Right Within

How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace

By: Minda Harts

Narrated by: Minda Harts

From the powerhouse author of  The Memo, the essential self-help book for women of color to heal—and thrive—in the workplace

In workplaces nationwide, women of color need frank talk and honest advice on how to deal with microaggressions, heal from racialized trauma, and find relief from invisible workplace burdens. Filled with Minda Harts’s signature wit and warmth, Right Within offers strategies for women of color to speak up during racialized moments with managers and clients, work through past triggers they may not even know still cause pain, and reframe past career disappointments as opportunities to grow into a new path. Through action points, exercises, and clear-eyed coaching, Harts encourages women to summon hidden reserves of strength and courage. She includes advice from therapists and faith leaders of color on a full range of ways to heal. Right Within will help women of color strengthen their resolve across corporate America, ensuring that we can all, finally, rise together. 

Critic reviews

“If you want to be a better champion for your colleagues who have experienced racism at work, or a boss who creates a work environment that heals rather than retraumatizing your employees, this is the book you need to read. Now.” —Kim Scott, New York Times-bestselling author of Radical Candor

“Right Within compels women of color across generations to address racialized trauma by speaking up, healing from the inside, and identifying triggers. You will benefit greatly from putting its wisdom into practice.”—Melonie Parker, Chief Diversity Officer, Google

“A moving guide to healing and equity— Harts is a voice to be reckoned with. Everyone needs to read this book.”—LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter

"Harts highlights that what matters most is valuing you, and trusting yourself enough to push through obstacles faced on a daily basis. A powerful, necessary read for women of color—and everyone—seeking to tap into their resilience from within." —Barbara Whye, VP of Diversity and Inclusion, Apple

“Harts puts so much that needs to be said into words, and her advice is priceless. This is the guide we’ve been waiting for.”—La La Anthony, TV producer, actress, and author of The Love Playbook

“With resilience and self-preservation, Harts guides the reader through her personal journey, providing expert advice on how we, too, can overcome and heal from ongoing racial discrimination.” —Dr. Sheila Robinson, Publisher & CEO, Diversity Woman Media

A path to healing

This book offered so much insight on baggage I carried from a previous job to a new job I took. I am now able to work on my healing and create awareness to other women and women of color who my have these feelings and don’t know how to unpack them. Thank you Minda for this book to add to out tool kit of healing.

Powerful read!

Worth every moment! Minda is brilliant, brave, and on point. This is a must read for the ages...

Spoke to my Soul

Minda … you were right on time as this is a current issue I’m facing. Thanks for providing me with a resolve and peace of mind.

Forgove any amateurness of this ESSENTIAL READING

Despite thinking this book was amateurish, rambled at times, and assumed each reader gets each point and each microaggression - failing to point out the non-black readers' very blindspots being unlocked here, the book is nonetheless ESSENTIAL READING as the few (had to read quite a bit but they came) insights and advice make the book worth the read and vitally supplement our awareness gaps and survival arsenal. I repeat: a must read. I would do a revised edition aimed at spelling out and explaining issues, experienced and points to diverse readers, some of whom may just not get the depth od the issue.

Real, Raw, Actionable

Minda’s storytelling is powerful. It’s a deep look into the pain micro aggressions and other forms of racism cause people of color in the workplace. It’s a call to action for company’s to acknowledge this pain and it’s impact on staff. It’s also a great tool for those who experience racism in the workplace on healing. I am changed after experiencing this piece!