The Audacity of Overcoming

by Andrea Thompson

G.I.T.U.P. The Audacity of Overcoming is a collection of inspiring stories to encourage people as they press towards the mark of making their goals and dreams a reality while freeing themselves by healing from the pain of the past. It takes courage and faith to overcome, in fact an unwavering faith that if you stay connected to God He can and will use everything for your good and the good of others. Inspired by several black business women and leaders who have also had to overcome, Andrea has realized that in her own transparency, others will also know that they too can achieve in spite of adversity. Noting Michelle Obama as one of her “mentor models,” Thompson held on to the belief that “when they go low, we go high”. Over the last few months, she has learned more than ever that sometimes they will go real low and even then it is incumbent upon us to speak truth to power and stand firm against injustice. We must demand that people treat us with respect and dignity by loving ourselves so much that nothing else is acceptable. That is The Audacity of Overcoming! Andrea is an ambitious mother, business owner, native Chicagoan, and philanthropist who diligently works to build a legacy brand to secure her son’s future while creating and supporting initiatives that contribute to domestic violence prevention, senior story sharing, as well as economic and youth empowerment. Her current outreach includes fundraising scholarships for students attending HBCUs through the GITUP Midwest to South Scholarship Program. Through “Live In The Content Kitchen,” Andrea candidly interviews professionals and everyday extraordinary people over conversations, cocktails and cuisine. When she isn’t speaking or working, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and creating new opportunities and adventures for clients and colleagues. Andrea is primarily based in Chicago, but enjoys bring her talents cross country and is looking forward to taking The Audacity of Overcoming international. Follow Andrea’s Audacious Adventures by connecting with the GITUP Movement www.theaudacityofovercoming.com, @AndreaIsThePlug, @AndreaIsThePlug, and

273 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2021

Reviews

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

No spoilers in this review only praise to a true overcomer! This book is a page turner and a free time favorite! What have you been through? Whatever you have gone through Andrea has given you a road map to overcome it leaving others saying how audacious of you! It takes so much to truly live for you. Andrea’s story reminds me I too can overcome all things with my head held high. I hope the Audacity of Overcoming enhances your life as it has mine. Buy it now‼️📕‼️