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For Babette Kourelos, founder of Babette’s Bread and the author of the beautiful new book of the same name, the happenstance baking of a humble cottage loaf completely changed the trajectory of her life. It led her away from a career in law to answer a different calling: bread. Seeking comprehensive training, she undertook an apprenticeship with renowned French master baker Gerard Rubaud in the woods of Vermont. In this visually appealing and practical new book, Babette takes readers on a culinary journey, bringing her incredible know-how into readers’ kitchens, and inspiring them to fall in love with the art of bread-making.

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SOS – A Navigation Guide for Women at Work, written by Lidewij Wiersma, Chantal Korteweg, Tessel van Willigen and Marijn Wiersma, is a transformative handbook that tackles the common challenges faced by women in the workplace. Combining a delightful blend of wit and wisdom, the book explores 18 themes such as health, bias, conflict, humor, language, guilt and leadership. This lighthearted yet practical guide is designed for women and their allies. Featuring extensive research and insights from four intergenerational authors, SOS reshapes the definition of success, challenges outdated norms, and advocates for workplaces where every voice is valued.

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In Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at The Wharton School, shatters these limiting perceptions, revealing an array of entrepreneurial paths that are open to anyone with the drive to create value through innovation. Drawing from her thirty-year career and interactions with more than 20,000 students, Rosenkopf offers a compelling roadmap for entrepreneurial success.

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Adeolu Adewumi-Zer’s new book, Afro-Optimism Unleashed, is just what the African continent’s women entrepreneurs need right now during these challenging and uncertain times. For all those women business builders who are passionate about driving their African businesses forward, but feel like they’re stuck in neutral, this is the book for you.

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In her new book, No More 24/7: Entrepreneurs, Take Your Life Back, author Catherine Cowart Roe challenges the expectation in society that, as entrepreneurs we need to be available 24/7. She says, this isn't true! Being on call for your business is actually undermining your growth and productivity. Setting and maintaining boundaries and limits is the key to success. No More 24/7 provides a path with actionable steps for busy entrepreneurs like yourself to reclaim your freedom. Through these practices, you will take control of your life and become more efficient than before.

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For all those women entrepreneurs who want to know how to scale and sell their businesses, serial entrepreneur and author, Carrie Kerpen’s new book, The Whisper Way, is a must-read. She has written a game-changing guide for women to turn their lifestyle businesses into sellable life-changing assets, closing the exit gap, and ensuring they earn as much as their male counterparts—if not more.

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In her new step-by-step workbook, Dear Entrepreneur: Start Where You Are, Shemia A Williams is your guide to building a solid foundation for your brand or business, whether you're starting for the first time or catching up. It is a book that combines actionable insights with heartfelt advice—designed to guide entrepreneurs toward success and purpose.

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The book, Mother / Founder: 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family, by Amanda Jane Jones & Jennifer Fernandez is an inspirational and empowering celebration of more than sixty women who are both dedicated mothers and successful entrepreneurs. Starting a business can be daunting, scary, and exciting, all at once; so too can starting a family. But they can coexist, as the incredible roster of women in this book demonstrates. Entrepreneurship can be both a sustainable and fulfilling model for working motherhood.

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In her book, Burnout Recovery Guide For Female Entrepreneurs: Overcome Stress, Regain Enthusiasm, And Enjoy Life While Still Working, author Kasia Richter helps hardworking women entrepreneurs to unlock the secrets to burnout prevention and a stress-free life!

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Helen McGuire, entrepreneur and author of The Female Founder Formula: A Real-Life Roadmap to Nailing Entrepreneurship, believes that most women start businesses motivated by passion or purpose. She says they are driven to tackle the bigger issues or to provide a better way of life for themselves and their families. However, as most business books are written by men – they don’t take purpose or lifestyle into account. Having been successful as an entrepreneur while raising a young family over the last decade, Helen wanted to write the book she wished she'd had when she started out as a female founder with babies, a busy family life, and just an idea.

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If you are an entrepreneur ready to break free from financial limitations and unlock the secrets to wealth and financial freedom, then Victoria Marie Gallagher’s new book, Practical Wealth Attraction: The Enlightened Entrepreneur's Guide to Manifesting Business Success, is a great read. She believes that financial success isn’t just about hustling and grinding harder—it’s about aligning your vision, energy, and actions with the flow of abundance.

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The Whisper Way: The Secret Formula for Women Entrepreneurs to Scale and Sell for Life-Changing Money by Carrie Kerpen is a game-changing guide for women to turn their lifestyle businesses into sellable life-changing assets, closing the exit gap, and ensuring they earn as as much as their male counterparts—if not more.

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The Art of Acceleration, the groundbreaking new book by Catherine Wijnberg, entrepreneur and founder of Fetola, is a blueprint for entrepreneurs transforming economies. It provides key insights into how small businesses, driven by resilient entrepreneurs, can be the key to fostering economic growth, reducing inequality, and uplifting communities.

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If you are looking for lessons on resilience, community, and the power of giving back, then Dr. Jacqueline Mohair’s book, Welcome to Beyond the Bottom Line: Entrepreneurial Strategies for Lasting Social Change, is a great read. It is a collection of stories and insights from entrepreneurs who have redefined success by balancing profits with purpose. This anthology highlights innovators who have embraced the challenge of creating social impact, tackling issues from homelessness to sustainability.

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Now You’re the Boss, the new book by Sika A Lawson, is a complete playbook for turning your entrepreneurial dream into a thriving reality. Whether you're just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey or already have an established business, this book teaches entrepreneurs how to successfully grow and scale their businesses, then leverage them as a vehicle for building generational wealth. It is packed with practical strategies and resources to guide you every step of the way. From getting properly set up, to building a personal brand that makes you unforgettable, to mastering the art of networking and scaling your venture, it provides valuable tips and insights to help navigate this journey.

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If the daily grind has dimmed your entrepreneurial fire, The Apple Stand: How To Rekindle The Love For Your Business by Jennifer Dawn will reignite your passion. This is a book that will help you to rediscover the joy of entrepreneurship. Jennifer’s insights and guidance will help to heal limiting beliefs, shift perspectives, and balance tactical action with self-care to rekindle your purpose, financial flow and original enthusiasm. This inspiring guide lights a torch from lessons learned on Jennifer’s own journey of setbacks and triumph.

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In her new book, Echoes of Influence: Harnessing The Power of Storytelling As A Leadership Strategy, author Mimi Kalinda provides an essential guide to navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of global business, where technological leaps and socio-political shifts redefine traditional leadership paradigms. Mimi is a seasoned expert in global public relations and strategic communications, and her book explores the profound power of storytelling to transform leadership from a mere role into a resonant, impactful presence. Mimi’s insights teach leaders how to deeply connect with their teams, align with evolving organizational values, and navigate the complexities of a dynamic corporate world.

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Author and entrepreneur, Rochel Marie Lawson, has written a book for all those women who are eager to elevate their entrepreneurial journeys. Dive into the pages of "Unstoppable Women's Manifesto", and harness the power of principles, perfectly curated for black women business leaders, to transform mere ideas into profitable ventures that run seamlessly without daily intervention. Join the journey with a seasoned entrepreneur as she unveils her potent formula, making this one of the essential small business books for women. Discover how to sculpt an unstoppable empire, designed particularly for ambitious women, without nearing the brink of burnout.

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Entrepreneur and author of The Abundance Decision: The Intersection of a Thriving Business and Fulfilling Life, Malorie Nicole, believes that abundance is an active choice, one we must consciously make every day if we aim to build a thriving business and lead a deeply fulfilled life. This choice hinges on gaining a clear understanding of your own identity, your values, and what drives you. However, in the world of entrepreneurship, maintaining such clarity can prove challenging, and visionary individuals often find themselves misaligned.

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Dr Sandra L Abbey, the multi best-selling author of business and leadership books, including her latest: Thriving Solo in Business: Resilient Leadership Blueprint for Solo Entrepreneurs, believes it’s not easy going out there as a solo-entrepreneur. But she also knows it’s possible to make waves in the business world when you know what it takes to thrive. It starts by asking why you set out as a solo entrepreneur? The chances are, you were ready to ditch the 9-5 and get more control over your life. You wanted more money to show for the work you do, and you wanted that work to be something you care passionately about. It’s a liberating journey, full of excitement and possibility… but it has a tough side too.