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Boat Burning for Beginners: Swapping Our 9 to 5’s for Successful Self-Employment
Boat Burning for Beginners is a bold and inspiring collection of real stories from women who stopped waiting for "someday" and built businesses—and lives—on their own terms.
These women didn’t start with all the answers.
They left behind steady paychecks, comfortable titles, and clear career paths, driven by something harder to a spark. A restless pull toward something more.
In these pages, you’ll
The pivotal moments that forced brave decisionsThe private doubts behind public successesThe practical realities of starting from scratch without guaranteesEach woman faced her fears and made the courageous decision to bet on herself—without a safety net. Along the way, they navigated illness, immigration, single motherhood, burnout, and the uncertainty that comes with choosing a different path.
This isn’t a step-by-step guide.
It’s a permission slip.
It’s a wake-up call.
It’s a reminder that you’re not alone—and that the fire inside you was never meant to stay small.
Whether you’re dreaming about starting something new, feeling stuck in a life that no longer fits, or already building your own venture, Boat Burning for Beginners will reignite your belief in what’s possible.
Featuring powerful true stories
Abigail Seymour • Jamie Matusek • Jennifer Johnson • Janna Paulson • Geri DiVita • Shelley Larsen • Jessica Campos • Theresa Pore • Melinda Garvey
What Readers Are "This is exactly what I needed years ago when I decided to leave my corporate job and start my own consulting business! It is chock-full of practical advice."
— Nancy Newman, Consultant, State of the Art Marketing
"If you’ve been hesitant to strike out on your own, suppressing the desires of your gut for something more, then you’re in luck — the relatable, raw stories from paycheck to successful self-employment contained in this book are the antidote."
— J. Kelly Hoey, Author, Build Your Dream Network
These women didn’t start with all the answers.
They left behind steady paychecks, comfortable titles, and clear career paths, driven by something harder to a spark. A restless pull toward something more.
In these pages, you’ll
The pivotal moments that forced brave decisionsThe private doubts behind public successesThe practical realities of starting from scratch without guaranteesEach woman faced her fears and made the courageous decision to bet on herself—without a safety net. Along the way, they navigated illness, immigration, single motherhood, burnout, and the uncertainty that comes with choosing a different path.
This isn’t a step-by-step guide.
It’s a permission slip.
It’s a wake-up call.
It’s a reminder that you’re not alone—and that the fire inside you was never meant to stay small.
Whether you’re dreaming about starting something new, feeling stuck in a life that no longer fits, or already building your own venture, Boat Burning for Beginners will reignite your belief in what’s possible.
Featuring powerful true stories
Abigail Seymour • Jamie Matusek • Jennifer Johnson • Janna Paulson • Geri DiVita • Shelley Larsen • Jessica Campos • Theresa Pore • Melinda Garvey
What Readers Are "This is exactly what I needed years ago when I decided to leave my corporate job and start my own consulting business! It is chock-full of practical advice."
— Nancy Newman, Consultant, State of the Art Marketing
"If you’ve been hesitant to strike out on your own, suppressing the desires of your gut for something more, then you’re in luck — the relatable, raw stories from paycheck to successful self-employment contained in this book are the antidote."
— J. Kelly Hoey, Author, Build Your Dream Network
212 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2025
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May 21, 2025
earth shattering emotion! wow!
This has to be one of the absolute best reads on the true strength of those who relentlessly pursue their dreams. In each of the authors’ stories we see a situation where all of the women defied the odds of the enormous obstacles which they faced. I hope to see more from these excellent writers in future books!
This has to be one of the absolute best reads on the true strength of those who relentlessly pursue their dreams. In each of the authors’ stories we see a situation where all of the women defied the odds of the enormous obstacles which they faced. I hope to see more from these excellent writers in future books!
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