Getting laid off last year shook my confidence in a way nothing else had in a really long time! I questioned everything I had worked for; my self-trust disappeared. And every rejection email continued to erode my self-esteem. Now that I'm on the other side of it, I have learned so much - mostly about myself and what I am capable of! With over a million people impacted by layoffs in the U.S. in 2025 alone, I created the Comeback Classroom to offer what I wish I had: not just emotional support, but a path back to confidence and self-trust. If you’re in it right now: there is light ahead. ✨ If you go through the modules in the classroom, please engage in the discussion posts! They are likely out of order on The Comeback Classroom community page, so you may have to look for the one that corresponds with the lesson you're on.

If you’re here, chances are you’ve felt the shock, frustration, grief, or uncertainty that came with the wave of job losses affecting hundreds of thousands of Black women in 2025. First, take a breath. You are not alone here. This community was created as a space for Black women navigating career disruption, layoffs, forced pivots, or the deep question of “what now?” Whether you’re rebuilding, resting, reinventing, or exploring something entirely new, you are in the right place. This is not just a networking group. This is a rebuilding space. Here I'm hoping we focus on: • Career Reinvention - exploring new paths, industries, and opportunities • Entrepreneurship & Income Streams - building something of your own • Financial Recovery & Strategy - stabilizing and planning your next move • Leadership & Confidence - remembering your value and power • Collective Wisdom - sharing resources, opportunities, and knowledge Many of us were taught to survive systems that were never designed for us to thrive. Here, we’re doing something different. We’re telling the truth about work. We’re sharing what we know. We’re helping each other rise. Start here: 1️⃣ Introduce yourself in the Introductions thread! Tell us: - Where you're joining from - Your former industry or role - What you’re hoping to build or explore next 2️⃣ Check the Resources section for job leads, tools, and training. 3️⃣ Ask questions. Share opportunities. Support another sister when you can. Your job may have ended. But your story, your brilliance, and your possibilities did not. Welcome. We're building what comes next - together. - Dr. Jam

What's your name? Where in the world are you joining from? What was your former industry or role? What are you hoping to build or explore next?