I Contributed to a Book!

Written By Bettina Straight

In 2022, I was chatting with a friend who asked whether I might be interested in being part of a book collaboration around unmuting my voice. I was in the midst of my breast cancer treatment and had been expressing myself on social media and documenting my experience. Upon further discussion, I learned more about the process, my contribution, and how my chapter would be based on my very first podcast appearance!

When I thought about what I would be sharing, I landed on how breast cancer allowed me (forced me?) to speak my truth because frankly, I had ZERO energy to pretend, edit, or mute my voice. The experience was really wonderful- being able to speak about the freedom I experienced with this new openness was meaningful to me and I am hopeful that it inspired others. I was in amazing company, with other female authors sharing their brave, bold, and impactful stories. So… here’s the book, and I’d love for you to check it out! CLICK HERE to see Unmuted Voices on Amazon.

Bettina Straight

Bettina Straight is a training consultant and the Chief Inclusion Officer and SVP of Talent, Leadership and Culture at So Others Might Eat, a non-profit organization in Washington, DC that serves the homeless community. She holds a BA in Sociology, an MS in Student Personnel Administration, and has been training on various leadership and diversity topics for over 20 years. 

As a trainer, her goal is to help participants see a subject from a new perspective, to engage them in respectful, honest, and productive conversation, and to leave them with a sense of connectedness and new understanding.  Using personal experiences, observations, and the wisdom of those who know more than she does (as well as a bit of humor), Bettina’s superpower is creating a comfortable environment where people feel safe enough to share and engage.

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