MAKING A DIfference

Making A Difference: How Being Your Best Self Can Influence, Inspire, and Impel Change compiles lessons Dr. Pearson has learned as a Black, disabled, woman engineer and strategies she has employed to live an authentic life. From embracing who she is to using her background, identities, skills, and abilities to make a difference within her spheres of influence, Dr. Pearson takes readers on a reflective journey, using the stories from her personal and professional life that will help you to:

Avoid boxes created by others
Learn to be comfortably discontent
Find and use your voice
Not only get angry, but M.A.D.
Be mindful of how you treat others, even when it's difficult
Leave things better than you found them in all areas of life

AMAZON REVIEWS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Well informed quotes and genuine advice!!!

A Tapestry of Lived Experiences and Thoughtful Reflection

A must read for anyone who works with people!

"Dr. Pearson’s new book is full of knowledgeable quotes and genuine anecdotes that teach practical lessons to navigate through life’s challenges!"

A must read for anyone who works with people!

A Tapestry of Lived Experiences and Thoughtful Reflection

A must read for anyone who works with people!

"Dr. Pearson does a fantastic job showing how anyone can make a difference in life."

A Tapestry of Lived Experiences and Thoughtful Reflection

A Tapestry of Lived Experiences and Thoughtful Reflection

A Tapestry of Lived Experiences and Thoughtful Reflection

"Dr. Pearson weaves together her lived experiences with generational wisdom...

This was truly a great read because it challenged me to think about how I can make a difference each day in my own corner of the world."

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