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Welcome back for another episode of FTBW. Today we unpack the ways beauty, identity, and society intersect. This topic is just as personal as it is political — Let's discuss appearance politics and how it uniquely impacts Black women.

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Black women report high levels of psychological stress, with 51% stating it impacts their health and 22% reporting a major impact. Driven by race/gender discrimination, 20% experience chronic health conditions worsened by stress, often experiencing "weathering" or accelerated aging. Despite high stress, Black women are half as likely as white women to seek mental health treatment, with only 13% seeking help for specific disorders.

-Healthline

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One of my favorite tools is the 5‑4‑3‑2‑1 grounding technique. You name five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste. It pulls you out of the stress spiral and back into the present moment.

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Have you ever felt like more money still doesn’t bring peace.
We’re told that earning more means feeling safer, happier, more secure — but for many black women, that’s just not the case. Tune in to hear how higher income may equate to higher anxiety for the FTBW.

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Let’s talk about creating ease, intention, and emotional freedom in a world that constantly demands more. Today we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention:

How do you live a soft life when you’re the head of household?

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In this episode, Aleese and Esha dive into the realities of building a business while managing exhaustion, responsibilities, and full lives. If you're feeling tired but still committed to your entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers practical insights, encouragement, and strategies to nurture your business without burning out.

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Today, we’re talking about moving from Corporate America to becoming a successful consultant—the mindset shift, the fears, the preparation, and the freedom.

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In this empowering episode of Full Time Black Women, hosts Aleese Real and Esha Belle tackle the challenges and opportunities faced by 300k Black women who have lost their jobs as of January 2025. From navigating layoffs to exploring small business ideas, they provide uplifting insights and practical advice to help listeners turn setbacks into setups for success. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable steps to embrace your power and pivot towards your purpose.

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Today, we’re tackling an important topic that affects millions of families and communities across the country: unemployment trends for Black women in the United States.

Recent labor market reports have shown that even as the overall unemployment rate has stayed relatively low, joblessness among Black women has been rising compared to other groups.

This episode isn’t about politics — it’s about data, lived experience, and what the current economic landscape looks like for Black women in the labor market.

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