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!
It’s Not Just You
|
Hi Reader, Let’s start here: The gap is realBlack women earn a fraction of what others earn—and that reality shows up in more ways than just a paycheck. But here’s what’s important to understand: It’s not always obviousBias doesn’t always look like:
Sometimes it looks like:
And over time, that adds upIt impacts:
So what can you do?You may not be able to control the system. But you can control how you move within it. That can look like:
One important reminderIf you’ve ever felt overlooked, underpaid, or undervalued— It’s not a personal failure. It’s a pattern. And recognizing that is part of reclaiming your power. With you, P.S. If you want to go deeper into this conversation, I sat down with Dr. Tishayla Williams to talk about the wage gap, workplace bias, and what real accountability should look like. 🎧 Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. |
'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!
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.From the newsletter. Not forever—but for this season. And I want to tell you why Because this is important: “Getting Black women paid” is not the end of the sentence. It’s: Getting Black women paid…so that… We can take breaks when we need them We can spend time with the people we love We can prioritize our health and well-being We can live...
Hi Reader, Let’s talk about money—but not the way we usually do. Not budgets.Not spreadsheets.Not “just earn more.” Let’s talk about where your money beliefs came from Because whether we realize it or not… Most of us are making financial decisions based on: What we saw growing up What we were told was “safe” What felt available—or unavailable—to us And those patterns run deep It can look like: Staying financially dependent longer than you want to Avoiding risk, even when you’re ready Feeling...
Hi Reader, There’s a cost we don’t talk about enough. Not just the cost of being underpaid.But the cost of hesitation. Hesitation shows up quietly It sounds like: “I’ll just accept this for now” “I don’t want to seem difficult” “Maybe I should be grateful for the offer” And in the moment, it feels small. But over time, it adds up Every time you: Don’t negotiate Don’t ask for more Don’t define what you actually need You’re not just leaving money on the table. You’re reinforcing a pattern....