As we round out Women’s History Month, WomenVenture would like to share some of our favorite women-authored books for entrepreneurs. Covering everything from anti-burnout to social justice entrepreneurship, these recommendations from our staff, board, and partners will bring you inspiration, and humor, and give you valuable insights to start or grow your business!
In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs, Grace Bonney
This New York Times Bestseller from Grace Bonney features more than 100 influential women who have embraced their creative spirit, overcame adversity, and sparked a global movement of entrepreneurship.
The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women, Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, Rhonda Joy Mclean
The authors, all high-level black executives, seek to support women who do not always have access to coaches, mentors, or the ‘Old Boys’ Network, and their professional advice is savvy and sensitive to the challenges women of color face in the workplace.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth
Author Angela Duckworth spotlights successful people from across the country whose “grit” drives their success. A must-read for women leaders.
Radical Candor, Kim Scott
In this Wall Street Journal Best seller, Kim Scott shares how to accept criticism to improve your leadership and also provides guidance that helps others grow.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, Nedra Glover Tawwab
Licensed therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab shares easy-to-implement ideas on setting boundaries in business – and life – to reduce codependency, power struggles, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more.
Never Not Working, Malissa Clark
Malissa Clark examines overwork and burnout, not just from the individual’s perspective but from an organizational perspective too. She delivers a comprehensive, nuanced definition of workaholism, busting myths along the way–working long hours, it turns out, doesn’t automatically make you a workaholic.
Quit Being So Good, Kristi Hemmer
Minnesota author (and WomenVenture client!) Kristi Hemmer’s debut is a call to action for women to unapologetically be their most powerful selves to create a more equitable world.
Build the Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business If You’re Not a Rich White Guy, Kathryn Finney
Kathleen Finney, an investor and startup champion, shares how to build a business from the ground up, including how to develop a business plan, find financing, and hire a successful team.
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men, Caroline Criado Perez
This 2019 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award Winner breaks down how gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women.
Own Your Phenomenal Self: A Guide on Character, Success, & Leadership, Rita P. Mitchell
Author Rita P. Mitchell shares personal stories and advice for women to build character, success, leadership skills to have what you want out of life, on your terms.
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Author: Jess Jellings, WomenVenture Communications & Marketing Manager
