TreatMeBetta is a cultural and lifestyle platform for Black women who want to live well — emotionally, financially, relationally, and spiritually.
This is a space for women who are tired of being strong without being supported, accomplished without being at ease, and successful without feeling fulfilled.
Here, we talk about what it really takes to build a life that feels good — not just looks good.
Who this is for
TreatMeBetta was created for Black women who:
- are navigating work, money, relationships, and aging in a world that asks too much of them
- want more peace without shrinking themselves
- want financial stability without burnout
- want love and boundaries that don’t require self-abandonment
- are ready to choose themselves without guilt
If that sounds like you, you’re home.
What we believe
We believe Black women deserve:
- rest without apology
- money without fear
- relationships that feel safe
- and lives that don’t require constant self-sacrifice
We don’t do gatekeeping, perfection, or pretending.
We do: truth, clarity, self-trust, emotional safety, and living well.
Where this comes from
TreatMeBetta was founded by Kellye Whitney — an award-winning editor, journalist, and communications strategist who has spent her career shaping conversations about leadership, culture, and identity.
After years of watching Black women carry more than they should — emotionally, financially, and relationally — she built TreatMeBetta as a place to speak honestly about what it means to live well in the real world.
That same perspective lives in her book, Live Well: A Black Woman’s Prerogative — a grounded, grown-woman guide to money, boundaries, and choosing yourself.
Why this platform exists
So many Black women were never taught:
- how to protect their peace
- how to build financial safety
- how to stop over-giving
- or how to choose themselves without shame
TreatMeBetta exists to change that.
Through essays, videos, and books, we offer the kind of guidance, clarity, and permission many of us needed earlier.
What to do next
If you’re new here, the best place to start is with the book:
📖 Live Well: A Black Woman’s Prerogative
A grounded, grown-woman guide to money, boundaries, and choosing yourself.
And if you want to stay connected:
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You don’t have to figure this out alone.
About Kellye Whitney
Kellye Whitney is the founder of TreatMeBetta and the author of Live Well: A Black Woman’s Prerogative. She is a communications and culture strategist and an award-winning editor whose work has been recognized by the American Society of Business Publication Editors and other industry organizations.
Her work centers Black women’s emotional, financial, and relational well-being — with honesty, warmth, and a refusal to accept less than we deserve.