Full-Time Black Woman
Join Aleese Real and Esha Belle as they create a safe space for professional black women and entrepreneurs. Aleese and Esha will have your back from coffee to wine while teaching you how to play your power perfectly. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! They see you because they are you.
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Listen in as Esha and Aleese talk through some of things they wish they knew before entering corporate america. They share a little of their personal journeys with some laughs in between.
A restorative and empowering conversation about building a fulfilling personal life outside of corporate responsibilities. This episode explores identity beyond job titles, reclaiming joy, protecting peace, and intentionally creating a life that feels meaningful, soft, balanced, and authentic for Black women.
Studies show employees with strong work-life balance experience lower burnout, improved mental health, and gr...
Your bedtime routine could be the game-changer your mental and physical health desperately needs — if you’re black, busy, and exhausted, this episode is your blueprint to reclaim rest.
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A heartfelt and empowering conversation about how Black women can identify supportive relationships in the workplace, build community at work, protect their peace, and create safe spaces for authenticity and growth in corporate environments.
Black women are more likely than other groups to report feeling unsupported and overlooked in workplace environments, contributing to higher burnout and turnover rates among prof...
Join Esha and Aleese as they talk about the funny and joyful experiences of aging gracefully.
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In today’s episode, we are here to bring you something light and feel good. This is the continuation of our series, Seasons! We will discuss how we love the Spring and check in with each other.
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Most black women are stuck in support roles, working harder than ever but with little opportunity for growth or recognition. This episode reveals the hidden barriers keeping Black women in precarious, undervalued jobs—and how you can break free from the cycle. Join Aleese Real and Esha Belle as they unpack the historical roots of systemic barriers, from slavery to modern corporate support roles, and how bias c...
This episode breaks down how Black women in corporate America can fully understand, leverage, and maximize employer benefits as a form of wealth, wellness, and workplace power. Aleese and Esha blend real talk, practical tips, and empowering perspective shifts.
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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 spec...
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.
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?
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.
Today, we’re talking about moving from Corporate America to becoming a successful consultant—the mindset shift, the fears, the preparation, and the freedom.
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 step...
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 ...
In this episode of Full Time Black Women, we dive into the often-taboo topic of prenuptial agreements. We take time to explore the importance of financial protection and transparency in relationships, especially for Black women who are often the financial backbone. Join us as we get #Casperish and highlight why prenups are not just for the wealthy but a crucial tool for safeguarding one's future.
We have all been there. The swift movement of loneliness creeping up on you during this time of the year. Whether you are single, recently separated, or in an unfulfilling marriage, the cooler months will have you weak. Everything could be going well in your life, and in an instant, you’re upset or uneasy. Today, we are going to discuss how you can address loneliness during the cooler months.
It's the end of 2025! And as always, we take a look back at the year to talk about what we learned. Join Esha and Aleese as we drop a few gems on lessons from 2025 and what we're taking into 2026.
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