Minding My Black Business
In More Ways Than One
I have no desire to save the world.
I’m tired, ya’ll got it.
Please don’t misunderstand - I care deeply.
But the past five decades as a Black woman in ‘merica have worn me the fuck out.
Want to know my goals for whatever time I have left?
Move to Mexico, learn to bake bread, start a garden, sustain my life with my business, restart the Mutual Aid fund I co-founded, fix my teeth (I want to smile), write on the beach (in Mexico, to be clear) and read every single books.
My life is currently consumed with money. Or, the lack of it.
I’m so overwhelmed that I barely have time for people I care about.
Why yes, I saw your thoughtful check-in text/email and likely smiled. I was grateful that you thought of me. And, I miss you. I intended to reply but either I didn’t have an emotional spoon to spare or my one track mind was distracted with *insert suffocating chronic fear about my every day survival.*
Now it’s been 2 weeks, 3 months or an entire year and I’m in a shame spiral.
Please know that I love you.
If you only knew how often I thought of you, you’d be sick of me.
I’m so sorry. I really am trying. And at the moment, my efforts are trash.
But I’m in a desperate fight to keep my head above water and I can barely breathe.
Please forgive me.
I am deeply lonely yet I don’t have the capacity to connect.
That feels cruel.
One day I’ll have the space to simply exist and enjoy my little life.
However, today is not that day.
*exhausted Black woman sigh*
Today is about the other way I’m “Minding My Black Business.”
How do I say this gently?
When it comes to consistently supporting Black owned businesses, the majority of people are full of it. They may have “good” intentions but in terms of consistent, impactful support…
Black business owners are sick of the performative bullshit.
As a result, I decided to create the 30 Day “Minding my Black Business” Challenge to help folks who want to be conscious consumers.
Participants will learn:
How to create ethical spending habits
How to discover new dope Black owned brands
Practical tips on how to support beyond a one-time purchase
It’s a paid event ($30) because I have expensive ass Atlanta bills.
But if you know my work then you know I’ll make it worth it.
Because baby, I believe in value.
And I believe that money should never be a barrier.
Want to join but it’s not in the budget because capitalism sucks?
Email me - you know I’ve got you: robin@blackbusinessconcierge.com
Want to join the challenge and you’re generously resourced?
Choose the “Wealth Redistribution” package. ($250+)
And if you really wanna help a sista out, you can pay directly via my handles.
Venmo: @divinerobin
CashApp: $divinerobin
PayPal: practicecommunitycare@gmail.com
Rent is due soon and of course my account is in the negative!
My life is a joke.
All I want to do is lay on the floor and cry today but nope, I have to work.
Please invest in the Black creators you value. Many of us are weary yet we don’t have space to rest - we have no choice but to keep showing up.
Don’t just consume our content, contribute to our care. ❤️