Power Reimagined (2026)

“When they’re old enough, I’m going to give my two daughters this book. They need to read Khadijah’s extraordinary story and learn how courage, positivity, and sheer willpower can overcome any obstacle.” — Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Revisionist History podcast. Power Reimagined is an inspiring account of how to gain and own your power. From growing up in 1980s Harlem to working for entertainment giants including BET, MTV, Nickelodeon and ABC, Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard has spent her life redefining what real power looks like. Drawing on raw, behind-the-scenes stories from her childhood and pioneering career, she dismantles the myths surrounding power and shows that it is forged through strategy, courage and an unwavering belief in your own worth. She describes high-stakes situations in which she refused to settle for less, as well as pivotal moments when audacity became her greatest asset. From her earliest dreams of success to the executive offices where she made them real, Sharif-Drinkard reveals the experiences that shaped her and the strategies that helped her lead with impact and integrity. Part fearless memoir and part inspirational guide, this book is for anyone who has been overlooked, undervalued or told they do not belong.