Women Who Launch by Marlene Wagman-Geller

From the author of Behind Every Great Man, we now have Women of Means, vignettes of the women who were slated from birth - or marriage - to great privilege, only to endure lives which were the stuff Russian tragic heroines are made of. However, through intimate historical biographies, Women of Means shows us that oftentimes the weaving sisters saved their most heart-wrenching tapestries for the destinies of wealthy women. They were the ones for whom the cornucopia had been upended, showering them with unimaginable wealth and opportunity. Heiresses have always been viewed with eyes of envy. The grass isn't greener on the other side.

Glimpse behind the facade of rich and famous women. Â©2019 Marlene Wagman-Geller (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing Find motivation in your career and life with the amazing history of women entrepreneurship, activism, and leadership. Motivation to all women who want to succeed in their careers, launch companies, and change the world. Empowering quotes from strong women and those who refused to be kept down. Listeners will find: The stories behind renowned companies, brands, and organizations and the diverse women who launched them. It is at once a collection of biographies and a testament of female empowerment. These women who launched prove, in the words of Rosie the Riveter, 'We can do it!' Biographies of women creators, innovators, and leaders: Women Who Launch is filled with inspiring true stories of women activists, artists, and entrepreneurs who launched some of the most famous companies, brands, and organizations today and changed the world. The tradition of these Mothers of Invention continued when, compliments of knitter Krista Suh, the heads of millions were adorned with pink, pussy-cat ears in the largest women's march in history. Estee Lauder revolutionized the cosmetics industry.

Sarah Josepha Hale, âauthoress of Mary had a Little Lambâ, convinced Lincoln to launch a national day of thanks while Anna Jarvis persuaded President Wilson to initiate a day in tribute of mothers. A history of women in business and beyond: Julia Ward-Howe showed what's good for the goose is good for the gander when she created the Girl Scouts of America. Unlike the matrons of the 1950s - 'the women who lunchedâ - these kick-ass females left their DNA in the annals of time. The lady entrepreneurs and game-changers profiled in Women Who Launch would beg to differ. Finalist Pacific Book Awards 2018! Empowering stories of game-changing women Dorothy Parker observed, 'It's a man's world'.

Women Who Launch by Marlene Wagman-Geller