Unmuted Woman

Breaking Barriers: Addressing Mismatched Narratives in Storytelling Inspired by Jennifer Smith

In this episode, we explore the challenges that arise when stories and missions don’t align, using Jennifer Smith’s experience as a catalyst for a deeper conversation. Join us as we discuss the importance of authentic storytelling, the risks of mismatched narratives, and how to bridge gaps between intention and impact in amplifying women’s voices.

Rise Beyond No: The Power of Recovery and Community Inspired by Csandress Gantt

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, Star Bobatoon sits down with Csandress Gantt to explore the power of recovery, resilience, and community for Black women entrepreneurs. Discover how honest self-reflection, strategic resets, and collective support can transform setbacks into comebacks. Get inspired to take your next step, embrace your uniqueness, and find strength in connection as you rise beyond every "no" the world throws your way.

Surviving Isn’t Living: Breaking Free from the Strong Black Woman Trap—Inspired by Rekita Williams

This episode of Unmuted Woman explores the hidden cost of the Strong Black Woman stereotype and the journey from mere survival to true healing. Host Star Bobatoon sits down with Rekita Williams to discuss breaking free from the expectation to endure in silence, the importance of seeking support, and the power of vulnerability. Discover how Black women are creating spaces for authentic healing, challenging generational narratives, and learning to put down the weight of resilience to embrace a life of wholeness and freedom. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own strength, this conversation is your invitation to heal, shine, and live unmuted.

Building Your Own Megaphone: Turning Pain Into Power Inspired by Fonda Arnold

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, Star Bobatoon sits down with Fonda Arnold to explore what it means to refuse erasure and transform adversity into power. Discover how resilience, self-advocacy, and community can help you reclaim your voice when systems try to silence you. Get inspired to build your own platform, challenge injustice, and support others on the journey to visibility and empowerment.

Resilience Is Not Enough: Dismantling Barriers to Equity Inspired by Pamela Thomas

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, host Star Bobatoon confronts the urgent reality behind the mass exit of Black women from the workforce, exposing the systemic barriers that force resilience to become a survival strategy rather than a choice. Drawing on powerful insights from visionary leader Pamela Thomas, this conversation challenges the myths of progress and empowerment, reveals the true cost of inequity, and calls for concrete action to dismantle the structures that hold Black women back. Tune in to discover why real change demands more than celebrating resilience—it requires us all to invest in equity and unmute our voices for lasting impact.

Rising from the Fire: Integrity, Faith, and Unbreakable Purpose Inspired by Starlicia Levenshown-Miller

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, host Star Bobatoon sits down with Starlicia Levenshown-Miller, a fierce advocate for children in the child protective services and behavioral health systems. Together, they explore what it means to transform pain into purpose, confront systemic racism, and maintain integrity in the face of exploitation and false accusations. Discover how faith, community, and unbreakable resolve can turn personal trials into a movement for change, and why speaking your truth is the first step toward healing and transformation.

Living Life Unfiltered: Acceptance, Responsibility, and Finding a Way Forward Inspired by Tenny Henderson

Explore how true acceptance can be the catalyst for real change in your life. In this episode, we dive into the power of facing reality, taking personal responsibility, and believing in the possibility of a way forward—even when life feels overwhelming. Inspired by insights from Tenny Henderson, discover how embracing your circumstances, owning your response, and refusing to stay silent can help you reclaim your voice and transform challenges into growth. This is your invitation to live life unfiltered and unapologetically.

Resilience Is Not the Standard: Centering Equity in Work and Opportunity Inspired by Kesha Nelvis

This episode explores the urgent need to move beyond celebrating resilience and instead center equity in the workplace, inspired by the insights of Kesha Nelvis. We examine how systemic barriers and policy rollbacks have pushed Black women out of key sectors, the realities behind the rise in entrepreneurship, and the impact of undervaluing Black women’s labor. Listeners are called to action with tangible steps for employers, policymakers, and peers to create lasting change, ensuring Black women’s contributions are recognized, protected, and invested in—especially when times are tough.