It’s a testimony, blueprint…and summons.
A POT TO P*SS IN IS MORE THAN A MEMOIR
About the Book
A Pot to P*ss In is a memoir by Dr. Sagashus Levingston—a mother of six who dared to build legacy, wealth, and freedom, even after her own mother told her children, “Your mama doesn’t have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out.”
That moment sparked something deeper.
“I thought I was writing a book about buying a home—and how that journey collided with systems like banking, incarceration, education, and social services. But it became something more. Writing the book was how I confronted that shame. How I reclaimed my story—on my own terms.”
What began as personal became political. This book challenges who gets to dream, build, and belong—especially when mothering through survival. It’s about faith and story as much as money and credit. And it’s a summons to do the impossible—without apology.
What This Book Is About…
A Pot to P*ss In is a memoir about what happens when a woman decides she’s done apologizing for her dreams—even the ones that don’t make sense to anyone else.
It’s about mothering while broke.
Building while grieving.
And showing up when you’re not even sure how you’re still standing.
This book isn’t about faking it till you make it.
It’s about making it till you make it—raw, messy, and real.
It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about being honest. It’s about doing the impossible.
Key themes: Shame. Power. Money. Motherhood. Making a way—without apology.
Why This Story Matters Right Now
Too many women are still being told to shrink, apologize, and wait.
A Pot to P*ss In is for the ones who are done with that—especially right now.
Because some of us are carrying dreams and trauma at the same time.
Because we’re rebuilding, restarting, or on the edge of a breakthrough we’ve never seen before.
Because we need strategy, not just survival. Support, not just motivation.
Inside, you’ll get tools to:
✔️ Rebuild your confidence after life knocks you down
✔️ Set boundaries and mean it
✔️ Navigate ambition, motherhood, and love without disappearing
✔️ Turn survival into clarity—and clarity into a plan
This isn’t just a story. It’s your roadmap for right now.
The Framework
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Bet on Yourself.
Waiting for permission? You might be waiting a mighty long time. This book is your reminder to bet on yourself—and give yourself the green light.
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Do the Impossible.
They say: stay small, don’t ask for too much. This book is your reminder to not listen them. It’s an invitation to reclaim your dreams—do the impossible.
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Live Unapologetically.
Shame doesn’t have to stay shame. This book shows you how to turn it into power—and live boldly, fully, and out loud. Live without apology.
About the Author
I’m Dr. Sagashus Levingston—a mother of six, a PhD, and a woman who had to figure it out while everything felt like it was falling apart.
I wrote this book because I needed it. But also because the women I coach, mentor, and teach? They needed it too. I wrote it for them. And I wrote it for you.
If you’ve ever had to make a way while carrying more than your share, this book is for you. Not for escape—but as a reminder, an anchor, and a push to keep going.
Founding Circle Editions…
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Individual
Start with just five books and a whole lot of purpose. This edition is for those who believe in the power of story, are ready to seed change, and want to be part of something from the ground up. But also, this is about building sisterhood.
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Book Club
For living room gatherings, online sisterhoods, and brave conversations.
This edition is built for readers who want to do more than read—it's for those ready to reflect, connect, and build community through story.
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Professors
Perfect for classrooms, campus events, student groups, and educators committed to critical inquiry. This edition provides faculty and students with curriculum-ready tools
and meaningful access to the author’s voice.
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Nonprofits
Designed for nonprofits, initiatives, affinity groups, community programs, and mission-driven teams. Use the book to deepen programming, hold space for powerful dialogue, and align your organization with lasting impact.
This Book Was Built in Community
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“Clutching pearls and pushing boundaries.”
Reading The Orgasm Project out loud had us laughing, gasping, and checking our respectability politics in real time. It was bold. It was sacred. It was necessary.
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“We read. We responded. We rewrote.”
This wasn’t just a read-through—it was a deep dive. These women came ready to reflect, critique, and offer the kind of truth that shaped the final manuscript.
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“A diverse room. A shared story.”
Different ages, backgrounds, and perspectives—but every woman here found herself somewhere in these pages. Their feedback made the book more honest and layered…more us.
From Story to Sisterhood
This book isn’t the end—it’s the beginning.
A Pot to P*ss In is the foundation of the Without Apology Tour—a national and international movement that’s showing up in 80+ cities to help women do the work of healing, building, and living boldly.
It all starts with the Madison Residency—20+ stops across one city.
And your support helps us bring these stories, tools, and experiences to women everywhere.
Book sales fund community circles, support scholarships, and grow the movement.
FAQs
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It’s a memoir about defying the odds, reclaiming your story, and building legacy from what others said would break you. It’s not just survival—it’s strategy, truth, and unapologetic power.
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Not at all. While it centers motherhood, it speaks to anyone who’s ever been underestimated, stretched thin, or forced to start over. This book is for the builder, the dreamer, the doer—and the one trying to hold it all together.
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No. This is lived experience, not performance. You won’t just feel inspired—you’ll walk away with tools, truth, and the fire to take your next step. It’s gritty, sacred, and strategic.
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Yes—and you should. A Pot to Pss In* is made for collective reflection. Discussion prompts and community resources are coming soon, and we encourage you to bring your people along for the ride.
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We recommend it for mature readers, age 16+, due to some adult themes and emotional intensity. But for older teens navigating real life? This book can open up needed conversations.
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Yes! A digital version will be available at launch, and the audiobook—narrated by the author—is coming soon. You’ll be able to take the story with you, wherever you are.
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Your purchase helps fund the Without Apology Tour, community programming, and scholarships to get this book into the hands of women who need it most. You’re not just buying a book—you’re helping build a movement.
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Absolutely. Whether you’re building a book club, facilitating workshops, or gifting the book to staff, bulk orders come with special rates and added resources. Reach out to us directly to customize your bundle.
Be Part of the First 500. Let’s Change the Story—Together.
This isn’t just about a book. It’s about building something bigger.
Join the women saying yes to themselves, their stories, and their legacy.
The first 500 pre-orders are helping build the foundation—fueling the tour, planting circles in other cities, and getting A Pot to P*ss In into the hands of women who need it most.
