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
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Breaking the Silence: Turning Pain into Power — Inspired by Helah Pettigrew
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of breaking silence and speaking your truth, inspired by Helah Pettigrew’s work with women who turn their deepest wounds into sources of strength. We discuss the unique pressures Black women face to remain strong, the healing that comes from sharing our stories, and how vulnerability can become a bridge to empowerment and community. Tune in for practical encouragement to reclaim your voice, embrace authenticity, and begin your own journey from pain to purpose.
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Discover why strong professional networks can be more transformative than funding for Black women entrepreneurs. Inspired by insights from Crystal Garnes, this episode explores how intentional communities, mentorship, and advocacy are key to overcoming systemic barriers and driving lasting business success. Learn practical strategies for building powerful connections and reshaping what true entrepreneurial achievement looks like.
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Explore the complexities of pretty privilege and its impact on women of color in professional spaces. Drawing on Dr. Daphne McNab’s research, this episode unpacks how beauty can be both an asset and a liability, leading to microaggressions, bias, and the need for relentless self-advocacy. Discover real-world strategies for challenging stereotypes, building supportive networks, and claiming your full power—without shrinking or compromising your brilliance.
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
The Revolutionary Power of Being Unapologetically You Inspired by Shadana Ducre
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Step into a powerful conversation inspired by Shadana Ducre as we explore the radical act of being unapologetically yourself. Discover how embracing your authenticity, prioritizing self-care, and speaking your truth—even when it feels risky—can spark transformation in your life and community. This episode unpacks why honoring your worth and showing up fully is not just self-love, but a revolutionary act that creates space for others to do the same.
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Discover how to transform life’s toughest challenges into triumph by cultivating unbreakable peace. In this episode, we explore the power of alignment, adaptability, and community as essential pillars of resilience. Learn practical steps to build inner strength, embrace change, and find support, so you can remain whole no matter what storms come your way. Join us on the journey to peace that empowers and transforms.
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Discover why networks, not just funding, are the true game-changer for Black women entrepreneurs. Inspired by insights from Brandi Lockridge, this episode explores how intentional support systems, mentorship, and authentic communities drive sustainable success, challenge systemic barriers, and redefine leadership. Learn how building powerful connections can transform not only individual journeys but entire industries.
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Discover why building intentional support networks can be more transformative than funding alone for Black women entrepreneurs. Inspired by Edith Giles’s groundbreaking research, this episode explores how community, collective action, and genuine professional alliances can unlock opportunities, challenge systemic barriers, and redefine what success looks like in business. Tune in for actionable insights on creating new pathways and empowering the next generation of leaders.
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Discover how embracing your full, unfiltered story can spark transformation in others and redefine legacy. This episode explores the power of authentic presence, highlighting how sharing your real experiences—especially the tough ones—can inspire, uplift, and create lasting change for the next generation. Tune in for a heartfelt invitation to lead with love, honesty, and the courage to be seen.

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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