Next Move with Dee is a podcast about navigating high-pressure careers with confidence, clarity, and integrity. Hosted by Dr. DeVontee Rayford, DNP, CRNA, this show blends real-life experience from healthcare with honest conversations about boundaries, advocacy, decision-making, and growth—especially for professionals who refuse to shrink themselves to fit the room. No hustle culture. No performative professionalism. Just grounded insight for your next move.
Next Move with Dee
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Podcast Overview
Next Move with Dee is a podcast about navigating high-pressure careers with confidence, clarity, and integrity. Hosted by Dr. DeVontee Rayford, DNP, CRNA, this show blends real-life experience from healthcare with honest conversations about boundaries, advocacy, decision-making, and growth—especially for professionals who refuse to shrink themselves to fit the room. No hustle culture. No performative professionalism. Just grounded insight for your next move.
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April 8, 2026
Origins of the “Angry Black Woman”
<html><p>In this episode, I break down the origins of the “angry Black woman” label and how it still shows up today. Especially in professional spaces where confidence, preparation, and direct communication can be misinterpreted.</p><p>Because a lot of what you’re reacting to isn’t just about her. It’s about a narrative that’s been attached to Black women long before we ever stepped into these rooms.</p><p>I share a moment from the OR where being prepared and speaking with clarity was labeled as “overconfidence”… and what that revealed to me about perception, bias, and how quickly people decide who you are.</p><p>This conversation isn’t about proving anything.<br/>It’s about understanding what’s really happening, so you can move differently, without shrinking yourself or giving your energy away unnecessarily.</p><h3><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></h3><p>• The “angry Black woman” label has deeper roots that still influence how Black women are perceived today</p><p>• Confidence and competence are not always interpreted the same way across different people</p><p>• Perception in professional spaces can shape your experience just as much as performance</p><p>• Some reactions are based on expectation and conditioning; not your actual behavior</p><p>• You don’t have to respond to everything to maintain your authority</p><p>• Awareness allows you to be more intentional with your energy and presence</p></html>
March 29, 2026
Microaggression Mastery: How to Respond Without Losing Your Authority
<html><p>In this episode of Next Move with Dee, we’re getting into something most people experience but don’t know how to navigate in real time:</p><p>How to respond when something inappropriate happens without losing control of how you’re perceived.</p><p>Because here’s the truth:<br/>Being right is not the same as being effective.</p><p>In high-stakes healthcare environments, your response doesn’t just address the moment — it shapes your reputation.</p><p>I break down a real situation involving micromanagement, how I initially handled it, and what I learned about maintaining authority, composure, and control of the narrative.</p><p>This is not about being silent.<br/>And it’s not about overreacting.</p><p>It’s about choosing control.</p><p>If you’ve ever left a situation feeling like “I wasn’t wrong, but something still didn’t sit right” — this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Authority is not just about competence — it’s about how people experience you in real time</p></li><li><p>The moment you become reactive, the focus shifts from what happened to you</p></li><li><p>Being right does not protect your reputation — how you respond does</p></li><li><p>Not everything is a microaggression — learn to distinguish bias, projection, and poor behavior</p></li><li><p>Emotional reactions can cost you positioning, even when justified</p></li><li><p>You don’t need to over-explain to maintain control — clarity over over-talking</p></li><li><p>Patterns matter — stop personalizing behavior that is consistent across people</p></li><li><p>Boundaries are most effective when delivered after the moment, not inside it</p></li><li><p>There is a third option beyond silence or reaction: control</p></li><li><p>Composure is leverage in high-stakes environments</p></li></ul><p></p></html>
March 21, 2026
You’re Not Overthinking It: The Hidden Mental Toll of Microaggressions
<html><p>The mental toll of microaggressions is something many Black women and women of color in healthcare experience—but rarely talk about openly.</p><p>In this episode, I break down what it actually feels like to carry these interactions day after day, how it impacts your confidence, and how it can quietly shift how you see yourself as a provider.</p><p>This is not just about what happens in the moment.<br/>It’s about what happens after—when you replay conversations, question yourself, and start internalizing things that were never yours to carry.</p><p>I also share my personal experience, including how this led me to question my career and how I had to rebuild my mindset to stop the spiral.</p><p>Most importantly, I walk you through exactly how to handle these situations using my Decode–Detach–Deliver framework so you can maintain your composure, protect your mental space, and move with authority.</p><p>If you’ve ever left work feeling drained, replaying conversations, or questioning yourself—this episode is for you.</p><p>Key Takeaways </p><p>• The mental exhaustion from microaggressions often comes from replaying interactions—not the interaction itself<br/>• These experiences can lead to imposter syndrome, overcritical thinking, and decreased performance<br/>• Microaggressions can contribute to anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, and social isolation over time<br/>• You are not imagining it—these patterns are real and documented<br/>• Internalizing these moments is what creates the long-term mental toll<br/>• You cannot control what others say, but you can control your response<br/>• The Decode–Detach–Deliver framework helps you respond with clarity and authority<br/>• Not every situation deserves your energy—discernment is power<br/>• You belong in every room you step into</p><p>Podcast References: <strong>References</strong></p><p>Burke LA, Chijioke S, Le TP.<br/>Gendered Racial Microaggressions and Emerging Adult Black Women’s Social and General Anxiety: Distress Intolerance and Stress as Mediators.<br/>Journal of Clinical Psychology. 2023;79(4):1051–1069.</p><p>Auguste EE, Cruise KR, Jimenez MC.<br/>The Effects of Microaggressions on Depression in Young Adults of Color: Investigating the Impact of Traumatic Event Exposures and Trauma Reactions.<br/>Journal of Traumatic Stress. 2021;34(5):985–994.</p><p>Burton WM, Paschal AM, Jaiswal J, Leeper JD, Birch DA.<br/>Gendered Racial Microaggressions and Black College Women: A Cross-Sectional Study of Depression and Psychological Distress.<br/>Journal of American College Health. 2024;72(8):2811–2818.</p><p>Watson-Singleton NN, Lewis JA, Mekawi Y.<br/>Do Gendered Racial Microaggressions Predict Hypervigilance Over and Above Racial Microaggressions Among College-Aged Black Women Over Time?<br/>American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. 2026.</p><p>Lewis JA, Neville HA.<br/>Construction and Initial Validation of the Gendered Racial Microaggressions Scale for Black Women.<br/>Journal of Counseling Psychology. 2015;62(2):289–302.</p><p>Loyd AB, Kürüm E, Crooks N, et al.<br/>Investigating Longitudinal Associations Between Racial Microaggressions, Coping, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and Mental Health in Black Girls and Women.<br/>Journal of Research on Adolescence. 2022;32(1):69–88.</p><p>Nelson T, Brown MJ, Garcia-Rodriguez I, Moreno O.<br/>Gendered Racism, Anxiety, and Depression: The Mediating Roles of Gendered Racialized Stress and Social Isolation.<br/>Ethnicity & Health. 2023;28(1):12–28.</p><p>Ezemenaka CJ, Burton WM, Newman S.<br/>Exploring Gendered Racism and the Mental Health of Rural Black Women.<br/>Frontiers in Public Health. 2025;13:1525165.</p></html>
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