Queen’s Behind the Scenes
Queen’s Behind the Scenes
Podcast Description
Queens Behind The Scenes celebrates the trailblazers who work diligently in and out of the spotlight.
I’m Charise Beckett, your host, and each week, we’ll be pulling back the curtain to explore the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the unsung queens who are making waves in every industry—from the arts to business, from activism to entrepreneurship. Some weeks, it’ll be just you and me diving into meaningful conversations, and other times, I’ll be joined by incredible guests—trailblazers and experts alike—sharing valuable insights and advice on topics like career growth, health and wellness, relationships, and building confidence.”
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This podcast delves into themes including personal development, health and wellness, and professional growth, with episodes like 'Queen Love Yourself...FIRST Part 2' featuring discussions around self-love and resilience. The program consistently highlights the challenges faced by women in often overlooked roles, showcasing practical advice and inspiring stories centered on confidence and authentic living.
Queens Behind The Scenes celebrates the trailblazers who work diligently in and out of the spotlight.
I’m Charise Beckett, your host, and each week, we’ll be pulling back the curtain to explore the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the unsung queens who are making waves in every industry—from the arts to business, from activism to entrepreneurship. Some weeks, it’ll be just you and me diving into meaningful conversations, and other times, I’ll be joined by incredible guests—trailblazers and experts alike—sharing valuable insights and advice on topics like career growth, health and wellness, relationships, and building confidence.”
What does it mean when a woman says she’s tired of being amazing?
Inspired by a powerful line from All Her Fault, this episode explores the hidden burden of competence, resilience, and high achievement. For many women—especially those who have spent their lives proving themselves—excellence becomes more than an accomplishment. It becomes an expectation.
In this episode, Charise Beckett examines the “competence tax”—the often-unspoken reality that the more capable you are, the more responsibility, pressure, and emotional labor people place on your shoulders. She shares personal reflections on success, leadership, family, ambition, and the societal expectations that come with being the one who always gets it done.
This is not a conversation about rejecting achievement. It’s a conversation about understanding the cost of carrying so much for so long.
In This Episode:
• Why the line “I’m tired of being amazing” resonated with so many women
• The hidden burden of being the strong one
• How competence often attracts more responsibility
• The pressure of maintaining excellence once you’ve achieved it
• Black women, overachievement, and societal expectations
• The difference between pride and pressure
• Why success doesn’t eliminate stress—it often changes its form
• Giving yourself permission to be human without sacrificing ambition
Connect with Charise
🌐 P.O.I.S.E. Leadership Ecosystem
https://www.have-poise.com
📖 P.O.I.S.E.: The Blueprint for Escaping Burnout and Creating Your New Reality
🎙️ Corporately Speaking Podcast
Join Charise Beckett and Mark Thompson for candid conversations about leadership, workplace culture, career growth, and navigating corporate life.
📱 Follow and connect with Charise on social media for leadership insights, executive coaching, and behind-the-scenes conversations that empower women to lead with confidence and authenticity.
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share Queens Behind the Scenes with a friend who may need the reminder that her worth is not determined by how much she carries.
Until next time, remember: you can be ambitious without being consumed, successful without being perfect, and strong without carrying everything alone.
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