When “I Got It” Was No Longer True with Tasha Randle

Being the strong one as a new mother can look like holding everything together on the outside, even when you’re quietly running on empty. This episode is story three of the 26 Black Women Storytelling Series, where Black women share what being strong has cost them, and the kind of support that could have made a difference. In this conversation, Tasha Randle shares what it looked like to return to work after having her second child while trying to manage breastfeeding, a demanding role, and the day-to-day responsibilities of home. Tasha has always been the one who figures things out. But in this season, that strength started to cost her in ways she didn’t immediately recognize. From the physical signs showing up in her body, to the pressure of always being “on” at work, to the moment her husband said, “you always figure it out,” this conversation explores what it means to carry so much that even the people closest to you don’t realize how heavy it’s become. We talk about invisible exhaustion, the difference between what feels urgent and what actually matters, and the quiet ways many Black women learn to keep going even when something inside is asking them to stop. This episode is also a reminder that just because you can carry it doesn’t mean you were ever meant to carry it alone. And sometimes the truth doesn’t come out until you can no longer hold it in. Tasha’s story reflects a deep need for Being Heard – the kind of support that listens fully, without minimizing, dismissing, or rushing to fix what’s being shared. If you’ve ever found yourself holding everything together while feeling like you were coming undone inside, this conversation will stay with you. If you’re starting to recognize that you’ve been carrying more than you should,e, the Support Languages assessment can help you begin to put language to the kind of support you need.:  shadesofstrong.com/supportlanguages. About Tasha Randle Before the work she does now, Tasha Randle spent 15 years in corporate marketing, leading major brands and helping drive billions in revenue for companies like Procter & Gamble and Hallmark. Today, she works with entrepreneurs who are doing all the right things, putting in long hours, and still not seeing the results they know are possible. Tasha brings a grounded, practical approach to helping people understand what’s actually holding their business back, without adding more pressure or telling them to do more than they already are. Her work is rooted in helping people slow down, look at what’s really going on, and make the kind of changes that create sustainable growth. Discover Your Revenue Lock: Are you doing all the “right” things, but your revenue isn’t growing? Find out exactly which of your business mechanics is jammed by taking Tasha’s free, 5-minute diagnostic: https://828leadershipgroup.com/revenue-lock Connect with Tasha Randle  Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Tiktok About Shades of Strong®Shades of Strong® is a space where Black women come to breathe, reflect, and reclaim strength without the struggle. Support Pauses are short, soulful reminders that you don’t have to carry it all alone. New episodes drop every weekday. Resources to Support You: Black Women Storytelling Series Schedule a 1:1 Support Session Get the Guide: “You Know Your Support Language™—Now What?” Take the Support Language™ Quiz. and learn how you actually receive support best. Get Support Right in Your Inbox: Gentle words, real-life reflection, and soft reminders every week   Download Sistah’s Connect Radio in the Apple Store Download Sistah’s Connect Radion in Google Play Let’s Stay Connected: Subscribe to Shades of Strong on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform  Share this episode with a sista who’s tired of being the strong one Leave a review if the episode spoke to your spirit — it helps more Black women find this space Submit your questions to [email protected] Follow Shades of Strong on Instagram for daily reflections on what it means to be suppoted www.shadesofstrong.com Shirl Hubbard is the creator of Support Languages™ and host of Shades of Strong® — a movement shifting the narrative from Strong Black Woman to Supported Black Woman™ through language, rest, and real support.