Elizabeth LeibaI’m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace (Successful Black Business Women)

"As a first-generation Indian-American woman, I found Elizabeth Leiba's 'I'm Not Yelling' to be a deeply resonant and transformative read. While the book is written with the intention of empowering Black women, its message transcends boundaries, speaking to women of color like myself in a profound way.Reading 'I'm Not Yelling,' I felt as if I was Liz's sister, her words resonating within me, echoing my own experiences and feelings. Her passion for social justice and her advocacy for Black businesswomen, while specific in its focus, is universal in its impact.Elizabeth's dedication to creating resources that support, empower, and amplify the voices of women of color is evident in every page of her book. Her ability to navigate complex social issues with clarity and conviction makes 'I'm Not Yelling' an essential read for anyone seeking to understand and navigate the workplace more effectively.Beyond her writing, Elizabeth's work as a social justice advocate and educator is truly commendable. Her efforts to create meaningful change, both through her writing and her various initiatives, are a testament to her character and her commitment to her cause.I highly recommend 'I'm Not Yelling' to anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of social justice issues in the workplace. Elizabeth Leiba's insightful writing and powerful advocacy make this book a standout read."

For Black women of any age and working in any sector, GET. THIS. BOOK.For white and non-Black people who are SERIOUS about furthering their learning journey to understand what Black women are navigating in the workplace and will NOT use this as a means to navel gaze, GET. THIS. BOOK.This book brilliantly and unapologetically weaves facts, lived experiences, and history into a powerful war cry for Black women who are working their way towards a beautiful light through a dark and sometimes dangerous dark tunnel that represents our toxic, exhaustive, and traumatizing workplaces.As a follower and supporter of Elizabeth Leiba and her work on LinkedIn, I bought both the hard copy and audiobook. So glad I did. The audiobook was beautifully narrated and brought Leiba’s words to life. I took every opportunity I sat in traffic to listen to the book on Audible via Car Play. I found the need to pull over a few times because I found myself yelling and hollering. While all the chapters were relevant to my workplace experiences, Chapter 6 on microagressions was the one that did me in. While I’ve read quite a bit about microaggressions from other Black folk, the way that Leiba explains this is the most digestible and relatable. That interview with Kanika Tolver was straight fire and the call out about the unresolved and unhealed baggage, drama, and trauma we carry from space to space and relationship to relationship was spot on — THAT was a pivotal “pull the damn car over, take a breath, and holler” moment.I love how each chapter ends with reflective questions and positive affirmations to reinforce and support our learning, healing, and our worth. My only disappointment about this book is that I can’t give it more than 5 stars on this Amazon review. I don’t do a lot of reviews on Amazon — so the fact that I’m doing one is a testament of how much Black women need this book.Whether it’s a hard copy, audiobook, or both, just GET. THE. BOOK. Your safety, your sanity, and your soul will love and thank you.

I don’t want to take anything away from Black women because they certainly get their fair share of that, but this book is great for anyone who has ever felt marginalized, unseen, or unheard, or for anyone who works with people who have been (yes, white men bosses, this means you too!).The concept of Imposter Treatment was genius. The authenticity and vulnerability Leiba shows throughout the book are inspirational and her affirmations at the end of every chapter nail it.Truly great book, I already pre-ordered her next one.

I found this book to be honest and highly educational. It helped me understand the black female perspective in ways I had never considered. I am so grateful to have found this author and the chance to learn from her perspective.

I thought my experiences were isolated until I read this book.It will educate you and help you to be your authentic self in White spaces.

I have never felt more understood from a book

I don’t usually write reviews but this book definitely deserves one!This book has opened my eyes to so much as well as allow me to know I’m not alone with my thoughts and experiences of being a black female in the workplace. I was able to relate to this book on so many levels. Elizabeth was able to highlight the micro aggressions we face daily and let us know these are real things that are happening. I could go on for days writing about how positive I think this book is!Queens, this is one for all of us! 👑

When Liz Leiba said she was writing a book, I knew it would be an excellent read. I wasn’t disappointed. From the poignant and powerful foreword by Lisa Hurley to the very last sentence, I’m Not Yelling takes you on a journey through Black women’s experiences of corporate and other workplaces. More importantly, it charts Liz’s journey of rediscovering and reclaiming her voice and fighting back against the many injustices Black women experience. And it shows how we can do it too. Simply put, I loved every word, and it’s a book that will remain on my digital bookshelf and to which I’ll return at intervals for a pick-me-up.

This book is a love letter written with pure heart by Liz. This book managed to evoke every emotion possible in my soul. It’s an amazing book that every Black and brown woman should read and have pride of place on their bookshelf