Tired of the achievement hustle? This podcast is for Black women who want to ditch the "hustle culture" mentality and embrace radical self-care. Denise and Kala, friends and co-founders of Well Rise, have real conversations about what better wellness means: less doing, more being, and more prioritizing your own damn needs.

Meet your hosts: Kala and Denise

This podcast is for you if

• You're tired of the hustle and grind mentality.

  
  



• You want to prioritize your own wellness.

  
  



• You're looking for practical tools and inspiration for self-care.

  
  



• You want to connect with other Black women on a similar journey.

  
  

In this episode

• Why this podcast is different: it's not about doing more, it's about doing less and doing it better.

  
  



• The dangers of achievement culture and how it impacts Black women.

  
  



• Practical tips for prioritizing self-care, even with a busy schedule.

  
  



• A featured "Put that Ish on!" product: a stretch mark cream for embracing your scars and loving the skin you're in.

  
  

Ready to ditch the hustle and embrace radical self-care? Hit subscribe and follow the BetternessBox community on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube.

Highlights Include

• 1:00- Why this podcast is needed: challenging achievement culture

  
  



• 3:20- Personal stories of neglecting self-care and the consequences

  
  



• 6:38 - What self-care actually is (hint: it's not just nail appointments)

  
  



• 7:00 - Reframing busyness and prioritizing what matters

  
  



• 10:00 - The link between achievement culture and self-worth in Black communities

  
  



• 11:50 - What you can expect from the podcast: tools, stories, and inspiration

  
  



• 15:00 - Put that Ish on! segment featuring a stretch mark cream

  
  

• 18:30 - Denise's tip: evaluate one responsibility and its value

  
  



• 20:20 - Kala’s tip: remove one responsibility and replace it with one self-care need

  
  

Check out episode 1 of the Good, Better, Betterness podcast out now on ⁠Spotify⁠⁠, Google Podcast, ⁠Audibe, Amazon Music and ⁠YouTube⁠

Links mentioned in this episode

• BetternessBox Subscription: https://betternessbox.com/collections/shop-betternessbox/products/subscribe-save

  
  



• BetternessBox Website: https://betternessbox.com/

  
  



• BetternessBox Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@betternessbox

  
  



• BetternessBox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betternessbox/

  
  



• Skin Research Stretchmarks Cream: https://us.skinchemists.com/products/skin-research-stretch-marks

  
  

Guest/Hosts Social Media Info

• Kala Garner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekglifestyle/

  
  



• Denise Gilmore-McPherson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgilmcphee/