Join us Tuesday, March 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Detroit Public Library, Main Library Galleria (5201 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202) for an evening with authors Alencia Johnson and Jessica Nabongo.
The Author Series Committee welcomes award-winning leader, advisor and commentator Alencia Johnson for an engaging discussion with Detroit native Jessica Nabongo. They will share insight’s from Alencia’s brand new book, Flip The Tables: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change (2025, Worthy Books).
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is recommended as seating is limited on a first-come-first-serve basis. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
Books by both Johnson and Nabongo will be available at the event courtesy of Book Beat. If you would like to pre-order a copy of Flip the Tables, you can do so now on our website.
From cultural critic and social impact leader Alencia Johnson comes Flip the Tables—a guide for everyday disruptors ready to find their courage, shake up the status quo, and create a better world from exactly where they are.
We all crave lives of meaning and purpose but figuring out how to start can feel overwhelming. The truth? Your unique gifts and perspectives are needed—right now. It just takes a little courage to tap into them.
In Flip the Tables, Alencia guides readers through three key stages of disruption:
- Disruption of Self – Break down barriers and confront the fears that hold you back from stepping into your boldest, most authentic self.
- Disruption of Vision – Radically reimagine what’s possible for your life and the world around you.
- Disruption of Community – Use your courage and fresh vision to make an impact—becoming the light needed in a dark world.
Flip the Tables is the playbook for those who want to create change—right where they are. Full of personal stories, real-world examples, and actionable tools, this guide helps readers ignite transformation by starting with their own lives.
Alencia draws from her experiences—overcoming insecurities, fighting for women’s rights, and advising top leaders and four presidential campaigns. Through behind-the-scenes insights and inspiring movements, she shows readers how to live with purpose, joy, and the belief that greatness lies within.
Because the world doesn’t just need disruptors—it needs you.
Alencia Johnson is an award-winning social impact advisor and cultural commentator. She founded 1063 West Broad—a media and social impact consultancy leading at the intersection of culture, impact, and purpose. She has advised the presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren and President Barack Obama, in addition to her work with leading advocacy groups, entertainers, brands and corporations. She is regularly seen on MSNBC, CNN, and ABC, and has been featured in NPR, Washington Post, ESSENCE, Glamour and more. Alencia is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Find out more about Alencia at www.alenciajohnson.com.
Jessica Nabongo is a global citizen, master storyteller, and travel expert, who is the first Black woman to have traveled to every country in the world. Named one of the 50 Most Notable People in Travel, by Travel and Leisure, Jessica uses her platforms to educate and inspire others to experience the world around them and build a global community, with an emphasis on bringing untold stories to the world. Her first book, The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World, published by National Geographic, was an instant bestseller. A first generation American, Jessica was born and raised in Detroit by Ugandan parents. She attended St. John’s University in New York where she earned a degree in English Literature, later completing a graduate degree at the London School of Economics. She is also the founder of the lifestyle brand The Catch. When she’s not on a plane, she is home tending to her plants in Detroit. Find out more about Jessica at www.jessicanabongo.com.