The Becoming Table Talk

Where are you going next?

Not just toward the next promotion, title, or opportunity, but toward the life and leadership you actually want to build.

In this episode of The Becoming Table Talk, we’re talking about career vision and what happens when the goals you once had no longer fit the person you are becoming.

Five years ago, your definition of success may have looked completely different. Your priorities may have shifted. Your ambitions may have expanded. And sometimes growth requires being willing to admit, “I want something different now.”

We explore how to create a more intentional vision for your future across:

• Career
• Money
• Health
• Leadership
• Legacy

We also talk about the emotional side of changing direction, including the grief that can come with releasing old dreams, identities, and expectations.

As you listen, consider: Five years from now…

What do you want to be known for?

What do you want to stop doing?

What do you want to create?

Because your next chapter should not be built by accident.

The future doesn’t just arrive. It gets built.

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Are you building the life and career you want, or have you simply gotten really good at handling what comes next?

In this episode of The Becoming Table Talk, Dr. Laryssa, Shawn, LaTrise, and Crystal talk about what happens when survival, caregiving, busyness, overfunctioning, and responsibility slowly replace intentional direction.

We explore why movement and direction are not the same thing and what it means to start building your next level on purpose.

This conversation will help you think beyond the next title or promotion and ask deeper questions about the woman and leader you are becoming.

We talk about:

• How to recognize the drift trap
• Why successful women can still feel disconnected from their own vision
• The difference between reacting and intentionally building
• How your future self may lead, rest, delegate, and set boundaries differently
• What you are maintaining versus what you are actually building
• How to turn your vision into intentional action

As you listen, complete these three statements.

I want to:

STOP ______

START ______

BUILD ______

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If you’ve been sitting on the plan, delaying the goal, or waiting until you finally feel focused, confident, or ready enough to move, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of The Becoming Table Talk, we’re talking about what it really takes to keep moving when motivation disappears.

We break down why waiting to “feel like it” can keep you stuck, the execution killers that make progress harder than it needs to be, and how leaders create forward motion through structure, repetition, regulation, and small consistent actions.

We also talk about something many of us get backwards:

Confidence doesn’t always create action. Action often creates confidence.

You’ll learn how to:

• Stop depending on motivation to make progress
• Recognize perfectionism and unclear next steps that keep you stalled
• Build systems that make execution easier
• Create consistency without running yourself into burnout
• Use small actions to rebuild momentum and confidence
• Keep moving even on low energy days
  

You don’t need another breakthrough before you begin.

You need the next move.

Momentum is built, not found.

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Why can even the smallest leadership decisions feel so heavy?

In this episode of The Becoming Table Talk, Dr. Laryssa, Shawn, LaTrise, and Crystal explore how pressure, emotional labor, fear of criticism, and the weight of responsibility can turn thoughtful decision-making into overthinking and self-doubt.

The Sisters In Healing discuss the difference between discernment and doubt, why decision fatigue is often mistaken for disorganization, and how nervous-system regulation, supportive systems, and simple decision-making frameworks can help you move forward with greater confidence.

This episode is a reminder that clarity does not require perfect certainty. It requires enough information, alignment with your values, and the willingness to trust yourself after the decision is made.

This panel discussion explores the complex relationship women, especially BIPOC women, have with money, addressing inherited beliefs, emotional barriers, and strategies for advocating for fair compensation. It emphasizes unlearning limiting messages, developing negotiation skills, and valuing one's time and expertise.

keywords money mindset, women in leadership, negotiation, BIPOC women, financial empowerment, self-worth, advocacy, emotional labor, compensation, leadership

key topics

• Inherited beliefs about money
• Emotional barriers to negotiation
• Strategies for advocating for fair pay
  

takeaways

• You can be grateful and still want more.
• Negotiating is a skill, not selfishness.
• Appreciation does not pay bills.
• Your nervous system may need time to adapt to new beliefs.
• Asking for more is about valuing your time, not your worth.

In this episode of The Becoming Table, we’re talking about what it means to make room for your next level by releasing what no longer fits the woman you are becoming.

So many women are trying to grow while still carrying old expectations, outdated roles, guilt, over-functioning, people-pleasing, and the pressure to be everything for everybody. But your next level may not require you to do more. It may require you to release more.

This episode is for the woman who feels called to lead, grow, expand, or step into a new season but knows there are patterns, responsibilities, and emotional weights she cannot keep carrying forward.

Together, we explore how to recognize what no longer fits, why release can feel uncomfortable, and how making room creates space for clarity, confidence, rest, visibility, and aligned leadership.

Core question:
What am I still carrying that cannot come with me into my next level?

Keywords: women in leadership, Black women leaders, personal growth, leadership development, emotional wellness, women helping professionals, over-functioning, people pleasing, boundaries, next level leadership, becoming, Sisters In Healing, The Becoming Table.

In this episode of Becoming Table Talk, Dr. Laryssa Creswell, Shawn, and Crystal talk about one of the most difficult skills for many leaders setting boundaries.

For many women in leadership, the pressure to always show up, help others, and keep things running smoothly can make it difficult to say no. Over time, that constant giving can lead to burnout, resentment, and emotional exhaustion.

They discuss the guilt and fear that often appear when women begin to prioritize their own needs, as well as the reactions leaders may encounter when they start communicating boundaries more clearly.

Dr. Creswell, Shawn, and Crystal also share practical strategies and simple phrases that help leaders communicate boundaries with confidence and clarity.

This episode is a reminder that boundaries are not rejection—they provide direction.

If you’ve ever struggled to say no, protect your time, or advocate for your needs as a leader, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Becoming Table Talk, Dr. Laryssa Creswell, Shawn, and Crystal explore the critical role of community in leadership, especially for BIPOC women navigating spaces that can often feel isolating.

Together, they talk about the emotional weight of leadership, the pressure of being the one others rely on, and how isolation can quietly lead to burnout, exhaustion, and disconnection. This conversation highlights why leadership is not meant to be carried alone and why community is essential for clarity, support, and sustainability.

The episode also unpacks the difference between networking and true community. While networking often focuses on access and opportunity, community offers something deeper: safety, reciprocity, honesty, and genuine connection. Dr. Creswell, Shawn, and Crystal discuss the importance of building intentional spaces where leaders can be supported, seen, and strengthened.

This episode is a reminder that real leadership is rooted in connection, care, and community.

• Many BIPOC women feel isolated in leadership roles.
• Isolation can contribute to burnout and emotional exhaustion.
• Community creates safety, clarity, and support.
• Networking is not the same as genuine community.
• Intentional spaces matter for authentic leadership connection.
• Support can come through peers, mentors, and sponsors.
• Sometimes leaders must create the spaces they need.
• Leadership is not meant to be lonely.

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BIPOC women are often underpaid and promoted more slowly while carrying high-impact work. In this episode, we break down how to identify your true market value, prepare for negotiation conversations, and manage the emotional weight that can show up when you advocate for yourself.

We also cover how to negotiate beyond base salary, title, scope, flexibility, bonuses, professional development, and clear growth pathways, so you leave with more than a number.

Chapters:
00:00 Understanding Your Market Value & Negotiation Preparation
08:14 Compensation Beyond Salary & Positioning
13:17 The Nature of Negotiation, Rejection, and Resilience

Keywords / Tags:
market value, salary negotiation, total compensation, promotion strategy, underpayment, BIPOC women, women of color leadership, career advancement, workplace equity, negotiation preparation, leadership development, pay raise, compensation package, professional growth

In this episode of Becoming Table Talk, we dive into the often-unspoken challenges faced by BIPOC women in the helping professions and especially the reality of being overlooked, undervalued, and expected to over-function without recognition.

We explore how to make invisible work visible, build strategic relationships for advancement, clarify and strengthen your leadership brand, and advocate for yourself with confidence. The conversation also names the emotional weight that comes with asking for more—and offers grounded, practical strategies to move through it.

This episode is a call to action for women who are ready to stop waiting to be seen and start showing up as unmistakable leaders.

Key Takeaways:

• Visibility requires intentional and strategic effort
• Self-advocacy is a leadership skill—not a flaw
• Advancement often begins with clarity, not permission