Burnout in Black Women Looks Different

When Burnout Looks Like Holding It Together: My Story and What I’ve Learned

There was a time I didn’t even realize I was burned out. Because burnout for me, and so many Black women, didn’t look like collapsing. It looked like showing up every day with a smile, running on empty, and pretending everything was fine.

Back in 2015, I was exhausted to my core. I was juggling so much: work, family, community, and yet, on the outside, I was still “handling it.” But inside, I was numb. Joy felt distant, and every small win seemed hollow. I carried guilt for feeling tired, shame for wanting rest, and a deep loneliness no one saw.

I was living the burnout no one talks about—the kind that hides behind strength.

It took me a while to name it. To see that emotional numbness, the spiritual exhaustion, and the unbearable weight of hyper-responsibility were all signs of burnout. And more importantly, that resting wasn’t enough.

I had to reset. I had to create space to heal, to reclaim my energy and my purpose. That’s why I created the Next Chapter Coaching Intensive—a way to hold space for Black women to do exactly that: reset, reclaim, and rewrite.

Since then, I’ve learned to listen deeply to myself, to honor my limits, and to plan my life on my terms. I’m no longer running on fumes; I’m living with intention, softness, and power.

If you see yourself in this story, know you’re not alone. There is a way to move beyond this invisible burnout. My Next Chapter Coaching Intensive is a 30-day journey designed for women like us who want real support, real clarity, and a real plan.

I’d love to walk with you. The next chapter is waiting.

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