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Full-Time Black Woman
by Aleese Real & Esha Belle
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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209: What We Wish We Knew Before Entering Corporate America (Pt. 1)
Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show
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208: Creating a Life Outside of Work That Feels GoodT
Send us Fan Mail 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,...
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207: Put Me to Bed
Send us Fan Mail 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. Support our show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/727713/support Support the show
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206: Finding Your Workplace Tribe
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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205: When Did We Get Grown?
Send us Fan Mail Join Esha and Aleese as they talk about the funny and joyful experiences of aging gracefully. For topic ideas, interview requests, and more send us an email at [email protected] Support the show Support the show
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204: Seasons - Spring 2026 Edition
Send us Fan Mail 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. Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!! Like and follow our page on...
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203: Working Hard, Stuck in Place
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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202: Maximize The Bag - Navigating Corporate Benefits to Your Advantage
Send us Fan Mail 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. For topic ideas,...
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201: Beyond the Mirror - Appearance Politics
Send us Fan Mail 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. For topic ideas, interview requests, and more...
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200: When the World Feels Loud: How to Manage External Stress
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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199: High Income, High Anxiety
Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show
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198: Soft Life in Real Life
Send us Fan Mail 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? Support the show
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197: Building A Business While Tired
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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196: From Corporate to Consultant: Betting on Yourself
Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re talking about moving from Corporate America to becoming a successful consultant—the mindset shift, the fears, the preparation, and the freedom. Support the show
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195: From Laid Off to Lifted up
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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194: When the Numbers Shift: Black Women, Unemployment, and the Current Economy
Send us Fan Mail 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,...
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193: Nup If You Buck
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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192: Addressing Loneliness During the Cooler Months
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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191: What We Learned in 2025
Send us Fan Mail 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. Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on…
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190: What had happen wuz?!
Send us Fan Mail Errah, errah, errah... We love y'all though and we are here...for now!! Fearless Inner Child book: https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Inner-Child-Megan-Aleese/dp/B0F79W33D3 Peace Revealed Rest Relationist https://peacerevealed.com/ @thehustle_healer...
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189: What We Learned in 2024
Send us Fan Mail It's the beginning of 2025! And as always, we take a look back at the prior year to talk about what we learned. Join Esha and Aleese as we drop a few gems on lessons from 2024. Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram…
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188: It's Our Podversary!!
Send us Fan Mail Full-Time Black Woman is 5 y'all!! We appreciate each and ever one of you for rocking with us for not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4 but FIVE years!! Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman Follow us on Twitter…
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187: 4B or Not 4B
Send us Fan Mail No we are not talking about hair typing. Today we’re talking about the 4B movement. We’ll dive into its origins, how it has been co-opted in the US, and of course how it may or may not impact the FTBW. Listen in as we talk it out. Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time...
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186: Election 2024...WELP!
Send us Fan Mail Today we share our thoughts on the 2024 Presidential Election. Support the show
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185: Work Connections
Send us Fan Mail Today we will focus on the work connections every FTBW needs in life. Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman Follow us on Twitter @FTblackwoman Support the show
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184: Subtle Signs You Need to be Selfish
Send us Fan Mail We always talk about the importance of self care and remembering to put yourself first, but today we wanted to give you a few signs you may be subconsciously short changing yourself in life. Here are 7 Signs you need to be selfish Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time...
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183: How Project 2025 Could Affect Black Women, Pt.2
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Project 2025 and how it could affect us FTBWs. If you are not aware, Project 2025 is a comprehensive conservative initiative, which aims to reshape federal government policies and structures in alignment with conservative values. The potential impact…
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182: How Project 2025 Could Affect Black Women Pt. 1
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Project 2025 and how it could affect us FTBWs. If you are not aware, Project 2025 is a comprehensive conservative initiative, which aims to reshape federal government policies and structures in alignment with conservative values. The potential impact…
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181: Habits
Send us Fan Mail We were inspired @b_unfiltered to look at our own personal habits. We were interested in sharing how small habits can make big changes. Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman Follow us on Twitter @FTblackwoman...
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180: FTBW Recap and Reset
Send us Fan Mail Esha and Aleese take a moment to recall the first half of 2024 and how they will individually reset going forward for the second half of 2024. How has 2024 been for you so far, and how will you end the year? Let's grow through the rest of 2024 together! Like and follow our page…
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179: Overcoming the Fear of Failure
Send us Fan Mail The fear of failure - it’s that nagging voice in the back of our minds that whispers, "What if you're not good enough?" But what if we told you that failure isn't something to be feared, but rather embraced as a stepping stone to success? Listen in as we unravel the complexities…
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178: Bleach Blonde Bad Built...
Send us Fan Mail We had to come on here and give our take on the Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body controversy. Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman Follow us on Twitter @FTblackwoman Support the show
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177: Cultivating Confidence & Resilience
Send us Fan Mail Today we're diving into a topic that's essential for black women navigating the corporate landscape – cultivating confidence and resilience. In a world where barriers and biases can often hinder progress, developing inner strength and resilience is key to thriving in Corporate...
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176: Celebrate the Small Wins
Send us Fan Mail Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, and sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the big picture, forgetting to appreciate the small moments along the way. But what if I told you that these small moments are what truly shape our happiness and health. In this episode…
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175: Stepping Into Auntie Status
Send us Fan Mail No one tells you what to expect once you hit the age where you officially become an Auntie. That period where getting carded is few and far between and the grocery clerks call you “ma’am”. It happens in personal life, and also in the work place. Since there is no blue print for...
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174: Cultivating Discipline
Send us Fan Mail One of the highest forms of self love is discipline. It’s the building block for success in every area of your life. However discipline often has negative energy attached to it. Today, we’re going to talk about how to cultivate your discipline. Like and follow our page on…
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173: Maximizing Your Tax Return
Send us Fan Mail Today we're delving into a topic that has the potential to significantly impact your future – making the most out of your tax return. So, grab your favorite beverage, find a comfy spot, and let's talk about how you can turn that tax return into a powerful tool for building a...
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172: Spring Clean Your Life
Send us Fan Mail Today, we're embarking on a journey of transformation as we explore the concept of spring cleaning, not just for our homes, but for our lives. It's time to shake off the winter blues and embrace the fresh energy of spring by decluttering, rejuvenating, and revitalizing every…
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171: Do We Do the Most
Send us Fan Mail We are trend setters, record breakers, culture changers. When something is considered a big deal, you can usually find us at the forefront making an impact or making it relevant. But one question always arises, are we doing the most? The question came up recently in response to...
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170: Black Women Introverts at Work
Send us Fan Mail Black women with the consistent expectation of extroversion leads to exhaustion & imposter syndrome. The expectation of black women being extroverts in workplace environments in the office or remotely, could be perceived as our “appreciation” for being invited in those spaces.…
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169: Breathing Your Brilliance
Send us Fan Mail A FTBW does it all, and often she forgets to care for herself. This leads to stress, burnout, fatigue, brain fog, and even health risks. So what's the answer? Rest more and stress less. One way to do it is through breathing. Today we're talking about breathing for your brilliance...
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168: Dating For Therapy
Send us Fan Mail Thankfully, mental health is at the top of most Full-Time Black Women to do lists. Finding a therapist is similar if not the same mindset as dating. There are a lot of options out there but finding the right one for you is a big task. Here are some tips for those who are looking...
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167: FTBW Soft Life Pt. 2
Send us Fan Mail WHAT DOES SOFT LIFE MEAN? Soft life refers to a lifestyle of comfort and relaxation with minimal challenges or stress. Some people use the term in reference to a life that involves (and is a product of) wealth and luxury, while others interpret it as simply being a simplified…
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166: FTBW Soft Life Pt. 1
Send us Fan Mail WHAT DOES SOFT LIFE MEAN? Soft life refers to a lifestyle of comfort and relaxation with minimal challenges or stress. Some people use the term in reference to a life that involves (and is a product of) wealth and luxury, while others interpret it as simply being a simplified…
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165: Rearrange Your Work Goals
Send us Fan Mail We're still early in the new year and still anticipating big things popping for 2024. We got goals! Sometimes it takes planning from scratch, but it's possible to reduce, reuse and recycle goals you already have. Stay tuned as we discuss how to Rearrange Work Goals Like and…
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164: Work Affirmations for 2024!
Send us Fan Mail While some people may dismiss positive affirmations as merely wishful thinking or blind hope, the effect of positive self-affirmations actually has some science behind why and how they work. Our brains have this wonderful trait called neuroplasticity. This term refers to our...
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163: New Year, New Whatever
Send us Fan Mail It’s still early in 2024 and we continue basking in the new energy of it all. Words are powerful tools of life. So when you write down your resolutions or create that dream board, consider saying those goals out loud. Breathe some life into your plans for the year. Join Esha and...
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162: What We Ain't Doin' in 2024!
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! Full-Time Black Woman podcast was designed to create an environment where black professional women can discuss the ups and downs we experience in corporate america and entrepreneurship, while balancing our many roles and responsibilities in life. Unfortunately…
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161: What We Learned in 2023
Send us Fan Mail It’s the end of another year and we’re recapping some of the things we learned in 2023. Join Esha and Aleese, as we share some of the lessons that life taught us. Have a Happy New Year, and see you in 2024! Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us…
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160: It's Our Podversary!!
Send us Fan Mail Full-Time Black Woman is 4 y'all!! We appreciate each and ever one of you for rocking with us for not 1, not 2, not 3 but FO' years!! Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman Follow us on Twitter @FTblackwoman…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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