Seyi Akiwowo is the Founder of Glitch!, a UK charity making digital spaces safe for all by ending online abuse. Before setting up Glitch, Seyi was elected as the youngest Black female councillor in East London at age 23. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Seyi spoke on 'Fixing the Glitch' at TedXLondon in 2019 and appeared on Wired's front cover as their top Changemaker of 2021.
'Seyi Akiwowo's work to make the online world safer, especially for
Black women, is not only powerful, it's necessary'
*Nova Reid, Anti-racism activist and author of 'The Good Ally'*
'Seyi Akiwowo's book is the need-to-know, must-have and barrier
breaking book on fighting online abuse that everyone must have a
copy of. This book is the knowledge that gives you power. It is
conversational, current and relevant. Seyi talks you through it
like she's right there with you - letting you know that you are not
alone'
*Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu*
'Seyi Akiwowo has been at the forefront of campaigning for more
intentional social media usage throughout the years, and this book
highlights the various ways one goes about doing that. It is the
first book of its kind to highlight how we go about being safe
online as well as providing the nuance required of minoritised and
marginalised people's experience of the internet. This is essential
reading for the times we live in'
*Kelechi Okafor Actor Director Podcaster Writer*
'This book needed to be written and thankfully it finally has.
Seyi's experience, and those of countless others, are full of
valuable lessons for keeping us safe and empowered online'
*Kajal Odedra. Author of Do Something: Activism for Everyone*
'I wish the Internet was a safer place, but until that day comes,
this helpful book is a crucial companion. How wonderful to have
Seyi on our side as we navigate through the stormy seas of the
online world which she, sadly, knows all too well. The brilliant
tools in this book will help you set better boundaries, protect
your mental health, be a better digital citizen, and in general
look after ourselves and each other'
*Emma Gannon, bestselling author of The Multi-Hyphen Method*
'Seyi Akiwowo is a force of nature and this book is a godsend. She
exposes the depth and urgency of the online abuse crisis, explores
the hypocrisy and inefficacy of tech companies and government, and
explains what readers can do to improve their online lives.
Accessible, empowering and potentially life-changing, this is a
book everyone should read'
*Laura Bates, feminist activist and bestselling author of Everyday
Sexism*
'Educational and entertaining. No one should be using the internet
without having read this book'
*Alex Holder, journalist and bestselling author of Open Up: The
Power of Talking About Money*
'The digital world is evolving far faster than our brain can keep
up. Seyi's powerful story of the impact of the online world
provides important lessons for how to navigate this to keep our
mind and ourselves healthy and safe'
*Dr Emma Hepburn, clinical psychologist and bestselling author of A
Toolkit for Modern Life*
'Such a relevant, thoughtful and practical book which has important
lessons for us all whilst we learn to navigate this digital
world'
*Natalie Evans, co-founder of Everyday Racism and co-author of The
Mixed Race Experience*
'Seyi's... vibrant and robust approach to how we navigate social
media and use it more mindfully. This book [is] refreshing...
empowering us with tools and providing guidance on how we can
collectively make digital spaces safer and better for our
communities'
*Ronke Lawal, PR and Comms consultant*
'I loved this! Such a powerful personal story, and actually doable
practical advice. Social media can be like the Wild West for women,
so we need strategies and boundaries to protect ourselves. Seyi
Akiwowo's book is an indispensable handbook for being online in a
way that is safe, intentional and - importantly - fun!'
*Rosamund Dean, journalist and author of Mindful Drinking:*
'The online world can be a scary place. Seyi's book will help us
protect our online communities and the vulnerable people who need
them. An urgent, powerful book'
*Ian Wright, Footballer, Pundit*
'A book written from the front line of life online - heartfelt,
heart-breaking, practical, brilliant'
*Richard Curtis, Writer, Director, United Nations SDG Advocate*
'Online abuse is at an all-time high, with significant
consequences. Read this book before you think you need it, it could
save your life, or at least protect your sanity'
*Dr Soph*
'A clever and timely toolkit, Seyi is brilliantly leading the
charge in navigating vital conversations around online abuse and
digital self-care. This book is both honest and practical, offering
wisdom we should all put into practice right now!'
*Amika George*
'Digital self care is critical to mental health and Seyi has
written a thought provoking and highly practical guide to living a
happier and safer life online and off. Millions of people have been
victims of online abuse and I am so inspired and grateful to Seyi
and her work for ensuring no one feels alone. Her mission is one
that affects us all and this book is one of the most important
topics of our generation'
*Poppy Jamie*
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