Little Black Book by Otegha Uwagba Summary
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This pocket-sized career bible for creative women features wisdom from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and industry titans. Dubbed "THE book of the year for working women with drive" by Refinery29, it's the toolkit helping professionals redefine success on their own terms.
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The Creative Career Toolkit: Navigating Your Path to Success
When was the last time you stared at your inbox, wondering if you're charging enough for your work or if you should take that unpaid opportunity "for exposure"? In today's rapidly evolving creative landscape, traditional career advice falls short. "Little Black Book" has become essential reading for creatives worldwide, with celebrities like Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Issa Rae citing it as a career game-changer. What makes this guide particularly powerful is how it strips away the mystique around creative success, offering practical strategies for everything from managing your time to negotiating your worth-all while maintaining artistic integrity in an increasingly commercial world. Born from Uwagba's experiences at top advertising agencies and Vice Media, this compact guide delivers wisdom that applies whether you're freelancing, starting your own venture, or working within an organization.
Productivity Hacks for the Creatively Chaotic
Breaking Creative Blocks and Designing Your Ideal Workspace
Building Your Personal Brand Without Selling Out
Money Matters: Knowing and Growing Your Worth
Networking That Doesn't Feel Fake
The Self-Care Revolution: Your Secret Weapon
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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