Unapologetically dope : lessons for Black women and girls on surviving and thriving in the tech field / A. Nicki Washington, Ph.D. ; foreword by Brenda Darden Wilkerson.
"In Unapologetically dope, Dr. Nicki Washington shares her lessons learned from childhood to adulthood on how to remain your most authentic self while still succeeding in a field where less than 1% of all graduates are Black women."--Provided by publisher.
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[Charlotte, N.C.] :
A. Nicki Washington,
[2018]
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Table of Contents:
- Have a plan
- Assemble your tribe
- Twice as good is still the rule
- Play chess when everyone else is playing checkers
- Know your allies from your adversaries
- Closed mouths don't get fed
- Know your worth
- Study long, study wrong
- Fear not failure or rejection : shake that imposter syndrome
- Don't be afraid to ask for help
- Keep receipts
- Stay current
- Take time to celebrate you
- Comfort breeds complacency
- Take care of yourself
- Never lose yourself
- Lift while you climb
- There's enough food at the table for everyone to eat
- Own and trust your dopeness.