The Other

How to Own Your Power at Work as a Woman of Color

By: Daniela Pierre-Bravo

Narrated by: Daniela Pierre-Bravo

Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

You know that feeling of not belonging when you have so much to say at a work meeting? For women of color and children of immigrants, being the “the other” at work fuels an unyielding need to fit in. This false feeling of inadequacy in traditional workplaces causes you to adapt and develop “a keep your head down” or “stay in your lane” mentality in order to hold on to the job you’ve worked so hard to attain. Sometimes that “yes” girl mentality can get you a seat at the table, but can lead to being overwhelmed, overworked, and overlooked when bigger roles come around.

Bestselling author and MSNBC reporter Daniela-Pierre Bravo spent many years undocumented and in the shadows as an immigrant from Chile, working odd jobs to pay her way through school. Like many other women of color, immigrants, and children of immigrants, she became an expert shape shifter in order to chameleon her way around professional environments that felt out of reach. When Daniela became a DACA recipient, she finally felt that she’d made it, rising through the ranks in her career. But she quickly realized that no matter how much success she achieved, she always felt she had to prove her worth as “the other.”

In The Other, Daniela shares her journey and those of other women to help you recognize your power through your own eyes instead of the traditional white gaze in the workplace. She drives you to reshape the way you think about career advancement without losing your sense of identity and how to use your differences as an advantage. Smart, revealing, and loaded with practical steps, The Other is a framework for how to effectively advocate for yourself, become your biggest believer, claim the spaces in your career that are rightfully yours, and create your own vision of success.

©2022 Daniela Pierre-Bravo (P)2022 Legacy Lit

Critic reviews

"The Other so beautifully encapsulates the challenges and opportunities for those with marginalized identities in the workplace. Daniela provides a triumphant path forward for success."—Stefanie K. Johnson, bestselling author of Inclusify

“The Other is a love letter to every women of color who has sacrificed her authentic voice and talents for a false sense of safety. No longer do we have to be reactive to our work environment. It’s time to rise up and go after what we deserve!”—Minda Harts, author of The Memo and Right Within

“Equal parts head and heart, The Other not only welcomes women of color to the table, but tells us how to confidently take ownership of that all-important seat. Compelling and full of advice that works, this book should be a staple in workplaces across the nation for women of color.”—Bola Sokunbi, author of Clever Girl Finance

Great insight for people of all ages!

I truly enjoyed this book on so many levels, Daniela’s journey proves “que si se puede” Yes you can! I personally connected with he insight, tips and recommendations for success, as I reflected on my own 30 ++ years career. I hope more young people of all walks of life, pick up this book as there are lessons here for all of us to succeed.

Thank you Daniela.

Terry R

Great Book

Great practical points for working women of color. However, a great read for anyone working.

Healing

Such an amazing “listen”/read. As a latina working as a minority in my field. I found this book empowering and healing🤍

Enjoyable Read…but..

The book, The Other…was a great read and well presented story. I loved listening to the authors experience during her time at MSNBC. However, I found her instructions geared more toward the private sector then that of Government life and culture.

The way of moving up in your career as a government worker is no way the same as in the private sectors.

All in all a great read and very inspirational.