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Challenging the Crown

Challenging the Crown — book cover

You were handed a crown before you were old enough to agree to it. Challenging the Crown is for the Black firstborn daughter who is done performing strength she never chose. Blending neuroscience, trauma-informed coaching, and big sister honesty, this is the guide that finally gives you permission to put the crown down.

US$22.00 including tax and shipping

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What readers are saying

"This book gave me language for things I had carried silently for years. I finally understand why putting myself last felt like love."

— A. M., London

"Reading Challenging the Crown felt like having a honest conversation with the sister I never had."

— K. T., Atlanta

"I finished it in one sitting and immediately bought a copy for my sister. Every firstborn daughter needs this."

— J. R., Toronto

"It is compassionate, clear, and unflinching. I keep coming back to the chapters on guilt and rest."

— S. N., Birmingham

The Unbecoming

The Unbecoming — Issa Douglas-Smith

A 12-Week transformation for firstborn daughters

This is the full work. Not a course. Not a content library. A structured supported journey through the unbecoming, designed to take you from over functioning, over-giving and running on empty, to leading your own life from a place of genuine authority and peace.