{"product_id":"a-layered-life-breaking-barriers-as-a-trailblazing-black-woman-in-corporate-america-paperback","title":"A Layered Life: Breaking Barriers as a Trailblazing Black Woman in Corporate America - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGladys H. Declouet\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn unforgettable memoir of grit, grace, and groundbreaking leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn into deep disadvantage in the 1950s during racial desegregation and before the women's rights movement, Gladys H. DeClouet shattered expectations by becoming the first female engineer in offshore oil and gas exploration and production. But her story doesn't stop there. As a pioneering Black woman in corporate America, Gladys climbed to the highest echelons of leadership in both the oil and restaurant industries-ultimately running multibillion-dollar divisions in spaces where women, especially women of color, were rarely welcomed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003eLayered Life\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinary journey through the complexities of race, gender, ambition, and personal loss. With raw vulnerability and unflinching honesty, Gladys shares how she endured and overcame blatant racism, sexism, and sexual harassment. Her story is marked not just by hardship but by joy, self-belief, and an unwavering commitment to help others succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar more than a business memoir, \u003cem\u003eA Layered Life\u003c\/em\u003e reads with the pace of a mystery novel and the emotional depth of a personal reckoning. Through heartbreak and triumph, Gladys weaves a powerful message: Life is layered, and each challenge can serve as a stepping stone to growth, purpose, and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers of all backgrounds-especially those navigating the corporate world-this book offers practical insights into developing inspirational leadership, managing diversity and inclusion, building high-performance teams, mentoring, and finding balance without compromising integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Layered Life\u003c\/em\u003e will challenge you to reflect on your own life, your values, and your impact on the world around you. It's not just a story-it's a call to courage, resilience, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51887741141280,"sku":"9781966629450","price":20.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/XIuC2pwUtO9781966629450.webp?v=1781905668","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-layered-life-breaking-barriers-as-a-trailblazing-black-woman-in-corporate-america-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}