Women in Business

Barbara Millicent Roberts was born in 1959. Her image is instantly recognizable almost anywhere in the world. She has held hundreds of jobs across the last six decades, from teen model to astronaut to movie star. She’s been adored, criticized, mocked, reinvented, memed, protested, and celebrated—sometimes all at once. Who is this remarkable woman? Well, you might know her better by her nickname: Barbie.

Forget polished playbooks and sanitized lessons—this is a business memoir and career journey rooted in lived experience, not theory. It’s the raw, unfiltered story of a woman who began as a casino dealer and went on to sell her startup in one of the fastest exits in the industry. What if the...

You got the promotion. Now comes the hard part: actually leading. Most leadership books make management sound like a series of clean checkboxes and corporate strategies. But here’s the reality: some days you absolutely crush it, and other days… you don’t. You second-guess your decisions, you miss cues, and you feel the weight of being responsible for people, not just outcomes. Leadership isn’t something you are. It’s something you learn. In Now You’re Leading, author and narrator Raisa Ramos delivers a real-talk, empathetic guide for the next generation of managers.

Everyone Wants to Name the Dog is an unforgettable journey through life's twists and turns, guided by humor, resilience and the power of saying "Yes, And..." With sharp wit and grounded wisdom, Judy explores the lessons tucked inside everyday moments, whether standing up to adversity, navigating a male dominated industry, or embracing the absurdity that shows up when you least expect it.

Dr. Karen R. McDaniel, executive coach and leadership development consultant, reveals the answer in this practical guide to creating win-win outcomes in both leadership and life. With over twenty years of experience coaching executives and teaching MBA students, Dr. McDaniel has developed a proven framework that helps leaders at all levels discover their authentic selves, find their purpose, and create win-win outcomes.

Ontdek waarom vrouwen, ondanks hun academische superioriteit, moeite hebben om topposities te bereiken en leer hoe ze een stevige plek in het 'old boys network' kunnen veroveren.

Paula Blankenship, founder of Heirloom Traditions paint company and Forbes-dubbed “Queen of Paint,” had an unconventional path to building a business empire, all while navigating many of life’s unexpected turns. Her story is a blueprint for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or convinced they need to tear everything down to start over. As Paula’s life proves, meaningful change doesn’t require a complete life overhaul, unlimited resources, or perfect timing.

Rooted in the realities of systemic barriers and the sharp intersection of race and gender, this essential guide confronts the pervasive challenges that traditional workplace frameworks completely overlook. Rather than offering generic career advice, this book exposes the concrete ceiling, the corrosive impact of daily microaggressions, and the deep isolation caused by invisibility and harmful stereotypes.

She satisfies every requirement. Exceeds every expectation. And still gets passed over. If you've ever watched someone less qualified get the opportunity you earned, while you carried the team, stayed late, and said nothing, this book was written for you. Overqualified. Overworked. Overlooked is the career book no one had the courage to write until now. Author Deondriea Cantrice exposes the invisible trap high-achieving professional women fall into: the belief that hard work alone will be recognized, rewarded, and enough. It isn't. And deep down, you already know that.

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