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Impact Entrepreneur: 15+ Entrepreneurs Share Their Insights & Secrets For Building a Business With Purpose & Meaning by Patricia Wooster and Wendi Blum Weiss

May 19, 2024 Melanie Hawken

Wendi Blum Weiss and Patricia Wooster

Book Review

If you feel you are ready to leave the traditional 9-5 and embark on an entrepreneurial journey, then co-authors Patricia Wooster and Wendi Blum Weiss in their new book, Impact Entrepreneur, say you are not alone! It could be time to unleash your superpower and impact the world. A growing number of people seek meaningful work, aspiring to create a legacy, achieve independence, and contribute to the causes they believe in.


Impact Entrepreneur by co-authors Patricia Wooster and Wendi Blum Weiss is a compelling read that offers a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship. This book is filled with profound insights and engaging stories from authors who have made their mark by leveraging their unique strengths. They share how they've used their superpowers to achieve success beyond wealth while positively affecting their families, communities, and the planet.

Inside, you'll find strategies to:

  • Evolve professionally and personally.

  • Infuse your life with impact, purpose, and deeper meaning.

  • Monetize your expertise in a way that benefits humanity.

  • Collaborate globally to extend your reach.

  • Embrace the power of giving and serving.

Discover how to tap into your potential and make a lasting impact on the world with expert insights and advice from a range of contributors, including: Mariana Amilcar, Kathy Binner, Rachel Brissenden, Rocco Crapis, Debbie Golden, Michelle Kaplan, Kathy Mela, Kelly Olive, Mike Olive, Dr. Breanna Powderly, Wendy Shore, Amber Stitt, Daniela Thelusman, Steven Thelusman, DK Warinner, Harry Weiss, Wendi Blum Weiss, and Patricia Wooster.

Author Quotes

Some people start a business or become entrepreneurs because they have a mission or a cause they are passionate about, many times inspired by a personal story that drives them. Others feel called to fulfill a life purpose or leave a legacy that extends beyond their mortality.

When we lean into and share our gifts and talents, we can’t help but impact our clients. Work is no longer an obligation and becomes a privilege to share, help, and serve others. When we lead from a place of service, we feel fulfilled and are grateful to do meaningful work that we love, and everyone wins.

What you will discover in this book is that an impact entrepreneur is not about a specific type of work or occupation. It’s about how each of these entrepreneurs shows up in the world and how they feel when they are doing their best work and creating a difference in people’s lives.

About the authors

Patricia Wooster is a former software executive turned founder of WoosterMedia Publishing, where she helps experts, leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs convert their intellectual property into print and digital products, so they can build brand awareness and reach a global audience. Her clients include C-Level executives, college professors, professional athletes, and media personalities, which ave landed agents, major publishing contracts, speaking opportunities, and bestseller status. She is the author of 18 books, including the award-winning and bestselling book "Ignite Your Spark" with Simon & Schuster and her latest title "Designing Genius".

Patricia helps her clients amplify their message and leverage their expertise into books, digital courses, workshops, speeches, consulting, and media opportunities. Her experience ranges from working with companies and organizations like Disney, Home Shopping Network, WeDay, Informix Software, and KPMG to working with start-up entrepreneurs and influencers. Today, Patricia is the CIO of Designing Genius, a powerful training and licensing platform that changes the paradigm of how companies and people reach their highest and greatest potential. She directs the in-house development of Designing Genius products and services while assisting clients, consultants, and companies in the development of their people through the use of products, services, and tools to solve “people problems” through transformational behavior modification techniques.

Wendi Blum Weiss, founder of “The Speakers and Coaches Society," is an international speaker, best-selling published author, and optimization business mentor, who has coached thousands of men and women globally. Her mission and passion are to help people from around the world tap into their power and unleash their brilliance to live an abundantly rich life. Wendi has led more than a dozen groups on their transformational journeys to Costa Rica, Bali and numerous locations throughout the United States. Her philosophy is to strive to be the very best version of oneself every day because even if it’s a miss, one can begin again the very next day.

For the last 12 years, Blum has been a well sought-after speaker on Leadership, Personal Mastery, and Impact. As a presenter, Blum has the ability to engage, educate, and empower an audience with insights that lead to individuals doing their best at work, teams growing exceptional results and companies excelling to the next level. Blum's books, planners, and calendar systems such as Redefine Yourself During Times of Uncertainty, Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do, and The Redefine Yourself Planner/Calendar System for helping people do mastery level work, flourish during difficult times and realize their highest leadership + impact potential, productivity, creativity, and positivity

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Why LoA loves it…

At Lionesses of Africa, we are passionate about showcasing and supporting the work of impact-driven entrepreneurs across the African continent who are making a positive difference in the lives of others and the communities and countries they live in. What all these inspirational women entrepreneurs, our Lionesses, share in common is that they are driven to live their lives with purpose and make a positive impact on the continent. Authors Patricia Wooster and Wendi Blum Weiss understand this type of drive to make an impact in the world, and their new book provides a wealth of insight, expertise and inspiration to support all those women impact entrepreneurs on their journeys. A great read! — Melanie Hawken, founder & ceo, Lionesses of Africa

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