When The Weight Of The Strong Black Woman Cape Is Too Heavy

When The Weight Of The Strong Black Woman Cape Is Too Heavy

We’re told to be resilient, to be unshakable, to “push through” no matter what—but what happens when the “Strong Black Woman” cape becomes too heavy to carry? What happens when the emotional, physical, and mental toll of toxic jobs, constant microaggressions, pay inequities, and invisible labor begins to break us down?

In this LIVE conversation, I sit down with Dr. Pamela Buchanan to have the real, unfiltered talk about what it means to navigate professional spaces that expect Black women to do it all, carry it all, and survive it all… often at the expense of our health and well-being.

Together, we’ll dive into:
The Weight of the “Strong Black Woman” Narrative → Why this expectation can be both empowering and deeply harmful
Microaggressions as Chronic Stressors → The silent, repeated cuts that impact our mental health
Pay Gaps & Invisible Labor → How Black women are expected to lead, mentor, and fix, often without credit or compensation
The Health Fallout of Toxic Jobs → The connection between workplace stress, burnout, and long-term physical and emotional health
How to Exit & Redesign Work → Practical strategies for leaving toxic environments and creating careers that honor your worth

This is not about being strong—it’s about being whole. It’s about releasing unrealistic expectations, naming the weight we carry, and redesigning work and life on our own terms.

Special Guest: Pamela Buchanan, M.D.
https://drbstrong.com/
Text “strong” to 55444
Book: “White Coat, Black Face: The Anatomy of My Emotional Flatline” (available on Amazon)

Resources:
The 2nd Annual Job Liberation Virtual Summit For Black Women Replay Link:
https://2025jobliberationsummit.heysummit.com/

🦋**Join the the Butterfly YouTube Membership Community For Black Women**🦋https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKd120tzHIph589Az8FAm6A/join

**2025 Financial Masterclass For Black Women REPLAY https://liftingasweclimbconsulting.thrivecart.com/financial-masterclass

✨ Download your FREE Job Liberation Toolkit here: https://tinyurl.com/liberation-toolkit

➡️ Access my FREE training on how to leave a toxic job here: https://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:
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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: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
• The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: https://borislhensonfoundation.org
• The Loveland Foundation: https://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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