Business Doing Good
Engaging Women and Elevating Communities
Shannon is the co-author of Business Doing Good: Engaging Women and Elevating Communities. The book uses stories and evidence-based research to provide companies with six principles for hiring women overcomers - women who have overcome challenging pasts of incarceration, addiction, and engagement in the sex trade
“Business Doing Good provides actionable ways that for-profit and non-profit organizations can work together to have an impact on the lives of women who are often overlooked.”
-BOOKLIST
“Eye-opening exploration of how businesses can benefit by hiring ‘women our society has marginalized’….and powerful stories along the way illuminate how strong and resilient women can make substantial contributions to an organization when given the opportunity. The result is a survey as inspiring as it is convincing.”
“Business Doing Good provides a compelling business case and practical road map for companies to rethink their hiring profiles.”
-MICHELE THATCHER, SVP Chief Counsel Global Human Resources PepsiCo
“Deer and Miller have crafted a powerful guide weaving together compelling stories of women overcomers and well-researched principles.”
-MICHELLE CIROCCO, Executive Director of Televerde Foundation and the Chief Social Responsibility Officer for Televerde
“The practical principles woven throughout the pages allow for a better understanding of the importance of how wholistic approaches are the key to restoring communities.”
-ELIA MORENO, executive director, Texas Christian Community Development
“If we will but integrate the power the pages of this book contain—through Cheryl and Shannon’s plucky experience and stimulating insight—we will fall forward into both, improving our businesses and transforming our communities.”
-KIMBERLY SMITH HIGHLAND, author of Passport Through Darkness
“As a woman of color who has experienced generational poverty throughout childhood and my adult life—in addition to the racism, sexism, harassment, etc.—I'm so excited this book is being birthed into the world!”
-NILWONA NOWLIN, writer/speaker
‘‘They have presented us with six principles that are not only effective but also refreshing for our culture today. Business Doing Good is an excellent book with wonderful practical insights for our world. I was not only inspired but motivated to implement these principles in my personal context. ‘‘
-WAYNE ‘‘COACH’’ GORDON, pastor, Lawndale Community Church, president emeritus, Christian Community Development Association, professor of urban ministry, Northern Seminary
“This book captures the essence and incredible strength that women bring to the world. This is a deeply inspiring book that captures the imagination and fans the fire of hope.”
-LEROY BARBER, PhD, co-founder and president, The Voices Project, and director of innovation, Great NW Area of UMC
“Deer and Miller’s work is one of the finest resources for genuine and lasting change. There is a spirit of hopeful realism pervading every sentence and story. Please buy several copies and share them with your networks and organizations. If we all take deliberate steps forward in personal action and the pursuit of partnerships, many more lives can be redeemed and restored.”
CHARLIE SMITH, PhD, director of learning communities, Made to Flourish
“Whether you lead in a nonprofit organization, traditional business, social enterprise, church, community ministry, denomination, or para-church ministry, the management principles in this book will catapult your success in meeting your goals through investment in the professional development of women who are survivors of significant life challenges.”
REV. RAMELIA WILLIAMS, director of ministry initiatives, Evangelical Covenant Church, Love Mercy Do Justice
