In this bold and truth-telling episode of Black Girl Burnout, Kelley kicks off a powerful three-part series on healing your money mindset in professional spaces. Today, she dives deep into the myth of “exposure” as compensation—and the emotional toll it can take. Just because an opportunity promises visibility doesn’t mean it’s valuable. In fact, sometimes it’s exploitation wrapped in a pretty bow.
💡 Today You’ll Learn:
- When unpaid opportunities do make sense—and when they don’t
- The emotional cost of overgiving in the name of exposure
- How to assess whether a professional opportunity aligns with your peace and values
- Why Black women are especially targeted for free labor—and how to break that cycle
This episode is a permission slip to honor your time, your energy, and your worth. Visibility doesn't pay rent—but alignment and peace just might.
✨ Episode Highlights:
01:00 Why “comfort and coins” is the 2025 mantra
02:40 When visibility is valuable—and when it’s exploitative
05:18 How cultural conditioning encourages Black women to overgive
08:00 Questions to ask when offered unpaid work
10:50 Healing your relationship with money through professional boundaries
If you've ever been told to be “grateful” for exposure, this episode is your reminder: your voice, labor, and presence have real value. Opt out of burnout—and into power, alignment, and prosperity.
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