Friend

Let’s be real for a second—
Not every critique is created equal.

Some people can speak boldly, miss the mark, and still get grace.

Others?

 One misstep and the internet, the media, and their “peers” pounce like they’ve been waiting for the moment.

Why?

Because power has a color line.

And in this week’s episode of “Telling It Like It Is”, Beverly Barr doesn’t just talk about it—she names it.

🎧 Episode: “Keep That Same Energy: Why Critique Has a Color Line”

She breaks down what happened when Stephen A. Smith told Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to “figure out how to work with Trump”…
…and how that energy suddenly shifted when Serena Williams’ husband stepped in to defend her.

But this isn’t just about politics or sports.
It’s about you.

It’s about every boardroom, negotiation, and opportunity where power is distributed—and who gets punished for using their voice.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

🔥 The 3 distinctions that separate empire builders from everyone else:

— Working with power vs. being used by it
— Access vs. Alignment
— Proximity vs. Impact

💎 Why “getting in the room” might be the worst advice you’ve ever received
💎 How to negotiate from leverage instead of begging for access
💎 When to walk away from the table—and build your own

If you’re done making other people comfortable at your own expense…
If you’re ready to stop trading power for proximity…
Then this episode will feel like the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

👉 Listen to “Keep That Same Energy” now

After you do—drop a comment and tell me:
What room are you finally ready to walk out of… so you can build your own table?