About this episode
In this soul-nourishing and joy-filled conclusion to the Black Girl Burnout series with Rhonda Ross, Kelley and Rhonda close out their conversation by focusing on the power of integration, community, and what it truly means to protect your joy. Rhonda shares how centering and claiming all parts of herself has not only deepened her personal healing but also allowed her to show up more fully for the communities she loves. đĄ Today Youâll Learn: Why self-care is a radical act of community care How meeting your own emotional needs empowers you to be more generous and grounded The difference between happiness and true, sustainable joy How Black women can build community around healing, stability, and reciprocity Practical ways to protect your joyâeven in the face of lifeâs inevitable challenges This episode is a celebration of what becomes possible when you tend to your inner world. Rhonda reminds us that joy is not about perfectionâitâs about power, presence, and mindset. ⨠Episode Highlights: 01:00 Why community care starts with self-nourishment 05:00 How mutual care creates a feedback loop of love and support 07:00 Why obstacles are not the enemy of joyâtheyâre part of the path 09:00 Rhonda defines the difference between happy and joyful 11:00 How the âmagic of mindsetâ keeps her grounded, no matter what If youâve ever wondered how to hold joy in the midst of struggle, this episode is your answer. You can be soft. You can be stable. You can be joyfulâand still be healing. Ways To Support The Podcast: â Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify (goal: 1,000 reviews!) đ Check Out This Monthâs BGB Freebie l The Mini Money Reset đ˛ Follow on TikTok & Instagram (@blackgirlburnout) đŹ Tag a Black creator, artist, or entrepreneur youâve supported recently. Stay engaged! Follow us on Substack: Substack đ§ Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! đ Letâs continue this conversation: Whatâs one act of reciprocity youâve done this week? DM us or comment on our latest IG post! Remember, support isnât just about money. Visibility, engagement, and amplification matter, too. Want To Partner With Black Girl Burnout: sponsorships@blackgirlburnout.com Check Out Our Partners: Happy Mammoth and use my code BGB for a great deal: www.happymammoth.com Revolve and use code BGB for a great deal: https://www.revolve.com/bgb Connect With Rhonda Ross: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therhondaross/ YouTube:Shaping Freedom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYv95PMu4Wc&t=9s #BlackGirlBurnout #OptOutOfStruggle #ReciprocityMatters #SupportBlackWomen Our Sponsors: * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code BGB for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy