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Sep 17, 2018 01:48PM ● By WLMagazine
By Women's Lifestyle Magazine

#GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso

Sophia Amoruso is the founder and executive chairman of Nasty Gal, a retailer that specializes in unconventional fashion for women. Amoruso divulges how growing her brand from an eBay store selling vintage clothing to one of fashion’s fastest growing brands. Part memoir, part business how-to, #GIRLBOSS doles out compelling advice on how to take charge of your life through motivating, honest —and often hilarious—stories.

Miss Jessie’s: Creating a Successful Business from Scratch—Naturally by Miko Branch

 

This inspirational book comes with a flurry of five-star reviews from readers hailing this humble tell-all about the company that revolutionized the hair care industry. Author Miko Branch and her sister Titi founded Miss Jessie’s Products, inspired by their tenacious grandmother for whom the company is named. A family memoir with business advice and hair tips, Miss Jessie’s lays bare the sister’ journey from childhood to wildly prosperous business owners as they graciously share their mistakes and divulge the methods behind their successes.

Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business by Carrie Kerpen

Carrie Kerpen, CEO of Likeable Media, presents lessons from her own career and those of women working at the top of their industries to help readers turn their dreams into realities. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Girls Who Code Founder Reshma Saujani and Communications Executive Aliza Licht are among the few who share their expertise on everything from how and when to say “no;” how to make your career work for you and the importance of openly discussing money.

Unconscious Mistakes Women Make that Sabotage Their Careers by Lois P. Frankel

Internationally recognized executive coach Lois Frankel published this must-read for women in business more than ten years ago, and it still stands as essential reading for any professional woman looking to advance their career. As the title promises, Frankel illuminates more than 100 unconscious habits that commonly hold women back in the workplace and what to do about it. Practical and empowering, this book has helped thousands of women shatter the glass ceiling and achieve the success they deserve.