Book Review
Dr. Shellie Hipsky’s daughter noted that her mom no longer wore power suits daily for work. As a successful motivational media company’s CEO and the nonprofit leader of The Global Sisterhood, Dr. Shellie helps inspire and empower the women of the world. Her daughter Alyssa stated she was always wearing either, “ball gowns for charity events or running around in yoga pants with her kids making deals on the phone.” This practical book takes you step by step from vision to startup and beyond as Dr. Shellie describes her rise from tenured professor to becoming an award-winning “Best Business Woman” and “Entrepreneur of the Year” whose company has grown massively in impact and revenue. The book takes you through 10 key Success Secrets, from how to be authentic in your leadership and marketing to attract the right customers and clients, through to building your dream team in your business.
If you have ever dreamed of leaving your 9-to-5 or you want to get back into the workforce as a powerful mom and entrepreneur, then listen as Dr. Shellie gives you her proven secrets to success, as well as the stories of other entrepreneurs who started out with a powerful vision and drive. You will be living your perfect brand in no time. This is not a fairytale… It is your real life. No matter what you choose to wear, get on the path to business success with Dr. Shellie!
Author quotes
Your WHY is known; you need to establish the HOW!
Base your Big Crazy Idea on solving problems while following your passion.
I had a rocky start that forced me into being a business woman based on my dream of inspiring the world.
By the end of this book, you will have your own start to your entrepreneurial success story, and I will see you at the top!
About the author
Dr. Shellie Hipsky is the CEO of Inspiring Lives International an “Inc. Verified” motivational media company. The American Chronicle called her “A top entrepreneur in the U.S.,” and The Huffington Post categorizes her as a “Fierce Woman.” She is the president of the nonprofit 501 (c)(3) the Global Sisterhood, a charity that guides and supports women and girls toward their dreams and goals. Dr. Shellie has earned the titles of “Entrepreneur of the Year in Inspiration and Empowerment,” the “Women of Achievement Award,” “Best Woman in Business,” and “VIP Woman of the Year.” Three of her 13 published books, based on 100 amazing interviews from her Empowering Women Radio show, the Common Threads trilogy focused on Inspiration, Empowerment, and Balance, earned international bestseller status. The former tenured professor of Ph.D. students and host of Inspiring Lives with Dr. Shellie on NBC has keynoted internationally from Passion to Profits in Hollywood to The University of Oxford in England and now teaches her signature EmpowerU Master Class, making the world her classroom. This powerful entrepreneur and influencer is the founder and editor-in-chief of Inspiring Lives Magazine: The Magazine for Empowering Women which is available on the app, digital subscription, or at Barnes and Nobles nationwide with over 5 million impressions. Dr. Shellie has been featured on over 23 magazine covers and on all the major TV networks, and she is delighted to bring the world Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants: Entrepreneurial Secrets to Create Your Dream Business and Brand through Morgan James Publishing.
Why LoA loves it….
Building a successful business can be a daunting task in the early years, and to achieve that success requires a tried and tested blueprint to follow. Often the best blueprints in business are those created by women entrepreneurs who have been there and done it for themselves, who know the pitfalls and importantly know the solutions. Dr. Shellie Hipsky is an experienced and highly successful entrepreneur who in her new book, Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants, comes armed with a host of insights and expertise. Her 10 Success Secrets are based on her own practical experience and entrepreneurial journey, supported by insights from other entrepreneurs she has met and worked with along the way. She knows how to build an authentic brand and a successful business and is sharing that knowledge in a step by step guide to help others on their way. A great read for women entrepreneurs who need their own blueprint for success. — Melanie Hawken, founder & ceo of Lionesses of Africa