Created by Mattie Zarena Whitfield, founder of She Manifest and The BeYOUtiful Collective, this podcast is part of a divine mission: to transmute trauma into truth, beauty into boldness, and silence into sovereign voice.
Expect deep stories, sacred affirmations, and soft invitations to heal.
Because beauty shouldn’t come with betrayal.
And silence is no longer our birthright.
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HOST: Mattie Zarena Whitfield Where beauty meets betrayal, sisterhood, and sacred healing. What happens when your beauty becomes a burden? When admiration turns into isolation—and the mirror reflects more pain than power? Too Pretty to Be Safe is an interview-style podcast where women of color share the untold stories of being judged, bullied, or betrayed simply for being beautiful. From whispered shade in the school hallways to corporate sabotage, from sisterhood wounds to family rejection—these conversations crack open what it really means to be seen... and still feel unsafe. But this isn’t just about pain. It’s about power. Each episode is a raw testimony, a healing mirror, and a permission slip to rise beyond survival.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Explore the unique challenges and powerful resilience of Black women entrepreneurs in America. Inspired by insights from Cassandra Ford, this episode dives into the gap between rising representation and persistent barriers in funding, mentorship, and leadership. Hear real stories of community-driven solutions, the importance of collective advocacy, and how emotional well-being intersects with professional success. Discover actionable steps for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and allies to help break the invisible ceiling and build a more equitable future for all.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Explore the real challenges and remarkable resilience of Black women entrepreneurs in America. Inspired by Cassandra Ford’s insights, this episode uncovers the gap between public perception and lived reality, highlighting the fastest-growing segment of business owners facing the steepest barriers to funding and support. Through powerful case studies and actionable strategies, discover how collective advocacy, financial literacy, and community networks are transforming obstacles into opportunities and building bridges for future generations.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of reclaiming your voice and the revolutionary impact it can have on individuals and communities. Inspired by Shantell Brown’s work, we discuss the importance of authentic representation, the courage it takes to break silence, and how true empowerment is rooted in collective action. Through powerful stories of resilience and advocacy, discover how finding and amplifying your voice can spark healing, create space for others, and drive lasting change.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of breaking silence and reclaiming your voice. Inspired by Shantell Brown’s work in amplifying marginalized voices, we dive into stories of individuals who turned personal vulnerability into collective empowerment. Discover how authentic representation and community support can spark healing, revolution, and lasting change. Join us as we celebrate the courage it takes to speak your truth and uplift others, creating a world where every story matters.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Explore the transformative journeys of Black women who have turned the burden of beauty into a source of power and healing. Inspired by JanJan Cade’s visionary work, this episode delves into stories of overcoming betrayal, isolation, and professional barriers to build community, foster self-worth, and create pathways to liberation. Discover how faith, vulnerability, and collective support can turn wounds into wisdom and beauty into a catalyst for change.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Explore how beauty, ambition, and resilience intersect in the lives of Black women navigating a world that both celebrates and punishes their brilliance. Inspired by JanJan Cade’s transformative work, this episode dives into stories of overcoming betrayal, grief, and professional barriers to reclaim power and build community. Discover how faith, radical self-kindness, and collective healing turn wounds into wisdom, offering a path from isolation to belonging. Join us for an honest conversation about turning pain into purpose and shining unapologetically.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
In this episode, we explore the journey of reclaiming self-worth after betrayal and the transformative power of embracing our brokenness. Inspired by Dr. Tammy McCotter’s wisdom, we discuss how identity and value are not defined by others, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and the beauty that emerges when we practice radical self-love. Join us as we uncover how healing, authenticity, and community can turn pain into strength and help us rediscover our unique, unbreakable beauty.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
In this episode, we explore the journey of reclaiming self-worth after betrayal and the transformative power of embracing our brokenness. Drawing on the wisdom of Dr. Tammy McCotter, we discuss how identity is shaped not by others’ actions but by our own radical self-love and boundaries. Discover how healing, authenticity, and community can turn pain into strength, and learn practical steps to honor your worth and become a “designer’s original”—beautiful in both wholeness and brokenness.
Want to be Featured?
If your beauty has ever felt like a bull’s-eye instead of a blessing—and you’re willing to unpack the shade, sabotage, and sacred healing that followed—then your voice belongs on Too Pretty to Be Safe. We’re gathering women of color ready to crack open the real stories behind admiration turned isolation, so listeners can transform pain into power together.
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