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"""An inspiring memoir of self-discovery, identity, and embracing your own path."" --BookLife (Publishers Weekly) ""A solid remembrance that offers the engaging perspective of a diversity and inclusion expert."" --Kirkus Reviews ""Rising equips its audience with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement changes and work toward inclusive workplaces."" --Foreword Reviews ""A riveting and heart-wrenching memoir. Graci Harkema brilliantly and generously shows us how to unapologetically and fiercely be our true selves"" --Rhonda M. Roorda, award-winning author, In Their Voices; consultant to the NBC television series This Is Us ""Graci Harkema truly embodies what it means not only to awaken but to 'rise.' In this incredible book, she utilizes all the deep wisdom culled from her journey to true authenticity to spread her urgent message of inclusion."" --Jennifer Brown, founder/CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting; bestselling author, Inclusion, Beyond Diversity, and How to Be an Inclusive Leader ""Graci Harkema provides deep insights into her miraculous life. This book serves as a reminder that liberation can come from living in our truths."" --Janice Gassam Asare, PhD, writer and DEI consultant ""Part memoir, part self-help, and part DEI training, Rising holds up a mirror and asks us to see our own truth as Graci Harkema reveals hers."" --Stef Ziev, author, The Choice Is Yours ""An incredible journey. Truly a story of love, success, and perseverance."" --Doug Meijer, co-chairman, Meijer ""Rising requires more than one read. The first time, you'll read with your mouth open. The second time, you'll open your mind."" --Chris Brogan, New York Times-bestselling author, The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth"

An inspiring memoir of self-discovery, identity, and embracing your own path. BookLife (Publishers Weekly) A solid remembrance that offers the engaging perspective of a diversity and inclusion expert. Kirkus Reviews A riveting and heart-wrenching memoir. Graci Harkema brilliantly and generously shows us how to unapologetically and fiercely be our true selves. Rhonda M. Roorda, award-winning author, In Their Voices; consultant to the NBC television series This Is Us Graci Harkema truly embodies what it means not only to awaken but to 'rise.' In this incredible book, she utilizes all the deep wisdom culled from her journey to true authenticity to spread her urgent message of inclusion. Jennifer Brown, founder/CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting; bestselling author, Inclusion, Beyond Diversity, and How to Be an Inclusive Leader Graci Harkema provides deep insights into her miraculous life. This book serves as a reminder that liberation can come from living in our truths. Janice Gassam Asare, PhD, writer and DEI consultant Part memoir, part self-help, and part DEI training, Rising holds up a mirror and asks us to see our own truth as Graci Harkema reveals hers. Stef Ziev, author, The Choice Is Yours An incredible journey. Truly a story of love, success, and perseverance. Doug Meijer, co-chairman, Meijer Rising requires more than one read. The first time, you'll read with your mouth open. The second time, you'll open your mind. Chris Brogan, New York Times-bestselling author, The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth

An inspiring memoir of self-discovery, identity, and embracing your own path. BookLife (Publishers Weekly) A solid remembrance that offers the engaging perspective of a diversity and inclusion expert. Kirkus Reviews Rising equips its audience with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement changes and work toward inclusive workplaces. Foreword Reviews A riveting and heart-wrenching memoir. Graci Harkema brilliantly and generously shows us how to unapologetically and fiercely be our true selves. Rhonda M. Roorda, award-winning author, In Their Voices; consultant to the NBC television series This Is Us Graci Harkema truly embodies what it means not only to awaken but to 'rise.' In this incredible book, she utilizes all the deep wisdom culled from her journey to true authenticity to spread her urgent message of inclusion. Jennifer Brown, founder/CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting; bestselling author, Inclusion, Beyond Diversity, and How to Be an Inclusive Leader Graci Harkema provides deep insights into her miraculous life. This book serves as a reminder that liberation can come from living in our truths. Janice Gassam Asare, PhD, writer and DEI consultant Part memoir, part self-help, and part DEI training, Rising holds up a mirror and asks us to see our own truth as Graci Harkema reveals hers. Stef Ziev, author, The Choice Is Yours An incredible journey. Truly a story of love, success, and perseverance. Doug Meijer, co-chairman, Meijer Rising requires more than one read. The first time, you'll read with your mouth open. The second time, you'll open your mind. Chris Brogan, New York Times-bestselling author, The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth

"""An inspiring memoir of self-discovery, identity, and embracing your own path."" BookLife (Publishers Weekly) ""A solid remembrance that offers the engaging perspective of a diversity and inclusion expert."" Kirkus Reviews ""Rising equips its audience with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement changes and work toward inclusive workplaces."" Foreword Reviews ​​""A riveting and heart-wrenching memoir. Graci Harkema brilliantly and generously shows us how to unapologetically and fiercely be our true selves."" Rhonda M. Roorda, award-winning author, In Their Voices; consultant to the NBC television series This Is Us ""Graci Harkema truly embodies what it means not only to awaken but to 'rise.' In this incredible book, she utilizes all the deep wisdom culled from her journey to true authenticity to spread her urgent message of inclusion."" Jennifer Brown, founder/CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting; bestselling author, Inclusion, Beyond Diversity, and How to Be an Inclusive Leader ""Graci Harkema provides deep insights into her miraculous life. This book serves as a reminder that liberation can come from living in our truths."" Janice Gassam Asare, PhD, writer and DEI consultant ""Part memoir, part self-help, and part DEI training, Rising holds up a mirror and asks us to see our own truth as Graci Harkema reveals hers."" Stef Ziev, author, The Choice Is Yours ""An incredible journey. Truly a story of love, success, and perseverance."" Doug Meijer, co-chairman, Meijer ""Rising requires more than one read. The first time, you'll read with your mouth open. The second time, you'll open your mind."" Chris Brogan, New York Times-bestselling author, The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth"

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Graci Harkema is the owner of Graci LLC, a consultancy providing training and speaking on diversity, inclusion and implicit bias for Fortune 500, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. The Grand Rapids Business Journal has named her a 40 Under 40 Business Leader of West Michigan, and one of the 200 Most Powerful Business Leaders of West Michigan. Graci received national media attention in 2019 for publicly resigning from a prominent Diversity & Inclusion leadership role to make a stand for racial equity and justice. Passionate about serving her community, she volunteers her time on LGBTQ+ non-profit boards and committees. She is also an avid supporter of her parents' faith-based non-profit, Heart for Central Africa, in her hometown of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.A graduate in communications from Grand Valley State University, Graci resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her dog, Teddy Roosevelt.

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