Levi's Unbuttoned

The Woke Mob Took My Job But Gave Me My Voice

By: Jennifer Sey

Narrated by: Jennifer Sey

Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Jennifer Sey was on track to become the first woman CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. As the President of the Levi's brand, she was widely celebrated as a versatile and inspirational leader who had helped save the iconic brand from bankruptcy. Formerly a self-described "left of left of center" progressive, she was beloved as the embodiment of the company's "profits through principles" ethos.

But everything changed when Sey publicly opposed the closure of San Francisco's public schools at the height of the pandemic. In response to her "wrongthink", management gave her a choice: Shut up or leave. She decided that defending at-risk children was more important than the job that she loved, and so she resigned. After more than two decades at the company, she gave up her professional future to retain her voice.

In Levi's Unbuttoned, Sey recounts her remarkable journey from U.S. National Gymnastics champion through her rise up the corporate ladder at Levi's. As the highest profile executive to fall victim to the cancel culture engulfing America, her story is an inspiration for all those who, in these difficult times, feel pressured to remain silent on their most fundamental beliefs.

The more Americans who stand up to "woke-ism," the better chance we have at creating a truly equitable and inclusive society. Principles and integrity matter. Ultimately, they matter more than anything else.

©2022 Jennifer Sey (P)2022 Jennifer Sey

How Can This Happen?

This is a fascinating cautionary tale that lays bare the totalitarian instincts of the woke left. A successful executive with a very personal opinion on a child welfare issue is ostracized, demeaned, and then run out of her company, notwithstanding that her view happened to be supported by the data and the science. Why? How have we come to the point where viewpoint diversity in a pluralistic society once dedicated to free speech and expression, can form the basis for such untoward and hostile treatment of a well-informed and honest person? Ms. Sey acquits herself well in this book, making a rational and sober argument against the illiberal mob while not gratuitously denigrating those who treated her so shabbily. We can learn much, not only from her story, but also from her equanimity.

Much Respect Mom/Executive

I have a high regard for this woman. Although I don’t align with all of her viewpoints, I appreciated the unique experience and advice she passes off to other moms and executives. This book was a great example of living out integrity and success while taking risks for what it right and necessary. Highly recommend this listen.

Jennifer’s honesty and courage.

As I said above. In the face of unbelievable personal attacks in spite of exemplary performance and leadership.

Read it while it’s fresh

Jennifer is an interesting and passionate person. She does a great job narrating the book. It’s like you’re sitting there talking with her. I thought that it was going to be more political but it wasn’t. It was a very enjoyable read I do recommend reading this book as soon as you can since it talks so much about the Covid time.

Extraordinary, brilliant, inspiring

One of the best memoirs I’ve ever read. This is more than a story about Covid policy. It is a portrait of a hardworking mom who saw injustice, found her voice, and didn’t compromise her principles, despite a high cost.

Important

Highly recommend reading what Jennifer Sey had to say about speaking up for what is right and living in reality.

Thank you Jennifer Sey

As a big consumer of medical literature, I was well aware of the lack of evidence for school closures and most of the tactics of the lockdown. This book skips the medical statistics and tells Jennifer Sey's personal story with emphasis on sociology and herd behavior. Jennifer Sey is the perfect person for this because she was the marketing manager of a "fashion" company. Part of the reason this book is so good is that it is her own personal story. Still, the themes will resonate with everyone, even older, white male liberals like me

So good on Audible I ordered the book

Jennifer Sey does a great job of telling her story, and what a story she tells! You will learn from her grit, determination, and courage!
You will learn her leadership, devotion to data find yourself wishing she was a coworker, leader, neighbor or friend.
You will admire the integrity with which she fought for her cause—the safety of children. Great read.

Great to see the behind the scenes

Appreciate Jennifer standing up for children, our future police officers, Dr’s and neighbors. Thank you.

Outstanding!

Jennifer’s voice was so powerful in this book. She was vulnerable, real and inspiring. Highly recommend!