Changemakers Wanted is an inspiring guide for female professionals across all industries who are ready to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful societal change. Danaya Wilson, a visionary leader with over seventeen years of experience, shares her personal transformative journey from battling anxiety to becoming a powerful advocate for ethical leadership and social reform. Inside, she reframes the question what if to tackle critical issues such as the childcare crisis and the need for more equitable employee benefit plans.
Danaya offers readers with actionable strategies for overcoming both personal and professional challenges while building resilience and leading with ethical integrity. Her insights into balancing career and personal life, developing strong networks, and advocating systemic changecrucial for the future of female leadershipare invaluable for those seeking to make a lasting impact.
With a focus on empowering the next generation of female leaders, this book offers a proven blueprint for achieving success in male-dominated industries. Real-life examples, including Danayas successes in digital instructional design and industry advocacy, illustrate the transformative power of determination and innovative thinking, particularly when employing disruptive or unconventional strategies.
Changemakers Wanted is a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs, established professionals, and anyone seeking to make a significant impact in their field. Danayas comprehensive approach provides readers with the tools and inspiration needed to rise above challenges and lead with confidence and purpose.
Foreword: Change We Need Now
Prologue: What If?
Part One: What If We Rise Up?
Chapter 1: Achieving Meaningful Purpose
Chapter 2: Defining Your UniquenessChangemakers Edition
Chapter 3: Turning Adversity to Advantage
Chapter 4: Rise Up
Part Two: What If We Build the Table?
Chapter 5: Family Matters
Chapter 6: The Childcare Crisis
Chapter 7: The Future of Equitable CompensationIndividualized Flexible
Benefit Plans
Part Three: What If We Change the World?
Chapter 8: What We Are Worth
Chapter 9: A New Narrative
Next Steps
Contact
Acknowledgments
DANAYA WILSON is the award-winning cofounder and CEO of BetterCertify, a compliance solutions provider based out of Denver, Colorado. Recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree, Danaya is renowned for her innovative approaches to digital instructional design and regulatory training. As a visionary leader and educator, she is dedicated to empowering the next generation of future female leaders. With a passion for ethical leadership and social reform, she has become a sought-after speaker at industry events and serves on the boards of the Environmental Information Association and the Colorado Environmental Professionals Association. She holds a masters in organizational leadership and a bachelors in business marketing. Her work continues to inspire and drive meaningful change in both the regulatory training space and the broader professional community.