The Q-Chat Ep. 218 Geaux Beyond the Facade: The Truth About Empowerment Groups and Real Friendships

The Q-Chat Podcast: Self-Love and Empowerment Conversations for Queens

In this powerful solo episode of The Q-Chat, Shronda Armstrong gets raw and unfiltered about the reality of modern “empowerment groups” and the challenges of building authentic friendships as women. While some spaces are genuine and life-giving, others can feel performative or rooted in unhealed wounds.

Shronda shares her personal experiences creating authentic community through Pink Reign, while also diving into the pressures women face to connect, please, and call everyone a “friend.” This episode is a deep reflection on boundaries, discernment, and the role of self-love in choosing the right relationships.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Empowerment and Authentic Connections

05:54 – Navigating Friendships and Boundaries

11:58 – The Impact of Unhealed Wounds

18:04 – The Pressure of Female Friendships

24:01 – Understanding Boundaries in Empowerment Groups

30:09 – The Importance of Self-Love and Discernment

Listen now to discover:

Why some “empowerment” spaces fall short of their promise

How unhealed wounds shape women’s friendships

Why setting and respecting boundaries is essential

The pressure women face to be “friends with everyone”

How self-love fuels authentic connections and helps you discern what spaces and people are right for you

Connect with Shronda at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.geauxqueen.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for podcast episodes, magazine features, Pink Reign calls, and in-person empowerment events in Dallas.

And remember—self-love is the fuel to be a good friend, a vessel for others, and to know when it’s time to step away. Geaux Love Ya'self!