If you’ve been pushing through workplace burnout, ignoring your body’s signals, or believing that rest is something you have to “earn,” this episode is going to heal your soul! As Black women, we carry generational stories of overwork, perfectionism, and being “the strong one.” But what if the most revolutionary thing we could do for ourselves is to sit our ass down?In this powerful conversation with burnout coach and former teacher turned CEO, Keonna Knight, we explore the truth about rest, resilience, and why Black women deserve lives rooted in ease, joy, and abundance.In this episode, we discuss...✨ The top 4 burnout signs to look out for ✨ How generational trauma and identity shape our relationship with rest✨ Why saying your sacred no can be a radical act of self-love✨ The connection between self-worth, rest, and ease in our careers and businesses✨ How play, joy, and community are essential tools for healing burnout✨ Why rest is not just personal, it’s strategic, cultural, and transformational🍵 About Keonna Knight, Courage & Burnout CoachKeonna Knight, M.Ed., is a courage coach and burnout expert with 6+ years of experience creating unique wellness events for Black Women. This former East Oakland educator turned CEO has created transformative experiences for over 1,500 Black women and visionary leaders to stop over-functioning and start living lives rooted in rest and wellness. Her credentials: a trained therapist, yoga + mindfulness instructor, and successful business owner who gets 9 hours of sleep each night, anchors every offering in God, and loves sharing belly laughs and Thai food with people who feel like home.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithkeonna Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkeonna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keonnaknight/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healwithkeonna ✨ Explore More: The Come Home Rest RetreatKeonna is hosting Come Home: A Rest Retreat for Black Women in Richmond, VA (October 10–13, 2025). It’s a transformational Christ-centered experience designed to help you reset and reclaim your rest.💌 Learn more and secure your spot: https://goodbyeburnout.org/restretreat🤎Join the Career Love CommunityIf this episode resonated with you, the Career Love Community is your next step to Black Woman Bliss. It’s where high-performing, purpose-driven Black women come together to create careers, businesses, and lifestyles filled with clarity, confidence and ease. As a member, you’ll get:✅ Live group coaching sessions every month✅ Business and career strategy trainings✅ Monthly work groups to learn and grow✅ Access to a supportive sisterhood of Black women who understand your journeyStart free or upgrade for deeper access and walk boldly into your Black Woman Bliss Era.👉🏾 Join the Career Love Community Today: https://www.mercedesswan.com/join🤎 Stay ConnectedFollow me on TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn for more career and business gems:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mercedes.swan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdswanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeD9kqBQ53Lg17SaTh1bSQ💌 Email: hello@mercedesswan.comIf this episode spoke, I would so appreciate it if you subscribe, share, and leave a review. It helps The Career Love Podcast reach and empower more Black women. Read the Transcripts: https://www.mercedesswan.com/blog/burnout-in-black-women-sis-sit-yo-ass-down