Beautifully written this story is clear and rich with advice. Welterworth offers real talk and words of encouragement. Her honesty on topics like self-worth, relationships, and mental health is relatable and her openness about her experiences kept my attention. I could feel the passion in her words as she shared her story.

MORE THAN ENOUGH by Elaine Welteroth says on page one of her introduction that, "on average, a girl's confidence peaks at just nine years old." I wish she cited the source, but even still, that idea is gut-wrenching. Why are we so judgmental? Why can't we find the good in ourselves to help others? Why do we collectively let the bullies win? These are some of the questions which Welteroth explores in her memoir/manifesto. She tells the story of her career in journalism at Ebony and Vogue, of the barriers she broke, and of the personal cost in terms of feelings of "otherness" and burnout. MORE THAN ENOUGH is a revelatory work which explores implicit bias in the fashion industry, but which could certainly lend inspiration to any circumstance where leadership is needed. Reframing another situation, Oprah Winfrey noted, "This bad thing isn't happening to you. It is happening for you." Welteroth shares that perspective and is indeed a trailblazer "willing to leave signposts along the way that make it a little less confusing, less lonely, less disorienting for the next woman or person of color to follow." MORE THAN ENOUGH received a starred review from Booklist, is a New York Times bestseller, and is winner of the 2020 NAACP image award for outstanding literary work (biography/autobiography).

I loved this biography! Elaine Welteroth aka the young editor from Teen Vogue that helped them become “woke” before it was really trendy and led the way for so many powerful women! Elaine is a biracial woman who grew up with many dreams and I loved following along as she shared all the twists and turns of her amazing career! What drew me into her story and the thing I loved most about her book is how open she is to calling out her own privilege but also all the racism she’s experienced or witnessed. As a parent to a biracial child, I value the unique stories and experiences of those living in two worlds while still feeling alienated from both. She doesn’t shy away from talking about her own mental health, past relationships woes or mistakes she’s made. I listened to the audio book which was especially enjoyable because Elaine read it herself! I would highly recommend reading or listening to this one!

As a writer and editor, I've read a lot of memoirs by legends, icons, and giants in the industry over the years; hell, that was half of my reading diet back in college. I've read even more articles and interviews on the internet chronicling the lives and careers of the women I wanted to be.

I can say without a doubt though that Elaine Welteroth's More Than Enough is one of my favorites to date. Not only is her story line clear and her writing breezy, but she offers so much more than just some vague advice and "you can do it" platitudes. She's real about topics like misogynoir, codependency, burnout, and everything in between.

I've also been a Teen Vogue contributor on and off since early 2016, so it was equally dishy to read about some of the stuff I never got the full story on at the time. We love that insider! knowledge!

In her own words, Elaine Welteroth recounts her fast rise to the role of editor in chief in some of the nation's most talked about magazine publications, including Teen Vogue and Glamour. She definitely illustrates how much hard work went into every job she had and is up front about how barriers such as skin color and gender played a role in the workplace from sitting in meetings with all white peers who had no basic knowledge of black hair/skin care, learning lessons regarding cultural appropriation, and a behind the scenes look at how titles may not always equate to fair salaries and job duties.

It was interesting to gain a better understanding of the publishing world, what stories worked and didn't, and other learning lessons Welteroth shares along the way. Interspersed in her career path, she also shares a lot about discovering her own self worth both on the job and off, sharing numerous relationship stories and bad breakups. It is relatable, honest, and made me want her as an ally because she's a passionate, risk-taking, hardworking woman who elevates those around her.