Girl Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Success, Sanity, and Happiness for the Female Entrepreneur

by Cara Alwill Leyba

Overview

Women around the world have responded to Cara Alwill Leyba’s Girl Code with a resounding YES. Companies like Kate Spade and Macy’s have brought her in to teach “the Code.” Inc. magazine named Girl Code one of the “Top 9 Inspiring Books Every Female Entrepreneur Should Read” alongside Lean In, #Girlboss, and Thrive.
 
A few years ago, I made a crazy claim in the first edition of Girl Code: that in today’s competitive marketplace, the fiercest thing a female entrepreneur can do is to support other women.
 
Something dynamic happens when women genuinely show up for each other. When we lose the facades, cut the bullsh*t, and truly have each other’s backs. When we stop pretending everything is perfect, and show the messy, beautiful parts of ourselves and our work—which all look awfully similar. When we talk about our fears, our missteps, and our breakdowns. And most importantly, when we share our celebrations, our breakthroughs, and our solutions.
 
I’m convinced that there’s no reason to hoard information, connections, or insight. Wisdom is meant to be shared, so let’s start sharing what we’ve learned to make each other better. Let’s start building each other up. Let’s live up to our potential and start ruling the world.
 
Girl Code is a roadmap for female entrepreneurs, professional women, “side hustlers” (those with a day job plus a part-time small business), and any­one in between. This book won’t teach you how to build a multimillion-dollar company. It won’t teach you about systems or finance. But it will teach you how to build confidence in yourself, reconnect with your &ldquo'why'” eradicate jealousy, and ultimately learn the power of connection. Because at the end of the day, that’s what life and business are all about.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780525533085
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/04/2017
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	28,091
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Cara Alwill Leyba is an author, speaker, and master life coach who encourages women to celebrate themselves and make their happiness a priority. Her popular blog, The Champagne Diet, has been featured in Glamour, Marie Claire, Shape, Cosmopolitan, and others. Cara's chic and stylish approach to self-help has attracted women all around the world to attend her workshops, read her books, tune into her podcast, Style Your Mind, and follow her on social media. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Chapter 1 The Secret's Out: There's Enough for All of Us 1

Chapter 2 Trust Your Own Brilliance 17

Chapter 3 The Power of Connection 35

Chapter 4 The F-Word 45

Chapter 5 Shake It Off: Dealing with Haters, Copycats, and the Peanut Gallery 63

Chapter 6 There's No Time for Bullshit When You're Building an Empire 83

Chapter 7 Look for the Diamond Lining 105

Chapter 8 Don't Hate Her Because She's Successful 119

Chapter 9 Don't Wait for an Invitation 135

A Final Word 153

With Love 155

Editorial Reviews

Named one of "The 9 Books Every Female Entrepreneur Should Read" by Inc. Magazine

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