In this powerful and timely episode, Rashida McFerren pulls back the curtain on the hidden cost of being the “Strong Black Woman” in corporate America, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and wealth-building. Just weeks before Juneteenth, Rashida shares the deeply personal story of how decades of excellence on Wall Street nearly cost her life — and why so many high-achieving Black women are silently paying the same price.

After spending 20 years in finance — from Wells Fargo analyst to Citi VP to Bank of America executive — Rashida mastered the language of money, power, and performance. But behind the promotions, six-figure success, and leadership titles was a dangerous reality: chronic stress, emotional labor, underpayment, burnout, and a resting heart rate of 147 BPM caused by severe hyperthyroidism.

This episode breaks down what Rashida calls the Strong Black Woman Tax™ — the emotional, financial, mental, and physical cost Black women pay for being the most capable person in every room while receiving the least protection, rest, support, and compensation.

• Why Black women are often the most overworked and underpaid employees in corporate America
• The hidden link between burnout, generational trauma, wealth gaps, and “grind culture”
• How performing at the 91st percentile after a near-death health crisis still wasn’t “enough” for leadership
• Why excellence alone will never save Black women inside systems built on extraction
• The truth about the “Strong Black Woman” stereotype and how it impacts mental health, financial freedom, and family legacy
• How Rashida created the Me 1st Framework™ to help Black women reclaim their peace, power, and prosperity
• Why choosing yourself first is not selfish — it’s the foundation for generational wealth and legacy building

After surviving a life-threatening health collapse, Rashida returned to work. She delivered elite-level performance rankings — only to be criticized by her SVP for a 2% decline.

That moment became the breaking point.

Because the lesson was clear: the system will continue taking from Black women until there is nothing left to give. This isn’t just a conversation about burnout. It’s a conversation about survival, capitalism, corporate trauma, Black wealth, soft life culture, financial literacy for women, and redefining success before your body forces you to stop.

Rashida introduces the transformative philosophy behind her Me 1st Framework™, a strategy centered on self-preservation, financial empowerment, wellness, boundaries, and intentional wealth-building.

Because you cannot:

• build generational wealth exhausted
• raise thriving children depleted,
• become the Rich Auntie everybody depends on while abandoning yourself.

This episode is for:

• Black & Brown Women in corporate America
• Ambitious women battling burnout
• 1st-generation wealth builders
• Entrepreneurs and executives
• Women healing from hustle culture
• Anyone preparing for a softer, healthier, wealthier life

If you’ve ever felt invisible despite overperforming, this conversation will feel like both a mirror and a liberation strategy. #StrongBlackWomanTax #BlackWomenBurnout
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The journey didn’t start with luxury—it started with uncertainty. After relocating with a new job opportunity, the reality hit hard: a terrible apartment, financial pressure, and even a break-in during the first week. With rent, daycare, and survival weighing heavily, the episode explores what it truly means to keep going when life tests you at every level.

But the breakthrough came from a powerful shift: moving from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Instead of focusing on what was missing, the focus became creating opportunities, building valuable relationships, and staying open to unexpected doors.

Listeners will learn:

• Why networking can completely change your financial trajectory
• The importance of setting clear wealth goals
• How mindset impacts every money decision you make
• The role real estate played in building long-term wealth
• Why diversifying income streams is essential for financial freedom
• How resilience and strategic thinking can turn setbacks into stepping stones

This episode is more than a money story—it’s about identity, vision, and refusing to let temporary circumstances define your future. Whether you’re starting over, rebuilding financially, or trying to reach your first six or seven figures, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger and move differently.

If you’ve ever wondered how ordinary people create extraordinary financial lives, this episode will remind you that wealth creation starts long before the money arrives—it starts with belief, discipline, and the courage to keep going.

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