Never Wear Red Lipstick: 8 Lies That Stop Black Women from Succeeding in Life and Business

Summary

Despite being the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States, Black women face systemic barriers that threaten to derail their dreams, including lack of funding, racial and gender bias, and lack of senior advocates in corporate spaces. Dr. Karmetria Dunham Burton, an executive with two decades of corporate experience, offers a new vision—one rooted in spiritual strength, self care, confidence, and authenticity.

Never Wear Red Lipstick is more than a business book—it’s a movement for liberation, leadership, and faith. Dr. Dunham Burton boldly dismantles the myths and limiting beliefs that have kept Black women from thriving in boardrooms and business ventures.

Blending heartfelt storytelling with field-tested strategies, Never Wear Red Lipstick introduces you to the Paint Your Lips Red principles: eight truths to help Black women embrace their power and lead with boldness. From overcoming betrayal in the workplace to prioritizing wellness, from claiming spiritual inheritance to redefining what it means to be a real boss, this book speaks to every woman who’s been told she has to shrink to succeed. With the “Boss Blueprint” at its core, Dr. Dunham Burton lays out a practical, faith-driven path to growth, leadership, and legacy. Whether you’re in a cubicle or launching a company, this book will help you stop surviving and start soaring.