Layla Saad

Layla Saad is a British-East African author, speaker, coach and creative entrepreneur best known for her groundbreaking book Me and White Supremacy. Saad's writing and teaching centers around themes of power, identity, and liberation.

Saad's writing career began as a blogger and social media influencer. She wrote about topics related to living and being an Arab Muslim woman. Saad's writing quickly grew in popularity, garnering attention from various media outlets and eventually leading to her first book. In 2018, Saad launched the Me and White Supremacy workbook, a 28-day journey to engage more deeply with race, privilege, and personal power. Her workbook has been praised by the likes of Oprah Magazine, The Guardian, and New York Times, making her a household name in the anti-racism movement.

Saad regularly contributes to magazines, blogs and podcasts with topics related to spirituality, racial justice, self-care and activism. Her work has been featured in international publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Elle magazine. Aside from her writing, Saad is also a public speaker and a certified life coach, offering empowerment to both individuals and organizations.

Saad also provides workshops and consulting services to further her mission of educating people about racism and systemic inequity. Through her workshops, Saad encourages people to examine their biases and develop a more informed outlook on topics of race and power. Saad also provides services to help businesses become more diverse and equitable in their practices.

Most recently, Saad released the audiobook version of Me and White Supremacy alongside an online study course to accompany the book.

In 2020, Saad was named a "Trailblazer" by Oprah Magazine, highlighting her as an important figure driving conversations about race and racism in the cultural sphere. Saad is also the recipient of the 2021 NAACP Image Award for her book Me and White Supremacy.

Through her writing, speaking, and coursework, Layla Saad has made it her mission to spread awareness of the deep-rooted injustices of white supremacy in our society. With her no-nonsense approach, her inspiring words have been able to reach millions of people. As more people become aware of the injustices present in their daily lives, Saad's work will undoubtedly continue to shape our understanding of power and identity.