DeRetta C. Rhodes, Ph.D., was told by her professors that she would never nish her doctoral program. Peers and supervisors alike warned her at various stages of her career that she lacked the skills to reach a leadership position in the business world. She has been laid o and skipped over for promotions. DeRetta has frequently been the target of microaggressions and blatant attacks while working in Human Resources for more than two decades and has had to consequently ght imposter syndrome while climbing the corporate ladder. She understands the struggles women face as they battle inequities and ght to unlock the boardroom door. In Courage of Voice: Empowering Women to Open Professional Doors, DeRetta candidly shares how she earned her executive leadership position in the C-Suite. Her insights and advice will motivate and encourage others as they use their voices to reach their professional goals, empower other women, and bring needed change to Corporate America.