A Layered Life

<p><strong>A chorus of lessons learned hardships endured and joys experienced</strong></p><p></p><p>Life is lived in many layers where horror and joy coexist struggle and success reconcile and the good cannot be separated from the bad. In her vulnerable memoir Gladys H. DeClouet demonstrates how grit belief and love contribute to achieving success in the face of life's complexities.</p><p></p><p>A former senior executive who forged a path through the oil and restaurant industries Gladys shares a journey marked by resilience and bold leadership. She recounts her professional and personal experiences from growing up in an environment where resources were scarce to becoming the first female engineer in offshore oil and gas exploration and production. As a Black woman climbing the corporate ladder and leading multibillion-dollar businesses in male-dominated industries Gladys demonstrates the power of self-belief and perseverance.</p><p></p><p><em>A Layered Life</em> is an inspirational story of courage leadership and faith for anyone facing the difficulties that life will inevitably present regardless of your gender race or religious background. It stands as a powerful testament to what's possible when determination meets opportunity.</p>