Author: Samhita Mukhopadhyay
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 059344809X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
We can bury the girlboss, but what comes next? The former executive editor of Teen Vogue tells the story of her personal workplace reckoning and argues for collective responsibility to reimagine work as we know it. “One of the smartest voices we have on gender, power, capitalist exploitation, and the entrenched inequities of the workplace.”—Rebecca Traister, author of Good and Mad “As I sat in the front row that day, I was 80 percent faking it with a 100-percent-real Gucci bag.” Samhita Mukhopadhyay had finally made it: she had her dream job, dream clothes—dream life. But time and time again, she found herself sacrificing time with family and friends, paying too much for lattes, and limping home after working twelve hours a day. Success didn’t come without costs, right? Or so she kept telling herself. And Mukhopadhyay wasn’t alone: Far too many of us are taught that we need to work ourselves to the bone to live a good life. That we just need to climb up the corporate ladder, to “lean in” and “hustle,” to enact change. But as Mukhopadhyay shows, these definitions of success are myths—and they are seductive ones. Mukhopadhyay traces the origins of these myths, taking us from the sixties to the present. She forms a critical overview of workplace feminism, looking at stories from her own professional career, analysis from activists and experts, and of course, experiences of workers at different levels. As more individuals continue to question whether their professional ambitions can lead to happiness and fulfillment in the first place, Mukhopadhyay asks, What would it mean to have a liberated workplace? Mukhopadhyay emerges with a vision for a workplace culture that pays fairly, recognizes our values, and gives people access to the resources they need. A call to action to redefine and reimagine work as we know it, The Myth of Making It is a field guide and manifesto for all of us who are tired, searching for justice, and longing to be liberated from the oppressive grip of hustle culture.
The Myth of Making It
Author: Samhita Mukhopadhyay
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 059344809X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
We can bury the girlboss, but what comes next? The former executive editor of Teen Vogue tells the story of her personal workplace reckoning and argues for collective responsibility to reimagine work as we know it. “One of the smartest voices we have on gender, power, capitalist exploitation, and the entrenched inequities of the workplace.”—Rebecca Traister, author of Good and Mad “As I sat in the front row that day, I was 80 percent faking it with a 100-percent-real Gucci bag.” Samhita Mukhopadhyay had finally made it: she had her dream job, dream clothes—dream life. But time and time again, she found herself sacrificing time with family and friends, paying too much for lattes, and limping home after working twelve hours a day. Success didn’t come without costs, right? Or so she kept telling herself. And Mukhopadhyay wasn’t alone: Far too many of us are taught that we need to work ourselves to the bone to live a good life. That we just need to climb up the corporate ladder, to “lean in” and “hustle,” to enact change. But as Mukhopadhyay shows, these definitions of success are myths—and they are seductive ones. Mukhopadhyay traces the origins of these myths, taking us from the sixties to the present. She forms a critical overview of workplace feminism, looking at stories from her own professional career, analysis from activists and experts, and of course, experiences of workers at different levels. As more individuals continue to question whether their professional ambitions can lead to happiness and fulfillment in the first place, Mukhopadhyay asks, What would it mean to have a liberated workplace? Mukhopadhyay emerges with a vision for a workplace culture that pays fairly, recognizes our values, and gives people access to the resources they need. A call to action to redefine and reimagine work as we know it, The Myth of Making It is a field guide and manifesto for all of us who are tired, searching for justice, and longing to be liberated from the oppressive grip of hustle culture.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 059344809X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
We can bury the girlboss, but what comes next? The former executive editor of Teen Vogue tells the story of her personal workplace reckoning and argues for collective responsibility to reimagine work as we know it. “One of the smartest voices we have on gender, power, capitalist exploitation, and the entrenched inequities of the workplace.”—Rebecca Traister, author of Good and Mad “As I sat in the front row that day, I was 80 percent faking it with a 100-percent-real Gucci bag.” Samhita Mukhopadhyay had finally made it: she had her dream job, dream clothes—dream life. But time and time again, she found herself sacrificing time with family and friends, paying too much for lattes, and limping home after working twelve hours a day. Success didn’t come without costs, right? Or so she kept telling herself. And Mukhopadhyay wasn’t alone: Far too many of us are taught that we need to work ourselves to the bone to live a good life. That we just need to climb up the corporate ladder, to “lean in” and “hustle,” to enact change. But as Mukhopadhyay shows, these definitions of success are myths—and they are seductive ones. Mukhopadhyay traces the origins of these myths, taking us from the sixties to the present. She forms a critical overview of workplace feminism, looking at stories from her own professional career, analysis from activists and experts, and of course, experiences of workers at different levels. As more individuals continue to question whether their professional ambitions can lead to happiness and fulfillment in the first place, Mukhopadhyay asks, What would it mean to have a liberated workplace? Mukhopadhyay emerges with a vision for a workplace culture that pays fairly, recognizes our values, and gives people access to the resources they need. A call to action to redefine and reimagine work as we know it, The Myth of Making It is a field guide and manifesto for all of us who are tired, searching for justice, and longing to be liberated from the oppressive grip of hustle culture.
You Can't Have It All
Author: Stassi Schroeder
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1668049945
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The two-time New York Times bestselling author, OG Vanderpump Rules star, and host of the successful chart-topping podcast Stassi is back and better than ever with a candid guide to rethinking the girlboss life, taking the pressure off, and lessons she’s learned since becoming a mom of two. Before she wrote Off with My Head, a book about hitting what felt like rock bottom, Stassi Schroeder was writing an entirely different story: a basic bitch’s guide on how to be—wait for it—a “girlboss.” But then 2020 came along and after a global pandemic, losing her job, becoming pregnant and having her first child, and getting married, suddenly being a girlboss wasn’t the vibe. Instead of giving up, Stassi grew up and learned from her mistakes (you know, just standard evolution). After two and a half years in limbo, Stassi was ready to launch her career again. She’d come a long way from that temperamental Season One Stassi. She’d gained a new perspective on what she wants out of business, her career, and life: to carve a path for herself, on her terms. The thing is, all of this pressure to “have it all” while girlbossing it up…it’s exhausting, and Stassi isn’t sure it’s the ticket to happiness that we all thought it was. That’s truly what this book is about: the desire for joy. It’s about accepting the fact that you may not be the “perfect” parent/partner/friend/human at all times, and that’s okay. Instead of letting mom guilt or work guilt get her down, Stassi is trying to learn and to encourage us all to take the pressure off, give ourselves grace, and lean into the things that bring happiness. And if you need a little sauvignon blanc or Aperol spritz to get you through the tough days…so be it.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1668049945
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The two-time New York Times bestselling author, OG Vanderpump Rules star, and host of the successful chart-topping podcast Stassi is back and better than ever with a candid guide to rethinking the girlboss life, taking the pressure off, and lessons she’s learned since becoming a mom of two. Before she wrote Off with My Head, a book about hitting what felt like rock bottom, Stassi Schroeder was writing an entirely different story: a basic bitch’s guide on how to be—wait for it—a “girlboss.” But then 2020 came along and after a global pandemic, losing her job, becoming pregnant and having her first child, and getting married, suddenly being a girlboss wasn’t the vibe. Instead of giving up, Stassi grew up and learned from her mistakes (you know, just standard evolution). After two and a half years in limbo, Stassi was ready to launch her career again. She’d come a long way from that temperamental Season One Stassi. She’d gained a new perspective on what she wants out of business, her career, and life: to carve a path for herself, on her terms. The thing is, all of this pressure to “have it all” while girlbossing it up…it’s exhausting, and Stassi isn’t sure it’s the ticket to happiness that we all thought it was. That’s truly what this book is about: the desire for joy. It’s about accepting the fact that you may not be the “perfect” parent/partner/friend/human at all times, and that’s okay. Instead of letting mom guilt or work guilt get her down, Stassi is trying to learn and to encourage us all to take the pressure off, give ourselves grace, and lean into the things that bring happiness. And if you need a little sauvignon blanc or Aperol spritz to get you through the tough days…so be it.
Backroads Boss Lady
Author: Jessi Roberts
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1538745712
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Read the inspiring story of a mother of four who faced down her hard past, poverty, and self-doubt to create the life she dreamed of, including owning her own multi-million dollar business--in this book that's "filled with grit, humility, common-sense advice and entrepreneurial wisdom" (Lee Woodruff, #1 bestselling author). New Plymouth, Idaho. Population 1536. It doesn't look like much from Rural Route 30, but it was here, in this quiet town, that Jessi Roberts created something unexpected: the kind of life she always wanted and a multi-million dollar, for rural/by rural business empire. The business is Cheekys, which started with 6 purses and a tanning bed. Now in her book, Jessi shows how she grew one small store hurdle-by-hurdle into a national clothing and accessories brand with a 1.5 million strong community. Best of all, she did it by standing tall for her values: always be kind, lift up the next gal, and treat employees and customers like family. A personal story filled with life and business tips, BACKROADS BOSS LADY is about embracing your passion even when others don't see value in it--or you--and about putting food on the table and believing in yourself. Brimming with authenticity, it gives the warts-and-all, love-it-despite-it skinny on rural life, community, and contentment without compromise.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1538745712
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Read the inspiring story of a mother of four who faced down her hard past, poverty, and self-doubt to create the life she dreamed of, including owning her own multi-million dollar business--in this book that's "filled with grit, humility, common-sense advice and entrepreneurial wisdom" (Lee Woodruff, #1 bestselling author). New Plymouth, Idaho. Population 1536. It doesn't look like much from Rural Route 30, but it was here, in this quiet town, that Jessi Roberts created something unexpected: the kind of life she always wanted and a multi-million dollar, for rural/by rural business empire. The business is Cheekys, which started with 6 purses and a tanning bed. Now in her book, Jessi shows how she grew one small store hurdle-by-hurdle into a national clothing and accessories brand with a 1.5 million strong community. Best of all, she did it by standing tall for her values: always be kind, lift up the next gal, and treat employees and customers like family. A personal story filled with life and business tips, BACKROADS BOSS LADY is about embracing your passion even when others don't see value in it--or you--and about putting food on the table and believing in yourself. Brimming with authenticity, it gives the warts-and-all, love-it-despite-it skinny on rural life, community, and contentment without compromise.
Thinking Like a Boss
Author: Kate Crocco
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493421522
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
With over 11 million female-owned businesses in the US today, more women than ever are taking the reins to create their own success. Maybe you feel the pull to start a business but deep down you're afraid that you don't have what it takes. Maybe you have a great idea but wonder if you're actually qualified to make it happen. Or maybe you want to expand your business, but you're worried about how it will affect your family. If that's you, it's time to start thinking like a boss. In this practical and encouraging book, Kate Crocco exposes the 12 limiting beliefs that are holding you back from your true potential, such as - I should have it all together and I don't - I'm not ready or qualified to start - I don't have enough time - It's already been done before - and more With plenty of inspiring true stories and actionable steps you can take--starting now--Thinking Like a Boss will help you turn your limiting beliefs into limitless opportunity.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493421522
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
With over 11 million female-owned businesses in the US today, more women than ever are taking the reins to create their own success. Maybe you feel the pull to start a business but deep down you're afraid that you don't have what it takes. Maybe you have a great idea but wonder if you're actually qualified to make it happen. Or maybe you want to expand your business, but you're worried about how it will affect your family. If that's you, it's time to start thinking like a boss. In this practical and encouraging book, Kate Crocco exposes the 12 limiting beliefs that are holding you back from your true potential, such as - I should have it all together and I don't - I'm not ready or qualified to start - I don't have enough time - It's already been done before - and more With plenty of inspiring true stories and actionable steps you can take--starting now--Thinking Like a Boss will help you turn your limiting beliefs into limitless opportunity.
A Hustler's Queen
Author: Saundra
Publisher: Hustler's Queen
ISBN: 1496712013
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hangin' with hood chick Keisha - and falls hard for DaVon, LA's most powerful drug dealer. When DaVon is gunned down, Precious steps up to run his empire. But she's got to stay ahead of rivals, treachery from DaVon's rebellious crew, and her mysterious twin sister who appears out of nowhere and has nothing to lose. Precious has just one shot to flip betrayal, deception, and killer lies her way.
Publisher: Hustler's Queen
ISBN: 1496712013
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hangin' with hood chick Keisha - and falls hard for DaVon, LA's most powerful drug dealer. When DaVon is gunned down, Precious steps up to run his empire. But she's got to stay ahead of rivals, treachery from DaVon's rebellious crew, and her mysterious twin sister who appears out of nowhere and has nothing to lose. Precious has just one shot to flip betrayal, deception, and killer lies her way.
Holy Hustle: A Bible Parody
Author: Ward Ricker
Publisher: Ward Ricker
ISBN: 1733067817
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
The entire Holy Bible rewritten as parody. The history, poetry, gospels, prophets of the Old Testament, letters of the New Testament -- the entire thing rewritten to make you laugh as it points out the lunacy, immorality and horror of the "good book". Audacious, sacrilegious, blasphemous, scandalous, but most of all hilarious, as long as you are not one who takes this book of mythology seriously. You may learn more about the Bible by reading this version than by reading the original.
Publisher: Ward Ricker
ISBN: 1733067817
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
The entire Holy Bible rewritten as parody. The history, poetry, gospels, prophets of the Old Testament, letters of the New Testament -- the entire thing rewritten to make you laugh as it points out the lunacy, immorality and horror of the "good book". Audacious, sacrilegious, blasphemous, scandalous, but most of all hilarious, as long as you are not one who takes this book of mythology seriously. You may learn more about the Bible by reading this version than by reading the original.
We Rip the World Apart
Author: Charlene Carr
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728270464
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
"Page-turning and propulsive, heartbreaking and hopeful in turn. An important and necessary book that will stay with me for a long time." —Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures From the acclaimed author of Hold My Girl comes a sweeping multi-generational story about motherhood, race, and secrets. When 24-year-old Kareela discovers she's pregnant with a child she isn't sure she wants, her struggle to understand her place in the world as a person who is half-Black, half-white—yet feels neither—is amplified. Her mother, Evelyn, fled to Canada with her husband and their first-born child during the politically charged Jamaican exodus in the 1980s, only to realize they'd come to a place where Black men are viewed with suspicion—a constant and pernicious reality Evelyn watches her husband and son navigate daily. Years later, in the aftermath of her son's murder by the police, Evelyn's mother-in-law, Violet, moves in, offering young Kareela a link to the Jamaican heritage she had never fully known. Despite Violet's efforts to help them through their grief, the traumas they carry grow into a web of secrets that threatens the very family they all hold so dear. In the present day, Kareela, prompted by fear and uncertainty about the new life she carries, must come to terms with the mysteries surrounding her family's past and the need to make sense of both her identity and her future. Weaving the women's stories across multiple timelines, We Rip the World Apart reveals the ways that simple choices, made in the heat of the moment and with the best of intentions, can have dee and lasting repercussions—especially when people remain stay silent.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728270464
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
"Page-turning and propulsive, heartbreaking and hopeful in turn. An important and necessary book that will stay with me for a long time." —Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures From the acclaimed author of Hold My Girl comes a sweeping multi-generational story about motherhood, race, and secrets. When 24-year-old Kareela discovers she's pregnant with a child she isn't sure she wants, her struggle to understand her place in the world as a person who is half-Black, half-white—yet feels neither—is amplified. Her mother, Evelyn, fled to Canada with her husband and their first-born child during the politically charged Jamaican exodus in the 1980s, only to realize they'd come to a place where Black men are viewed with suspicion—a constant and pernicious reality Evelyn watches her husband and son navigate daily. Years later, in the aftermath of her son's murder by the police, Evelyn's mother-in-law, Violet, moves in, offering young Kareela a link to the Jamaican heritage she had never fully known. Despite Violet's efforts to help them through their grief, the traumas they carry grow into a web of secrets that threatens the very family they all hold so dear. In the present day, Kareela, prompted by fear and uncertainty about the new life she carries, must come to terms with the mysteries surrounding her family's past and the need to make sense of both her identity and her future. Weaving the women's stories across multiple timelines, We Rip the World Apart reveals the ways that simple choices, made in the heat of the moment and with the best of intentions, can have dee and lasting repercussions—especially when people remain stay silent.
Boss Girls Are Leader Who Hustle, And Are Likabe Too
Author: Jennifer Martin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737173311
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
"What Will Boss Girls Who Are Leaders Help You With?Learn hustles, tactics, strategies by gaining insight into simple yet powerful information. Be a likable Boss- Keep employees happy, save money, and have a more productive work environment. The 2021-2022 Playbook for Leaders Who Hustle, Boss Girls, and Managers who want to use a straightforward approach, yet essential to being a leader. Is This You??Have employees, but struggle to maximize work time??Entrepreneur??Business or Blog Owner with Big Plans??Manager?, Supervisor, or Leader?Or Perhaps THIS is You...?Small Business Owner?Frustrated from Hiring Manager??Boss Girl, who runs a tight ship- but is not so likable??Are you struggling to find the right fit for employees??Or a great leader who is likable and wants to become an even better leader?...If So, This Book Was Written For You. Inside the ebook and printed book, you will find the website and code to access FREE tools that you can implement in your own office or small business. "Learn. Hustle. Lead. Take Action. Get Results." You'll Discover...?The WHY to being a Likeable Boss and Tips?How to get employees to work harder for you ?Developing strategies that will work for you?Learn how to maximize profits by having a happy employee?How NOT to micromanage and lose good employees?Hustle, Lead, Be Likable, and Be A BOSS GIRLYou are the Boss, BE RESPECTED!! Do you micromanage your employee, or are you a good leader that others love to follow you? Being a Boss Girl is all about being likable, hustling, and doing whatever you want your employees to do. How can you expect employees to do anything that you would not yourself do? This book is for those bosses who want to be respected, lead, and be successful- those who want to be likable- those who want to be a BOSS GIRL. New for 2021- 2022 with case studies and covering the latest tactics.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737173311
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
"What Will Boss Girls Who Are Leaders Help You With?Learn hustles, tactics, strategies by gaining insight into simple yet powerful information. Be a likable Boss- Keep employees happy, save money, and have a more productive work environment. The 2021-2022 Playbook for Leaders Who Hustle, Boss Girls, and Managers who want to use a straightforward approach, yet essential to being a leader. Is This You??Have employees, but struggle to maximize work time??Entrepreneur??Business or Blog Owner with Big Plans??Manager?, Supervisor, or Leader?Or Perhaps THIS is You...?Small Business Owner?Frustrated from Hiring Manager??Boss Girl, who runs a tight ship- but is not so likable??Are you struggling to find the right fit for employees??Or a great leader who is likable and wants to become an even better leader?...If So, This Book Was Written For You. Inside the ebook and printed book, you will find the website and code to access FREE tools that you can implement in your own office or small business. "Learn. Hustle. Lead. Take Action. Get Results." You'll Discover...?The WHY to being a Likeable Boss and Tips?How to get employees to work harder for you ?Developing strategies that will work for you?Learn how to maximize profits by having a happy employee?How NOT to micromanage and lose good employees?Hustle, Lead, Be Likable, and Be A BOSS GIRLYou are the Boss, BE RESPECTED!! Do you micromanage your employee, or are you a good leader that others love to follow you? Being a Boss Girl is all about being likable, hustling, and doing whatever you want your employees to do. How can you expect employees to do anything that you would not yourself do? This book is for those bosses who want to be respected, lead, and be successful- those who want to be likable- those who want to be a BOSS GIRL. New for 2021- 2022 with case studies and covering the latest tactics.
Who's that Girl?
Author: Celia Hayes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1788543912
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
A funny, feel-good romantic comedy. Perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson and Jo Watson. Sam Preston appears to be living the glamorous life of a journalist at the San Francisco Chronicle... If only that was the case... in reality, she's frustratingly single, stuck living in her parents' house, and oh yeah, in love with her boss, Dave, who barely knows that she exists... Life seems like it will never change... until the day Sam is put on an assignment with Dave, reporting on the San Francisco Fashion Week. She hopes this might be a turning point in their relationship... But things never go to plan and practically overnight, Sam becomes an accidental contestant in the Beautiful Curvy pageant and life suddenly becomes very complicated. How will she manage her new rise to stardom, her job, and her sudden irresistibility to not only Dave, but a new man on the scene?
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1788543912
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
A funny, feel-good romantic comedy. Perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson and Jo Watson. Sam Preston appears to be living the glamorous life of a journalist at the San Francisco Chronicle... If only that was the case... in reality, she's frustratingly single, stuck living in her parents' house, and oh yeah, in love with her boss, Dave, who barely knows that she exists... Life seems like it will never change... until the day Sam is put on an assignment with Dave, reporting on the San Francisco Fashion Week. She hopes this might be a turning point in their relationship... But things never go to plan and practically overnight, Sam becomes an accidental contestant in the Beautiful Curvy pageant and life suddenly becomes very complicated. How will she manage her new rise to stardom, her job, and her sudden irresistibility to not only Dave, but a new man on the scene?
#GIRLBOSS
Author: Sophia Amoruso
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698154908
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called “Lean In for misfits,” Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school—a job she’d taken for the health insurance. It was in that lobby that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. Flash forward to today, and she’s the founder of Nasty Gal and the founder and CEO of Girlboss. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she’s written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. #GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn’t about where you went to college or how popular you were in high school. It’s about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly. “A witty and cleverly told account . . . It’s this kind of honest advice, plus the humorous ups and downs of her rise in online retail, that make the book so appealing.” —Los Angeles Times “Amoruso teaches the innovative and entrepreneurial among us to play to our strengths, learn from our mistakes, and know when to break a few of the traditional rules.” —Vanity Fair “#GIRLBOSS is more than a book . . . #GIRLBOSS is a movement.” —Lena Dunham
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698154908
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called “Lean In for misfits,” Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school—a job she’d taken for the health insurance. It was in that lobby that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. Flash forward to today, and she’s the founder of Nasty Gal and the founder and CEO of Girlboss. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she’s written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. #GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn’t about where you went to college or how popular you were in high school. It’s about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly. “A witty and cleverly told account . . . It’s this kind of honest advice, plus the humorous ups and downs of her rise in online retail, that make the book so appealing.” —Los Angeles Times “Amoruso teaches the innovative and entrepreneurial among us to play to our strengths, learn from our mistakes, and know when to break a few of the traditional rules.” —Vanity Fair “#GIRLBOSS is more than a book . . . #GIRLBOSS is a movement.” —Lena Dunham