Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women
Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women—the podcast where we Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate Black Women ALWAYS!
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50 Episodes Later: Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women Season 1 Finale
07/13/2026
50 Episodes Later: Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women Season 1 Finale
In this special 50th episode and Season 1 finale of the Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women podcast, host Kamika Dillard takes over the mic to reflect on the journey behind the first 50 episodes. One year after being laid off from her “dream company,” Kamika shares how the sanctuary grew from a personal need into a powerful space for truth, vulnerability, healing, and community. She reflects on the lessons that changed her most, including why your career is not your identity, why outside validation can keep you stuck, and how community can accelerate everything. Kamika also looks back on what 50 conversations have taught her about failure, boundaries, self-belief, and the deeper meaning of Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate. This episode is both a celebration of how far the movement has come and a reflection on what comes next. You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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How to Protect Your Career: Workplace Law, Negotiations and Severance for Black Women
07/06/2026
How to Protect Your Career: Workplace Law, Negotiations and Severance for Black Women
Are you protected at work? Join Kamikka Dillard and employment attorney Elizabeth Goueti for a masterclass in career protection designed specifically for Black women. From identifying illegal discrimination based on protected classes to negotiating powerful severance and executive packages, this episode provides the "receipts" you need to win in corporate America. Learn why "clarity is not conflict" and how to use strategic documentation, including tracking the who, what, when, where, and how as your greatest professional shield. Connect with Elizabeth: Website: Instagram: Tiktok: Threads: Free download for listeners:
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Black Maternal Health, Mothering Justice & Why Community Care Matters
07/02/2026
Black Maternal Health, Mothering Justice & Why Community Care Matters
What does it look like to truly support Black women in their health, motherhood and everyday lives? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with Danielle Atkinson, founder of Mothering Justice, to discuss Black maternal health, advocacy and the power of community care. They break down the realities of maternal mortality for black women, the role of midwives and doulas and why honoring your boundaries and capacity is critical to your well-being. This conversation is a reminder: we were never meant to do this alone. Connect with Danielle: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: Threads: Facebook:
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The Art of the Career Pivot: Why 40 is the New 20 for Entrepreneurs
06/22/2026
The Art of the Career Pivot: Why 40 is the New 20 for Entrepreneurs
What if 30,40 , or 50 is not the end of your timeline but the beginning of your next chapter? In this episode, host Kamika Dillard sits down with certified leadership and well-being coach Charisse Williams to talk about career pivots, entrepreneurship, and redefining success on your own terms. Charisse shares her journey of starting her business at 48 and offers wisdom for women who feel like they are behind because of timelines they never chose. Together, they discuss how to move from pain to vision, release perfectionism, stop over-functioning at work, and reframe discipline as devotion to the life you truly want. This episode is a reminder that it is not too late to pivot, build, begin again and thrive. Connect with Charisse Williams: To learn more about Charisse and her work and take a step toward creating a powerful vision for your life, download her Dream in Color guide at this link: Linkedin: Website:
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Growing the Middle: Why You Don't Need an Executive Title to Earn Executive Pay
06/15/2026
Growing the Middle: Why You Don't Need an Executive Title to Earn Executive Pay
Are you rushing toward a CEO title you don't actually want? In this episode, Kamika Dillard and strategist Mariah Bayne explore "Growing the Middle" the art of building a high-paying, high-impact career between entry-level and the executive suite. Learn how to inventory your skills, stop downplaying your experience, and lead a life of harmony rather than hustle. It’s time to support, amplify, validate, and elevate your professional journey. Connect with Mariah Bayne: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: Podcast: YouTube:
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1 Year After the Layoff: Starting over, letting go and not knowing what’s next.
06/08/2026
1 Year After the Layoff: Starting over, letting go and not knowing what’s next.
What happens when everything changes all at once? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with Tiffanie Sherrer, a project management consultant, for an honest conversation about life after layoff. After buying her first home and moving across the country, Tiffanie lost her job just weeks later. What followed was a season of grief, financial pressure, identity shifts and learning how to keep moving without clear answers. This conversation explores what it really looks like to rebuild when the plan falls apart and without knowing what happens next. Connect with Tiffanie: Instagram: LinkedIn: Business link - 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 + 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: • Website: • Instagram: • YouTube: 🛒 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩: Support the movement and shop our official merch here:
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Estate Planning Is an Act of Love: Wills, Trusts, Probate & Protecting Your Legacy
06/01/2026
Estate Planning Is an Act of Love: Wills, Trusts, Probate & Protecting Your Legacy
What happens when a health scare forces you to confront the things you thought you had more time to handle? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with estate planning attorney and CPA Lynita Mitchell Blackwell to break down what every woman needs to know about wills, trusts, probate and wealth protection. You’ll learn: The difference between a will vs. a trust How to avoid probate and protect your assets Why estate planning is critical for wealth building How to plan for digital assets and modern wealth If you’re building anything, this episode will help you protect it. Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy: it’s essential for protecting your family, assets and legacy. Connect with Lynita: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Youtube: Threads: LinkedIn: Tiktok: Subscribe + connect Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories Website: Instagram: YouTube:
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A Safe Conversation About Mental Health, Job Loss, and Support
05/18/2026
A Safe Conversation About Mental Health, Job Loss, and Support
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like you have to carry everything alone? In this Mental Health Awareness Month replay, Kamika and psychologist Dr. Loren M. Hill explore the pressure to always be “strong” especially for Black women and what it takes to protect your peace. Learn simple tools like “The Pause” and cognitive reframing to manage stress, shift your mindset, and reconnect with yourself. A grounding, honest conversation you didn’t know you needed. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗠. 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹: Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Acclivity, bringing 30+ years of expertise in mental health, trauma, and strategic career development. She hosts Your Strategist Is In, a podcast centered on navigating success and well‑being, especially for Black women and first‑gen professionals. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗠. 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹: LinkedIn: Website: Podcast: YouTube Channel: 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 + 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Website: Instagram: YouTube:
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Lucky by Design: Engineering Success and Your Corporate Exit Strategy
05/07/2026
Lucky by Design: Engineering Success and Your Corporate Exit Strategy
Are you ready to stop shrinking and start engineering your own luck? Host Kamika Dillard welcomes media mogul Les Alfred to the sanctuary to discuss her journey from corporate to building the She’s So Lucky Podcast media ecosystem. Les shares her strategic blueprint for how she used her corporate job as a "revenue stream" to fund her passion, her disciplined four-year exit plan and and why she is building toward a more "offline" future. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Connect with Les Alfred Instagram: TikTok: Podcast: YouTube: Subscribe + connect Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Links Website: Instagram: YouTube:
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Navigating Corporate Systems: How Black Women Can Protect Their Energy and Ambition
05/04/2026
Navigating Corporate Systems: How Black Women Can Protect Their Energy and Ambition
Is your corporate job draining your energy or fueling your future? Join Kamika Dillard and executive strategist Ezinne Okoro for a deep dive into navigating corporate America with your soul intact.From her time as a global leader at H&M to her new corporate ventures in Dallas, Ezinne reveals how to pivot from "reacting" to "intentionality." Discover why success isn’t just a title: it’s the autonomy to choose your own path. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language, and protection, not hustle talk. Guest links Website: LinkedIn: Social: Subscribe + connect Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Links Website: Instagram: YouTube:
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Beyond "Corporate Minimum Wage": How Black Women are Accessing the 1% Wealth Playbook
04/30/2026
Beyond "Corporate Minimum Wage": How Black Women are Accessing the 1% Wealth Playbook
We’ve been taught one playbook: go to school, climb the corporate ladder and save in a 401k. But what if there’s a brand-new playbook the elite are using that they didn't tell us about? Kamika welcomes Stephanie Dorsey (CEO of Margins Capital) to the sanctuary discuss why high-level corporate salaries are essentially "corporate minimum wage" and how she is building an "overground railroad" for Black women to access institutional-quality investments. From leaving a career in law for the Peace Corps to launching a venture fund with access to companies like SpaceX, Stephanie shares how to unlearn corporate conditioning and start embodying a 9-figure mindset today. Stephanie Dorsey is the CEO and Co‑founder of Margins Capital, an investment firm giving women and BIPOC investors access to private equity, late‑stage venture, and commercial real estate. A former attorney turned Peace Corps volunteer and Kellogg MBA, she spent a decade in product at Capital One before leading product at Metric Collective. She now builds pathways into alternative investments and hosts What The Wealthy Do. Websites Social Media TikTok: Instagram: Business Instagram: YouTube Channel: Subscribe + connect Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Links Website: Instagram: YouTube:
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63 is the New 30: Former Barbie Creative Lead on Layoffs, Legacy & Ditching the Number
04/27/2026
63 is the New 30: Former Barbie Creative Lead on Layoffs, Legacy & Ditching the Number
What does "retirement" look like for a high-achieving creative at 63? Former Barbie creative lead Eleanor "Elle" Oliver joins Kamika in the sanctuary to explain why she’s trading the corporate cubicle for "soft retirement" and a family legacy. From navigating massive layoffs to launching a business at 60+, learn why you must "ditch the number" and reclaim the thrill of your next chapter. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Share it with a Black woman who needs permission to rest, reassess, and choose peace. Eleanor M. Oliver is a creative strategist and brand storyteller with over three decades of experience crafting nuanced, consumer-directed messaging for global brands and brand-driven the award-winning lead creative behind Mattel's iconic $1B+ Barbie portfolio, she helped shape the voice of one of the world's most beloved brands.She now channels her expertise into creative consulting, coaching and speaking.Eleanor advises mid to large-sized companies through brand strategy and new launches and guides Black women over 50 as they shift from corporate to community-centered entrepreneurship. Social Media IG: Website: LinkedIn: Subscribe + connect Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Links Website: Instagram: YouTube:
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Layoff to $50K+ Government Contracts: How to Pivot Corporate Skills into Six‑Figure Government Contracts
04/23/2026
Layoff to $50K+ Government Contracts: How to Pivot Corporate Skills into Six‑Figure Government Contracts
Are you ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving business? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, host Kamika Dillard and government contracting expert Zainab Kamarah discuss how Black women can reclaim their power after layoffs by securing government contracts. From landing $50,000 "quick quotes" to scaling with systems, this episode provides a practical roadmap for professional growth. Learn why your current job description is your biggest asset and how to "fail forward" into your next six-figure win. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Share it with a Black woman who needs permission to rest, reassess, and choose peace. Zainab Kamarah is a social entrepreneur, HR executive, and proud mother who builds practical systems that help people and organizations thrive. Through Conteh & Brown Group, she helps organizations solve complex operational challenges simply, especially in HR, compliance, and program delivery. Her work is grounded in activism around protecting children, expanding economic enfranchisement for Black women through micro-economies, and advocating for disability inclusion and poverty alleviation. Website: Instagram: TikTok: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Website: Instagram: YouTube:
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How to Build a 6-Figure Investment Portfolio (Even After Getting Laid Off)
04/20/2026
How to Build a 6-Figure Investment Portfolio (Even After Getting Laid Off)
Avoidance is expensive. When we delay looking at our financial reality, it doesn't disappear. It just shows up later, louder and harder to fix. On this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, money coach Joshlyn Ross joins Kamika in the sanctuary to reveal how she built a $250K portfolio and paid off $80K in debt while navigating layoffs. Learn how to stop avoiding your accounts, start investing with as little as $100, and use ETFs to grow your wealth. This episode is a masterclass in financial resilience and transparency for every woman ready to claim her freedom. Joshlyn Ross is a Money Coach (CFEI) who teaches other women how to invest in the stock market and grow their money with confidence. She has built a stock investment portfolio worth $250,000. She has paid off $80,000+ in debt. She has saved 6+ months' worth of monthly expenses. She has taught 100+ women how to create their own financial independence as well. She has also partnered with Fundrise, Goldman Sachs, and Chase Bank on various initiatives. As the founder of , she is normalizing a world where women have the freedom to do what they want when they want - without worrying about whether they have the money to do so. Links Instagram and Tiktok: @ Website: Waitlist for The Investor Lab: YouTube: LinkedIn: Subscribe + connect Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Links Website: Instagram: YouTube:
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From Google Exec to Franchise Owner: Why Ownership is the Ultimate Security
04/16/2026
From Google Exec to Franchise Owner: Why Ownership is the Ultimate Security
In this episode of Black Women Save Black Women, host Kamika Dillard sits down with Sherika Ekpo, a former tech executive and Chief People Officer turned entrepreneur and franchise owner of Pecan Jacks West Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia. Sherika pulls back the curtain on why a corporate paycheck is often a "false sense of security" and shares her transparent journey from the White House and Google to betting on herself through franchising. Whether you are a corporate professional questioning your next move or an aspiring entrepreneur looking for a proven business model, this episode provides the financial and mental blueprint for your transition. Sherika Ekpo is a people‑first leader, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor with nearly two decades of experience helping organizations build strong, values‑driven cultures. She’s the Founder and CEO of Shaw Ekpo Enterprises, where she provides fractional CHRO support to growing and private‑equity‑backed companies. Sherika is also the franchise owner of Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy Kitchen in Atlanta, where she’s building community through commerce alongside her family. Social Media handles: IG: LI: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at
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I Quit My $300k+ Tech Job to Find Peace: Ending Corporate Burnout
04/13/2026
I Quit My $300k+ Tech Job to Find Peace: Ending Corporate Burnout
In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard talks with Alana Cheeks‑Lomax about walking away from a $300k+ tech job to find peace. They unpack corporate burnout, overwork as a response to doubt and redefining success through sustainability, time freedom, and choice. This episode covers: • Corporate burnout and “golden handcuffs” • Leaving a high‑paying job responsibly • Redefining success beyond titles and salary • Community, validation, and trusting yourself This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Save this episode if you’re ready to stop breaking yourself to prove you belong. Alana Cheeks‑Lomax is the Co‑Founder and CEO of Untold Impact, a strategy consulting firm helping brands build authentic connections with multicultural communities. A former global DEI leader at Cash App and Microsoft, Alana brings over 15 years of experience at the intersection of business, culture, and social impact-advising organizations on growth, transformation, and meaningful change. Instagram: LinkedIn: Tik Tok: Business Instagram: Instagram: LinkedIn: LinkedIn: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at
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Mastering Corporate Mindfulness: How to Reset Your Nervous System & Beat Anxiety
04/09/2026
Mastering Corporate Mindfulness: How to Reset Your Nervous System & Beat Anxiety
Is your "Survival Brain" making your career decisions? This week, Kamika is joined in the sanctuary with Dr. Twanna Carter, an award-winning executive coach and veteran, to discuss the high cost of operating in "survival mode." Dr. Twanna shares her raw journey from the intense social anxiety of her college years and military service to finding her voice as a fierce advocate for Black women in leadership. Together, they unpack why traditional "stay until you retire" advice is now obsolete and how the "reptilian brain" can block the strategic thinking needed for your next pivot. From 2-minute "micro-mindfulness" resets to adopting a "Sasha Fierce" persona for high-stakes interviews, this episode provides the tactical language to protect your peace and reclaim your authority. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language, and protection, not hustle talk. Dr. Twanna Carter, ICF‑PCC, is an award‑winning executive coach with over 20 years of leadership experience across corporate, military, and nonprofit sectors. Through her Lead with E.A.S.E.™ coaching program, she helps Black women executives lead with confidence, clarity, and sustainability, without burnout. LinkedIn: Youtube: Linktree: Facebook: Medium: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at
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The Corporate Lie: Why Your Job Title is Not Your Identity
04/06/2026
The Corporate Lie: Why Your Job Title is Not Your Identity
Are you more than your job title? This week, Kamika is joined in the sanctuary with Marli Crowe (fellow Arian and actual Birthday Twin) to discuss the raw reality of professional reinvention. Marley shares her humbling journey from a $200k Meta contract to a $19/hr mall job, exposing the identity trap and the toxicity of your value being tied to your work that leaves Black women exhausted. together they unpack resilience, why jobs aren’t loyal and what it means to rebuild your identity beyond titles and paychecks. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- A series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Marli Crowe is a business strategist and former founder exploring identity beyond job titles. After a challenging return to work following a layoff, she closed her career development company and began building FRMR, a community centered on resilience, reinvention, and life outside corporate labels. LinkedIn: IG: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at
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How to Stay Visible and Valuable in Corporate America: Your Homegirl in HR Breaks It Down
04/02/2026
How to Stay Visible and Valuable in Corporate America: Your Homegirl in HR Breaks It Down
This episode launches The Corporate Baddie Series, a new conversation focused on helping Black women protect their careers and stay ready inside corporate America. Kamika is joined by Latoya Haynes, an executive coach and Human Resources leader, to break down what it actually takes to remain visible, valuable, and in motion at work. They discuss why staying in one role too long can quietly stall your career, how to keep a “ready plan” active, and why your career strategy should never depend solely on what your employer is doing. Latoya advocates for the PIE model: Performance, Image, and Exposure. She explains why overperforming alone isn’t enough for advancement. Together, they explore how to build exposure authentically, identify strategic advocates, use HR as a resource, and negotiate compensation beyond base salary. Kamika closes the episode with the S.A.V.E. Strategy, focusing on S for Support: redefining what real support looks like at work and why Black women don’t have to navigate corporate spaces alone. La Toya T. Haynes is an executive coach, Human Resources leader, and founder of The Talent Practice, where she helps high‑performing women be seen, valued, and advance their careers. With more than 27 years of corporate experience, she brings a strategic, human‑centered approach to supporting leaders across all levels of the organization. Business: The Talent Practice - LinkedIn: (personal) LinkedIn: (business) Instagram: Threads: X: @LaToyaTHaynes Subscribe to Black Women Will Save Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Interested in sharing your story, email info@blackwomenwillsaveblackwomen You can find Kamika at: Linked In- Instagram- Substack- TikTok- Threads- @kamikatdillard
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How to Close a Business with Intention- Part 3: How to Let Go of a Business Strategically
03/30/2026
How to Close a Business with Intention- Part 3: How to Let Go of a Business Strategically
In Part 3 of this three‑part entrepreneurship series, Kamika and business consulting expert AnGèle Cade talk about how to close a business with intention and let go strategically. They reframe business closure as a leadership decision, not a personal failure and unpack the cost of holding on past a business’s prime, why exit planning should begin early and how founders can transition with clarity instead of urgency. Together, they walk through strategic exit options including acquisition, franchising, succession and intentional sunsetting, along with the protections founders need in place for unexpected transitions. They also discuss how to recognize the value of non‑physical assets like data, brand equity, and intellectual property and how exiting well creates legacy instead of loss. Kamika closes the episode with the S.A.V.E. Strategy, focusing on V for Validate: validating that choosing to end a business chapter is not quitting, failing, or giving up. It’s discernment. It’s leadership. And it’s allowed. Series arc: Part 1 — How to Start a Business the Right Way Part 2 — How to Sustain a Business Without Burning Out Part 3 — How to Close a Business With Intention AnGèle M. Cade is a business consulting expert with over twenty years of experience helping entrepreneurs build strong, compliant business structures. She’s the CEO and Founder of Executive On the Go, and is widely known as the go‑to professional for helping founders protect their assets, plan strategically, and build businesses that last. Business and social media links: Instagram: Website: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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How to Sustain a Business Without Burning Out- Part 2: What Keeps Black Women Founders Stuck
03/26/2026
How to Sustain a Business Without Burning Out- Part 2: What Keeps Black Women Founders Stuck
In Part 2 of this three‑part entrepreneurship series, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with a candid reflection on building a business on vibes instead of systems and what it cost to untangle later. She’s joined by business consulting expert AnGèle Cade to talk about what happens after the launch, when maintenance, delegation and reinvestment become unavoidable. Together, they name the realities Black women founders often carry alone: underestimating ongoing business upkeep, accidentally creating a job instead of a business, trying to grow everything at once and burning out in the process. They explore how to shift from operator to owner, why building in phases matters and how reinvesting in your business protects long‑term sustainability, while also discussing the power of relationships, entering rooms you weren’t invited to, building communal tables for Black women and why authenticity isn’t a liability, it’s the strategy. Kamika closes with the S.A.V.E. Strategy for the week: Equip: choosing systems and support that match your current stage of growth. This episode is for founders who are already in business and want to stay in it, without burning out or shrinking themselves. AnGèle M. Cade is a consulting expert with over twenty years of experience helping entrepreneurs build strong, compliant business structures. She’s the CEO and Founder of Executive On the Go, and is widely known as the go‑to professional for helping founders protect their assets, plan strategically, and build businesses that last. Business and social media links: Instagram: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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How to Start a Business the Right Way- Part 1: What Most Black Women Are Never Told
03/23/2026
How to Start a Business the Right Way- Part 1: What Most Black Women Are Never Told
In Part 1 of a three‑part entrepreneurship series, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with lessons from starting a business the wrong way and paying for it later. She’s joined by AnGèle Cade, CEO of Executive on the Go, to talk through what most Black women are never told before filing anything. Together, they unpack fear, perfectionism and paycheck security. The conversations moves into the fundamentals that actually matter: choosing the right business structure, understanding compliance, setting realistic financial expectations and thinking about exit strategy from the very beginning. AnGèle shares why investing in expertise early saves money long‑term, the risks of partnerships and equity and how to validate your idea before you commit. AnGèle M. Cade is a consulting expert with over twenty years of experience helping entrepreneurs build strong, compliant business structures. She’s the CEO and Founder of Executive On the Go, and is widely known as the go‑to professional for helping founders protect their assets, plan strategically, and build businesses that last. Business and social media links: Instagram: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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Money, Boundaries, and Hard Decisions in Uncertain Times
03/19/2026
Money, Boundaries, and Hard Decisions in Uncertain Times
Financial clarity for Black women navigating layoffs and income disruption. In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with her own story of bankruptcy. Not as a failure, but as a lesson in waiting too long, carrying shame, and sacrificing health in the name of “doing the right thing.” She sits with financial expert Dr. Lynn Richardson for a grounded conversation about money decisions Black women are forced to make when income becomes uncertain. This episode blends intimate truth with a practical playbook: living “check to Monday” even at a high income, unlearning cultural money habits, setting financial boundaries with family and friends, and reframing tools like bankruptcy as pathways to recovery rather than punishment. Dr. Richardson breaks down why more money doesn’t fix a money problem without education, how wealthy people protect assets early, and why multiple income streams create resilience. Kamika closes with the S.A.V.E. Strategy: S for Support, reminding us that financial freedom is peace, not performance. Dr. Lynn Richardson is a nationally recognized financial expert, author, and media personality with nearly three decades of experience in finance and real estate. Named one of Urban Influence Magazine’s 20 Hottest Influencers in America, she’s known for her sharp wit and practical approach to money education. Dr. Richardson is a recurring financial expert on Good Morning America, Fox Business, The Steve Harvey Show, and BET, and the creator of New W.E.A.L.T.H. University, a platform focused on economic literacy and legacy building for Black communities Business and social media links: New Wealth University (NWU) Instagram: @newwealthuniversity Facebook: Dr. Lynn Richardson Instagram: X: TikTok: Threads: LinkedIn: Facebook: For the audience: Please feel free to text Dr. Lynn at (310) 349-3690 Website: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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The Kamala Effect: A Global Corporate Breakup for Black Women
03/16/2026
The Kamala Effect: A Global Corporate Breakup for Black Women
In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E Black Women, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with a blunt prompt: don’t settle anywhere ( in romance and in work). She sits with Jo Wong, a London‑based business development consultant and founder of Let’s Grow Black Female Founders, for a global conversation about the “Kamala Effect” and why Black women across countries are choosing themselves over corporate approval. This episode blends intimate truth with a practical playbook: the call that changed everything, how identity and belonging shift between the US and the UK, and the small acts of courage that turn fear into momentum. Jo explains how to protect your intellectual property while employed, why negotiating your exit early is strategic, and how fractional expertise and side revenue can buy sleep, choice, and better clients. Kamika closes with the S.A.V.E. Strategy :V for Validate- a simple framework to name what you need, validate it for yourself, then ask for it with clarity. About the guest: Jo Wong is the CEO and founder of Let’s GROW Black Female Founders, a business development consultancy democratizing commercial strategy for underrepresented founders; she left corporate leadership in May 2025 after managing £450M+ portfolios. Connect with Jo Wong: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: Tiktok: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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Aligned to Ascend: How TikTok Became the Catalyst for Doing the Uncomfortable
03/12/2026
Aligned to Ascend: How TikTok Became the Catalyst for Doing the Uncomfortable
In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with a reflection on the difficult decision to close one of her businesses. She sits down with entrepreneur Dianna Nicole to explore how doing what scared her: starting on TikTok, learning new skills, and trusting her community, became the spark for rapid growth. They unpack the mindset shifts, practical steps and small acts of courage that helped her turn imperfect action into momentum and meaningful revenue. Kamika closes with this week’s S.A.V.E. Strategy on Alignment Instead of Amplify. Dianna Nicole is a million-dollar entrepreneur, AI and social media consultant, and speaker who helps women build confidence, visibility, and income through TikTok and digital platforms. Known for blending strategy with heart, she empowers women to show up authentically, leverage modern tools, and create sustainable success without burnout. Social details: Website: Tiktok: Instagram: Linkedin: Facebook: Youtube: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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Burnout, Being Fired and Betting on Yourself
03/09/2026
Burnout, Being Fired and Betting on Yourself
In this episode of Black Women Save Black Women, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with a reflection on burnout, control, and why peace comes from focusing on what’s actually yours to hold. She’s joined by entrepreneur and coach Samantha Cook, who shares the moment she was fired from Microsoft and how that rupture became the catalyst for launching Inside the Cubicle Career Coaching and Consulting. Together they get candid about rest as resistance, naming job loss without shame and the practical first steps that keep you afloat while you rebuild. The episode closes with this week’s S.A.V.E. Strategy: Elevate—raise awareness of your limits and honor rest as mandatory. Samantha Cook is a University of Washington alumna and five‑star career coach who spent over a decade leading upskilling and performance programs at Amazon and Microsoft. In March 2025 she was fired — and within 30 days launched Inside the Cubicle Career Coaching and Consulting, securing a University of Washington partnership within 60 days. An AI optimization specialist who worked on Microsoft Copilot agents and named one of Seattle’s Top 15 Career Coaches, Samantha helps clients navigate layoffs, negotiate six‑figure offers, and turn setbacks into setups. Connect with Samantha Cook: TikTok: LinkedIn: Website: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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Do It Scared: How to Start Imperfectly and Grow
03/05/2026
Do It Scared: How to Start Imperfectly and Grow
In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E Black Women, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with a reflection on fear, control, and why peace comes from focusing on what’s actually yours to hold. She’s joined by entrepreneur and designer Cira Wright-Childress of GoGo Lush for a candid conversation about moving through uncertainty, taking imperfect action and building a business that gives you time and freedom, not just revenue. Together, they unpack how to acknowledge fear without letting it stop you, why the best move is often to do it scared and how imperfect action accelerates learning. Cira shares how being an early adopter of platforms like TikTok and live shopping helped scale her brand, why content is a numbers game and how an MLM background taught resilience. Kamika closes with this week’s S.A.V.E. Strategy: Validate your experience so fear becomes data, not a verdict. Cira Wright‑Childress is the founder and designer of GoGo Lush, a jewelry brand she launched in 2011 to build a business that reflects her vision of success as a young Black woman. After starting in corporate at 22 and seeing a lack of representation, Cira turned a childhood passion for jewelry into a global design practice focused on joy, craftsmanship and economic independence. Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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Laid Off and Unbothered
03/02/2026
Laid Off and Unbothered
In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard opens the Fail Forward File with a reflection on control and what happens when you try to manage outcomes, timing, and other people’s opinions, and why peace only comes from focusing on what’s actually yours to hold. She’s joined by Brittany Dandy, Senior Integrated Producer and founder of Ode to Us Wellness, for a grounded conversation about navigating layoffs, negotiating severance, and protecting your self‑worth during career transitions. Together, they unpack what preparation really looks like: from financial readiness and multiple income streams to motherhood planning and building stability without panic. Kamika closes the episode with the S.A.V.E. Strategy, flipping the S from Support to Simplify. When life feels overwhelming, the work is to simplify your focus, energy, and expectations—asking Is this mine to control? Brittany Dandy is a Senior Integrated Producer and founder of Ode to Us Wellness, a femtech company focused on improving the perinatal experience for Black women and women of color. Her work sits at the intersection of storytelling, wellness, and culture while using media and design to reimagine care, visibility, and support. Instagram handle: @odetouswellness @brittanycdandy Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: https://blackwomenwillsaveblackwomen.... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomensaveblackwomen/ Interested in sharing your story, email us at info@blackwomenwillsaveblackwomen.com You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamikadillard/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamikatdillard/ Substack: https://substack.com/@kamikadillard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missktdillard... Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kamikatdillard
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The Forced Pause: When Your Body Makes You Slow Down
02/26/2026
The Forced Pause: When Your Body Makes You Slow Down
In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika opens this week’s Fail Forward File with a reflection on impatience, burnout, and what happens when Black women push past their limits instead of listening to their bodies. Kamika is joined in the sanctuary by Tanisha ‘Coach T’ Stewart, who shares how a near‑death experience during COVID reshaped her relationship with health, faith, and purpose. This ultimately lead to her to exit from corporate life into fitness and community‑centered wellness. Together, they explore what our bodies are trying to tell us, why health is often the first thing sacrificed during career transitions, and how to prioritize yourself with intention instead of pressure. The conversation also makes space for perimenopause and menopause, simple wellness habits that actually stick, and treating your body like your most valuable asset and not an afterthought. The episode closes with this week’s S.A.V.E. Strategy: Elevate—a reminder that choosing your health, honoring your limits, and slowing down is not falling behind. It’s leadership. Tanisha “Coach T” Stewart is the owner of Kid Fit LLC, Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, NASM Personal Trainer, and the creator of Pray. Shed. Win! Coach T is passionate about helping women over 40 transform their bodies and lives while also teaching nearly 650 kids as a PE Specialist. She’s been a featured presenter at state conferences, nominated multiple times for Teacher of the Year, and brings unmatched energy to every stage she steps on. Connect with Coach T: FB: Instagram: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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Name the Fear: When the Paycheck and Title Are Gone
02/23/2026
Name the Fear: When the Paycheck and Title Are Gone
In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika opens the Fail Forward File with a hard truth about her own journey. Dorsena Koonce joins Kamika in the sanctuary. An Emmy‑nominated storyteller and certified personal trainer, Dora opens up about being laid off and the multiple fears that have followed. As the conversation unfolds, the interview turns into a coaching moment, with Kamika helping Dora name the fear underneath her hesitation and perfectionism. The episode closes with this week’s S.A.V.E. Strategy: A flip of E from Elevate to Eliminate: a call to eliminate habits, beliefs, and patterns that quietly sabotage your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Dora Koonce is an Emmy-nominated storyteller, certified personal trainer, and communications pro based in Cleveland. After more than a decade in broadcast journalism and earning her Master’s in Public Health, she’s blended media, movement, and mindset into her work helping people live stronger, more intentional lives. She’s the founder of DK Personal Training and the creator of “Leaders Who Train,” a social series that spotlights community builders who take care of their bodies as much as their mission. Instagram: TikTok: LinkedIn - Website - Facebook - Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Visit our website: Instagram: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Interested in sharing your story, email us at You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: Instagram: Substack: TikTok: Threads:
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