36 | Equity for Black Women, Prioritizing Rest, and Learning to Love and Care for Yourself with Katara McCarty

Jan 12, 2023

From out of the realities of abandonment by her biological mother, being bi-racial and growing up in a Black home, Katara McCarty realized early in life that the color of her skin mattered. After becoming a single mother at 19 and finding the courage to leave an abusive relationship, Katara became an entrepreneur holding leadership positions in both non and for-profit organizations.Today, Katara is a sought-after coach, author, and podcast host dedicated to cultivating brave spaces of belonging for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC). As a Black woman, she is committed to amplifying the richness of BIWOC and their stories, while also advocating for and providing emotional well-being resources for BIWOC, through her app EXHALE.

Katara is a JOY! I'm so excited to share her with y'all. This episode recorded while Katara was raising capital. That round of raising funds has ended, but there are still so many ways to connect with her.

In today's episode we are diving into:

• How non-Black women can support Black woman (hint: stop talking, listen, and pull up)
• Creating safe spaces for Black women 
• The INCREDIBLE mental health app that Katara created for BIWOC
• Prioritizing self-care, rest, and protecting your boundaries

Keep up with Katara:

• Follow her on instagram: @kataramccarty
• Follow the Exhale app on instagram: @exhaleapp
• Download the Exhale App and *exhale*

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