Sophia Amoruso’s “Girlboss” is a witty and inspiring guidebook for young women who want to create a life of success, style and financial independence. She shares her rags-to-riches story of becoming a self-made multi-millionaire in her twenties, how to reinvent yourself and use the power of the digital age to create a life you love.
Amoruso’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2002 when she was working odd jobs to pay her bills. She scored an eBay sale, boosted by increased traffic with MySpace, which set the stage for her decade-long success journey. The #Girlboss philosophy, born out of her own successes, has empowered millions of post-millennial women to take charge of their careers, their finances and their lives.
Amoruso encourages young women to “break the rules and make the rules” in becoming a successful businesswoman. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks, investing in the future and developing an individualistic, nontraditional approach in order to succeed. Amoruso’s advice goes beyond business advice; she shows readers how to create a brand, manage money better and make career leaps.
A key element to Amoruso’s story is her commitment to technology and its limitless possibilities. She shows how young women can take advantage of the digital world to build their online presence, manage their finances, network and promote their businesses. With these tools, anyone can level the playing field and have an equal shot at success.
In addition to the business advice for young professionals, Amoruso includes her personal tips for developing a unique and stylish personal aesthetic. She believes that when young women feel comfortable in their own skin and oozing with confidence, their business lives will be that much more successful.
At its heart, “Girlboss” is a story about ambition and self-empowerment. Amoruso’s message is inspiring and uplifting; she motivates readers to not just survive but to thrive in the modern world. She takes a refreshed look at many of the commonly held career and money beliefs, helping readers to break out of rigid molds and tap into their own ambition and confidence.
With insight and wit, Amoruso navigates readers through the messy world of the working and business world. Her objective is clear – to help young women tap into their full potential and achieve financial freedom, no matter how unconventional their road may be. “Girlboss” is an enlightening read and an invaluable resource for any young woman looking to make her mark in the business world.
