Exhaustion Is Not A Badge Of Honor: Let's Talk About Burnout

Burnout is real—and it’s costing Black Women our health, our peace, and in too many cases, our careers.

In this LIVE conversation, I sit down with my Spelman Sister, Kweli Carson, to unpack the hidden cost of carrying exhaustion like a badge of honor. For too long, Black Women in toxic jobs have been expected to push past limits, ignore pain, and pour from an empty cup—often at the expense of our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

We’ll break down:
🔥 What burnout really is—exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness that erodes joy and purpose.
⚠️ The warning signs—from emotional withdrawal to physical symptoms we too often dismiss.
🛑 The urgency now—with over 300,000 Black Women losing jobs in just the past two months, the time to protect our peace is not later, it’s NOW.
🌱 The B.R.E.A.T.H.E. framework—practical tools to reclaim your energy and wholeness:

💡 Whether you’re staying in your role or planning an exit, this conversation offers real talk, healing insights, and practical strategies for Black Women to stop wearing exhaustion as proof of worth—and start choosing peace, rest, and self-preservation.

Special Guest: Dr. Kweli Carson
The Anti-Burnout Coachᵀᴹ
https://kwelicarson.com
‪@KweliCarson‬

Resources:
Emergency Money Plans Masterclass For Black Women (October 2, 2025 @ 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT/4 p.m. PT) with Dr. Kimani & Dr. Rosché Brown, (Financial Psychologist)
This Masterclass is for Black Women who have lost their jobs recently or may have concerns about the stability of their jobs in light of the job market.
*As a privacy consideration, the Masterclass will be presented via ZOOM webinar. Masterclass participants will not be seen on camera.
Register before October 1st by clicking the link below:
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The 2nd Annual Job Liberation Virtual Summit For Black Women Replay Link:
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💲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/

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