a future that pours back into you. Tune in for inspiration, practical steps, and a reminder that your story is not over—it's yours to reclaim and rewrite.
    16 min
  • Breakdowns to Breakthroughs: Deconstructing Faith, Healing Holistically, and Thriving Inspired by Tammie Cooper
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we dive deep into the liberating journey of deconstructing faith and embracing holistic healing, inspired by Tammie Cooper’s powerful story. Discover how breakdowns—whether through illness, setbacks, or unraveling old beliefs—can become breakthroughs that lead to greater authenticity, peace, and thriving. We explore the courage it takes to release shame, challenge inherited narratives, and rebuild your life from a place of truth. Tune in for inspiration to audit your own beliefs, honor your healing, and unleash every sacred part of who you are.
    15 min
  • Pleasure Without Apology: Reclaiming Erotic Autonomy Inspired by Shai Monroe
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we dive deep into reclaiming erotic autonomy and the radical act of honoring pleasure without apology. We explore how Black queer women can break free from respectability politics, reject the demand to justify desire, and embrace pleasure as a sacred, self-defining practice. Discover how kink and sex work can be sites of agency and healing, and why true liberation means bringing your full, complex self—including your desires—into every space. Join us as we challenge the narratives that keep us small and celebrate the power of unapologetic embodiment.
    15 min
  • Healing That Looks Like Us: Access, Representation, and Community Inspired by Tenise Monterio
    In this episode of Sis Unleashed, we explore what it means for healing to truly feel like home—centered on access, representation, and culturally competent care for Black and marginalized communities. We break down why seeing yourself reflected in your therapist and support spaces is not a luxury, but a right. From training Black clinicians and building stigma-busting community initiatives, to the power of all-Black virtual support groups and tech-driven therapist matching, discover how community-led solutions are transforming mental health. Walk away empowered to demand care that honors your story, and inspired to seek healing that looks and feels like you.
    15 min

About Sis Unleashed

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Welcome to Sis Unleashed—the unapologetic sanctuary, sacred rebellion, and soul-deep homecoming for Black women in the LGBTQ community who are done shrinking.