Empty Inbox, Silence, and the Stories we Tell Ourselves


Reader,

Alicia gave 20 years of her life to her corporate career.
She was the one who never missed a deadline, the one who stayed late (even spent the night at the office), the one everyone counted on to deliver.

So when the layoff came, it wasn’t just about losing a paycheck.
It felt like she had lost herself.

She woke up the next morning devastated.
Her calendar was empty. Her inbox was silent. The recognition, the meetings, the hustle—all gone.

And then came the whispers in her head:

“If I’m not a CFO, who am I?””

She was paralyzed by shame. Watching old colleagues land new roles only made her feel smaller.

Here’s what Alicia needed to hear:
➡️ You are not your job title.
➡️ Your worth was never tied to your productivity.
➡️ This is not the end of your story—it’s the beginning of a new one.

But breaking free from those stories isn’t easy and it requires not just inner strength, but a tribe that sees you, reminds you of your value, and walks with you as you reimagine what’s next.

That’s what we do inside BYOND.

Our sacred community is anchored by a sisterhood that speaks life when the world, and your inner critic try to tell you otherwise. Built on that foundation we also create solid strategy and a path forward through group coaching led by me (a licensed psychologist), and a wealth of other medical, relationship and spiritual experts.

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Dr. Venessa Marie Perry

Welcome to my Creator Page! As a licensed psychologist, organizational and leadership development consultant, and executive coach with over 25 years of experience, my aim is to help individuals and organizations build high-performing teams, master effective communication, and transform relationships. The main vehicles to facilitate this transformation include 1-on-1 executive coaching, strategy consultations and the BYOND group coaching experience, a sanctuary and community for Black women to inspire, uplift, and empower one another while focusing on well-being and collective transformation.

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