Opt Out Of Shrinking To Fit In

In this vulnerable and reflective episode, Kelley shares a truth many high-achieving Black women can relate to: she’s been hiding—and it’s been holding her back. She introduces the concept of the visibility wound, unpacks the connection between undergiving and burnout, and shares what’s changing on the podcast to support your healing in real-time.

💡 Today You'll Learn:

• Why the visibility wound runs so deep in our community
• The connection between undergiving and hiding
• What’s changing with the podcast (👀 hello new cadence!)
• And a preview of a powerful new free guide to help you start showing up fully

This episode is a loving truth-telling moment—and a call to begin practicing presence, visibility, and self-honoring in everyday life.

✨ Episode Highlights: 

• 01:06 The Visibility Wound in the Black Community
• 02:44 Personal Achievements and Professional Background
• 05:18 Addressing the Visibility Wound
• 09:09 Changes to the Podcast Schedule
• 10:50 Upcoming Tools and Resources
• 15:07 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

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BGB Community Minute l Aline Lopes

ATTN: BGB Community In Dorchester (Boston Area) Massachusetts, we are happy to highlight an amazing upcoming play in your area. We need your help to support this event.

Note From Aline Lopes:

My name is Aline and I am a theatre company owner from Boston. Our productions are focused on stereotypes and taboos surrounding mental health that exist in black and brown communities.

About The Play:

The play's name is "The Many Faces Of The Strong Black Woman: The Dark Days", and we will be performing at the Strand Theater in Dorchester, MA April 4th and 5th, 2025. 

The play is a part of a series of plays that displays different stories of black women maneuvering through the stressors of life all while trying to live up to the ideals held by the idea of "the strong black woman". The plays are meant to highlight the interconnectivity that exists between our biology and our race. The play displays some of the ways these factors impact us as black women living in the US. This particular play showcases what happens when all the members of a sisterhood are simultaneously struggling to manage their individual mental health status. The play focuses on the ways we interact with our inner circle and the world beyond when our mental health is suffering. 

This production displays some of the dark ways we impact ourselves and those close to us when our mental health is deteriorating. The story is told through dialogue, dancing, singing and rapping. The production collaborates with local artists and works hard to use as much original local music as possible. 

Where:

Strand Theater

543 Columbia Rd

Dorchester,, MA 02125

When:

Friday April 4, 2025

Saturday April 5, 2025

Attire:

Evening / Cocktail Attire

Time:

The play begins at 7pm - 8:30 (20 minute intermission). Afterwards there is a meet and greet with the cast. Coffee and desserts are served during this time. 

Art:

We will also be displaying paintings and other visual arts pieces, from college and high school students in the gallery. 

Purchase Your Ticket:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-many-faces-of-the-strong-black-woman-the-dark-day-tickets-1242367557809?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn More About This Organization

https://www.thecrewproductions.com/

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