Little Black Book
A Toolkit for Working Women
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This pocket-sized career bible for creative women features wisdom from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and industry titans. Dubbed "THE book of the year for working women with drive" by Refinery29, it's the toolkit helping professionals redefine success on their own terms.
Kernthemen in Little Black Book
- creative professional toolkit
- negotiating worth
- strategic time management
- overcoming creative blocks
- personal brand building
Zitate aus Little Black Book
Done is better than perfect should be your mantra.
No creative is an island.
Constant busyness isn't true productivity.
Simplify your to-do list when feeling overwhelmed.
Personen in Little Black Book
- Otegha UwagbaAuthor and creative career expert
- Phoebe Waller-BridgeCreative professional who utilizes the guide
- Issa RaeCreative professional who utilizes the guide
- Vera WangCreative leader cited for her consistent look
Über den Autor
Über den Autor von Little Black Book
Otegha Uwagba is a British-Nigerian bestselling author and entrepreneur, renowned for her practical insights into women’s professional empowerment.
Her debut book, Little Black Book: A Toolkit for Working Women, combines career guidance with actionable strategies for negotiation, networking, and personal branding. Drawing from her background in advertising and branded content at Vice Media, Uwagba founded Women Who—a platform connecting creative professionals—and hosts the podcast In Good Company, where she explores workplace dynamics with industry leaders.
Her follow-up work, We Need To Talk About Money, blends memoir and cultural analysis to address financial inequality and the gendered economics of modern life. Recognized in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Europe list, Uwagba’s guides have been celebrated for their clarity and relevance, with Little Black Book becoming a Sunday Times bestseller and selling over 30,000 copies.
Her writing has sparked global conversations on invisible labor, the beauty tax, and equitable pay, establishing her as a vital voice for working women worldwide.
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FAQ zu diesem Buch
Little Black Book is a practical guide for women navigating creative careers, offering actionable strategies for productivity, personal branding, financial management, and overcoming workplace challenges. It covers freelancing tips, networking tactics, and resilience-building frameworks, with a focus on self-empowerment in industries like design, media, and content creation.
The book targets women in creative fields (bloggers, designers, freelancers) during the first 10 years of their careers. It’s especially relevant for UK-based professionals but includes globally applicable advice on negotiating pay, managing irregular income, and building a personal brand.
Yes—it’s praised for its no-nonsense, actionable advice on taboo topics like self-advocacy and burnout. Endorsed by Elle and Sunday Times, it’s ideal for creatives seeking concise, tactical guidance rather than theoretical concepts.
- Power Hour: Dedicate the first hour to priority tasks without distractions.
- Work Blocks: Schedule focused 90-minute sessions with breaks.
- Single-Tasking: Avoid multitasking to reduce mental exhaustion.
Uwagba recommends seeking inspiration outside your niche (e.g., art exhibitions), collaborating for fresh perspectives, simplifying tasks into micro-goals, and changing workspaces to spark innovation.
Key strategies include:
- Defining a unique selling point (USP) tied to skills/values.
- Maintaining consistent aesthetics across portfolios/social media.
- Using LinkedIn and Instagram to showcase expertise authentically.
It provides templates for invoicing, advises on setting tiered pricing based on client budgets, and emphasizes negotiating retainers for income stability. Uwagba also discusses navigating late payments tactfully.
- “Know your worth—then add tax” (negotiation mindset).
- “Burnout isn’t a badge of honor” (prioritizing mental health).
- “Your network is your safety net” (relationship-building).
While Slay in Your Lane focuses on systemic barriers for Black British women, Little Black Book offers industry-agnostic tactics for freelancers and creatives. Both emphasize self-advocacy but differ in scope.
With remote work and AI reshaping creative jobs, its frameworks for adaptability, digital branding, and gig economy navigation remain critical. Updated editions include AI tool recommendations for content creators.
Some reviewers note the advice leans basic for seasoned professionals and overly London-centric. However, its concise format is praised for accessibility.
Chapter 4 outlines techniques like breath control, audience engagement scripting, and reframing nerves as excitement—tailored for introverted creatives.
