Bounce Back, Black Woman!™
THE PODCAST
Ranked Top 10% Globally
2026 Black Podcast Awards Nominee
(Nominated in 4 Categories)
Not sure where to begin?
With more than 100 episodes exploring resilience, healing, faith, reinvention, and intentional living, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are a few listener favorites to help you jump in.
New Here? Start with these listener favorites.
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Sometimes what feels like stress is actually something deeper. Let's explore why life can feel so heavy — and what to do about it.
Ep. 73: Why Things Feel So Heavy
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Unhealed emotions don't disappear. They show up in our relationships, our decisions, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Ep. 39: The Weight of Unhealed Emotions
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Life can hold both heartbreak and hope at the same time. Joy is choosing not to let difficult seasons have the final word.
Ep. 66: Choosing Unpredictable Joy in Hard Seasons
I'm Del Smith—speaker, coach, author, and host of Bounce Back, Black Woman!™.
Through stories, practical wisdom, and faith-centered encouragement, I help women navigate life's toughest challenges with greater awareness, courage, resilience, and intentionality.
Because healing isn't something we do alone.
It's not just you. It's not just me. It's US.
Meet Your Host
Every week, women from all walks of life listen to the podcast and realize something powerful:
It’s not just me.
It’s not just you.
It’s US.
What Women Are Saying…
Women often reach out after listening to the podcast to share how a conversation helped them see things differently. These are just a few of those messages…
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“Del has an amazing way of turning challenges into something positive. Her perspective provides clarity & hope during each conversation. She truly has a gift for coaching and it shows..”
Stephanie
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“Del brings a depth of wisdom & lived experience that's truly unmatched. Each conversation with her offers fresh perspective that sticks with you long after. She's an absolute joy to work with."
Jennifer
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“Del's support and kindness truly mean so much to me. I'm deeply grateful for the way she's shown up in my life. She has a big heart, a kind soul, and her light shines brightly...”
Marselle
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"A fabulous start to what will surely be a show with far reach and profound impact. Del accepts both her power and her responsibility to get up everyday and heal. A podcast that is relatable, inspirational, and full of truth."
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"Uplifting, encouraging, raw, unfiltered, authentic, supportive, caring, open, and inspiring! Each episode is an eye-opening continuation of the last. She lays a foundation of experience, faith, & God's love, inviting us to look within ourselves to heal and grow..."
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"This was extremely healing. The tone was very soothing. I could name every heartbreak, every expectation that had not been co-signed one by one, and crossed them off. I felt like a conqueror who achieved an emotional safety that I've been working on in my personal journey for over 5 years... Thank You.!"
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"This podcast feels like a safe place to land - warm, loving, and deeply supportive. Del offers gentle reminders of our shared humanity, reflections that feel like a comforting hug, and questions that spark meaningful introspection & healing."
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"This podcast has taught me so much when it comes to healing and knowing God's place in the process. I love how Del reminds us that the loss of a relationship isn't just about the loss - it is not getting what we need. So many great tools & Godly wisdom..."
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"I'm absoltely loving this podcast on heartbreak! It's speaking directly to my soul. It's helping me unpack the weight of expecting love from people who were never capable of giving it... and reminding me that my healing is my responsibility..."
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