• Shades of Strong® | Strength Without Struggle for Black Women

  • By: Shirley Hubbard
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Shades of Strong® | Strength Without Struggle for Black Women

By: Shirley Hubbard
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  • Welcome to Shades of Strong®, the podcast where Black women come to be seen, heard, and supported. Home of Support Languages™ for Black Women, this is your sanctuary for redefining strength, releasing overwhelm, and rewriting the narrative of what it means to be the “strong one.”
    A Shades of Strong® Production © 2025. All Rights Reserved.
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Episodes
  • You’re Not Ungrateful—Help Just Isn’t the Same as Support

    You’re Not Ungrateful—Help Just Isn’t the Same as Support
    Feb 11 2025
    Getting Support as a Black Woman often feels like a struggle. You’re managing everything, showing up for everyone, and doing it all with a strength that people celebrate—but what happens when the support you receive still leaves you feeling unseen and unsupported? In this episode of Shades of Strong, we’re breaking down what it means to move beyond surface-level help and start getting the kind of support that truly holds you. From understanding the difference between help and support to naming what you need, this episode offers practical steps to help you feel fully supported. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why getting support as a Black woman often feels like settling for less. The emotional toll of receiving help that doesn’t truly meet your needs. The difference between help and support—and why knowing the distinction matters. Actionable ways to name the support that truly makes a difference in your life. Key Takeaways: Help is temporary, but true support ensures you’re never carrying the load alone. Naming your needs is the first step toward getting the kind of support that holds you. Getting support as a Black woman is about more than receiving—it’s about feeling seen and valued. Why This Episode Matters: Black women are often celebrated for their strength while their needs are overlooked. This episode is about breaking free from the cycle of “just enough” and stepping into a space where you’re fully supported, fully seen, and fully valued. Resources to Support You: Take the Support Language™ Quiz. Follow Shades of Strong on Instagram for daily inspiration. www.shadesofstrong.com
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    13 mins
  • Soulful Sunday | This Week Feels Like Letting Go

    Soulful Sunday | This Week Feels Like Letting Go
    Feb 9 2025
    Letting go isn’t always easy—especially when you’ve poured so much of yourself into something. But gripping tightly to an outcome that’s already shifting away will only leave you stuck, frustrated, and drained. This week, we’re releasing the need to control every outcome. No more forcing. No more fighting for what’s already walking away. Instead, we’re making peace with the unfolding and trusting that what’s meant for us will always find us. What You’ll Get in This Episode: A few reasons letting go of outcomes feels so hard Why trying to force what’s already shifting only leads to more struggle A shift in perspective that will help you breathe a little easier this week Takeaway: There is peace in letting go. Holding on too tightly—whether to plans, people, or expectations—can feel like security, but often, it just keeps us stuck. This episode is an invitation to loosen the grip, trust the unfolding, and find peace in what’s already shifting. Because sometimes, the freedom we’re searching for isn’t in getting what we want—it’s in releasing what was never ours to hold. Affirmation for the Week: "This week, I release the need to control every outcome. I trust that what’s meant for me will find me. I find peace in the unfolding." Take a deep breath and press play. Resources to Support You: Take the Support Language™ Quiz. Take this quick, insightful quiz to uncover how you best receive support. It’s the first step to shifting from struggle-based strength to strength that centers rest, play, and ease. Follow @shadesofstrong on Instagram for you daily dose of affirmations, reminders, and empowering conversations. It’s where sisterhood meets support, helping you release the weight of doing it all alone. www.shadesofstrong.com
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    Less than 1 minute
  • The See What You Do, But Do They See YOU?

    The See What You Do, But Do They See YOU?
    Feb 4 2025
    Black women are often celebrated for their strength, their ability to handle everything, and the way they show up for everyone else. But what happens when you’re left feeling unseen as a Black woman—recognized for what you do, but never for who you are? In this episode of Shades of Strong, we’re unpacking the emotional toll of being unseen and exploring what it means to reclaim your visibility. From the exhaustion of always “being on” to the importance of recognizing yourself first, this episode offers tangible ways to step into a space where you’re valued beyond what you give. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why Black women are often seen for their strength but not their softness. How the emotional weight of always “being fine” impacts your well-being. Why being seen starts with recognizing yourself before others can. Simple ways to reclaim your visibility and let others see you, not just what you do. Key Takeaways: Being seen isn’t just about how others treat you—it’s about how you treat yourself. Strength is only part of who you are—you deserve to be seen in your fullness, including your softness and needs. The first step to making sure others see you is ensuring that you see you. Why This Episode Matters: Feeling unseen as a Black woman isn’t just about external validation—it’s a deeply ingrained pattern rooted in generations of being celebrated for labor instead of humanity. This episode is about unlearning the belief that you have to earn your worth and stepping into a space where you are seen, supported, and valued for who you are. Resources to Support You: Take the Support Language™ Quiz. Follow Shades of Strong on Instagram for daily inspiration. www.shadesofstrong.com
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    14 mins

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