There is a moment in every woman’s life when she has to decide if she will shrink to fit the space or expand until the space meets her.

This week on Black Women Amplified, I sit down with Rissi Palmer for a conversation that is as honest as it is necessary.

Rissi knew early that country music was hers. Not as a trend or an experiment, but as a true expression of who she is. When she stepped into the industry, she did so with clarity. What she could not control was how the industry would respond.

In 2007, her debut single “Country Girl” charted on Billboard, marking a rare moment of visibility. For many, that would have been the breakthrough. For Rissi, it was the beginning of a different kind of journey. One that required resilience, patience, and a deep belief in her own voice.

She shares what it meant to be seen and stil ...