A Common Reality...
You show up to every meeting prepared, polished, and alert—keenly aware that you are doing more than your job description requires. You're not just contributing ideas; you're navigating microaggressions, translating culture, and carrying the burden of being the first, the only, or the one who always speaks up.
It's exhausting to hold space for others when you're rarely held yourself. You find yourself wondering, does anyone really see me? And while you've mastered how to lead in these spaces, the solitude is real.
How will your leadership evolve when you're leading
from a grounded, affirmed self?
Imagine yourself in community...
1
Find Understanding
You're not explaining your reality; you're being understood in real time. You hear someone name the very dynamic you thought only lived in your head.
2
Gain Solidarity
There's ease in knowing that someone will check in, remind you of who you are, and send a resource that hits just right.
3
Transform Your Presence
You begin to show up differently—
more honest, more rooted, more you—
because you know you're held.
Program Features
Witness Circles
Monthy Sessions | 1.5 hours per session
Confidential conversations to release, recalibrate, and restore in the company of others who "get it". Exchange lessons learned, powerful insights, and hard-earned strategies. (4 Sessions Total)
Potential Topics:
- Leading Amidst DEI Rollbacks
- "We Wear the Mask"
- Strong Black Woman, No More
- When You're the First & Only
The Hub - Virtual Space
Ongoing
A low-pressure lounge for casual conversation, joy-sharing, affirmations, and check-ins. Maintain connections between and beyond live sessions and professional titles.
- Celebrate wins
- Resource Sharing
- Post opportunities
Pause & Pour Workshops
1-1.5 hours per session
Learn practical, high-impact strategies to interrupt burnout cycles. Gain actionable strategies for sustaining your well-being and advocating for your worth.
(2 Sessions Total)
Potential Topics:
- Effective Negotiation
- Disrupting Imposter Syndrome
- Boundaries that Build
- Breath & Balance
4
Witness Circles
Monthly connection opportunities throughout the program.
2
Pause & Pour
Refuel strategy sessions per program cycle.
6
Total Sessions
Comprehensive program with ongoing virtual community support.
I've supported over 350 women of color create spaces where they feel seen, celebrated, and supported.
Meet Your Coach
My name is
Chenelle S. Boatswain, Ed.D.
aka Dr. Chenelle or Doc Cee
Experienced Educator
I bring 20+ years in K-12 and higher education, leading school teams and supporting graduate students toward equitable practices.
Scholar & Researcher
My research centers Black women's leadership in academia and the conditions that sustain our success, delivering keynotes nationwide on equity and transformational leadership.
Community Builder
At the heart of my work is my commitment to connecting Black women in affirming communities—where rigorously pursue our goals while being equally protected in our humanity.
