When They Fired Me, I Let Myself Rise

The Book Behind the Movement "A true story of being shaken, shedding, and starting over — from survival to purpose"

S.H.E On Standby founder Nthabiseng Mmusi has released a bold and deeply personal work titled “When They Fired Me, I Let Myself Rise.” The book is part reflection, part resistance, and part rebirth — chronicling a year of forced transition that opened the door to clarity, healing, and impact.

It's not just a memoir, but a call to those navigating disruption to lean into transformation. With its first live reading held in June 2025 during The Author’s Circle, the book has already sparked conversations around purpose, rejection, and quiet power.