The F.E.E.L. Podcast
Episode: Healthy Boundaries, Black Female Empowerment & Navigating Expectations
Host: Melissa Crook | Guest: Abby Bekele
In this inspiring episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast, host Melissa Crook sits down with Abby Bekele, content creator, strategist, and founder of Embody The Melanin, to talk about the power of healthy boundaries, self-worth, and living beyond external expectations—especially for Black women in predominantly white institutions (PWIs).
A recent MA graduate in Interactive Media from Elon University, Abby shares her personal journey as a Black woman navigating the challenges of being “the only one” in the room, and how those experiences fueled her mission to uplift, educate, and empower other Black girls through storytelling, marketing, and media.
Abby opens up about the importance of:
Setting emotional and professional boundaries
Advocating for mental health and racial equity
Embracing her identity while forging a path in the marketing and creative industries
We also highlight Abby’s social media campaign Embody The Melanin, which shines a light on the struggles and strength of Black women athletes, and her vision of creating inclusive spaces in media and advertising.
💬 Abby Bekele’s Portfolio & Projects:
🌐 abigailbekele.com
🔗 Embody the Melanin
💼 Connect on LinkedIn
📚 Featured Source:
“More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say)” by Elaine Welteroth
healthy boundaries
Black female empowerment
mental health in sports
Black women in media
diversity in creative industries
racial equity in athletics
self-worth and expectations
PWI experiences
Black female athletes
emotional wellness for creatives
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