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OverviewThe manifesto. The rulebooks of the elite. For years the advertising industry has felt like an exclusive club. A place for the gifted. The ones who made it. Many came from prestigious universities or advertising schools, forming tight-knit alumni networks that facilitated job placements and career advancements. Networking was crucial, and those with connections within the industry had a significant advantage. In this candid memoir, Leilah takes us from post-apartheid Cape Town to the bustling streets of London, recounting her journey as a woman of colour breaking into a notoriously White, male-driven industry in the early 2000s. Woven with wit, vulnerability, and sharp insight, her story reveals the loneliness of being the only woman of colour in the room, the cost of leaving loved ones behind to pursue a dream, and the resilience it takes to carve out space where none was offered. More than a memoir, this is a call to defy the odds, challenge the gatekeepers, and claim your place-no matter your race, gender, or background. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leilah Van Der SchyffPublisher: Ortus Imprint: Ortus Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.286kg ISBN: 9781919325804ISBN 10: 1919325808 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 19 October 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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