Sophia Amoruso is a genius. And her story is incredible. She’s the founder and
CEO of NASTY GAL vintage clothes
company. The moment I picked up her book #GIRLBOSS,
I didn’t know what I was in for, and didn’t anticipate finishing it in 2 ½
days. I couldn’t put it down. #GIRLBOSS
is a how to/inspirational/part-memoir guide on how a young woman built her own
brand and business from the ground up, with lots of hard work, plenty of setbacks,
and much determination and became a boss.
As a young woman, I love what she shared, because it was refreshing to know
that there are other young women out in the world unapologetically kicking butt,
and fully going for what they want, as far as being a boss goes. In #GIRLBOSS she writes, “Here’s the thing
about being a #GIRLBOSS – it’s not easy. It takes a lot of hard work to get
there, and then once you arrive, it takes even more hard work to stay there.”
And she’s absolutely right. I’ve
recently found myself in a position where I’m flexing my own boss muscles trying
to juggle a full time career, and manage my writing. It’s not easy but it’s
worth the sacrifice. I love working and I love the grind that comes with
writing. I can work, grind, and hustle at the same time, and still manage to have
a life. It’s all about having a great strategy and prioritizing. If you’re a
young woman reading this, #GIRLBOSS is definitely a book you should read. You
won’t regret it.
As you embark on your career, I want you to know some things and stay woke about what you’ll be up against. Please understand that no matter what, you have value, and you matter. Always remember that. As progressive as this world and different workplaces may seem, every workplace has a culture. You’ll be in different places where a lot of people who don’t look like you will be in the room. But know that you belong in those rooms too. Spend some time observing and studying those spaces and learn as much as you can. There will be people you work with who will make presumptions about your competence, education, and ability to fulfill your job duties. There will be more who will think less of you because of the color of your skin and try to disqualify you the moment you make an error, mistake, or ask questions about things you may not understand. This will all feel uncomfortable and you may get insecure, feel like you’re all by yourself, and think you don’t belong there, but ride it out...