Make your contribution count for you, me , we: An evolutionary journey inspired by the wisdom of pioneering African women

by Suzanne F. Stevens

Want to create a social impact in your community or beyond? You yearn to make a difference in others’ lives. You feel the call to throw your wisdom, energy, and time into a cause, social enterprise, or not-for-profit. You want to give. Have you considered your giving may be hurting, not helping? In the West, we want to fix things, and the tools to repair social, economic, and environmental issues are often unconsciously selected by the ego, rather than by looking consciously at benefiting the whole. The strategies to correct the injustices of our time are lived by leaders who make their contribution count — every day. Make your contribution count imports pioneering African women’s guidance to navigate how the West can integrate African cultural ethos, where 'we' takes precedence over 'me.' Pioneers who have endured many unimaginable circumstances harness their feminine energy to transform how to lead, contribute, consume, and structure organizations to have a social impact in their communities and beyond — sustainably. Be transported through 17 African countries and 70 interviews along with the author, Suzanne F. Stevens and her husband, Michael K. Gingerich as they backpack through a timely social evolution. Through real-life adventures, international research findings, practical strategies, and reflective questions, the author will take you on a journey • Your contribution awareness will be heightened locally and abroad • You will explore strategies on how to tap into your purpose to maximize your meaning • You will discover tools to lead conscious-contributions™ — sustainably. Collaboratively we can address the social, economic, and environmental issues of our time — we all have a role to play. “Suzanne takes the reader on an inspiring global journey where she shares strategies on how to activate your purpose, harness your mission, and lead at home or abroad a social, economic, and environmental initiative. A message for anyone who wants to impact society consciously and sustainably.” Aaron Hurst, author of the Purpose Economy. Author, Suzanne F. Stevens is a conscious-contribution™ cultivator and amplifier of social contributors’ voices. As the founder of YouMeWe Social Impact Group, Suzanne ignites leaders and entrepreneurs to make their contributions count. As a lover of travel and adventure, her most profound journey lies on these pages. Five percent of book sales are invested in higher education for women in Africa. We look forward to you joining us on this journey to make your contribution count. Join the movement at YouMeWe.ca. MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION COUNT for you, me, we. An evolutionary journey inspired by the wisdom of pioneering African women.

338 pages, Paperback

Published March 6, 2020

About the author

Suzanne F. Stevens has worked with companies on five continents since 2000. She has interviewed leaders and entrepreneurs in 21 countries and brings their personal and professional transformational insights into her book and speaking engagements.

Suzanne is an author, international speaker, social entrepreneur, moderator, host, and adventure traveler. She is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP - one of 65 in Canada, among 15% globally), World of Difference award recipient, CAPS Philanthropy Award winner, Canadian Sovereign's Medal of Volunteers recipient (highest Canadian Volunteer honour), and multi-recipient of association service awards. She is a past National President for The Canadian Association of Professional Speaker (CAPS), founder of YouMeWe Social Impact Group (YouMeWe.ca), WisdomExchangeTv.com, YouMeWeFoundation.org, and YouMeWeMovement.com.

Suzanne's is an "interactive, thought-provoking, dynamic presenter" who shares strategies on how to implement conscious-contributions™ consistently for you, your company, in the community, and beyond. She transforms perspectives on how to maximize personal meaning, while attracting, engaging, and retaining colleagues, customers, and collaborators -- sustainably and profitably.

Suzanne ignites a culture where your contribution counts for you * me * we

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Reviews

[Cate Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suzanne is both a gifted author and speaker.
This powerful book is both timely and engaging for us to embrace and provide opportunities for feminine energy worldwide. Suzanne will take you to unexpected places both geographically and in shifting contribution perspective. You will discover how to tap in to your purpose and exploit it and benefit the community and incorporate a well-aligned mission into to your life and career.
Her captivating story telling leaves an imprint on your heart and nudges you to think and act differently when it comes to contributing to your community. She helps you look through a holistic lens on how to best serve the organizations you are trying to help.
I highly recommend this book!

[Meg Soper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make Your Contribution Count offers an authentic and enriching reading journey that demonstrates how at any point in our lives we can choose to make a meaningful difference in the world. Suzanne F Stevens offers valuable examples, wisdom and tools that we can apply to help us find the path to our most meaningful life. The energy harnessed in this book leaps off the page and takes us to a place where we gain inspiration from the many unique women who share their words of wisdom. The thought provoking questions posed throughout inspired me to be mindful everyday of the power of our own ripple effect. Loved it!

[Christine Gingerich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make Your Contribution count for you me we, is a portrait of courage not only of the remarkable women whose stories are highlighted, but also of the author, Suzanne F. Stevens, who travelled, interviewed, learned, and taught, over a number of years.
While the overall tone seems 'Women' centred, it quickly becomes clear that men are an integral part of "You Me We" making contributions count. This book honours women BUT at the same time does not dishonour men. Suzanne's primary team of herself and her husband/partner Michael demonstrate the strength in TEAM.
Suzanne's scholarship program detailing successes and challenges is inspiring. (there is a reason I keep going to that word!)
This book contains surprises, unknown to most, but essential in becoming most effective in our contributions.
What can I tell you from my pretty ordinary perspective?
This is a book about Inspiration, Pay it Forward, and always be grateful.
The women are current leaders, teachers, and business women.
No journey is solitary. No success is singular.

[Deri Latimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suzanne F. Stevens has crafted a thought-provoking, energy-inducing, and awe-inspiring roadmap to #MakeYourContributionCount for #YouMeWe!

[Michael Gingerich · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has altered my perspective on the role I can play in contributing to society. It transformed how I look at giving and opened my eyes to consciously assessing our impact so it can have the desired ripple effect. Suzanne F. Stevens inspirational message of YouMeWe in the book Make your contribution count for you, me, we: An evolutionary journey inspired by the wisdom of pioneering women is more timely than ever. In this ever-changing world, collaboration and conscious-contribution will see us thrive rather than simply survive. YouMeWe is making your efforts count in sustainable and straightforward ways for all stakeholders. Suzanne's thought-provoking message lead me to want to make my contribution count at home, at work, and in the community. It has better prepared me to understand the needs, wants, and how to fulfill gaps sustainably and responsibly while maximizing my efforts and giving me more meaning in my daily activities and interactions. Thank you for this book!