“I tried the obvious route of hourly jobs and community college, and it just never worked for me. I’d been told for so long that the path to success was paved with a series of boxes you checked off, starting with getting a degree and getting a job, and I kept trying and failing at these, it sometimes seemed that I was destined for a life in the loser lane. But I always suspected that I was destined for more, and that I was capable of, something bigger.”
In 'Girlboss,' Sophia Amoruso shares her personal story of overcoming adversity and building a multi-million-dollar business from the ground up. The book delves into her experiences as a young entrepreneur, navigating the male-dominated tech industry, and her journey to self-discovery. It provides a candid look at the ups and downs of running a startup and serves as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and women in business. more
Sophia Amoruso, born on April 20, 1984, is an American entrepreneur and author. She gained fame for founding the second-hand fashion e-commerce brand Nasty Gal. Amoruso's life story is marked by challenges, as she transformed from an ordinary second-hand clothing buyer into a successful business leader. more
“You don't get what you want if you don't ask for it.”
“Don't ever let the Man get you.”
“If you have a vision and there is no job title for it yet. That's a vision right there!”
“Passion for what you do goes hand in hand with style. You can say I'm a passionista”
“No one is going to tell you what a feminist is or isn’t.”