Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Workplace isolation is not a minor inconvenience — for Black Women, it’s a deeply wounding experience that chips away at confidence, mental health, identity, and overall wellbeing. Being ignored. Excluded. Silenced. Treated like you don’t belong. Being “the only” in the room, yet somehow always the one left out. This kind of othering is not accidental. It’s not harmless. And it is absolutely not your fault.
In this powerful LIVE conversation, I sit down with Cheryl Hurst, LCSWR, an emotional wellness expert who understands the profound psychological impact of isolation at work. Together, we will unpack what happens when Black Women are intentionally excluded or pushed to the margins in professional environments.
We’ll explore:
• What workplace isolation really looks like for Black Women
• How being ignored or “othered” affects mental health, self-esteem, and career confidence
• Why isolation is often used as a tool of control or punishment
• The hidden grief of feeling unwanted in spaces you’ve worked hard to enter
• How isolation at work spills into home life, relationships, and identity
• What loved ones — family, partners, and friends — can do to truly support a woman going through this
• How to rebuild connection, community, and your sense of self after being isolated
You deserve support, community, and to be seen.
If you’ve ever felt cut off, singled out, or emotionally abandoned by your workplace, this LIVE will give you language, validation, and a path toward healing.
Special Guest: Cheryl Hurst, LCSWR
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IG: @musclesmindhart
"Everyday Struggle: How Toxic Workplaces Impact Black Women" (book): musclesmindheart.com/everyday-struggle-book
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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Workplace isolation is not a minor inconvenience — for Black Women, it’s a deeply wounding experience that chips away at confidence, mental health, identity, and overall wellbeing. Being ignored. Excluded. Silenced. Treated like you don’t belong. Being “the only” in the room, yet somehow always the one left out. This kind of othering is not accidental. It’s not harmless. And it is absolutely not your fault.
In this powerful LIVE conversation, I sit down with Cheryl Hurst, LCSWR, an emotional wellness expert who understands the profound psychological impact of isolation at work. Together, we will unpack what happens when Black Women are intentionally excluded or pushed to the margins in professional environments.
We’ll explore:
• What workplace isolation really looks like for Black Women
• How being ignored or “othered” affects mental health, self-esteem, and career confidence
• Why isolation is often used as a tool of control or punishment
• The hidden grief of feeling unwanted in spaces you’ve worked hard to enter
• How isolation at work spills into home life, relationships, and identity
• What loved ones — family, partners, and friends — can do to truly support a woman going through this
• How to rebuild connection, community, and your sense of self after being isolated
You deserve support, community, and to be seen.
If you’ve ever felt cut off, singled out, or emotionally abandoned by your workplace, this LIVE will give you language, validation, and a path toward healing.
Special Guest: Cheryl Hurst, LCSWR
musclesmindheart.com
IG: @musclesmindhart
"Everyday Struggle: How Toxic Workplaces Impact Black Women" (book): musclesmindheart.com/everyday-struggle-book
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 LINK:
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
