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Self-Funded Sabbaticals: Empowering Black Women to Recharge

2/15/2026

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Sabbaticals are increasingly pursued to recharge, with many self-funded since employer-sponsored leaves are rare.
Kira Schrabram, an expert, notes sabbaticals are often self-funded rather than provided by employers.
Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry, platform founders, have built resources to support sabbaticals for Black women.
Advisors say budgeting for a sabbatical mirrors retirement planning and remains crucial.

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Story summary

Sabbaticals are increasingly pursued to recharge, with many self-funded since employer-sponsored leaves are rare.
Kira Schrabram, an expert, notes sabbaticals are often self-funded rather than provided by employers.
Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry, platform founders, have built resources to support sabbaticals for Black women.
Advisors say budgeting for a sabbatical mirrors retirement planning and remains crucial.