Episode Summary:

In this episode of Blindian Brown Girls, we explore the challenge of saying "no"—especially for women of color—and how cultural conditioning, guilt, and societal expectations impact our ability to set boundaries. We dive into personal stories of navigating mixed-race relationships, business decisions, and why many women feel compelled to say "yes" when they really want to say "no." Join us as we uncover how intuition, self-trust, and confidence play a role in reclaiming our voice.

What We Discussed:

• The cultural pressures women of color face around saying “no.”
• How FOMO and guilt often dictate our decisions in both personal and professional settings.
• How societal conditioning influences women to overextend themselves.
• How men and women are conditioned differently when it comes to setting boundaries.
• Real-life examples of how business decisions can challenge your ability to say no.
• Why self-trust and intuition are crucial for making better decisions.

A Few Things We Said:

• “We default to ‘yes,’ but we don’t often explore why we feel obligated to say it.”
• “The consequence of saying ‘no’ is often guilt—but learning to set boundaries is part of trusting ourselves.”
• “We have to shift from making decisions based on what everyone else thinks to really tuning into our intuition.”
• “For women of color, saying no can feel like breaking away from deep-rooted cultural expectations.”

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