Hey, I’m Tameka — Writer. Deep feeler. Soft disruptor. Mom. INTJ. Enneagram 4. Part of a very neurospicy, joyful household. I’m a Black woman in the midst of becoming—again. After facing burnout, chronic health struggles, and a lot of unlearning, I’m learning how to build a life rooted in nourishment, rest, and joy. These days you’ll find me: Documenting my slow-and-steady wellness journey (shout out to Pilates & protein-packed snacks) Caring for my sourdough starter crew: Lazarus (RIP), Bob (Sentry), and Princess Aaliyah Reading Matriarch by Tina Knowles while catching up on Dateline: Secrets Uncovered Holding space for my kids while holding myself with gentleness Navigating wellness with diabetes, fibroid history, possible Cushing’s, and insulin resistance Reclaiming what it means to feel good as a Black woman This space is about real-life wellness—without the perfection, without the performance. I share not because I have it all figured out, but because I believe we ...
Introduction: The Struggles of a Strong Black Woman Being a Black woman in the workplace comes with unique challenges, including dealing with microaggressions and burnout. Despite taking short-term disability to address these issues, the struggle persists. Returning to work with hope for change, the supervisor still fails to provide psychological safety, while others receive growth and development opportunities. It's disheartening to witness colleagues without comparable achievements receiving promotions and recognition while being unfairly labeled as aggressive and combative. The constant demand to do more than peers adds an overwhelming burden to an already challenging journey. Black women are often celebrated for their strength, but they deserve softness, compassion, and grace just like anyone else. Dealing with Microaggressions: The Weight of Emotional Labor Microaggressions can be subtle, yet profoundly hurtful, interactions that target one's race, gender, or ...