I'm Not Yelling

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If we say it out loud, then we tend to do it, right?  I'm writing a book that will help chief legal officers shift from great lawyers to great executives!  📕 I've found 27 partners to join me on this journey as part of of Elizabeth Leiba's "From Blank Page To Best Seller" Bootcamp.  I am inspired by the women in this cohort:  everyone is taking care of business and I believe that the words they write have the capacity to make great impact.  I'm glad to be a ripple in this pond.   In the past six months, my clients and friends have inspired me to tackle this project.  Shout-out to Mona Sabet, Maria Fernandez Guajardo, and Heather Jerrehian who just released their book "Sail to Scale" yesterday.  Shout out to Betsy Tong (The Edge: Your Brain on AI) and Christa (Christina) Richards (The Seismic CMO).  And unlimited gratitude to Charles Kochman whose gifts and existence light up my office every single day.   Stay tuned!  I'm writing . . . . . #crownandquill #legal #whatinspiresme #gratitude #authors

✨ A Transformative Meet & Greet for the Next Generation of Black Women Authors ✨ Last night’s meet & greet with the TWENTY SEVEN incredible women in the inaugural cohort of my “From Blank Page to Bestseller” Book Writing Bootcamp was nothing short of transformative. I’m truly inspired by the passion, determination, and brilliance each of these women brought to the virtual room. As we embark on this journey together, the energy was palpable—2024 is undeniably the year of the Black woman! This program is not just about writing books; it’s about immortalizing our stories, our struggles, and our triumphs. It’s about creating a legacy that will uplift and empower the next generation. Black women have always been the backbone of our communities, and now, through their voices, they will cement their place in history. My mission with this program is to amplify the power of Black women’s voices, ensuring that our stories are told, our experiences are validated, and our wisdom is passed down. The impact of this work extends far beyond the pages of a book—it’s about building a stronger, more resilient community that celebrates and honors the contributions of Black women. I invite you all to support these phenomenal women on their journey to becoming published authors. Follow them, encourage them, and stand with them as they take this brave step towards sharing their stories with the world. Together, we are not just writing books—we are writing the future. Thank you for trusting me, Queens!! 👑 ❤️ Shayla N. Atkins, PHR, SHRM-CP, LSSBB Shirelle N. Francis PMP CSM Keynote Speaker Founder Jocelyn Brown (Smith) Nicole D. Murphy Tanesha Mondestin, MSPH Delida Costin Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson, MPA, MBTS, CPM®, PMP® Dr. Cheryl Cooper, PhD Dr. Michelle Burroughs Radiah Shabazz Harold, MSW Hope Venetta, MA, LCMHCA, NCC Lark Ambris Natasha Gilliard, M. Ed. Abi Iyuanna Pease, Ed.D. Debbie P. Afton Howard Paulette Luckett BSN, RN, NCSN Stephanie Obadare Heidi L. Richards Elo Okah Nicole Rankins, MD, MPH #culture #education #motivation #personaldevelopment #whatinspiresme #bestadvice #crownandquill

26 Black Women in a book writing cohort. Very Demure,Very classy. You see how we write our stories and don’t let others hold us back! Elizabeth Leiba #imnotyelling #writingcohort #demure #writingjourney

📚Keisha N. Jackson, Esq.💡 Farida Habeeb, PhD Maikel Groenewoud Ashani Mfuko (She/Her) People who are demanding the support of the Black community and want to understand what real social justice activism looks like need to watch this carefully. Not just her words but the emotion and frustration behind them. What I’ve been observing from many of the Palestine activists is exactly this — conditional allyship. For those who don’t realize, that is exactly the same as NO allyship. It means NOTHING, which is why most Black people say we have no allies. Or as • Theresa M. Robinson, ABD always reminds us, All Lies. 🤷🏽♀️

A follow-up on my post on anti-Blackness and the diaspora wars, which received a TON of engagement (and 325 new followers!):   1. As a scholar of critical race theory, I am always indebted to Black folx and women for shaping my thinking. Go pay reparations to the two Black folx who inspired my post: L C De Shay and Elizabeth Leiba👇🏽   LC's Venmo: @L C De Shay-Evans. Elizabeth's Linktree is in the comments.   2. I am ashamed that my post resonated as much as it did, because everything it says has been said by Black people for centuries. While I understand that a message can feel more powerful / rhetorically effective because someone outside the racial group is validating that group’s experience, the way y’all don’t listen to, silence, and dismiss Black people is another reflection of your anti-Blackness. Check that too.   3. Although non-Black Muslims did engage with my post, most of them were strangers – by my count, about 15 of my vocally pro-Palestine Muslim connections liked or commented on it, even after I sent it to our group chat. And the Muslims who did comment on it were mostly Black. I think that speaks volumes.   4. An overwhelming number of Black women DMed me after reading my post. They mentioned how moved they were, how they cried, how they felt seen, and how they exhaled because someone finally got it.   While I’m honored that my words resonated, I’m also sorry that being seen and feeling heard are such uncommon experiences for Black women in America. It is this group of women to whom we owe so much – they have been holding it down for *years* to save whatever is left of this country’s soul. They deserve protection and peace.   5. A few of you missed the point of my post, which is not about voting for Kamala Harris or blaming Indigenous people for their own genocide (the first sentence excludes this group for a very good reason). It is about anti-Blackness being the root of genocides across the world. It is about educating yourself, pushing back against false narratives, and doing the inner work.    That work never ends. I am very grateful to be in community with Black people who have educated me, corrected me, redirected me, and pushed me to think beyond my own perspective. See this labor – because it is labor – as a gift, rather than a personal attack. Remove your ego from the equation. You, and the rest of the world, will be so much better off for it.

“So, your source is ‘Trust me, Bro?’ That’s your source?” 🤣😂🤣 Mic drop, 🎤 Young King!! 👑 🔥 The way he walked off at the end!! 😭😭😭

Protecting My Peace isn't just a book—it's a movement. In a world that too often attacks the strength, beauty, and resilience of Black women, it's more important than ever to find solace in our inner power and the legacy of our ancestors. 🌟 📢 Limited-Time Offer: Right now, you can get the audiobook version of Protecting My Peace: Embracing Inner Beauty and Ancestral Power on sale NOW!! 🎉 This is your chance to dive into powerful strategies for self-care, mental health, and emotional well-being at a special price. 💔 With the recent heartbreaking events and media narratives, centering ourselves and our peace has never been more critical. This isn't just about surviving—it's about thriving with the strength of our foremothers and the beauty that radiates from within. 🎧 Don’t miss out! Listen to the audiobook now and join me on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Let's reclaim our peace, together. 👉🏽 Grab it on sale here!! https://lnkd.in/eWtThG3T #Education #MentalHealth #SelfCare #PersonalDevelopment #Culture

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