What is this all about!?

Black Don’t Burn Out is a space for high-achieving, soul-tired folks who are done performing strength at the expense of their own well-being.

We’ve played the game: climbed ladders, sat at tables, curated our tone, carried the team, and kept the peace. We’ve been told “Black don’t crack”—but no one asked how much pressure we’ve been under to keep from breaking.

This is a newsletter about what happens behind the polished résumés and poised replies. About career wins that come with invisible costs. About the burnout that simmers beneath our badges of excellence. And more importantly, about how we rise—not by doing more, but by choosing differently.

Each week, I’ll share stories, reflections, and real talk on:

• Career progression (without losing yourself in the climb)

• Interpersonal skills (especially when navigating spaces not built for us)

• Burnout, boundaries, and breaking cycles

• What rest, joy, and reclamation look like in practice

This isn’t just self-help fluff or hustle gospel. It’s a space for honesty, nuance, and healing—created by someone who’s experienced the tension of wanting more while carrying too much. Whether you’re on the edge or just exhausted from holding everything together, welcome. You don’t have to crack—just learn to soften. 

Let’s redefine strength, success, and sanity—together.