What would life look like if you finally laid the cape down?

For generations, Black women have been celebrated for their strength, resilience, and sacrifice — but too often that strength has come at the cost of rest, joy, and wholeness. Putting Down the Cape is more than a podcast; it’s a movement. Hosted by Rev. Tamira Valley, this series invites women everywhere to release the crushing expectations of “superwoman,” rediscover their true identity, and step boldly into a life of clarity, peace, and abundance.

Through scripture, storytelling, real-life reflections, and practical tools, each episode helps you name the capes you carry, put them down, and embrace rhythms of healing and joy. Whether you’re navigating family demands, workplace pressures, or the unspoken rules of “always being strong,” you’ll find space here to breathe, to rest, and to imagine a fresh new way of living.

✨ This is not just a moment. It’s a movement. Subscribe now and join the community of women choosing rest over rescue — one episode at a time.

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✨ Episode 4— Letting Go to Live Fully ✨

Sis, it’s time to release what’s weighing you down and step into freedom! 💃🏾 In this episode of Putting Down the Cape, Tamira Valley dives deep into why letting go isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. From careers to family to new seasons of life, you’ll hear powerful stories, biblical truths, and practical steps to help you open your hands and receive God’s peace.

🎧 Don’t miss this life-giving conversation — download Episode 4 today and join the movement of women choosing freedom over fear.

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In this episode of Putting Down the Cape, Rev. Tamira D. Wimbish Valley explores what it means to choose rest as an act of faith and resistance. In a culture that glorifies hustle and constant productivity, we are reminded that God designed us for rhythm — work and rest, labor and pause, sowing and harvest.

Through story, scripture, and reflection, you’ll be encouraged to see rest not as laziness, but as liberation. Rest is your divine right and your sacred responsibility.

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Your healing is not optional — it’s essential.

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In this episode of Putting Down the Cape, we dive into one of the hardest lessons for strong Black women — the power of saying no without carrying guilt. So often, we measure our worth by how much we give, how many people we help, or how full our schedules look. But constantly saying yes leads to exhaustion, resentment, and burnout.

Together, we’ll unpack why “no” is not rejection but an act of self-preservation and spiritual alignment. Drawing from scripture, lived experiences, and healing practices, this conversation helps us reframe boundaries as holy and necessary for freedom. You’ll walk away with practical tools to silence the guilt and stand firm in the truth that your worth isn’t tied to overextending yourself.

And don’t forget — if you’d like to go deeper, you can grab my book Putting Down the Cape: Letting Go of the Strong Black Woman now available on Amazon and directly through our website at www.puttingdownthecape.com
. You’ll also find journals, affirmation cards, and merchandise designed to encourage your journey toward rest and peace.

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 Tamira opens the series by sharing her own moment of realizing her “cape” was suffocating her. She explores the historical roots of the Strong Black Woman narrative, its impact on health and identity, and offers the first steps toward releasing roles and responsibilities that were never truly yours to hold. 

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