In this powerful episode, Monica Wisdom shares a deeply personal reflection on the ways Black women have been conditioned to give our time, our energy, and our brilliance, often without receiving anything in return. From community service to corporate projects, we have been taught to equate value with self-sacrifice. But what happens when we stop, look back, and realize we were always in the background of our own story?Through storytelling rooted in lived experience, Monica challenges the charity mindset and invites listeners to explore a new possibility: sacred commerce. This is a conversation for every Black woman who has ever asked herself, "What did I do, and what did it get me?" It is also an invitation to stop surviving and begin your next chapter. In This Episode:The cost of the strong Black woman tropeWhy overgiving is often rooted in cultural and generational conditioningThe emotional exhaustion of always being the support systemWhat sacred commerce really means and why it mattersHow to begin rewriting your story and reclaiming your powerResources Mentioned:Reframe Your Narrative Audio ClassThe Next Chapter JournalCall to Action:If you are ready to begin your next chapter, start with The Next Chapter Journal, your guided companion for redefining success on your terms.To explore your story and your voice more deeply, listen to the Reframe Your Narrative audio class.Stay Connected:Follow Monica Wisdom on Instagram and YouTube @blackwomenamplifiedUse the hashtags #NextChapterJournal and #ReframeYourNarrative to share your reflections.