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What If Freedom Felt Easier Than This?
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Hey Reader, As Black History Month comes to a close, I want to leave you with one final reminder—one that doesn’t always get the spotlight. Freedom is incomplete without rest. We talk a lot about freedom in terms of:
And yes—those things matter. But if the freedom you’re working toward still requires you to be exhausted, anxious, and depleted… That’s not the full vision. Historically, freedom was framed as survivalFor generations, Black women were focused on:
Rest wasn’t prioritized because it couldn’t be. That context matters. But so does this moment. Here’s the shift we’re allowed to make nowFreedom can also look like:
You don’t have to earn rest by burning yourself out first. A GBWP truthGetting Black women paid is not just about:
It’s also about:
Money without rest is just another kind of cage. As we step out of Black History MonthI hope you remember this: You are allowed to want more—and you are allowed to want ease. That, too, is freedom. So as you move into the next month, ask yourself gently: What kind of freedom am I actually building—and does it include me? With intention, |
'Tine Zekis | Founder & CEO, Getting Black Women Paid
I help Black women professionals advance their careers, dramatically increase their lifetime earning potential, and build generational wealth. Sign up for my newsletter to learn more!
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