431 | Part 2: Reclaiming Joy in a World That Wants You Exhausted | Balancing Joy, Purpose, and Rest as a Black Creator with Taylor Cassidy episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 46 MIN

431 | Part 2: Reclaiming Joy in a World That Wants You Exhausted | Balancing Joy, Purpose, and Rest as a Black Creator with Taylor Cassidy

from Affirmations for Black Girls · host Tyra The Creative

In Part 2 of this conversation, Tyra sits down with Taylor Cassidy of Fast Black History to talk about the reality of being a Black content creator. They dive into how that responsibility can bring unexpected pressure—and the ways Taylor stays grounded, joyful, and purposeful while navigating it all.This week’s Affirmation is: “I create with intention and inspire with innovation.”✨ Connect with Taylor CassidyFollow Taylor Cassidy and support their work:• Instagram: @taylorcassidyj• TikTok: @taylorcassidyj• YouTube: @taylorcassidyj• Pre-Order “Black History Is Your History” by Taylor Cassidy: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Black-History-Is-Your-History/Taylor-Cassidy/9781665957700?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaevEdTehgS2JqVzynP4Re16NR89OpgdZiPkizgAki8le1EWx58ZkAOJGcNmAQ_aem_49_CHV3J8vo_NRhfS6Sksg ResourcesJoin the AFBG Book Club: https://tyrathecreative.myflodesk.com/xkz6bzvn29 Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4  Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6Sign Up for our Newsletter!Shop the AFBG Merch! Ask a QuestionSend me a message:[email protected] P.O Box:TYRA MORRISONP.O. BOX 674NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!Follow Us on Instagram: Affirmations for Black Girls InstaFollow Us on Youtube: Affirmations for Black Girls YoutubeFollow Us on Tiktok: Affirmations for Black Girls TiktokFollow Us on Threads: Affirmations for Black Girls ThreadsOur Sponsors:* Check out TaskRabbit and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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