A Note from the Founder

From Endurance to Intentional Living

There was a season in my life when I became the person people called first.

The one who could handle it.
The steady one.
The advisor.
The anchor.

I stepped into caregiving, decision-making, and showing up for others, sometimes without even realizing I had said yes. It felt natural. Expected. Like breathing.

I supported family. Guided friends. Carried responsibilities that arrived without invitation, because that’s often how it unfolds for us.

And somewhere in the middle of being everything for everyone else, I stopped giving myself permission to slow down. To feel. To name what I was carrying.

There was always someone who needed me.

If you’re reading this, you might recognize that pattern.

As Black women, we are often shaped, quietly or loudly, to be capable without complaint. Composed under pressure. Strong without question. We endure. We adapt. We move forward quickly. Strength becomes second nature. Responsibility becomes identity.

And over time, self-sacrifice starts to feel… normal. Even invisible.

Until one day, you realize you’ve been strong for everyone,  but rarely gentle with yourself.

That realization changed everything for me.

It also reshaped how I understand the idea of the Strong Black Woman.

For too long, strength has been defined as endurance without pause,  the ability to carry more, give more, withstand more.

I believe strength is something else.

The Strong Black Woman honors her foundation by practicing the courage to set boundaries, the wisdom to prioritize her own restoration, and the grace to care for and pour love into others without ever abandoning herself.

That is the strength we cultivate here.

With over a decade in advisory and support roles within complex systems,  alongside years connected to mental health awareness and wellness work, I came to understand something deeper:

Endurance is only one kind of strength.
Discernment is strength.
Boundaries are strength.
Rest is strength.

As the author of Grown, Black, Glorious, Healing in Her Prime, and Caregiver, But Still Me, my work centers Black women navigating midlife, caregiving, shifting identities, and the quiet, necessary work of restoration. I write with structure and heart, blending lived experience, research-informed insight, and practical tools women can actually use.

This is not about motivational quotes or quick fixes.

It is about sustainable recalibration.

Grown Black Glorious was born from a deliberate decision to redefine strength, not as silent depletion, but as intentional preservation.

This space exists for women who have mastered responsibility and are now ready to master restoration.

Not because we are broken.
Because we are worthy.

Founder Biography

Celeste M. Blake is an Afro-Caribbean author and wellness advocate devoted to the thriving of Black women in their prime years.

With over a decade of experience in advisory and support-focused environments, Celeste understands the emotional labor carried by women who are often relied upon for stability, wisdom, and care. Her work bridges structure and softness, where reflective inquiry meets practical frameworks and culturally attuned truth.

Through Grown Black Glorious, she has built a curated ecosystem of literature, lifestyle tools, and intentional resources designed to support sustainable wellness.

Her philosophy is simple:

Rest is not weakness.
Boundaries are not rebellion.
Thriving is not selfish.

It is alignment.

Our Pillars of Belief

At Grown Black Glorious, we move with intention. Our mission is built on four non-negotiable truths:

Rest is a Birthright: It is not something you earn after you are exhausted.

Needs are Valid: Prioritizing yourself is an act of preservation, not selfishness.

Refinement & Style: Healing should be beautiful. Our tools are designed to reflect the elegance of the women who use them.

Holistic Growth: We support the emotional, spiritual, and mental wellness of Black women navigating their next season.

Our Operations

Based in Ontario, Canada and serving a global community, Grown Black Glorious operates as a boutique house of wellness.

Signature Literature: Original eBooks and workbooks authored by Celeste.

Empowerment Pieces: Apparel and lifestyle goods designed in-house to serve as daily affirmations.

Curated Collections: Ethical vegan handbags and accessories that reflect a life lived with intention.

Let’s Connect

We value transparency and the strength of our community.

Founder: Celeste M. Blake

Inquiries: info@grownblackglorious.com

A Gentle Note: While our tools are grounded in lived wisdom and emotional insight, they are meant to support, not replace, professional medical or mental health care. You deserve holistic, full support.