welcome to the uncaping
Shades of Strong is a conversational podcast about the everyday experiences of the Strong Black Woman.
On it you will hear conversations about the importance of tearing down the myths and stereotypes that have kept Black women in bondage for years.
We recognize that Black women are tired of the Strong Black Woman, Super Woman myth that is used to ignore our pain and frustrations while praising us for putting up with mistreatment and disrespect. It is our hope that this podcast empowers all Black women to ditch the cape so that they can be and feel whatever Shade of Strong that feels right for them.
EXPLORE LATEST EPISODES
NEW EPISODES AIR EVERY MONDAY . BLACK FROM THE PAST ™ EPISODES AIR EVERY FRIDAY.
Superwoman Must Die | Slaying the Strong Black Woman Syndrome
The Black SUPERWOMAN aka the trope of the Strong Black Woman isn't going to magically disappear by closing our eyes, clicking our heels and saying POOF BE GONE. That stoic, unbendable Black woman that we're all too familiar with is not only ingrained into the...
DAY 1 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding
Welcome to day one of 30 Days of Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding the Strong Black Superwoman. Over the next 30 days we're going to peel back the layers of four popular television characters [Olivia Pope, Annalise Keating, Cookie Lyon, and Mary Jane Paul], who in...
DAY 2 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | When Love Becomes Kryptonite
We're back with day 2 of 30 Days of Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding the Strong Black Superwoman. This series takes on the task of peeling back the layers of four popular television characters [Olivia Pope, Annalise Keating, Cookie Lyon, and Mary Jane Paul], who...
DAY 3 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | The Side Effects of the Black Supewoman Syndrome
We're baaaccck!!!! In Day 3 of 30 Days of Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding we're taking a look at the side effects of the Black Superwoman Syndrome.. We're continuing our examination of Scandal's Olivia Pope and how the characteristcs of the Black SUPERWOMAN ...
DAY 4 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | Why We Become People Pleasers
As we continue "uncaping" and "unmasking" Olivia Pope & the people pleaser in her, we discover that people pleasers often start out as PARENT PLEASER If children spend the majority of their childhood/teen years conforming to the needs, desires, and...
DAY 5 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | People Pleasing A Harmless Act of Love or a Mental Health Risk?
People pleasing may seem like a harmless act of love", but the truth is it can lead to serious health risks, including stress, anxiety, and depression. It is virtually impossible to be all the things to all the people AND prioritize your own self care. People...
Meet Your Hosts, Shirl & Natty
Shirley Hubbard aka Shirl
Natalyn Bradshaw aka Natty
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I love you both so much. I can’t wait until God brings women like you all into my physical circle. You both speak to my heart & I’m grateful God brought you both in my virtual life. I fell in love with Shades Of Strong while listening to the episode-Behind the Mask of Angry Black Woman. I now have an IPhone, so I faithfully listen to you all on Apple Podcasts. My voice gets stronger with every episode. I have been silent for way too long.
L. Carter
This podcast is so amazing. Shirl and Natty are already my best friends in my head. They immediately make you feel like you are sitting on their couch with a glass of wine, having girl talk. I love the transparency, raw, realness and laughter. No matter what you are going thru these two amazing women will give you the courage and strength to get through it. Each episode will take you on a healing journey you’ll never forget.
J. Danielle
I usually don’t listen to podcasts, but today I said, “while you walk, you’re gonna feed your spirit.” I typed in “healing” to the podcast app & stumbled upon your episode “Dear Sis, You Don’t Have To Fake It.” I was beyond blessed by every word, so much so, I started sending the link out to others whom I thought could benefit. I am now a subscriber & I’m so glad I made the spontaneous choice to listen.
A. McKoy
Shirley Hubbard
Writer, speaker, conversation facilitator and emotional wellness coach residing in the southern state of Mississippi. Shirley holds a Master’s degree in Human Services with an emphasis in counseling. She’s spent most of her adult life working in the non-profit sector mentoring Black female youth living below the poverty line. Her love for writing, speaking, mentoring and coaching was birthed from her desire to see Black women given a fair chance in a world that often demeans them and wants to keep them from speaking up about it.
Shirley is motivated by her desire to see Black women given the same respect, courtesies, and opportunities that all cultures enjoy and she is committed to facilitating conversations around these issues and creating safe spaces where Black women feel supported and loved.
She has had numerous conversations with Black women about the unreasonable expectations constantly being thrown at them and how those expectations have and continue to cause emotional trauma. Those conversations moved her to create a podcast so that these unreasonable expectations could be tackled in a meaningful, and impactful way and so that Black women across the globe know that are not in the fight [to JUST BE] alone.
Natalyn Bradshaw
Multi-disciplinary artist and writer based in Southwest Virginia. She has worked as an artistic coach and mentor, and as a music and voice teacher for two decades. Her creative interests come from her desire to express vulnerability in ways that draw people in and encourage self-reflection and awareness.
EXPLORE LATEST EPISODES
NEW EPISODES AIR EVERY MONDAY . BLACK FROM THE PAST ™ EPISODES AIR EVERY FRIDAY.
Superwoman Must Die | Slaying the Strong Black Woman Syndrome
The Black SUPERWOMAN aka the trope of the Strong Black Woman isn't going to magically disappear by closing our eyes, clicking our heels and saying POOF BE GONE. That stoic, unbendable Black woman that we're all too familiar with is not only ingrained into the...
DAY 1 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding
Welcome to day one of 30 Days of Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding the Strong Black Superwoman. Over the next 30 days we're going to peel back the layers of four popular television characters [Olivia Pope, Annalise Keating, Cookie Lyon, and Mary Jane Paul], who in...
DAY 2 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | When Love Becomes Kryptonite
We're back with day 2 of 30 Days of Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding the Strong Black Superwoman. This series takes on the task of peeling back the layers of four popular television characters [Olivia Pope, Annalise Keating, Cookie Lyon, and Mary Jane Paul], who...
DAY 3 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | The Side Effects of the Black Supewoman Syndrome
We're baaaccck!!!! In Day 3 of 30 Days of Uncaping, Unmasking, and Unhiding we're taking a look at the side effects of the Black Superwoman Syndrome.. We're continuing our examination of Scandal's Olivia Pope and how the characteristcs of the Black SUPERWOMAN ...
DAY 4 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | Why We Become People Pleasers
As we continue "uncaping" and "unmasking" Olivia Pope & the people pleaser in her, we discover that people pleasers often start out as PARENT PLEASER If children spend the majority of their childhood/teen years conforming to the needs, desires, and...
DAY 5 Uncaping, Unmasking, Unhiding | People Pleasing A Harmless Act of Love or a Mental Health Risk?
People pleasing may seem like a harmless act of love", but the truth is it can lead to serious health risks, including stress, anxiety, and depression. It is virtually impossible to be all the things to all the people AND prioritize your own self care. People...
