Working Twice As Hard: Why Black Women Need a Break, with Janelle Benjamin | ep. 16

*TW: Mention of suicidal ideation*Black women are done working twice as hard for half as much.In this hard-hitting episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, Lisa sits down with Janelle Benjamin, B.A., J.D.—Founder & CEO of All Things Equitable Inc., and host of the Twice As Hard Vodcast Series—to unpack the exhausting, systemic reality that Black women are expected to work “twice as hard to get half as far.” The friends and activists also discuss the “last in/first out” treatment that many Black women are subjected to, a topic that is particularly poignant at this time in history when thousands of Black women have lost their jobs.Together, they explore the toll these dynamics take on Black women’s lives, health, and careers—and why it’s time to rewrite the rules.🎧 In this candid conversation, you will learn:✅ The historical roots of the “twice as hard” narrative, and why it persists today✅ The hidden costs of overwork on Black women’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being✅ Strategies Black women can use to set boundaries, rest unapologetically, and reclaim ease✅ Practical ways organizations can dismantle inequitable systems and create cultures of care✅ Why centering equity isn’t charity—it’s essential for sustainable success in every workplace✅ How workplaces can stop perpetuating grind culture and start centering equityThis is your invitation to be more, do less, and live abundantly. Remember to: Listen, follow and rate on SpotifyListen, follow, rate, and review on AppleListen, follow, and rate on AudibleWatch, subscribe, and comment on YouTubeShare your favorite episode with someone! Get a copy of Space To ExhaleSign up for The Gentle Breath newsletterCREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Janelle Benjamin, Founder & CEO of All Things Equitable Inc., and host of the Twice As Hard vodcast series👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great ExhaleSHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:🔗 Connect with Janelle on:LinkedIn: @JanelleBenjaminYouTube: @AllThingsEquitableInstagram: @AllThingsEquitableLearn more:All Things EquitableCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInTikTokInstagram FacebookLearn MoreSpaceToExhaleBook.comLinktreeEngageShare your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #TheSpaceToExhaleShowRate & Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Loved the episode? Write a review! 😊🙏🏾GET SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene LifeABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:Say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist and founder of The Great Exhale, provides you with an inspiring and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft, fulfilling life.Part memoir, part manifesto, part meditation manual, Space To Exhale is a self-help book that empowers you to put your mask on first, remove your superhero cape, and create lasting life-work balance. Lisa draws on her experience as a Reiki Master, community builder, and burnout survivor, sharing anecdotes about her trials and triumphs―as well as the tools that have helped her transform. Through healing modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework, Lisa guides you on a life-changing journey to help you: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.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.