
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 | 507 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

Joy Economics: Shani Godwin on Ending Over-Functioning & Choosing Joy on Your Own Terms
Kelley sits down with Shani Godwin, writer, entrepreneur, and creator of the concept of Joy Economics, for a conversation that started with a line from her viral... more
Kelley sits down with Sonya Renee Taylor, author of The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love, for a conversation Kelley calls essential reading for every Black woman. They trace the phrase's origin story, unpack what body shame real... more
We're on hiatus, but Kelley couldn't let August start without checking in. In this solo episode, she talks about why this month feels less about goal-crushing and more about giving herself permission, to have fun, to earn what she's worth, and to be ... more
In this thoughtful conversation, Kelley sits down with licensed clinical social worker Michelle Goodloe to explore what burnout really is—and why so many Black women experience it differently. Michelle shares her personal journey through professional... more
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I really enjoy your show!!! I have incorporated your podcasts in my healthy coping tools. I listen on my morning walks and I feel seen & understood. Thank you fir giving language to my life experiences♥️ Sn: what show are you watching I’m looking for something new to delight in
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. 💕
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- This show centers on burnout, intentional living, and redesigning ambition so work and care can coexist. It often features conversations with experts and creators who bring practical frameworks for boundary-setting, rest, and sustainable success, with a focus on Black women's experiences in work, health, and culture. The episodes combine personal storytelling with actionable steps, making it useful for listeners seeking concrete strategies to reduce burnout and build a life that feels doable and joyful.
- A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on care as a pathway to resilience, plus guest voices spanning wellness, trauma-informed practices, and leadership in diverse fields. The host frames burnout as a systemic and personal issue, ... more
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Recent guests on Black Girl Burnout include:
1. Sonya Renee Taylor
2. Michelle Young
3. Jayden Aubren
4. Sarah Boyd
5. Ashley Edwards
6. Zerlina Maxwell
7. Oneika Mays
8. Ruchi Pinninger
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