Let’s be real. You’ve probably seen hundreds of speakers talk about burnout, wellness, or leadership. But here’s what sets me apart—I don’t just talk about the pain Black women carry. I help them put it down.

I’m Montina Myers-Galloway—licensed therapist, qualified clinical supervisor, national certified counselor, mental health consultant, speaker, and advocate for Black women who are ready to stop surviving and start reclaiming their power.

But most people don’t know this started with one quiet truth:
We are not Teflon. We’re human.

Black women have been expected to be strong for so long that society—and even our own families—forget we need support, too.

Five years ago, I never imagined I’d be on a TEDx stage.

I was terrified of public speaking—truly. But there was one topic that pushed me beyond that fear. One issue that mattered more than my discomfort. One wound that needed naming: the mental health impact of parentification on Black women.

So I wrote about it. I taught about it. I built workshops around it. And eventually—I stood on that red TEDx circle and told the world our truth.

And that moment? It changed everything.

Ever feel like your entire identity is wrapped up in what you do for others?

You show up. You carry the weight. You hold it down—at home, at work, in your family. And while everyone else is getting fed, you’re starving for a space where you get to just be. Be seen. Be heard. Be held.

That feeling? That exhaustion? That’s not just stress—it’s parentification. And sis, it’s time to break free.

Ever follow a career path only to realize… it wasn’t you at all?

I’ve been there. I once thought working in fashion was my dream—until I found myself unfulfilled, disconnected, and wondering, Is this really it?

If you’ve been the strong one for too long, you’re in the right place.

Hey there—I’m Montina Myers-Galloway. And I want to officially welcome you to a different kind of space. This is where over-functioning, over-caretaking, over-scheduling Black women come to rest, reset, and reclaim themselves.

Because if you’ve spent your life taking care of everyone else, it’s time someone took care of you.

Ever feel like you’re taking care of everyone else—but struggling to care for yourself?

You’re not alone, sis. If you’re the go-to person for your family, friends, job, and community, it’s easy to forget you deserve rest, too. But here's the truth—self-care is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.

In this post, I’m sharing eight simple but powerful ways Black women can reclaim their time, their peace, and their energy—without dropping the ball on their responsibilities.