If you’re a creative entrepreneurial boss lady, there’s a very high chance you’ve read the New York Times best seller, #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso. I read this book on the plane to and from LA last year, where I actually met Angela for the first time and we started dreaming up The Blog Market! At the time, I wasn’t even relating the tips from the book to The Blog Market. I was just kind of juggling a million random ideas and knew that I wanted to run a creative business of some sort. This book motivated me to finally DO something with my ideas instead of just saving them for “someday”.
One of my favorite quotes from #GIRLBOSS relates so strongly to those of us who work for ourselves (or want to). When you are your own boss, no one will tell you how to prioritize, when to take a break, etc. You just have to keep your head up and trust that good things will come from your dedication to your dreams.
Even with no manager watching to give me a gold star, it was important to do my best. Who cares if a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it? The tree still falls. If you believe that what you’re doing will have positive results, it will—even if it’s not immediately obvious. When you hold yourself to the same standard in your work that you do as a friend, girlfriend, student, or otherwise, it pays off.
– Sophia Amoruso, #GIRLBOSS
Here’s a gift guide we put together for the independent, hardworking, creative girl boss in your life. Maybe it’s your business partner, maybe it’s your blogging bestie, or maybe it’s you. Enjoy!
1. Bright Future Water Bottle | Dot & Bo
2. Hot Stuff Stackable Mug | Shopbop
3. Pastel Pocket Notebook Set | LEIF
4. #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso | Amazon
5. Rebecca Minkoff Like a Boss Card Holder | Amazon
6. No Grit No Pearl Print | Our Heiday
7. Ban.do ‘Got It Sorted’ File Folders (set of 6) | Nordstrom
8. ‘Girl Boss’ Desk Sign | Nordstrom
9. 2016 Planner & Diary | Craftsposure
10. Ban.do I Am Very Busy iPhone Case | Lulu & Georgia
11. Frends With Benefits ‘Layla’ Headphones | Nordstrom
What are your favorite items from the list? I think that ‘Onward & Upward’ water bottle is the cutest thing ever.
Bethany says
I love GIRLBOSS so much, I actually bought it as an audio book back in summer when I was juggling working as a server, school and blogging! It was so inspiring. I personally would LOVE to get anything on this list for Christmas.
Bethany | Curly and Wordy
Melinda says
I LOVE Girlboss!! Amazing book! It’s one of the first books that I read that inspired me to start my own business :)