I'm Making Moves
I'm Making Moves
Leigha T. Porter
Ep: 38 Why Rest Is a Radical Act (Especially for Black Women Creatives)
15 minutes Posted May 19, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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Rest is often treated like something you earn—but for Black women creatives, rest is resistance. In this video, I talk about why rest feels uncomfortable, where that pressure comes from, and how reclaiming rest is essential for longevity and leadership. We’ll talk about: ✅ The cultural roots of overperformance ✅ Why rest triggers guilt for so many women ✅ How rest protects creativity and clarity ✅ Why choosing rest is a radical act If you’ve been taught to push through exhaustion, this conver...