Redefining what it means to be a strong Black woman to include self-care and balance is mothering at its finest.  We cannot shore up our children’s resilience and excellence when we ourselves are depleted.  We have to take a good hard look at our own practices individually, communally and even organizationally to examine whether we are honoring our commitment to our children by also honoring and making commitments to ourselves. Bustling schedules and a meeting culture that leave us drowning in our busy-ness are literally killing us. We will examine social and cultural determinants of our health and the danger of weathering Black women’s bodies. We will explore strategies for achieving greater balance like delegation, saying “no,” shifting norms and setting boundaries.