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- INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER!
- About the Author: Alencia Johnson is an award-winning and highly sought-after social impact adviser and cultural commentator.
- 256 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Life
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"Most of us want our lives to have meaning and purpose, but too often we don't know where to start. Each of us has unique gifts, talents, and perspectives that the world needs right now. We just have to find the courage to realize what they are. By disrupting ourselves first, we gain insights into what blocks us from opportunities to create change, from opening doors and breaking down walls. Once we're living ON purpose, we can step into a life that boldly challenges the world around us. Only then can we become a powerful catalyst for change. We are the light needed in a dark world, and that begins with shining our own. Flip the Tables is a guide for those who want to be disruptors. For people who have been told that they cannot change the world, even though they know otherwise. This is a manifesto for people who want to learn how to be visionary change makers, right where they are, no matter who you are. Alencia Johnson shares her personal stories-from working through insecurities and overcoming adversity, to advocating for women's rights at Planned Parenthood, and including advising presidential campaigns. She also dives into stories of powerful movements and people-known and unknown-who've challenged the way we think and show up in the world. Alencia takes readers behind-the-scenes to learn the ins-and-outs of living a purposeful and impactful life, embracing joy every step of the way. With self-assessments at the end of each chapter and actionable ideas to implement now, she shows readers how to create change by starting with their own dreams. Being a changemaker may sound like a lofty goal but, the truth is, the world is waiting for the greatness in every one of us. You can create change right where you are. Flip the Tables will show you how"--Book Synopsis
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER!
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.Review Quotes
"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 Podcast"For anyone looking to ground themselves in their purpose and steady their way through making sense of the moment, flip the cover open and dive in. Alencia weaves together seamlessly a pep talk, a sermon, and what feels like an intimate chat over a warm cup of tea."--Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
About the Author
Alencia Johnson is an award-winning and highly sought-after social impact adviser and cultural commentator. She is the founder of 1063 West Broad, a media and social impact consultancy leading at the intersection of culture, impact, and purpose. She has advised the presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and President Barack Obama, in addition to her work with leading advocacy groups, entertainers, brands, and corporations. She is regularly seen on MSNBC, CNN, and ABC and has been featured on NPR and in The Washington Post, Essence, Glamour, and more.