Racism in the workplace is not always loud. It often whispers through microaggressions, gaslighting, and the exhaustion of proving one’s worth again and again. In this powerful continuation of Working While Black: Trials, Tribulations & Transcendence, anti-racism advocate and author of I’m Tired of Racism Sharon Hurley Hall joins Lisa Hurley, author of Space To Exhale and founder of The Great Exhale, for an unflinching, restorative conversation about navigating professional spaces that were never built for Black women to thrive.
Through humor, candor, and hard-won wisdom, Lisa and Sharon unpack the emotional toll of “The Working While Black Effect,” and discuss the radical act of reclaiming peace, self-confidence, and joy despite it all. This episode is both a mirror and a balm, especially for Black women who are ready to live a soft life rooted in truth and resilience.
You will leave this conversation ready to breathe deeper, stand taller, and create your own space to exhale. You will learn:
How “The Working While Black Effect” shows up across industries and identities.
The difference between allyship and true solidarity.
How cultural identity and environment shape self-perception at work.
Ways to protect peace and self-worth in predominantly white spaces.
Why choosing rest and self-preservation is a revolutionary act.
If you know what it’s like to be “the only,” to be overworked but underpaid, to be punished for being excellent, or you’re simply tired of dealing with racism, this conversation will help you feel seen, relieved, and able to exhale.
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👸🏽Guest: Sharon Hurley Hall, author of I’m Tired of Racism, and Founder of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter.
👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great Exhale
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ABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:
It is time to exhale: to say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist, founder of The Great Exhale, and leader in the rest movement for Black women, provides you with an uplifting and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft life.
As a soft Black woman, and an advocate of rest for Black women, Lisa supports readers via modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework. This inspiring self-help book guides you on a life-changing journey to:
Know Yourself: Remember who you are, align with your values, and celebrate your strengths.
Love Yourself: Practice positive self-talk, select your close circle, and prioritize rest.
Be Yourself: Show up authentically, protect your energy, and live a soft, centered, serene life.
Ready to exhale? Get your copy today. Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and wherever books are sold. Need several copies for your book club, event, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.
