Levi's Unbuttoned

The Woke Mob Took My Job But Gave Me My Voice

By: Jennifer Sey

Narrated by: Jennifer Sey

Jennifer Sey was on track to become the first woman CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. As the President of the Levi's brand, she was widely celebrated as a versatile and inspirational leader who had helped save the iconic brand from bankruptcy. Formerly a self-described "left of left of center" progressive, she was beloved as the embodiment of the company's "profits through principles" ethos.

But everything changed when Sey publicly opposed the closure of San Francisco's public schools at the height of the pandemic. In response to her "wrongthink", management gave her a choice: Shut up or leave. She decided that defending at-risk children was more important than the job that she loved, and so she resigned. After more than two decades at the company, she gave up her professional future to retain her voice.

In Levi's Unbuttoned, Sey recounts her remarkable journey from U.S. National Gymnastics champion through her rise up the corporate ladder at Levi's. As the highest profile executive to fall victim to the cancel culture engulfing America, her story is an inspiration for all those who, in these difficult times, feel pressured to remain silent on their most fundamental beliefs.

The more Americans who stand up to "woke-ism," the better chance we have at creating a truly equitable and inclusive society. Principles and integrity matter. Ultimately, they matter more than anything else.

©2022 Jennifer Sey (P)2022 Jennifer Sey

Much Respect Mom/Executive

I have a high regard for this woman. Although I don’t align with all of her viewpoints, I appreciated the unique experience and advice she passes off to other moms and executives. This book was a great example of living out integrity and success while taking risks for what it right and necessary. Highly recommend this listen.

Jennifer’s honesty and courage.

As I said above. In the face of unbelievable personal attacks in spite of exemplary performance and leadership.

How Can This Happen?

This is a fascinating cautionary tale that lays bare the totalitarian instincts of the woke left. A successful executive with a very personal opinion on a child welfare issue is ostracized, demeaned, and then run out of her company, notwithstanding that her view happened to be supported by the data and the science. Why? How have we come to the point where viewpoint diversity in a pluralistic society once dedicated to free speech and expression, can form the basis for such untoward and hostile treatment of a well-informed and honest person? Ms. Sey acquits herself well in this book, making a rational and sober argument against the illiberal mob while not gratuitously denigrating those who treated her so shabbily. We can learn much, not only from her story, but also from her equanimity.

Hurray for Jennifer Sey!

I listened to this audiobook in record time. Jennifer Sey bravely and honestly tells the story of her time at Levis and the massive hypocrisy she witnessed and experienced there. To Jennifer…for all the stress and heartache you endured to take a stand and later write this book, I hope you experience a new life full of happiness that you never knew. You earned it…

Brave Lady!!

Jennifer paid a high price for speaking up for children during the pandemic. She is my new hero!!