Named to EBONY Magazine's "Power 100" list of influential African Americans and PRWeek's "40 Under 40" list, activist and popular media commentator Alencia Johnson shows readers how to identify their gifts and begin creating positive change in the world, engaging in the issues that make a difference in their lives and in their communities.
Named to EBONY Magazine's "Power 100" list of influential African Americans and PRWeek's "40 Under 40" list, activist and popular media commentator Alencia Johnson shows readers how to identify their gifts and begin creating positive change in the world, engaging in the issues that make a difference in their lives and in their communities.
From cultural critic and social impact leader Alencia Johnson comes Flip the Tables-a guide for everyday disruptors ready to find their courage, shake up the status quo, and create a better world from exactly where they are.
We all crave lives of meaning and purpose but figuring out how to start can feel overwhelming. The truth? Your unique gifts and perspectives are needed-right now. It just takes a little courage to tap into them.In Flip the Tables, Alencia guides readers through three key stages of disruption:- Disruption of Self - Break down barriers and confront the fears that hold you back from stepping into your boldest, most authentic self.- Disruption of Vision - Radically reimagine what's possible for your life and the world around you.- Disruption of Community - Use your courage and fresh vision to make an impact-becoming the light needed in a dark world.Flip the Tables is the playbook for those who want to create change-right where they are. Full of personal stories, real-world examples, and actionable tools, this guide helps readers ignite transformation by starting with their own lives.Alencia draws from her experiences-overcoming insecurities, fighting for women's rights, and advising top leaders and four presidential campaigns. Through behind-the-scenes insights and inspiring movements, she shows readers how to live with purpose, joy, and the belief that greatness lies within.Because the world doesn't just need disruptors-it needs you."This book is for those who believe social change belongs to "those other people" - the powerful ones, the successful ones, the confident and popular ones. In fact, as Alencia beautifully explains, each of us has the capacity to make good trouble exactly how we are and where we are. Turns out, we are the ones. This book is your guide to help create the world you are dreaming of."
--Jen Hatmaker, 4x NY Times bestselling author and host of the For the Love PodcastNamed to EBONY Magazine's "Power 100" list of influential African Americans and PRWeek's "40 Under 40" list, Alencia Johnson sits at the intersection of social justice and culture change. She is a leading social impact strategist with corporate, political and non-profit experience and is a highly sought after cultural commentator and advisor. She is the Chief Impact Officer and Founder of 1063 West Broad-a social impact agency specializing in the intersection of culture, impact and purpose-and has been an advisor for Joe Biden's presidential campaign and served as National Director of Public Engagement for Senator Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign. She is regularly seen on MSNBC, CNN, NewsOne, BET, Huffington Post Live, and has been featured in NPR, Washington Post, ESSENCE, Glamour and more.
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