For high-achieving Black women, professional success carries a complex set of stressors. To lead, innovate, and maintain well-being amid workplace, societal, and interpersonal stress, Black women need more than self-care: They need self-compassion, culturally attuned care, and an engaged community.

In today's society, high-achieving Black women face a unique set of challenges that can have a significant impact on their emotional well-being. Navigating the complexities of professional success and the intersectionality of racism and sexism requires a multi-faceted approach to wellness.

Esther Boykin is a psychotherapist, CEO, and consultant with two decades of experience supporting clients who want to feel more connected, figure out what they need beyond self-care to navigate the demands of career and relationships, and learn how to show up fully for every aspect of life.

Society often equates success with material wealth and professional accomplishments, but this perspective creates an approach to wellness that doesn't acknowledge the full range of human experience.

Given the unique stressors Black women in leadership and innovative roles face, it is even more imperative to cultivate a holistic approach to care and well-being.