Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I discuss what it truly means to retire the “strong Black woman” identity and rediscover who you are without constant struggle. For Black women navigating toxic workplaces, leadership pressure, and major life transitions, this conversation invites you to examine the survival patterns that once protected you but may now be exhausting you. Together, we explore how to shift from hyper vigilance and over performance to boundaries, softness, and self-defined leadership rooted in peace. This is a grounded space for resilience, renewal, and personal growth where your worth is not measured by how much you endure, but by how intentionally you choose to live.
#StrongBlackWoman #BlackWomenHealing #BlackWomenInLeadership #BlackWomenHealing
#ResilientBlackWomen
The 2026 Job Liberation Virtual Summit for Black Women waitlist
2026jobliberation.heysummit.com/?sc=69gpSKxk&ac=ojW0JUes
Playlists mentioned in this video:
Black Women Escape the Cape playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKqSR-kNZ81ZU-Gy0sRZDs1Y&si=WCFBHO1IqYRsTDJm
Career Advice Guides for Black Women playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKqPtJN4cu3KJ_mFg1HgtsU9&si=oBkja-P5qvBqiAMN
Create Your Personal Vision and Mission Statement playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKpxdQJzmkKP41kygkeF13kE&si=c7DvgDiSczpoIb89
In These YouTube Comments Streets playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKoakxa3J4BULp-nXDKvjp2p&si=fnouuEbWj5kCybf9
Teach Our OWN History playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKpXvQdjvlVkbF_G7y_0Vvkt&si=acZKcwRhBqD-cMhs
Toxic Workplaces & Bosses: Survival Tools for Black Women playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKq91GY4CqedNf1Q8pVU-aqT&si=dttmQog_7k_8bBMI
YouTube channels mentioned in this video
Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands’ YouTube channel Lifting as We Climb Consulting
@liftingasweclimbconsulting
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 what it truly means to retire the “strong Black woman” identity and rediscover who you are without constant struggle. For Black women navigating toxic workplaces, leadership pressure, and major life transitions, this conversation invites you to examine the survival patterns that once protected you but may now be exhausting you. Together, we explore how to shift from hyper vigilance and over performance to boundaries, softness, and self-defined leadership rooted in peace. This is a grounded space for resilience, renewal, and personal growth where your worth is not measured by how much you endure, but by how intentionally you choose to live.
#StrongBlackWoman #BlackWomenHealing #BlackWomenInLeadership #BlackWomenHealing
#ResilientBlackWomen
The 2026 Job Liberation Virtual Summit for Black Women waitlist
2026jobliberation.heysummit.com/?sc=69gpSKxk&ac=ojW0JUes
Playlists mentioned in this video:
Black Women Escape the Cape playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKqSR-kNZ81ZU-Gy0sRZDs1Y&si=WCFBHO1IqYRsTDJm
Career Advice Guides for Black Women playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKqPtJN4cu3KJ_mFg1HgtsU9&si=oBkja-P5qvBqiAMN
Create Your Personal Vision and Mission Statement playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKpxdQJzmkKP41kygkeF13kE&si=c7DvgDiSczpoIb89
In These YouTube Comments Streets playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKoakxa3J4BULp-nXDKvjp2p&si=fnouuEbWj5kCybf9
Teach Our OWN History playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKpXvQdjvlVkbF_G7y_0Vvkt&si=acZKcwRhBqD-cMhs
Toxic Workplaces & Bosses: Survival Tools for Black Women playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKq91GY4CqedNf1Q8pVU-aqT&si=dttmQog_7k_8bBMI
YouTube channels mentioned in this video
Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands’ YouTube channel Lifting as We Climb Consulting
@liftingasweclimbconsulting
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.
