Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What happens when you’re burned out, overwhelmed, and painfully aware that you don’t belong in the environment you’re working so hard to survive?
For too many Black Women, this isn’t an isolated moment — it’s a lived reality.
In this powerful LIVE conversation, I sit down with Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman, Owner and Operator of The Melanated Space, PLLC, to unpack the emotional and psychological toll of working in places where toxicity makes you question your worth, your brilliance, and your belonging.
Together, we’ll explore:
• The deep connection between burnout and not feeling welcomed, supported, or valued
• Why Black Women often internalize toxic workplace dynamics as personal failures
• How exclusion, microaggressions, and culture mismatches intensify burnout
• The moment you realize “this place is not for me” — and what comes next
• What belonging should feel like — and why it’s essential for mental health
• Healing and recovery: how to rebuild self-trust after a workplace has harmed you
You deserve to work in spaces that see you, value you, and honor your humanity.
You deserve belonging — not burnout.
Special Guest: Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman
Website: themelanatedspace.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/whitleygrantgoodman
Instagram: @whitleygrantgoodman
Coaching Program Waiting List: whitley-grant-goodman.kit.com/cdd52b41da
Dr. Kimani's Resources:
3rd Annual Job Liberation Virtual Summit For Black Women Waiting List:
bit.ly/2026summitwaitlist
Emergency Money Tips Masterclass For Black Women Replay Link:
liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/emergency-money-plans-for-job-loss
The 2nd Annual Job Liberation Virtual Summit For Black Women Replay Link:
2025jobliberationsummit.heysummit.com
🦋**Join the the Butterfly YouTube Membership Community For Black Women**🦋 / @liftingasweclimbconsulting
**2025 Financial Masterclass For Black Women REPLAY liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/financial-masterclass
✨ Download your FREE Job Liberation Toolkit here: tinyurl.com/liberation-toolkit
➡️ Access my FREE training on how to leave a toxic job here: bit.ly/toxic-job-training
💲Purchase the "Save Yourself Masterclass: Channel Your Inner Harriet and Save Yourself From That Hostile Toxic Job With Your Sanity & Your Coins!" Replay:
liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/saveyourselfmasterclass
➡️ PURCHASE MY WORKBOOK, Welcome to Your Queendom, to help you reconnect to yourself if you're looking to exit a toxic work environment: manifestinghealing.kit.com/products/welcome-to-your-queendom
➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY FREE NEWSLETTER: manifestinghealing.kit.com/newsletter
➡️ WATCH MY FREE TRAINING on how to leave a toxic job here: manifestinghealing.kit.com/freetraining
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🚨 Legal Disclaimer: Please note that this video does not provide psychological services or therapy. Dr. Kimani shares personal experiences, offers valuable resources, and provides information to empower Black women who are toxic job survivors.
Who am I? Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands, a Black Woman Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Toxic Job Survivor with more than 15 years of experience providing mental health and consultation services. I'm on a mission to help Black women leave and heal from toxic jobs.
To learn more about my own experiences in a toxic job, watch the videos below in which I am interviewed by Stephanie Perry as well as Glamazini.
• Black Women Leaving Toxic Jobs ✌🏾 w/ ...
https://www.youtube.com/live/YucMGqDe...
🌿Therapy and Healing Resources:
• Watch "How Do You Find a Black Therapist?" https://www.youtube.com/live/5Z1TiYp6...
• Therapy For Black Girls: therapyforblackgirls.com
• The Loveland Foundation: thelovelandfoundation.org
Join this community in raising awareness, promoting emotional well-being, and fostering positive change for Black women in the workplace. Share your thoughts, experiences, and valuable insights in the comments below.
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What happens when you’re burned out, overwhelmed, and painfully aware that you don’t belong in the environment you’re working so hard to survive?
For too many Black Women, this isn’t an isolated moment — it’s a lived reality.
In this powerful LIVE conversation, I sit down with Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman, Owner and Operator of The Melanated Space, PLLC, to unpack the emotional and psychological toll of working in places where toxicity makes you question your worth, your brilliance, and your belonging.
Together, we’ll explore:
• The deep connection between burnout and not feeling welcomed, supported, or valued
• Why Black Women often internalize toxic workplace dynamics as personal failures
• How exclusion, microaggressions, and culture mismatches intensify burnout
• The moment you realize “this place is not for me” — and what comes next
• What belonging should feel like — and why it’s essential for mental health
• Healing and recovery: how to rebuild self-trust after a workplace has harmed you
You deserve to work in spaces that see you, value you, and honor your humanity.
You deserve belonging — not burnout.
Special Guest: Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman
Website: themelanatedspace.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/whitleygrantgoodman
Instagram: @whitleygrantgoodman
Coaching Program Waiting List: whitley-grant-goodman.kit.com/cdd52b41da
Dr. Kimani's Resources:
3rd Annual Job Liberation Virtual Summit For Black Women Waiting List:
bit.ly/2026summitwaitlist
Emergency Money Tips Masterclass For Black Women Replay Link:
liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/emergency-money-plans-for-job-loss
The 2nd Annual Job Liberation Virtual Summit For Black Women Replay Link:
2025jobliberationsummit.heysummit.com
🦋**Join the the Butterfly YouTube Membership Community For Black Women**🦋 / @liftingasweclimbconsulting
**2025 Financial Masterclass For Black Women REPLAY liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/financial-masterclass
✨ Download your FREE Job Liberation Toolkit here: tinyurl.com/liberation-toolkit
➡️ Access my FREE training on how to leave a toxic job here: bit.ly/toxic-job-training
💲Purchase the "Save Yourself Masterclass: Channel Your Inner Harriet and Save Yourself From That Hostile Toxic Job With Your Sanity & Your Coins!" Replay:
liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/saveyourselfmasterclass
➡️ PURCHASE MY WORKBOOK, Welcome to Your Queendom, to help you reconnect to yourself if you're looking to exit a toxic work environment: manifestinghealing.kit.com/products/welcome-to-your-queendom
➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY FREE NEWSLETTER: manifestinghealing.kit.com/newsletter
➡️ WATCH MY FREE TRAINING on how to leave a toxic job here: manifestinghealing.kit.com/freetraining
AFFILIATE LINKS:
The Gymwrap Workout Headbands (Use code of LIFTING15 for a 15% off)
thegymwrap.com/?ref=bjccylzn
D'IYANU African Clothing (Use code LIFT25 at checkout for 15% off)
Shop D'IYANU clothing using my affiliate link here: https://diyanu.myshopify.com/discount...
🚨 Legal Disclaimer: Please note that this video does not provide psychological services or therapy. Dr. Kimani shares personal experiences, offers valuable resources, and provides information to empower Black women who are toxic job survivors.
Who am I? Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands, a Black Woman Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Toxic Job Survivor with more than 15 years of experience providing mental health and consultation services. I'm on a mission to help Black women leave and heal from toxic jobs.
To learn more about my own experiences in a toxic job, watch the videos below in which I am interviewed by Stephanie Perry as well as Glamazini.
• Black Women Leaving Toxic Jobs ✌🏾 w/ ...
https://www.youtube.com/live/YucMGqDe...
🌿Therapy and Healing Resources:
• Watch "How Do You Find a Black Therapist?" https://www.youtube.com/live/5Z1TiYp6...
• Therapy For Black Girls: therapyforblackgirls.com
• The Loveland Foundation: thelovelandfoundation.org
Join this community in raising awareness, promoting emotional well-being, and fostering positive change for Black women in the workplace. Share your thoughts, experiences, and valuable insights in the comments below.
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/6020642680602624
