Becoming God
Becoming God’s Girl: A Resource Journal for Black Christian Women to Balance Dual Identities by Aligning Faith, Mental Wellness, and Authenticity to Lead Boldly in the Workplace and Society
Corinne Green | 2025
Abstract
Becoming God’s Girl: A Resource Journal for Black Christian Women to Balance Dual Identities by Aligning Faith, Mental Wellness, and Authenticity to Lead Boldly in the Workplace and Society is a reflective, faith-centered journal designed to support Black Christian women in navigating the complexities of dual identities shaped by race, gender, spirituality, and professional expectations. Drawing on biblical scripture, mental health scholarship, and leadership theory, this project provides a holistic framework that integrates spiritual resilience, self-awareness, and authentic leadership. Structured into five parts and sixteen chapters, the journal combines guided prompts, personal storytelling, and theological reflection to empower readers in reclaiming identity, setting boundaries, embracing healing, and pursuing purpose-driven leadership. Central themes include dismantling the ‘Strong Black Woman’ archetype, advocating for faith-integrated mental health practices, and challenging workplace norms through empathy-driven leadership. Authored by Corinne Green, the journal interweaves her personal and lived experiences with research-informed insights and scriptural guidance. Through reflective prompts, narrative storytelling, and strategic leadership development, the project fosters personal growth, mental wellness, and faith-anchored authenticity. The project also offers policy recommendations for inclusive workplace culture and highlights the role of testimony and communal support in fostering belonging. Grounded in both academic research and lived experience, Becoming God’s Girl affirms that authentic faith expression and professional excellence are not mutually exclusive, but deeply interconnected pathways to wholeness and flourishing for Black Christian women.
Keywords: authentic leadership, Black Christian women, cultural identity, empowerment, faith-based leadership, human resources, mental wellness, personal reflection, resiliency