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 Elizabeth Leiba is an author, speaker, and founder of The Center for Black Women, Work, and Power, a research-driven platform advancing leadership visibility, economic mobility, and narrative power for Black women.

With over 220,000 followers on LinkedIn and multiple Top Voice recognitions, Elizabeth has built a national reputation for bold, evidence-informed commentary on leadership, workplace culture, and the cost of silence. Her work sits at the intersection of communication, career strategy, and emerging technology, helping professionals lead with clarity while navigating systems that were not built with them in mind.

She is the author of I’m Not Yelling, Protecting My Peace, and I Came to Slay, books that have collectively sold over 20,000 copies and have been adopted by organizations and leaders across industries as tools for reflection, dialogue, and growth. Her writing blends cultural insight, lived experience, and practical strategy, offering frameworks that resonate inside both corporate boardrooms and community spaces.

As a speaker, Elizabeth delivers keynotes and workshops focused on:

• Authentic leadership and executive presence
  
• Strategic communication in high-stakes environments
   
• AI empowerment and digital leverage for career resilience
   
• The power of narrative in shaping opportunity and influence
   

She is also the co-host of Conversations on Work & Power, a workforce-focused podcast highlighting leaders shaping the future of work in the DMV region and beyond.

Elizabeth’s work has been featured across national media and podcasts, and she has partnered with corporations, educational institutions, and community organizations to support leadership development and workforce transformation.

Her mission is clear: to expand who gets heard, who gets funded, and who gets to lead.