Girl CEO
1st Edition
Published on 29. June 2021
160 pages
978-1-950587-30-8 (ISBN)
Description
Rebel girls, young entrepreneurs, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will find inspiring success stories and practical advice for launching their own illustrious careers-right now!
Mini-biographies of leading women entrepreneurs-from Katrina Lake to Oprah, Tavi Gevinson to Jessica Alba, and Ursula Burns to Diane von Furstenberg-offer windows into what it takes to succeed, with a particular focus on the challenges faced (and overcome) by girls and women. Each success story provides different lessons in life and leadership-such as how to:
*identify a lucrative niche
*build and maintain a brand
*grow a loyal customer base
*raise money for research and development
*turn an interest (or a passion) into a career
*build a strong network
Fascinating figures from the words of media, technology, fashion, food, and more share their secrets with tomorrow's leaders.
Mini-biographies of leading women entrepreneurs-from Katrina Lake to Oprah, Tavi Gevinson to Jessica Alba, and Ursula Burns to Diane von Furstenberg-offer windows into what it takes to succeed, with a particular focus on the challenges faced (and overcome) by girls and women. Each success story provides different lessons in life and leadership-such as how to:
*identify a lucrative niche
*build and maintain a brand
*grow a loyal customer base
*raise money for research and development
*turn an interest (or a passion) into a career
*build a strong network
Fascinating figures from the words of media, technology, fashion, food, and more share their secrets with tomorrow's leaders.
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Persons
Ronnie Cohen is a prize-winning freelance writer in Northern California. She contributes regularly to Reuters Health, and her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, The Guardian, and Newsweek.
Georgia Rucker has illustrated many books including the Generation Girl series (Girl CEO, Girl Activist, Girl Genius, and Girl Athlete). She also illustrated the board books My Favorite Shoes, and My Favorite Purse, and the Allegra Biscotti middle grade series. Her doodles can be found in many of the books she also designs from her office in Madison, Wisconsin.
Georgia Rucker has illustrated many books including the Generation Girl series (Girl CEO, Girl Activist, Girl Genius, and Girl Athlete). She also illustrated the board books My Favorite Shoes, and My Favorite Purse, and the Allegra Biscotti middle grade series. Her doodles can be found in many of the books she also designs from her office in Madison, Wisconsin.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1. Noa Mintz
- 2. Haile Thomas
- 3. Diane von Furstenberg
- 4. Bridget Hilton
- 5. Muriel "Mickie" Siebert
- 6. Katrina Lake
- 7. Judy Faulkner
- 8. Ursula Burns
- 9. Tavi Gevinson
- 10. Mariam Naficy
- 11. Oprah Winfrey
- 12. Reese Witherspoon
- 13. Josephine Cochrane
- 14. Debbie Sterling
- 15. Lilly Singh
- 16. Mikaila Ulmer
- 17. Estée Lauder
- 18. Rachel Zietz
- 19. Ayanna Howard
- 20. Katharine Graham
- 21. Julie Rice & Elizabeth Cutler
- 22. Francesca Kennedy
- 23. Rosanna Pansino
- 24. Pleasant Rowland
- 25. Jessica Alba
- 26. Limor Fried
- 27. Venus Williams
- 28. Anne Wojcicki
- 29. J.K. Rowling
- 30. Mary Barra
- 31. Madam C.J. Walker
- 32. Heidi Ganahl
- 33. Linda Alvarado
- 34. Taylor Swift
- 35. Sheryl Sandberg
- 36. Kimberly Bryant
- 37. Joy Mangano
- 38. Alice Waters
- 39. Prerna Gupta
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- Copyright
