The Confidence Gap and Black Women: A Barrier We’re Ready to Break

Confidence doesn’t come from a lack of talent; it often comes from years of being told, subtly or overtly, that you don’t belong. For Black women, this experience can be especially layered.

The confidence gap isn’t just about gender; it’s also about race, culture, and the spaces we move through.

From underrepresentation in leadership to microaggressions in the workplace, Black women often choose to shrink, silence, or edit themselves just to be seen as “professional.” These barriers harm our careers and decrease our confidence, but we’re not staying small.

Programs like InfuseHer and safe community spaces are helping Black women reclaim their voice and rewrite their narratives. We’re stepping forward, standing tall, and owning our brilliance on our terms.

Let’s keep the conversation going:

👉🏽 How can we better support the confidence and leadership of Black women in our networks?