Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-243) and index.
Summary
A diverse group of women leaders share their incredible stories and empower other immigrant women to reach their full potential and succeed on their own terms.
"Of the 73 million women in the US workforce, 11.5 million are foreign-born. The truth is--even in the midst of headlines and political debates about immigration reform and in the wake of MeToo and other female-centric movements--millions of immigrants, especially women, aren't living their fullest potential. Brilliance Beyond Borders shares five indispensable traits that make an ocean of difference between immigrants who live as mere shadows of their truest potential and those who find purpose and fulfillment." -- inside front jacket flap.
Contents
Foreword / by Bisila Bokoko -- How this book is structured -- part I. Say yes to your immigrace. Create your world with Paola Prestini ; Creativity and wholeness with Hsing-ay Hsu ; The dream factory with Bisila Bokoko -- part II. Inner self-master. True healing through "karuna" and storytelling with Mai Phương Nguŷẽn, MD ; Own your brilliance with Nedi Ifudu Newke ; Childlike joy with Linda Chey -- part III. Dare to play in the big leagues. Blazing trails on runways all over the world with Albania Rosario ; A powerful voice for progress with Maureen Umeh ; Wanting it more than anyone else with Sanaz Hariri, MD ; Ready or not, here you go, with Sandra "Sandee" Parrado -- part IV. Transform failure. Failure is golden with Sanya Richards-Ross ; Rejection is your call to action with Dee Poku-Spalding ; Seek the impossible with Nkechi Akunwafor -- part V. Embrace change and innovate. What do you really want? with Sasha Grinshpun ; Transformational leadership with Laura Giadorou Koch ; Blend differences and create strength with Adela Williams ; Rise above with Ugo Ukabam -- Chinwe's definition of success -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Immigrace journal exercises -- Appendix B: Resource guide.