Women Who Launch

Empowering Stories of Strong Women“These soaring stories will inspire you to live your dreams!” —Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome WomenFinalist Pacific Book Awards 2018Dorothy Parker observed, “It’s a man’s world;” the lady entrepreneurs and game-changers profiled in Women Who Launch would beg to differ. Unlike the matrons of the 1950s, these kick-ass females left their DNA in the annals of time.A history of women in business and beyond. Juliette Gordon Low showed what’s good for the goose is good for the gander when she created the Girl Scouts of America. Sara Joseph Hale, authoress of Mary had a Little Lamb, convinced Lincoln to launch a national day-of-thanks while Anna Jarvis persuaded President Wilson to initiate a day in tribute of mothers. Estee Lauder revolutionized the cosmetics industry. 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. 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. It is at once a collection of biographies and a testament of female empowerment.Inside find:The stories behind renowned companies, brands, and organizations and the diverse women who launched themEmpowering quotes from strong women and those who refused to be kept downMotivation to all women who want to succeed in their careers, launch companies, and change the worldIf you are a fan of books about strong women such as Fabulous Female Firsts, In the Company of Women, or Behind Every Great Man, then you will want to read Women Who Launch.

“These soaring stories will inspire you to live your dreams!” —Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome Women“Find motivation in your career and life with the amazing history of women entrepreneurship, activism, and leadership.” —Stylish Southern Mama“Want to find courage? Look to those women who changed the game. Women Who Launch: The Women Who Shattered Glass Ceilings shares the stories of the inspiring women behind brands and organizations. You may know their names, but you might not know their stories. This book changes that, and lets you know of the extraordinary women who came before. Learn about women who changed the era, from Estee Lauder to the creator of The Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low.” —Bliss.com

Marlene Wagman-Geller received her B.A. from York University and her teaching credentials from the University of Toronto and San Diego State University. Currently she teaches high school English in National City, California. Reviews from her first three books (Penguin/Perigree) have appeared in the New York Times and the Associated Press article was picked up in dozens of newspapers such as the Denver Post, the Huffington Post, and the San Diego Tribune.