Shades of Strong® | From “Strong Black Woman” to Supported Black Woman
Shades of Strong® is the podcast for Black women ready to trade the weight of “Strong Black Woman” for something better: real, lasting support. Through honest conversation, storytelling, and the Support Languages™ framework, host Shirl explores what stre
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Hot Combs, Safe Spaces, and Growing Up Black
For so many Black women, emotional safety started in the kitchen. The smell of Blue Magic, the sizzle of a straightening comb, the sound of “Hold...
You Don't Owe Struggle Your Loyalty
When we talk about loyalty, most of us think about relationships, family, or friendships. But there’s another kind of loyalty we don’t talk about...
What Ruth and Boaz Taught Me (That Church Never Did)
We love to romanticize Ruth and Boaz like it’s the ultimate love story — but what if it’s really a story about being supported… for once? In...
Protecting Your Peace or Getting Your Lick Back
Let’s talk about protecting your peace — and whether that’s really what you’re doing… or if you’re just getting your lick back in silence. In...
If You Mean Black Women, Say Black Women
I’m just gonna say it — I get annoyed when I see Black women using the phrase “women of color” when I know they mean Black women. In this episode,...
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