
Black Girl Burnout is a podcast about burnout, ambition, care, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels good to live—not just impressive from the outside.
Hosted by Kelley Bonner, the show explores how burnout takes hold, why ambition doesn’t need to be abandoned but redesigned, and how joy, rest, and gentleness can coexist with meaningful work and forward movement.
Through reflectio... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 495 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

In this Mental Health Month bonus episode, Kelley sits down with Ashlee Edwards, founder and CEO of MindRight, to discuss community-centered mental health support for Black women. Together, they explore why healing shouldn’t begin only in crisis, how... more
Sometimes grief doesn’t look like falling apart — sometimes it looks like becoming incredibly productive. In this episode, Kelley reflects on the realization that she had been producing healing instead of actually experiencing it, and how years of su... more
In this episode, Kelley is joined by political analyst, writer, and speaker Zerlina Maxwell for a powerful conversation about visibility, truth-telling, and navigating the pressure of being a Black woman in public spaces. Together, they explore the e... more
In this episode, Kelley sits down with mindfulness teacher and creative visionary Oneika Mays for a grounding conversation about breath, presence, and reclaiming joy as a daily practice. Together, they explore how mindfulness can help Black women rec... more
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I love your podcast and also subscribe to your program on Substack. It is most informative for me, even more now after the loss of my husband going on a month now. I need softness, gentle encouragement and words of wisdom from you even more now. God bless you in all you do. ❤️🙏🏾
A WELL NEEDED WORD! I truly enjoyed this episode and it gave me a different perspective regarding my career that I’ll definitely be applying.
This podcast means a lot to me!!! It’s been so supportive through my career journey through learning how to be a black professional, surviving a toxic job, and thinking about what’s next in my career. It’s always given me a soft place to land. I appreciate and look up to you Kelley. Thank you for all that you are doing. 💕
Appreciate each episode: short, actionable and inspiring
I needed to hear this! Started my morning with this podcast.
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A thoughtful show about burnout, ambition, and designing a life that feels good while still pursuing meaningful work. Episodes blend personal storytelling with practical tips—from setting boundaries and protecting time for rest to building routines and joy into daily life. Listeners appear to be Black professional women navigating high workloads, caregiving, and systemic pressures, seeking sustainable paths to success and wellness. A standout angle is reframing ambition through softness, with guest conversations that foreground resilience, practical strategies, and community support.
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Black Girl Burnout launched 4 years ago and published 495 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Black Girl Burnout include:
1. Zerlina Maxwell
2. Oneika Mays
3. Ruchi Pinninger
4. Angela Nissel
5. Marissa Renee Lee
6. Jessica Lackey
7. Tara Pringle Jefferson
8. Precious L. Williams
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