The Book
A Bridge Within
Building Connection. Creating Opportunity.
Coming September 2026
A powerful leadership story and practical guide for anyone who wants to build connection, navigate difference, and create opportunity in a complex world.
Get Book UpdatesMeaningful Change Begins Within
We live in a time of division, uncertainty, and rapid change.
A Bridge Within is a deeply personal leadership story and practical guide for anyone seeking to create meaningful change in a complex world.
Drawing on her experiences as a teen mother, educator, nonprofit leader, and civic bridge-builder, Rachael Tutwiler Fortune explores a simple but powerful idea:
Before we can transform our organizations, communities, and relationships, we must first do the work within ourselves.
Rachael Tutwiler Fortune offers a powerful and timely vision for leadership, one that recognizes that the capacity to create opportunity in the world begins with the development of the human being. This relational intelligence is a deeply needed perspective for leaders navigating complexity and change.
Isabelle C. Hau Executive Director, Stanford Accelerator for Learning Author, Love to Learn
Is This Book For You?
If you are committed to building connection and creating opportunity, this book is for you.
Leading Through Change
You're navigating uncertainty and helping others do the same.
Building Trust Across Differences
You believe stronger relationships create stronger outcomes.
Seeking Clarity and Purpose
You want to lead with intention and make a meaningful impact.
Inspiring and Activating Others
You're committed to bringing out the best in people.
Creating Opportunity for Others
You're driven to expand access and unlock potential.
Expanding Access and Unlocking Potential
You know opportunity changes lives and communities.
Leading in a Complex and Changing World
You're building solutions for today and preparing for tomorrow.
Building a Better Future Together
You believe we go further when we go together.