Elizabeth Leiba

Protecting My Peace

Embracing Inner Beauty and Ancestral Power (African American Home Remedies, Gift for Young Professional Women)

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

From navigating hostile work environments and healing from trauma to exploring African American home remedies and promoting holistic well-being, Protecting My Peace is a comprehensive guide for women seeking to prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical health.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mango Media
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 150mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 290g
• ISBN-13: 9781684814282
• ISBN-10: 1684814286
• Artikelnr.: 68175254

Autorenporträt

Elizabeth Leiba is a writer, college professor, and advocate for Black businesswomen. She has over 100,000 followers on LinkedIn who range in age, race, background, and location primarily in the US, Canada, and the UK. Her passion for Black history changed her life. It catapulted her into a fulfilling line of work as a powerful advocate of social justice and equity for Black women, especially Black businesswomen. Elizabeth strives to create resources that support, empower, and amplify Black businesswomen and their businesses. She was featured in the 2020 New York Times article, “Black LinkedIn Is Thriving. Does LinkedIn Have a Problem With That?” highlighting her social justice advocacy work. The response to this article spurred her to launch her online, accessible e-learning platform, Black History & Culture Academy. This incredible educational resource earned her the recognition of a LinkedIn TOP VOICE in Education in 2020.  She is also the host of Black Power Moves, a podcast on EBONY Media Covering Black America Podcast Network, and is a published writer. Her most recent writing includes an Op-Ed piece on racial profiling for CNN, which had over 2 million views on their news website.  In early 2022, Elizabeth launched her website directory, Black Women Handle Business, the premier website for Black women entrepreneurs and professionals to network, collaborate and share resources.  She is the bestselling author of I’m Not Yelling, and resides in Washington, DC.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 
Chapter 1: Movement and Dance 
Chapter 2: Plant-Based Diet and Natural Remedies 
Chapter 3: Feminine Power 
Chapter 4: Beauty and Wellbeing 
Chapter 5: Music and Drumming 
Chapter 6: Ritual and the Ancestors 
Chapter 7: Joy and Community 
Chapter 8: Meditation and Affirmations 
Conclusion
DETAILED TOC
* Introduction: The introduction sets the tone for the book, outlining
its purpose and what readers can expect from it. It highlights the
focus on professional Black women and the unique challenges they face
in the workplace. 
* Chapter 1: Movement and Dance at Work: This chapter explores how
movement and dance can help professional women express themselves,
release work-related stress and tension, and improve overall
well-being. 
* Chapter 2: Plant-Based Diet and Natural Remedies for the Working
Woman: The author discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet and
natural remedies for maintaining physical and mental health in a
demanding work environment. 
* Chapter 3: Feminine Power in the Workplace: This chapter focuses on
embracing feminine power and the strength that comes with it, despite
societal expectations and norms that may attempt to suppress it in
professional settings. 
* Chapter 4: Beauty, Wellbeing, and the Professional Woman: The author
discusses self-love and recognizing one's beauty and worth,
regardless of external societal pressures and standards, while
navigating the workplace. 
* Chapter 5: Music and Drumming for Workplace Empowerment: This chapter
explores the power of music and drumming as a means of expression,
empowerment, and healing in professional environments. 
* Chapter 6: Ritual, Ancestors, and the Working Woman: This chapter
discusses the importance of connecting with ancestors and engaging in
ritual practices to find strength and guidance in difficult times,
especially when facing challenges in the workplace. 
* Chapter 7: Joy, Community, and the Professional Sisterhood: This
chapter emphasizes the importance of community and finding joy amid
struggle and oppression through building supportive relationships and
engaging in uplifting activities with fellow professional women. 
* Chapter 8: Meditation and Affirmations for the Workplace: The author
discusses the benefits of meditation and affirmations for mental and
emotional well-being and provides practical tips for incorporating
these practices into daily work routines. 
* Conclusion: The conclusion summarizes the book's central themes and
encourages readers to continue their self-love, healing, and
empowerment journey as they navigate the professional world.