In this episode of Empowerment Junction, I dive into the wisdom of Slay In Your Lane by Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené, a powerful guide for Black women navigating life, love, and career in a world full of unspoken rules and systemic biases.

We explore:

• The art of owning your identity without apology.

• Hair as liberation – inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah.

• The reality of racial fetishisation – past and present – including the tragic history of Sarah Baartman.

• Career visibility: the "Now you see me, now you don’t" challenge Black women often face.

• How to stop performing for others’ comfort and start living for your own truth.

• A spiritual reminder that prayer is the place of empowerment where you go from pain to power.

This is an unfiltered, truth-telling conversation for Black women ready to slay their lane, set boundaries, and step into God-given purpose.

🎯 Listen if you want to:

• Gain practical tips for navigating the workplace, relationships, and social spaces as a Black woman.

• Understand the link between racial fetishisation and historic oppression.

• Learn how to protect your peace while thriving in your lane.

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📚 Resources & References

• Book: Slay In Your Lane – Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth Uviebinené

• Book: Americanah – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• Essay: We Should All Be Feminists – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• Historical Account: Sarah Baartman, “Hottentot Venus” – South African History Archive

• Article: “The Fetishisation of Black Women” – The Guardian

• TED Talk: The Danger of a Single Story – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie