"
What Do You Need? is a must-read for anyone who wants to create powerful connections and build community. Lauren Wesley Wilson is a mentor all women will wish they had at work in times of need. In
What Do You Need? Lauren provides us with a window into her dynamic career--from employee at a top communications firm to becoming founder and CEO of ColorComm Corporation. She calls on all women of color to think more strategically about their careers in order to have a fulfilling and rewarding journey."--
Huma Abedin, political strategist and
New York Times best-selling author of
Both/And "
What Do You Need? gives women of color the power and permission to be conscientiously authentic as they navigate their careers and oftentimes unchartered waters in business. Lauren's commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders with the tools and information to succeed is embedded in every chapter of this book."--
Star Jones, attorney, media personality, and TV's
Divorce Court judge
"Lauren Wesley Wilson's
What Do You Need? shares clear pathways for how women of color can harness their personal and professional power. Her writing is thoughtful, honest, and, most of all, you feel how much she wants you to win."--
Cleo Wade,
New York Times best-selling author of
What the Road Said "There is nothing more refreshing than learning from someone who has been through it before.
What Do You Need? gives readers the opportunity to be honest with themselves--their successes, their shortcomings, their needs. Lauren provides clear direction for allies to learn how to show up authentically to advocate and support the women of color around them."--
Mandy Moore, Emmy-, Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress
"What a novel idea to ask women
What Do You Need? So many of us navigate the journey of our careers facing challenges head-on and trying to figure out what more we need to give, not what we need. In her book, Lauren makes these challenges relatable and offers women of color thoughtful and strategic advice to persevere and succeed."--
María Elena Salinas, described as the "Voice of Hispanic America" by
The New York Times and contributor at ABC News
"
What Do You Need? It is my favorite question of all time. It represents the "get to the point" of how YOU can achieve your goals! Lauren has given us a primer to the road map, not an exact path but a shared index that translates some of the pitfalls, traps, and high roads on our journey to success!"--
Michelle Miller, co-host of
CBS Saturday Morning and
New York Times best-selling author of
Belonging "Success for a woman of color can feel elusive and difficult.
What Do You Need? offers a clear direction on how to find the path to take your career to the next level and not waste time in areas that could be holding you back. Lauren outlines a blueprint for the next generation of leaders."--
Deborah Roberts, co-anchor of
20/20 and
New York Times best-selling author of
Lessons Learned and
Cherished "
What Do You Need? is an honest look into the questions women of color should be asking themselves to achieve a fulfilling career. This book will save readers years of wasted energy and time and will point them in a direction that will lead to achieving their goals."--
Michelle Lee, former editor in chief of
Allure
