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Getting Black Women Paid…So That…
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Hi Reader, I want to share something with you—both as your coach and as someone who’s walking this path in real time. I’m taking a break.From coaching. Not forever—but for this season. And I want to tell you whyBecause this is important: “Getting Black women paid” is not the end of the sentence. It’s: Getting Black women paid…so that…
This is one of those seasons for meMy kids are finishing out the school year. And I have the ability—the choice—to be more present. To slow down. This is what the work is forNot just:
But the ability to say: “This matters right now—and I’m going to choose it.” As a coach, I have to live this tooI can’t encourage you to build a life that supports you… …and then build one that doesn’t support me. So this break? It’s not stepping away from the mission. It’s living it. What this might look like for youYou may not be in a season where you can take a full break. And that’s real. But maybe you can:
Not perfectly. But intentionally. A question to sit withIf money (or time) were less of a constraint… That answer matters. And it’s worth building toward. Stay connected (on your terms)Even while I’m taking a step back, you don’t have to do this work alone. There are 2 full seasons of the podcast (63 episodes!) waiting for you—full of strategy, mindset shifts, and real conversations to support you wherever you are. You can tap in here:
Come back to it when you need a reminder. A reset. Or a push to move different. I’ll be stepping back for now—but I’ll be back. And when I am, we’ll keep doing this work. Together. With intention, #ClaimYours #GettingBlackWomenPaid P.S. I will still be speaking! If you (or someone you know) is planning an event and looking for a speaker, I’d love to support. 👉🏽 Learn more and book here: tinezekis.com |
'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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