Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Made for This with Rainy Day Books

Celebrate this outstanding local author in Kansas City! Join Rainy Day Books in-store to celebrate Made for This, from local author Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace! "Made for This is a well-written, engaging memoir of a successful career in leadership and diplomacy." — IndieReader This event takes place in-store and includes a conversation with the author. The Book Made for This: Lessons in Leadership, Legacy, and Living Unapologetically Step Into the Life You Were Made to Lead! Made for This is a powerful reminder that leadership is not about a title—it’s about how you choose to live. In this deeply inspiring memoir, DeAngela Burns-Wallace, EdD, shares a remarkable journey of purpose, discipline, and personal growth. From early lessons in service and self-worth to high-impact leadership roles in global diplomacy, education, and public administration, she unpacks the real work behind personal and professional transformation. You’ll walk away with insight, clarity, and the motivation to lead with intention—wherever you are in life. Key takeaways include: • How to identify and honor the values that guide your leadership • How to move through uncertainty with discipline and courage • Why building legacy starts with living authentically • What it means to lead without apology or permission • Why empowering others is the highest mark of leadership If you're seeking clarity in your calling, wisdom in your next step, or strength to walk your own path—Made for This will meet you there. The Author DeAngela Burns-Wallace, EdD, is a nationally respected executive, former U.S. diplomat, and current CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Her career spans leadership roles in the U.S. State Department, higher education, and state government, including serving as cabinet secretary for the State of Kansas. A lifelong advocate for systems change, she is known for transforming organizations, building strategic coalitions, and expanding opportunity through bold, values-driven leadership. Burns-Wallace holds degrees from Stanford, Princeton, and the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Kansas with her son and retired parents and leads national initiatives to reimagine equitable economic mobility and access for all. Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at Rainy Day Books starting the following day. If you are not local, we'll be happy to mail it to you upon request. Thank you for your support! We will hold your event book in-store for a maximum of 6 months following the event. If you have not retrieved your book in that time period, it will be donated.