#FlashbackFriday to that photoshoot where I took photos by faith. It was as much about my birthday as it was a book that I had in mind… a book that I would shop to big publishers in New York, but had no clue that I would…a book that would have three different titles before it was published…a book that would be self-published and released worldwide during a…
Q1: What is the book “YES PLEASE!” about? Q2: YES PLEASE! is a leadership book, grounded in positive psychology and neuroscience, that explores the importance of how Black women securing their own happiness is paramount to finding success and a seat in the C-Suite. It provides seven positive affirmations and reveals seven secrets for Black women to thrive and move into senior executive leadership in the modern-day workplace…
YES PLEASE! 7 WAYS TO SAY I’M ENTITLED TO THE C-SUITE: SECRETS WOMEN OF COLOR NEED TO KNOW NOW TO FIND THEIR HAPPY AND WIN IN AN EXCLUSIVE CORPORATE CULTURE is a leadership book that provides seven positive affirmations and reveals seven secrets for Black women to thrive and move into senior executive leadership in the modern-day workplace while harnessing the power of positive emotion to secure happiness.…
The paperback of the award-winning No Thanks, The Remix is now available worldwide today in paperback, ebook and Kindle. This is the second edition of No Thanks, originally exclusively available in hard cover on Amazon. Now, you can purchase your copy of the 2021 National Association of Black Journalists Outstanding Book Award-winning The Remix anywhere and in paperback and digital format for whatever device you prefer. This special…
On May 10, 2021, a rebirth occurred… No Thanks, The Remix was born, and it was No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself, the original edition’s, even more slaytastic self…well, remixed. She won the National Association of Black Journalists 2021 Outstanding Book Award, spurred a whole new round of national media placements and interviews, all while revealing woman of color’s biggest supporters and biggest…
July 2020, I received a “No” that would be life changing. It came from a literary agent who didn’t believe in my message. No shade to her. It just wasn’t her jam…but it was definitely mine. The original concept had already come extremely close to a deal with a major publishing house, so I knew the book was supposed to be published. It was just a matter of…
*Coming Soon* It’s the journal that puts in the real work. Introducing Slay Everyday: 52 Weeks to Rockstar Leadership. It’s a companion to the No Thanks books. Available Jan 2022. Isn’t it time that you mapped out your plan to senior leadership and put it to action, Sis? It’s culturally nuanced, especially for the largest intersectional group out there: women. And it’s guidance from someone who’s lived it…
L. Michelle Smith—CEO and founder of no silos communications, a local tech-enabled media, content, talent development and strategic communications firm—believes women of color have been left out because they have not had access to the tools that most people inside of corporations have been afforded. She’s here to offer them, for free, in her new book: “No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself.” BY ALYSSA…
This photo is one of my favorites. It was taken at the last NABJ convention that I attended in person in Miami. It was actually the first time I had seen Condace Pressley in person as well. It had been a very long time. It was brief, but we were sure to snap this picture, and I held onto it! You want to listen in on this two-part…
Just in time for back to school, my daughter Joni’s debut children’s book, No Thanks for Girls:7 Ways to Say I’m Beautiful, Strong and Enough is set to release Aug 22, 2021. It’s the company’s first children’s book published to date! Inspired by my book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself, this colorfully-illustrated book is perfect for kids ages 6-10. It’s a lesson in…