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Shift Your Thoughts And RUNON with Rhonda Ross - Part 3 May 02, 2025

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In this soul-nourishing and joy-filled conclusion to the Black Girl Burnout series with Rhonda Ross, Kelley and Rhonda close out their conversation by focusing on the power of integration, community, and what it truly means to protect your joy. Rhonda shares how centering and claiming all parts of herself has not only deepened her personal healing but also allowed her to show up more fully for the communities she loves.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

Why self-care is a radical act of community care
How meeting your own emotional needs empowers you to be more generous and grounded
The difference between happiness and true, sustainable joy
How Black women can build community around healing, stability, and reciprocity
Practical ways to protect your joy—even in the face of life’s inevitable challenges

This episode is a celebration of what becomes possible when you tend to your inner world. Rhonda reminds us that joy is not about perfection—it’s about power, presence, and mindset.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 Why community care starts with self-nourishment

05:00 How mutual care creates a feedback loop of love and support

07:00 Why obstacles are not the enemy of joy—they’re part of the path

09:00 Rhonda defines the difference between happy and joyful

11:00 How the “magic of mindset” keeps her grounded, no matter what

If you’ve ever wondered how to hold joy in the midst of struggle, this episode is your answer. You can be soft. You can be stable. You can be joyful—and still be healing.

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Shift Your Thoughts And RUNON with Rhonda Ross - Part 2 Apr 30, 2025

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In this transformative and deeply practical episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley continues her conversation with Rhonda Ross as they dive into the heart of Rhonda’s life-changing framework: the magic of mindset. Rhonda vulnerably shares her personal journey through depression, infertility, and career setbacks—and the tools she used to reclaim her power. Through her “RUN ON” method, she teaches us how to stop gaslighting ourselves, feel our feelings, and rewire our internal narratives with gentleness and intention.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

Why your feelings are your responsibility—and why that’s empowering, not blaming
How to identify and shift the automatic, negative thoughts looping in your mind
Rhonda’s RUN ON method for transforming mindset and managing emotions
Why intentional, nourishing thoughts (INTs) are the first step to healing burnout

If you’ve ever felt stuck in loops of negative thinking, disconnected from your true feelings, or unsure how to shift out of burnout, Rhonda’s wisdom offers a way forward that is both powerful and deeply compassionate. You’ll leave with practical steps to help you feel more grounded, seen, and in control of your inner world.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 Rhonda shares her personal experience with depression and infertility
03:10 Discovering the space between event and emotion and reclaiming power within it
05:00 The “RUN ON” framework: five steps to shift your mindset
08:45 Why INTs (Intentionally Nourishing Thoughts) matter more than toxic positivity
17:00 A gift from Rhonda: free access to her course The Crucial First Step
20:00 A sneak peek at the next episode: self-care, community care, and joy

This episode is an invitation to stop running on empty and start running on truth, gentleness, and intentional thought. You have the power—and now you have the tools.

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Shift Your Thoughts And RUNON with Rhonda Ross - Part 1 Apr 28, 2025

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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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Opt Into Healing Your Money Mindset in Professional Spaces- Part 3 Apr 25, 2025

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In this intimate episode, Kelley shares her own experience of reaching a threshold—the quiet ache of burnout and the radical realization that asking for more isn’t betrayal, it’s evolution. She explores why advocating for your value, especially as a Black woman, can feel like a violation of who you’ve been taught to be… and why it’s actually the boldest form of self-preservation. Listeners will reflect on the cost of overgiving, the inherited guilt around charging for their gifts, and how to shift from scarcity to self-honoring in their careers and creative work.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

Why asking for more is not “selling out”—it’s choosing self-respect
The emotional toll of sacrificial generosity and overgiving in professional spaces
How internalized scarcity and martyrdom narratives keep Black women stuck
Reflective questions to help shift your money mindset from guilt to groundedness
What it looks like to honor your value in real, tangible ways

This episode is an offering of clarity, calling listeners to remember: you deserve to be well-paid and well-rested. Kelley introduces The Clarity Catalyst, a new one-on-one coaching experience designed to help you identify your burnout triggers, redefine your worth, and walk boldly toward ease.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 The ache behind burnout—and why Kelley is choosing differently this time

03:10 The quiet harm of overgiving masked as generosity

05:40 How societal myths (like martyrdom and professionalism) fuel scarcity

09:00 Reflective questions to reclaim your worth

11:00 Introducing the Clarity Catalyst—an offering to help you get unstuck

13:00 Final thoughts: this is your time to value yourself, unapologetically

You are not asking for too much. You’re asking for what you’ve always deserved. Let this episode be your permission to stop shrinking and start receiving—with intention, clarity, and care.

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Opt Into Healing Your Money Mindset in Professional Spaces - Part 2 Apr 23, 2025

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In this deeply affirming and liberating episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley continues the powerful three-part series on healing your money mindset in professional spaces. Today’s focus: how to trust yourself when advocating for what you're worth—especially when others try to gaslight you out of your value. If you've ever asked, “Am I being too sensitive?” this episode will help you find your answer—and your power.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

How professional gaslighting shows up—especially for Black women
Why your intuition is a valid and essential part of your decision-making
How to stop over-explaining your worth and start owning your value
Tools to recover and reclaim your peace after boundary violations at work

This episode is a call to honor your emotional truth, set clear boundaries around compensation, and stop justifying your value. You are not asking for too much. You are asking for what you deserve.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 Why advocating for money is really about power

07:00 How microaggressions and coded language can cause self-doubt

10:45 Why feelings are data, not drama—and how to trust them

13:00 What to do after workplace gaslighting (journal, rewrite, and rest)

You’re not too sensitive—you’re finally paying attention. And that awareness is your superpower. Let this episode be your reminder: clarity is not conflict, and your needs are not negotiable.

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Opt Into Healing Your Money Mindset in Professional Spaces - Part 1 Apr 21, 2025

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In this bold and truth-telling episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley kicks off a powerful three-part series on healing your money mindset in professional spaces. Today, she dives deep into the myth of “exposure” as compensation—and the emotional toll it can take. Just because an opportunity promises visibility doesn’t mean it’s valuable. In fact, sometimes it’s exploitation wrapped in a pretty bow.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

When unpaid opportunities do make sense—and when they don’t
The emotional cost of overgiving in the name of exposure
How to assess whether a professional opportunity aligns with your peace and values
Why Black women are especially targeted for free labor—and how to break that cycle

This episode is a permission slip to honor your time, your energy, and your worth. Visibility doesn't pay rent—but alignment and peace just might.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:00 Why “comfort and coins” is the 2025 mantra

02:40 When visibility is valuable—and when it’s exploitative

05:18 How cultural conditioning encourages Black women to overgive

08:00 Questions to ask when offered unpaid work

10:50 Healing your relationship with money through professional boundaries

If you've ever been told to be “grateful” for exposure, this episode is your reminder: your voice, labor, and presence have real value. Opt out of burnout—and into power, alignment, and prosperity.

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Money Confidence Starts Here: A Feel-Good Talk With Aja Evans - Part 3 Apr 18, 2025

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In this joyful and grounding conclusion to the Feel Good Finance series, Kelley and financial therapist Aja Evans wrap up their powerful conversation with a focus on what we all deserve—joy. This episode is a celebration of what it means to feel good about your money, not just from a place of survival, but from stability, intention, and emotional peace.

Today You’ll Learn:

Why financial joy is both possible and necessary
How healing your money story creates room for pleasure and ease
The difference between momentary dopamine hits and a joy-centered financial lifestyle
Practical ways to protect the things that bring you joy—without guilt

This episode is your reminder that joy isn’t a luxury—it’s a birthright. Whether it’s dinners with friends, solo coffee dates, or simply peace of mind when you check your account, joy in your finances starts with intention and healing.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:06 Money as a tool for joy—not just survival

02:20 Releasing past trauma to create financial peace

04:00 Why budgeting for joy is an act of self-respect

07:00 How Asia protects what brings her joy (hint: food, community & connection)

09:00 Ways to stay consistent with your joy rituals

If you’re ready to treat your joy like a non-negotiable, this episode is for you. Let’s build lives—and budgets—that feel as good as they look.

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Money Confidence Starts Here: A Feel-Good Talk With Aja Evans - Part 2 Apr 16, 2025

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In this compassionate and wisdom-filled continuation of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley is joined again by financial therapist Aja Evans for Part 2 of their conversation on healing your relationship with money. This episode dives into the how—how we move from judgment and shame into grace, clarity, and empowered action with our finances.

Today You’ll Learn:

Practical steps to shift out of financial shame and into awareness
How to reframe negative money stories and internal narratives
Why gentleness is key in your financial healing journey
Tools to rebuild your relationship with money from a place of peace

This episode is a grounding reminder that healing your finances isn’t about hustle or shame—it’s about compassion, emotional awareness, and choosing a better way forward.

✨ Episode Highlights:

00:52 Moving from judgment to healing

02:08 Letting go of guilt in your financial journey

04:15 The power of rewriting your money story

06:42 Asia's tools for emotional and financial regulation

10:30 Why your healing doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful

This is your invitation to opt into financial softness, to listen without judgment, and to begin creating a new relationship with money—one rooted in love and liberation.

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Money Confidence Starts Here: A Feel-Good Talk With Aja Evans - Part 1 Apr 14, 2025

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In this heartfelt and enlightening episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley is joined by financial therapist, speaker, and author Aja Evans for a conversation that will transform the way you think about money. Asia, the author of Feel Good Finance, breaks down the deep and often hidden connection between our emotional wellbeing and our financial behaviors. This is more than a money talk—it’s a healing conversation about rewriting your money story with softness, truth, and self-compassion.

Today You’ll Learn:

Why your money habits are rooted in your emotional and life experiences
How to unpack and rewrite your financial story without shame
Common money myths that keep us stuck in guilt or avoidance
Why joy, education, and gentleness are essential in your financial journey

This episode is a powerful kickoff to a series focused on emotional and financial healing. It’s an invitation to break financial silence, release old beliefs, and lean into a money mindset rooted in self-awareness and peace.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:37 Why money and emotions are deeply connected

03:04 The myths we tell ourselves about money

06:20 How life experiences shape financial behaviors

10:45 Feel Good Finance—healing your relationship with money

This episode is both grounding and uplifting. Tune in and start the work of untangling your finances from fear—and instead, building a future based on joy, truth, and financial peace.

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Opt Into the Soft-Life Budget Apr 11, 2025

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In this nourishing and mindset-shifting episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley reclaims the word “budget” and reframes it as an act of radical self-love. Instead of treating budgeting as punishment, she introduces the concept of “soft-life budgeting”—a compassionate, values-driven approach that centers rest, joy, and protection. If traditional budgeting has ever felt restrictive or shame-based, this episode is your invitation to rewrite the rules.

💡 Today You’ll Learn:

Why budgeting should feel like a love letter, not a lecture
How racism, classism, and trauma shape our relationship with money
What it means to create a soft-life budget rooted in joy and nervous system regulation
Three key categories of a self-love budget: joy-centered spending, self-protection, and boundaries

This episode is all about aligning your money with your values and creating space for abundance, rest, and peace. It’s budgeting, but make it soft, intentional, and healing.

✨ Episode Highlights:

01:06 Reframing budgeting as a form of self-love

03:00 Why traditional budgeting methods often fail us

05:18 Understanding the roots of financial trauma

07:37 What a soft-life budget actually looks like

10:06 Joy-centered spending, safety essentials, and healthy financial boundaries

14:04 Rituals and practices to make budgeting sacred

This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present. Tune in and learn how to design a financial life that reflects who you are, protects your peace, and prioritizes your joy.

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