Breaking the cycle of being the superwoman with Nataizya Mukwavi
How can women of color break free from the suffocating superwoman schema and lead with well-being at the forefront?
Join us in this powerful conversation with Nataizya Mukwavi, founder of Black Women Connect Vancouver.
Nataizya vulnerably shares her own leadership journey, influenced by strong women and her father, and how her collaborative leadership style has evolved as her organization grows.
She opens up about the heavy toll living under the "superwoman" schema, sharing her experiences of hitting burnout after a severe car accident and taking on more leadership roles.
Together, we discuss the importance of setting boundaries, seeking therapy, and detaching self-worth from the constant drive to prove resilience. Nataizya shares the impact of finding supportive communities and how embracing relationships that uplift and empower you leads to more confidence and authenticity.
Deepen your journey toward leadership rooted in well-being, wholeness and community.
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03:27 – Nataizya shares her inspiring leadership journey, influenced by women leaders and her father. As the founder of Black Women Connect, she reflects on how her collaborative leadership approach is evolving as the the organization grows.
06:46 – She opens up about the pressures of the superwoman mentality, her recovery from burnout and healing after a severe car accident, and the critical lessons she learned. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing mental health, setting boundaries and detaching self-worth from overextension.
11:43 – To break this cycle of linking self-worth to resilience, external validation and depletion, Nataizya finds herself with a purpose-driven and more peaceful leadership style. Through counselling and understanding what works best for her, she refocuses her energy on her vision and well-being.
18:25 – We end the episode with Nataizya’s advice for women of color to find supportive communities where they can be authentic, vulnerable, and celebrated. Through relationships, women of colour can develop their unique leadership style while being uplifted by others.
African Proverb: “If you educate a man, you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a nation.”
What is one step you can take today to start breaking the cycle of the superwoman in you?
