Loud by Drew Afualo Summary
Overview of Loud
In "Loud," social media sensation Drew Afualo - Adweek's Creator of the Year and Time's Next Generation Leader - transforms her viral feminist laugh into a revolutionary manifesto. With 11,000+ five-star reviews, this hybrid memoir offers unapologetic strategies for thriving in a patriarchal world. Ready to get loud?
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The Fearless Voice That Makes Misogynists Tremble
In a world where women are taught to make themselves smaller, Drew Afualo stands tall - literally and figuratively. This Samoan powerhouse has built an empire with her trademark laugh and razor-sharp comebacks, amassing nine million followers across social media by doing what many women have longed to do: holding misogynistic men accountable. What makes Drew's perspective so compelling isn't just her fearlessness in confronting toxic masculinity, but how she transforms that confrontation into empowerment. Her journey from a corporate castoff to Time Magazine's "Next Generation Leader" reveals something profound about the power of authenticity in a world designed to suppress it. Drew's confidence wasn't built overnight - it was cultivated in a Samoan household fundamentally different from Western patriarchal norms. While her father stood an impressive 6'6", it was her 5'3" mother who served as the family's head and primary provider. Their relationship modeled true partnership - her father never feeling diminished by her mother's strength but rather drawn to and inspired by it. The Afualo home operated without rigid gender roles. Despite working constantly, Drew's mother remained the beating heart of their family, creating weekly "Family Fun Nights" and elaborate holiday celebrations. This cultural framework gave Drew something many women struggle to find: the lived experience that strong women deserve celebration, not containment.
Breaking Free From the Pick-Me Prison and Standing Firm in Values
Dismantling the Myths That Keep Women Small
The Power of Being Alone: Choosing Yourself First
Body Neutrality: Finding Freedom Beyond the Mirror
Living Out Loud: The Revolutionary Act of Being Yourself
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"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"
"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"
"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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