In this moving continuation of her memoir, Ismelalem (Chuchu) Fikre Woldegiorgis shares a deeply personal story of healing, identity, and leadership across continents. Born and raised in Ethiopia, Ismelalem's path took her through the United States and ultimately to Canada, where she embraced the challenges of starting over as an immigrant mother and educator.
Through cultural transitions, spiritual awakenings, and community-building, Ismelalem discovers that leadership is not about power-it's about presence. Her journey is shaped by the mentors who walked beside her, the children who inspired her, and the inner voice that refused to be silenced.
As an early childhood educator and advocate for emotionally intelligent, culturally responsive leadership, she invites readers to explore what it means to lead with empathy, faith, and courage-even when the road is unfamiliar.
This is a story for the immigrant soul. For the teacher who leads from the heart. For anyone learning to heal while holding space for others.
"Lead however you want-but when you lead with presence, something deeper happens. Healing begins-for you, and for those you serve."
-Ismelalem (Chuchu) Fikre Woldegiorgis
