Elizabeth Leiba

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2X Bestselling Author | Writing Coach | Keynote Speaker | Black Women’s Empowerment | Mental Health Advocate | ADHD | Bipolar Disorder | Epileptic | DV & SA Survivor | 🩷💜💙 | Seen in NYTimes, Forbes, TIME | ΔΣΘ 🔺

Columbia, Maryland, United States
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About

As an author, speaker, and educator, I have dedicated my career to creating resources that support, empower, and amplify Black women and their businesses. I have over 10 years of experience in writing, publishing, and e-learning, with a focus on social justice, diversity, and inclusion.

I recently published my first book, I'm Not Yelling: A Black Woman's Guide to Navigating the Workplace, which became a #1 bestseller in multiple categories and received rave reviews from readers and media outlets. The book offers strategic guidance on how Black businesswomen can overcome workplace discrimination and assert their rightful place in corporate America.

I also launched the Black History & Culture Academy, an online platform that provides courses and workshops on Black history, culture, and identity. My advocacy in education earned me the recognition of being a LinkedIn Top Voice in Education in 2020.

My newest book is called Protecting My Peace: Embracing Inner Beauty & Ancestral Power.Through my writing and teaching, I aim to inspire Black women to reclaim their peace, protect their voice, and embrace their inner beauty and ancestral power.

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  • I Came to Slay Graphic

    Author

    I Came to Slay

    - Present 1 month

    Eight Transformative Lessons for Slaying at Life

    Instead of surviving, you can be thriving with Elizabeth Leiba’s all-new manifesto that is full of practical and empowering advice.

    Prioritize your peace of mind. Black women deal with devaluing challenges too often. Yet there can be a way to face them head-on while helping yourself heal and grow stronger. That is why I Came to Slay is a motivational book for black women you won’t want to miss. Covering eight strategies on…

    Eight Transformative Lessons for Slaying at Life

    Instead of surviving, you can be thriving with Elizabeth Leiba’s all-new manifesto that is full of practical and empowering advice.

    Prioritize your peace of mind. Black women deal with devaluing challenges too often. Yet there can be a way to face them head-on while helping yourself heal and grow stronger. That is why I Came to Slay is a motivational book for black women you won’t want to miss. Covering eight strategies on conquering boundaries, harmful labels, and more, you’ll find so many ways to take action and emerge victorious mentally and emotionally.

    Flourish with the power of sisterhood. What many don’t realize about loving yourself is that you don’t have to be alone. I Came to Slay explores how you’ll have the power of community of fellow Black women wherever you go, ready to help and uplift you. Each chapter is shaped by others’ experiences, with similar battles and victories that will inspire you in your very own journey.

    Inside, advocate and author Elizabeth Leiba offers all the inside scope on slaying your way through life, such as:

    - Why you should empower your bodily autonomy from the little things to big medical decisions

    - Effective techniques for recovery and growing your confidence armor

    - How financial independency is the foundation for feeling powerful

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    Founder & Creative Director

    Crown & Quill Creations

    - Present 10 months

    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

    Weekly One-on-One Sessions: Dive deep into your narrative during our intimate and inspiring meetings, be it over video or phone.

    Personalized Feedback: Receive detailed, constructive critiques to shape and refine your story.

    Dynamic Storyboarding Tools: Craft a robust plot with exclusive plotting guides and frameworks.

    Character Development Workshops: Breathe life into your characters with dedicated exercises and discussions.

    Guided Writing Sprints: Overcome writer's…

    Weekly One-on-One Sessions: Dive deep into your narrative during our intimate and inspiring meetings, be it over video or phone.

    Personalized Feedback: Receive detailed, constructive critiques to shape and refine your story.

    Dynamic Storyboarding Tools: Craft a robust plot with exclusive plotting guides and frameworks.

    Character Development Workshops: Breathe life into your characters with dedicated exercises and discussions.

    Guided Writing Sprints: Overcome writer's block and maintain momentum with structured writing sessions.

    Resource-rich Workbooks: Access tailored workbooks to aid in world-building, pacing, and dialogue.

    Troubleshooting & Challenge Overcomes: Personalized strategies to navigate any narrative hurdles you face.

    Continuous Access: Stay connected via text or email for those burning questions or sudden bursts of inspiration.

    Diverse Publication Guidance: Chart the best course for your finished manuscript, be it traditional publishing or self-publishing.

    Lifetime Writing Community Access: Join a thriving community of fellow writers for support, collaborations, and networking

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    Author

    Protecting My Peace

    - Present 1 year

    Ancestral Self-Care Practices for Black Women

    From navigating hostile work environments and healing from trauma to exploring African American home remedies and promoting holistic well-being, Protecting My Peace is a comprehensive guide for Black women seeking to prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical health.

    Reclaim your peace. Protecting My Peace: Embracing Inner Beauty and Ancestral Power focuses on transforming self-perception, recreating ancestral traditions, and…

    Ancestral Self-Care Practices for Black Women

    From navigating hostile work environments and healing from trauma to exploring African American home remedies and promoting holistic well-being, Protecting My Peace is a comprehensive guide for Black women seeking to prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical health.

    Reclaim your peace. Protecting My Peace: Embracing Inner Beauty and Ancestral Power focuses on transforming self-perception, recreating ancestral traditions, and channeling the spiritual power of the African feminine divine. Delve into transformative self-care practices and go beyond traditional approaches to physical and mental well-being. Find strategies to connect with ancestral roots, embrace spirituality, and foster personal growth. Prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical health with practical advice on African American home remedies, how to be healthy, and overcoming trauma.

    Rediscover your inner strength. Enter a transformative journey toward self-acceptance and belonging. Learn to perceive physical beauty through a fresh lens, embrace your whole self, and let your spirit radiate with the essence of your African ancestry.

    A must-read for Black women seeking to reclaim their power and well-being. Understand the philosophy of the African feminine divine. Find empowerment in the idea that places women of the African diaspora at the heart of their cultures. Learn how embracing this power can improve self-confidence, self-esteem, mental health, and emotional well-being.

    Inside, you’ll find:

    - An exploration of the perception of physical beauty
    - The sense of peace that comes with fully embracing our ancestral traditions
    - An introduction to the philosophy of the African feminine divine

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    Author

    I'm Not Yelling

    - Present 2 years 1 month

    #1 Best Seller in Women & Business and Business Etiquette

    I'm Not Yelling is a strategy guide empowering Black businesswomen to combat workplace discrimination, redefine workplace culture, and find their voices in toxic work environments.

    Navigate corporate America fearlessly. Explore the data and hear the accounts of Black women in business who face, work through, and rise above workplace discrimination. This book offers a blueprint for Black women in business to tackle a toxic…

    #1 Best Seller in Women & Business and Business Etiquette

    I'm Not Yelling is a strategy guide empowering Black businesswomen to combat workplace discrimination, redefine workplace culture, and find their voices in toxic work environments.

    Navigate corporate America fearlessly. Explore the data and hear the accounts of Black women in business who face, work through, and rise above workplace discrimination. This book offers a blueprint for Black women in business to tackle a toxic work environment and assert their rightful place. Facing obstacles such as imposter syndrome and structural racism, I'm Not Yelling arms you with the knowledge and strategy needed to succeed in the face of adversity.

    Become a strong Black leader and instill positive change in the workplace culture. I'm Not Yelling is your guide to understanding and implementing changes in human resource management that promote diversity and inclusion. Celebrate the significance of Black History Month, define racism in its subtle and overt forms, and emerge as a beacon of strength and resilience.

    Inside discover:

    • Proven strategies to navigate a toxic work environment, enhancing your professional resilience
    • Insightful perspectives on black feminism and its role in shaping successful black businesswomen
    • Effective techniques for influencing human resource management, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
    • Empowering narratives on overcoming workplace discrimination

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    Director of Instructional Design and Innovation

    Center Education Group US

    - 3 years 1 month

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

    • Lead the development, implementation, and review of the learning and instructional innovation plan and ensure alignment with the mission of Center Education Group.
    • Oversee instructional design scheduling, policies, procedures, and practices in collaboration with CEG leadership, faculty, and other internal stakeholders ensuring courses and programs meet all applicable accreditation and regulatory standards set by state, federal and specialty professional association standards.
    • Serve…

    • Lead the development, implementation, and review of the learning and instructional innovation plan and ensure alignment with the mission of Center Education Group.
    • Oversee instructional design scheduling, policies, procedures, and practices in collaboration with CEG leadership, faculty, and other internal stakeholders ensuring courses and programs meet all applicable accreditation and regulatory standards set by state, federal and specialty professional association standards.
    • Serve as a subject matter expert in the best practices in the design, development, and delivery of educational programs, teaching, and learning as well as instructional technology competence across all delivery modalities.
    • Promote instructional innovation in the use of learning technologies that enhance teaching and learning across all delivery modalities.

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    Founder

    Black History & Culture Academy

    - 2 years 6 months

    - Created 50+ courses focused on: African American history and culture, Diversity, equity & inclusion, and African history and culture
    - Developed a modular asynchronous, self-paced online course delivery with subscription-based, unlimited access, discussion forums, and certificates of completion available
    - Nurture a student-centered learning environment with optional synchronous one-on-one coaching

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    Podcast Host

    EBONY Media

    - 7 months

    Host of Black Power Moves, a weekly deep dive podcast that is part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network. Episodes inform about Black culture, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and history.

    The podcast format exemplifies a casual, get-to-know-you conversation, rather than an interview. This expresses the mission and goals, which are simply to amplify the voices of Black people across the Diaspora.

    To that end, there are no prepared questions, to recreate the…

    Host of Black Power Moves, a weekly deep dive podcast that is part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network. Episodes inform about Black culture, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and history.

    The podcast format exemplifies a casual, get-to-know-you conversation, rather than an interview. This expresses the mission and goals, which are simply to amplify the voices of Black people across the Diaspora.

    To that end, there are no prepared questions, to recreate the tradition of oral storytelling through a historical African lens. Guests tell their own stories in a way that feels comfortable and natural, with the host guiding the conversation in the framework of an authentic, culturally sensitive and relevant narrative that has a goal to amplify Black voices and inspire, educate and motivate listeners.

    Guests include Black tech leaders, college presidents, community leaders, trail blazing business and social entrepreneurs, educators, and cultural icons.

    Notable Guests Include:
    - Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim, the City of Atlanta’s Chief Equity Officer
    - April Walker, General Manager of the US Microsoft Technology Centers
    - Glenn Woods, Senior Brand Social Media Manager for Hulu
    - Kimberly Evans, Vice President for JP Morgan Chase & Company
    - Sheldon Louis, Partner Manager for Twitter Sports
    - Jacqie McWilliams, Commissioner of the CIAA
    - Adjoa B. Asamoah, Co-Founder of the CROWN Coalition
    - Manuel Godoy, CEO of Black Sands Entertainment
    - Dr. Kevin James, President of Morris Brown College
    - Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation
    - Natalie Miller, Owner of the Historic Magnolia House
    - Jackie Iloh, Diversity & Equity Strategist at Lyft
    - Donna Dozier Gordon, Head of Inclusion & Diversity in the US at H&M
    - Sue-Ann Robinson - Attorney for Ben Crump Law and CJ Lawrence - CEO of Black with No Chaser

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    Adjunct Professor

    Presidio Graduate School

    - 3 months

    San Francisco, California, United States

    • Served as Subject Matter Expert in the launch of brand new elective course offering for MBA students titled, "Promoting Anti-Racism and Diversity in the Workforce."
    • Conducted lecture and class activities to facilitate learning and graded students based on accomplishment of course objectives.
    • Determined course content based on competencies, and developed syllabus and additional materials.
    • Used Canvas Learning Management System to conduct online classes.

  • Keiser University

    Keiser University

    10 years 1 month

    • Keiser University Graphic

      Adjunct Professor

      Keiser University

      - 10 years 10 months

      Fort Lauderdale, FL

      • Determined course content based on competencies, and developed syllabus and additional materials.
      • Conducted lecture and class activities to facilitate learning and graded students based on accomplishment of course objectives.

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      English Professor

      Keiser University

      - 2 years 7 months

      Pembroke Pines, FL

      • Determined course content based on competencies, and develop syllabus and additional materials.
      • Conducted lecture and class activities to facilitate learning and graded students based on accomplishment of course objectives.

  • City College

    City College

    7 years 6 months

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      Instructional Design Supervisor

      City College

      - 3 years 5 months

      Fort Lauderdale, FL

      Served as department manager, supervising a staff of two assistant instructional designers.
      • Designed content for online courses in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and course instructors to create engaging activities following the principles of evidence-based design. Produced various learning materials including incorporating varied instructional designs and delivery techniques.

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      Instructional Designer

      City College

      - 4 years 2 months

      Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

      Served as lead instructional designer, supervising one assistant instructional designer.
      • Led the migration and implementation of a new online learning platform, including designing workflow, consulting with vendor DialogEDU regarding functionality and design, and conceptualizing the overall learning experience for online learners. Responsible for the original design and build of more than 60 courses over the course of an academic year.
      • Designed faculty training and primarily…

      Served as lead instructional designer, supervising one assistant instructional designer.
      • Led the migration and implementation of a new online learning platform, including designing workflow, consulting with vendor DialogEDU regarding functionality and design, and conceptualizing the overall learning experience for online learners. Responsible for the original design and build of more than 60 courses over the course of an academic year.
      • Designed faculty training and primarily responsible for training faculty on functionality of the platform, online classroom management, and best practices for online learning.
      • Designed content for online courses in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and course instructors to create engaging activities following the principles of evidence-based design. Produced various learning materials including incorporating varied instructional designs and delivery techniques.

  • Broward College Graphic

    Adjunct Professor

    Broward College

    - 9 years 9 months

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    • Determined course content based on competencies, and developed syllabus and additional materials.
    • Conducted lecture and class activities to facilitate learning and graded students based on accomplishment of course objectives.
    • Used D2L (Desire to Learn) Learning Management System to conduct online classes.

  • Strayer University Graphic

    Adjunct Professor

    Strayer University

    - 2 years 7 months

    Palm Beach Gardens, FL

    • Determine course content based on competencies, and develop syllabus and additional materials.
    • Conduct lecture and class activities to facilitate learning and grade students based on accomplishment of course objectives.
    • Use Blackboard Learning Management System to conduct online classes.

  • Ashford University Graphic

    Teaching Assistant

    Ashford University

    - 3 years 2 months

    Clinton, IA

    • Provided feedback on papers and administered grades. Utilized Pearson eCollege Learning Management System.

  • Miami Dade College Graphic

    Adjunct Professor

    Miami Dade College

    - 10 months

    Kendall, FL

    • Determined course content based on competencies, and developed syllabus and additional materials.
    • Conducted lecture and class activities to facilitate learning and graded students based on accomplishment of course objectives.

  • Grand Canyon University Graphic

    Adjunct Professor

    Grand Canyon University

    - 1 year 4 months

    Phoenix, AZ

    • Graded written submissions, provided detailed feedback, participated in discussion forums, and compiled and administered grades. Utilized ANGEL Learning Management System.

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    Editor

    Seminole Tribe of Florida

    - 2 years 10 months

    Hollywood, FL

    Supervised staff of reporters, photographers and graphic designers in producing community newspaper to meet needs of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
    • Developed story ideas, assigned stories, edited copy and finalized layout.
    • Conducted training and development, evaluated progress and initiated action plans for staff members.
    • Created new initiatives to improve processes; implemented and trained on rollout.

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    State Liaison - Government Relations

    Altegra Health

    - 9 months

    Miami Lakes, FL

    Consulted with Social Service Department in developing working relationships with government entities.
    • Tracked progress of department, developed statistical analysis and made presentations to management team with recommendations for improvement.
    • Educated government agencies on services offered by Social Service Coordinators, Inc. and reported needs and concerns from agencies to senior management.

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    Admissions Counselor

    Keiser College

    - 1 year 1 month

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    • Recruited students in admission to the university’s undergraduate degree programs.
    • Made more than 100 outbound calls per day and consistently met departmental goals.

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    Admissions Counselor

    University of Phoenix

    - 3 years 1 month

    Plantation, FL

    • Recruited students in admission to the university’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
    • Made more than 100 outbound calls per day and consistently met departmental goals.
    • Developed advisor training and assisted in training new employees.

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