Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I discuss a reflective review of 2025 and a grounded preview of what is ahead for 2026 during our January First Friday Night LIVE. This conversation centers resilience, personal leadership, and navigating life transitions with clarity, especially for Black women healing from toxic workplaces and stepping into new seasons. I share honest insights about community growth, lessons learned, and how rest, purpose, and self-leadership continue to guide this space. We also talk about where the channel is headed, including leadership development, intrapreneurship, and creating sustainable paths forward without burnout. If you are navigating change, reclaiming your voice, or preparing for a new season, this LIVE offers encouragement, reflection, and a steady place to land.
Video Referenced during the LIVE stream:
Chronicles of Blacks YouTube Channel
A Recap of 2025: The Year Black America OFFICIALLY CHECKED OUT!
youtube.com/watch?v=-vkjuXQ-Z1E
Source:
Dr Joy De Gruy Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome#:~:text=P.T.S.S.%20is%20a%20theory%20that,United%20States%20and%20the%20Diaspora.
Available Now on Amazon:
The Personal Vision and Mission Workbook
amazon.com/Personal-Vision-Mission-Statement-Workbook/dp/B0DJ53QHMN?ref_=ast_author_dp
Just Grateful: A Gratitude Journal
amazon.com/Just-Thankful-Gratitude-Journal-Black/dp/B0DKD1514F?ref_=ast_author_dp
Notes, Thoughts, and Random Musings Notebook
amazon.com/Thoughts-Random-Musings-Colette-Elizabeth/dp/B0FWR6XDTN?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1
Additional resources:
Therapy for Black Girls’ website:
therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Health Matters (BHM)
blackhealthmatters.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/thecoletteelizabeth
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or licensed mental health care professional. Therefore, the content discussed on this channel should not be construed as medical or mental health advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, expertise, or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical or mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider and/or seek other professional medical treatment.
The content provided and topic(s) discussed on this channel are intended for EDUCATIONAL and INFORMATIONAL purposes only.
In this video, I discuss a reflective review of 2025 and a grounded preview of what is ahead for 2026 during our January First Friday Night LIVE. This conversation centers resilience, personal leadership, and navigating life transitions with clarity, especially for Black women healing from toxic workplaces and stepping into new seasons. I share honest insights about community growth, lessons learned, and how rest, purpose, and self-leadership continue to guide this space. We also talk about where the channel is headed, including leadership development, intrapreneurship, and creating sustainable paths forward without burnout. If you are navigating change, reclaiming your voice, or preparing for a new season, this LIVE offers encouragement, reflection, and a steady place to land.
Video Referenced during the LIVE stream:
Chronicles of Blacks YouTube Channel
A Recap of 2025: The Year Black America OFFICIALLY CHECKED OUT!
youtube.com/watch?v=-vkjuXQ-Z1E
Source:
Dr Joy De Gruy Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome#:~:text=P.T.S.S.%20is%20a%20theory%20that,United%20States%20and%20the%20Diaspora.
Available Now on Amazon:
The Personal Vision and Mission Workbook
amazon.com/Personal-Vision-Mission-Statement-Workbook/dp/B0DJ53QHMN?ref_=ast_author_dp
Just Grateful: A Gratitude Journal
amazon.com/Just-Thankful-Gratitude-Journal-Black/dp/B0DKD1514F?ref_=ast_author_dp
Notes, Thoughts, and Random Musings Notebook
amazon.com/Thoughts-Random-Musings-Colette-Elizabeth/dp/B0FWR6XDTN?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1
Additional resources:
Therapy for Black Girls’ website:
therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Health Matters (BHM)
blackhealthmatters.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/thecoletteelizabeth
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or licensed mental health care professional. Therefore, the content discussed on this channel should not be construed as medical or mental health advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, expertise, or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical or mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider and/or seek other professional medical treatment.
The content provided and topic(s) discussed on this channel are intended for EDUCATIONAL and INFORMATIONAL purposes only.
