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Dr. Venessa Marie Perry

✨ Where Black Women Shine Together

Published 15 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

Two weeks ago, I had the honor of attending the APA conference’s Black Excellence reception — and it was held in the perfect place: the Museum for Black Girls.

Walking through that space, surrounded by vibrant tributes to Black women and girls, I was reminded of the brilliance, resilience, and creativity that defines us. It felt powerful to see so many Black women psychologists gathered together, celebrating one another in a setting built to affirm our beauty and strength.

I met incredible women that night — women we don’t often see outside of the silos of our own offices and careers. I even reconnected with sorority sisters, which made the night even more meaningful.

It was a reminder that we need these moments, these tribes, these safe and sacred spaces that remind us we’re not alone.

That is the essence of BYOND: creating spaces where Black women leaders don’t just survive, but thrive — together.

Are you ready to find your tribe?

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Dr. Venessa Marie Perry

Psychologist|Executive Coach|Strategist|Author

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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