The Bad Bitch Business Bible: 10 Commandments to Break Free of Good Girl Brainwashing and Take Charge of Your Body, Boundaries, and Bank Account – ... Unleashing Women's Power and Wealth

by Lisa Carmen Wang

Champion gymnast turned serial entrepreneur and investor Lisa Carmen Wang empowers women to break free of Good Girl Brainwashing—perfectionism, people-pleasing, permission-asking—to become their most authentic and powerful selves. “A woman steps into her full power not when she is finally given permission to do so, but when she realizes she never needed it in the first place.” Lisa Carmen Wang was raised to be a good girl, praised for her obedience, politeness, modesty—traits that became the bedrock of her personality. But as she grew up, the never-ending pursuit of being the perfect good girl left her feeling hollow, despite her achievements as a champion gymnast, straight-A student, and Ivy League graduate. Her fears of failure and rejection and her worries about other peoples’ opinions held her back from embracing her most authentic and powerful self at work and in life. But all that changed when Lisa realized she was capable of so much more; that deep inside a Bad Bitch was waiting to be unleashed. The culmination of decades of training as an elite athlete, business leader, serial entrepreneur, and certified executive coach, The Bad Bitch Business Bible is Lisa’s no-holds-barred guide for women who want to break free of Good Girl Brainwashing and take charge of their bodies, boundaries, and bank accounts. Interweaving intimate personal stories with large life lessons, Lisa shows you how to transform from insecure good girl to unapologetic Bad Bitch so you can start earning the money, power, and respect you deserve.  Whether you’re launching your first business, transitioning in your career, trying to find your community, or making a life change, The Bad Bitch Business Bible is an invaluable resource that teaches you how to tap into the most powerful version of yourself and become the Bad Bitch you were born to be.

Genres: Business

240 pages, Hardcover

Published September 26, 2023

Reviews

[Rachel Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished the first book of 2024 in one sitting, cover to cover this afternoon - it was that good. My ADHD has made reading and writing very much a stop-and-start activity - so to stay glued in my reading chair for hours only happens if it's worth it and this - it's was worth it.

Like many of you, I probably pick up both business and self-help books, but they don't have a voice or content that fits, or feel trapped by a voice that is aggressive, hokey, or not compelling. Lisa Carmen Wang has written a fascinating hybrid of both topics, and to say that I'm moved and inspired is an understatement. Her story and vulnerability in sharing the highlights and challenges of her journey and obsession with lifting women up to escape the 'good girl' trap - it's startling. It's been a long time since I've read something both immensely practical but also deeply motivating. Challenging what messages women have in what stops their success isn't an easy read, but it's come at the right time for me. I see Lisa, Cindy Gallop and so many other women in leadership as huge inspirations because their vision of paths to leadership have less to d with the individual. They see a collective sense of empowerment among women as the ultimate goal, and that is the heart of the work we need to do as women. We can't Lean In without Lifting Up. To be individually successful is hollow; to provide the tools to help others succeed is to be rich and have meaning.

This is a book that combines personal stories with data, inspiration and worksheets, and is highly recommended if you want a way to think through what leadership looks like in 2024 as a woman. If you're a woman, read it and learn and be inspired - don't be put off by the word 'bitch'. And if you're not a woman, choose to read it too. Every voice that describes what we go through is a chance to gain empathy and learn how to practice allyship and to learn what support and celebration look like.

[B · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was gifted to me by a friend after attending the authors webinar on LinkedIn last month.

I admire the vulnerability the author shows us with her real life lessons she shares in the book. She even admits she still faces some challenges as she felt imposter syndrome writing this book. I also related to a lot of the stories she shares about herself & her clients.

I think when I started reading this book, I had the mindset that it was going to give me the typical career growth tips. After finishing the book, I was thinking deeper with the dream visualization exercise & bad bitch love letter exercise. I was also thinking bigger after reading the chapter on investing & business.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book & would recommend.

[Kimberly Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!

[Polly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this. This was a motivating and thought-provoking book. All about females supporting females.