The Butterfly Code
Advantage Media Group (Verlag)
979-8-89188-077-1 (ISBN)
In her powerful debut book, The Butterfly Code, D'Yanna Craighead takes readers on a transformative journey of personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery. Drawing on her own remarkable life experiences, D’Yanna reveals a profound framework for navigating life's challenges and emerging as the best version of oneself.
D’Yanna’s story begins in the inner city of Pittsburgh, where she grew up in a close-knit family, dreaming of a life beyond her neighborhood. Through hard work and determination, she embarked on a groundbreaking career as a Black woman in technology, defying stereotypes and breaking barriers in a predominantly white male industry.
But D’Yanna’s path was not without its obstacles. She candidly shares her struggles with divorce, navigating the lack of diversity in her technology career, the loss of her father, and the challenges of being a single mother. Through these trials, she discovered the transformative power of embracing change, trusting the process, and looking within for strength and healing.
At the heart of The Butterfly Code is Craighead's unique framework for personal evolution, inspired by the metamorphosis of a butterfly. She guides readers through the stages of preparation, evolution, transformation, emergence, and ultimately, soaring to new heights. Each stage is enriched with D’Yanna’s own experiences, wisdom, and practical guidance.
D’Yanna’s writing is intimate, honest, and deeply empowering. She shares her story with vulnerability and courage, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives and the possibilities for growth and change. The Butterfly Code is not just a memoir; it's a roadmap for anyone seeking to unlock their inner strength, overcome adversity, and live a life of authenticity and purpose.
This transformative book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of self-discovery. It is a must-read for anyone on a journey of personal growth, facing challenges, or simply seeking inspiration to spread their wings and soar. The Butterfly Code is a celebration of the unbreakable human spirit and a powerful reminder that, like the butterfly, we all have the capacity to transform, evolve, and emerge as our best selves.
D’YANNA CRAIGHEAD is a senior technology manager with over 20 years of experience at various large corporations. With experience in software engineering, product and program management, she has successfully delivered large, award-winning technology products around the world. D’Yanna’s biggest passion is inspiring others. As a Black woman in technology, she is a champion for diversity and inclusion in technology, which led to founding and leading an employee resource group for Black Technologists. She regularly mentors others in technology careers and participates in STEM outreach. In 2022, D’Yanna created YARA SKY LLC as a platform to provide mentorship, career consulting, and transformation coaching to women and underrepresented groups using her Butterfly Code framework through speaking engagements and workshops. She currently resides in Orlando, Florida.
INTRODUCTION: Butterflies and Boardrooms
STEP ONE: Preparation: You Must Crawl before You Can Fly
CHAPTER 1: Dreaming Big on the Ground
CHAPTER 2: A Whole New World
STEP TWO: Evolve: You Aren’t Meant to Stay a Caterpillar
CHAPTER 3: Adulting, Disappointments, and Depression
STEP THREE: Transformation: Embrace Change While Being Still in Your Chrysalis
CHAPTER 4: Sitting Still and Waiting While Growing
STEP FOUR: Emerge: Strengthen Your Wings
CHAPTER 5: Emerging!
CHAPTER 6: Fighting Your Way to Freedom
CHAPTER 7: Total Health—Mind, Body, Spirit
STEP FIVE: Transcend and Soar: This Is Where You Are Meant to Be!
CHAPTER 8: Dreaming Big from the Sky
SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL FLUTTERBYTZ
CLOSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
| Erscheinungsdatum | 06.09.2024 |
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| Verlagsort | Charleston |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Psychologie | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Trennung / Trauer | |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8-89188-077-1 / 9798891880771 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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