ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award Celebrating the Achievements and Struggles of Women of Color in Leadership Unlock your potential with Front Porch Wisdom, a powerful guide for women of color navigating the complex landscapes of leadership. Authored by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, Front Porch Wisdom fills a crucial gap in leadership books by focusing on faith and workplace journeys unique to women of color. Each chapter is an invitation to explore tools and insights tailored for nonprofit management, corporate environments, and beyond. With wisdom accumulated from a lifetime of leadership and community engagement, Dr. Booker-Drew offers a safe and reflective space for thinking, learning, and growing as a leader. Front Porch Wisdom offers women the opportunity to:
- Emphasize the importance of faith and personal values in leadership roles. - Learn practical tools and strategies for navigating corporate and nonprofit sectors. - Read real-life stories and experiences from women of color in leadership. - Experience reflective exercises designed to encourage personal and professional growth. - Uncover insights into overcoming unique challenges faced by women of color. While reading Front Porch Wisdom, you will discover strategies to tackle workplace challenges, enhance your personal capacity, and build meaningful relationships that will fortify both your professional and spiritual journeys. Whether you are stepping into a leadership role or seeking to refine your existing skills, Front Porch Wisdom is your companion in climbing the leadership ladder with confidence and grace.
"Froswa' Booker-Drew creates a welcoming and informative narrative that embraces the realities of being a Christian woman of color in the workplace. This book provides me, a white female leader, even more insights into the systemic barriers to success that are created in my institution that, quite honestly, are often invisible to me. I value reading the real-life testimonies by Froswa' and others who share their vulnerable experiences here, giving me more fuel to address those challenges within the workplace I run. A must-read for all of us striving to make the world a better place."
Jennifer Bartkowski, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
"What if you could sit on the front porch with Lady Wisdom herself, laugh and cry and learn facts that will shift your thinking and lift you up out of your chair? That is what this book is. I am honored to be a friend."
Laurie Beth Jones, author of Jesus, CEO; The Path; and Jesus, Life Coach
"This book is essential for women of color leaders. Froswa' Booker-Drew provides practical, strategic toolkits-ranging from reflective insights to powerful prayers-designed to create lasting, actionable social impact in our communities. It emphasizes that no matter our background, we all have the ability to lead and make meaningful change."
Jin-Ya Huang, founder of Break Bread, Break Borders