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Show Up by Tolu Michaels

January 16, 2022 Melanie Hawken

Tolu Michaels

Book Review

Successful digital entrepreneur and author, Tolu Michaels, says that almost everyone believes that success starts with showing up, but many don’t know exactly how to do that in business. In her new book, Show Up, Tolu provides some great insights and advice on how to show up and stand out from the crowd.

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Scaling Up Simplified by Shannon Teague

January 9, 2022 Melanie Hawken

Shannon Teague

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Scaling Up Simplified by Shannon Teague is a book for small business owners who are serious about growing their businesses to the next level. Building a successful business is a difficult job; people put in everything to come out victorious. However, a few businesses scale up effortlessly because they practice a series of steps that makes them more proficient, productive, and profitable. In this new book, Shannon shares the roadmap to being among those incredible organizations.

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Become a Fashion Insider: A modern-day guide to launching and growing a fashion brand by Dessy Tsolova

December 24, 2021 Melanie Hawken

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Fashion business expert, mentor, coach, and the founder of Fashion Insiders & CoDo, Dessy Tsolova, says in her book Become a Fashion Insider, that every fashion entrepreneur wants to feel like they belong in the fashion industry. They have dreams of their brand becoming a worldwide success. But how do they learn from fashion industry insiders? Dessy shares what fashion insiders know and do to grow successful brands and provides a roadmap to fashion business success.

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Step Aside and Rise by Andrea Callanan

December 19, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Andrea Callanan

Book Review

Step Aside and Rise by author and business coach, Andrea Callanan, is a book for all those who find themselves feeling lost and stuck in their own businesses. Andrea believes that if women entrepreneurs allow themselves the freedom to step aside and rise, they will create a new emotional and financial legacy for themselves, their families, and those who came before and after them.

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The Passion Entrepreneur: Business Mindset and Branding fundamental for creative souls by Adela Alonso Alonso

December 12, 2021 Melanie Hawken

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In her book, The Passion Entrepreneur: Business Mindset and Branding fundamental for creative souls by Adela Alonso Alonso, she starts by busting the myth surrounding entrepreneurship. If you have been told: "Find a job you love, and you won´t have to work a day in your life,” Adela says this is a big fat LIE. She believes that the truth is, most passion-driven entrepreneurs end up working 24/7, and still struggle to get results. Adela provides some insights into how to do things differently.

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The Invisible Entrepreneur: From Mental Health to Mindset by Tabatha Barron

December 5, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Tabatha Barron

Book Review

For Tabatha Barron, author of The Invisible Entrepreneur, she found it amazing how many women have various experiences of feeling invisible, that challenge their individual circumstances from childcare to employment to just being heard during medical visits, let alone becoming entrepreneurs. Her book gives voice to the stories of strong, courageous, impactful, resilient women and the skill sets they used to move through their entrepreneurial journeys, whilst taking care of their mental health and improving their mindsets.

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The Bliss Point of Entrepreneurship by Anna Pugačova

November 28, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Anna Pugačova

Book Review

For all those who feel they have been struggling in their businesses for a long time and cannot see results, help could be at hand in the book, The Bliss Point of Entrepreneurship, from business and neuroscience coach and educator, Anna Pugačova. If you are looking to reclaim your entrepreneurial spark and start living the life you really want to live, this could be the book for you.

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The Expecting Entrepreneur by Arianna Taboada

November 20, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Arianna Taboada

Book Review

In her book, The Expecting Entrepreneur, parental leave consultant Arianna Taboada asks women entrepreneurs a key question - your life is baby-ready, but did you baby-proof your business? She knows that when you’re the boss, planning for much-needed parental leave, making money, and the survival of your business can feel overwhelming. You deserve to recover from childbirth and transition into this new chapter without the stress of work. The Expecting Entrepreneur shows you how to design a parental leave that works for you, your family, and your business, without having to sacrifice your entrepreneurial success.

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Harnessing Stress by Kathy Mann

November 14, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Kathy Mann

Book Review

Stress expert Kathy Mann believes that stress is not something that can be dominated, suppressed or avoided, and in her book Harnessing Stress, she shows us how it’s possible to learn to live with it and harness it for good. Kathy says that by understanding the way our brains and bodies react in supporting us through stressful situations, we can learn to embrace stress and to use it to our advantage, in life and in business.

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Business Minded: A Guide to Setting Up Your Mind, Body and Business for Success by Carly A Riordan

November 7, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Carly A Riordan

Book Review

Author and social media influencer, Carly A Riordan, who has just launched her new book, ‘Business Minded: A Guide to Setting Up Your Mind, Body and Business for Success’ believes that it’s possible to turn your creative passion into a successful company. With clarity and approachability, Carly’s book is a complete guide that will teach you how to monetize your creativity with a sustainable operation, helping you to become a happy, healthy, successful, business-minded boss.

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Business Growth Do's and Absolute Don'ts: Applied Wisdom from My Work with Dell, Costco, Amazon, and Multiple Start-ups by Carolyn Byron Lowe

October 31, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Carolyn Byron Lowe

Book Review

Digital marketing expert and author of the new book Business Growth Do's and Absolute Don'ts, Carolyn Byron Lowe, says it’s the question emerging entrepreneurs and burgeoning business leaders ask themselves every day: Am I doing this right? Markets fluctuate and trends come and go, but some principles of the business world are here to stay. Founders and leaders need to know—and cannot ignore—the vital differences between success and failure.

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Make the Pitch…Get the Results: For Women Entrepreneurs Serious about Success by Kimberly C. Menchion

October 24, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Kimberley C. Menchion

Book Review

Make the Pitch…Get the Results by Kimberley C. Menchion, is a high impact fast read book designed to help women entrepreneurs who are serious about success to harness the power of persuasion to grow their business through pitching their ideas, products, and services. Make the Pitch is a must read for women determined to accomplish their dreams. Find out how to win contracts, gain strategic business partners, and obtain financial support and spotlight opportunities to grow your business and propel your big idea.

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Seen: Female entrepreneurs share their story of how they stepped into their passion, purpose and power by Katherine Massey

October 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Katherine Massey

Katherine Massey

Book Review

Author Katherine Massey, believes we all have a story to tell but that sharing it is the hard part, and her new book Seen seeks to address this challenge. In Seen, 15 female entrepreneurs have found the courage to come together and share their personal stories. In their own words, they describe the process of finding their passion, power and purpose, and how they wish to inspire and encourage others to believe that anything is possible.

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The Making of a Successful Business Woman by Telishia Berry

October 9, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Telishia Berry

Telishia Berry

Book Review

Publisher and entrepreneur, Telishia Berry, author of the book, The Making of a Successful Business Woman, believes that women can empower themselves by being their own boss lady, a self-sufficient woman who creates and thrives in her own business. Telishia encourages women to take control of their lives by building their own businesses and finding their independence by doing what they love and turning that into a commercial success story.

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OH SH*T, I’m in Sales?: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Making Sales Your BFF by Susan Trumpler

October 3, 2021 Melanie Hawken
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OH SH*T, I’m in Sales? An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Making Sales Your BFF by Susan Trumpler, solves a problem that is very easy to understand. Women entrepreneurs do not go into business because they have been dreaming of being a sales professional, right? They go into business because they are passionate about helping people and have amazing products or programs they want to put out into the world. But the problem is that if they don’t make friends with sales, they won’t have a business. End. Of. Story.

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Side Hustle in Progress: A Practical Guide to Kickstarting Your Business by Elizabeth Ogabi

September 26, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Elizabeth Ogabi

Elizabeth Ogabi

Book Review

Author and entrepreneur, Elizabeth Ogabi, believes it’s time to make your ideas a reality, and in her new book Side Hustle in Progress: A Practical Guide to Kickstarting Your Business, she shows you how. If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the information out there about starting a side hustle; or you have a great business idea but no clue where to start; or you are looking for advice to help you build the portfolio career you desire - then her new book is just what you need to read.

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The Fearless Entrepreneurs by Lynda Sunshine West

September 18, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Lynda Sunshine West

Lynda Sunshine West

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Author Lynda Sunshine West, whose new book The Fearless Entrepreneurs points out that entrepreneurship can be scary, says nothing is set in stone and you either make it or you don't. There's no guarantee. She points to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which shows that approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. With those odds, why do people even start a business? The odds are stacked against you right from the beginning.

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Dare To Think Purple: A Survival Guide for Women in Social Entrepreneurship by Danielle Kristine Toussaint

September 12, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Danielle Kristine Toussaint

Danielle Kristine Toussaint

Book Review

Dare to Think Purple: A Survival Guide for Women in Social Entrepreneurship by Danielle Kristine Toussaint, is the ultimate survival guide for women and new majority founders on a mission to make money and make a difference. It provides an honest look at what it takes to survive the first five years and beyond in social entrepreneurship.

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The Emotional Entrepreneur by Scout Sobel

September 5, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Scout Sobel

Scout Sobel

Book Review

Comprised of 25 lessons, The Emotional Entrepreneur by Scout Sobel will guide Millennial and Gen Z women through the emotional challenges of launching, running, and scaling a business such as fear, risk, uncertainty, and anxiety. Each of the lessons outlined are inspired by Scout Sobel's healing journey from living with bipolar disorder.

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Market Your Genius: How to Generate New Leads, Get Dream Customers, and Create a Loyal Community by Nikki Nash

August 29, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Nikki Nash

Nikki Nash

Book Review

If you want an expert-preneur's guide to building your audience in business, then look o further than the new book from Nikki Nash - Market Your Genius: How to Generate New Leads, Get Dream Customers, and Create a Loyal Community. She shares how you can tap into your own personal experiences and expertise to make a profound difference in someone else's life. Nikki believes it’s possible to create a profitable business from your own personal stories, and build a simple plan for growing your audience.

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Summer Tote Bag…We love this super stylish woven summer tote bag, perfect for the weekend from Khokho Collection, founded by social entrepreneurs Philippa Thorne, Sapna Shah and master weaver Zinhle Vilaka Image of the Day / The House of Agness

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