In this powerful global edition of Coffee No Cream, Erin Braxton sits down with British researcher Natasha Williams, creator of The Cost of Black Excellence study.From racial micro-aggressions in the U.K. to the shared burnout Black women face worldwide, Natasha opens up about running her own firm, reclaiming her boundaries, and walking away from disrespect, even when it costs money.Together, Erin and Natasha unpack colorism, pricing confidence, self-hate within our communities, and why healing is the foundation of true success.🔗 Take the survey or learn more ⏰ Timestamps(00:00) Natasha’s breaking point: “You’ll never see me again”(00:46) Erin opens Coffee No Cream Episode 26(04:25) What is “The Cost of Black Excellence”?(06:43) The surveyor story and racism in professional spaces(12:29) Subtle racism in the U.K. vs. the U.S.(17:32) Language, class, and code-switching in Britain(25:16) Accent bias and professionalism(27:57) Setting boundaries with disrespectful clients(33:24) Building confidence to walk away(38:15) Standing in your power and scarcity mindset(42:14) “Find out what’s going on and get out” — lessons from family(46:43) Burnout and the Black Excellence tax(50:46) Mental health and generational trauma(54:11) Self-hate and intra-community competition(59:24) Professionalism and pricing within our community(1:10:19) Healing and standing in your power(1:12:20) The global research study explained(1:16:10) How to take the survey and final thoughts(1:17:38) Natasha’s links and Erin’s outroConnect with Natasha Williams on LinkedInResources & Links👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Our Free Courses Database⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Coffee No Cream Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Subscribe for more stories & strategies for Black Women in business

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