Interview with Grace Bonney Of Design*Sponge
2016/10/04 8:58 PM
Grace really lives up to the meaning of her name. Her desire to really get to know the essence of who people are felt so full of grace to me. She shares a few difficult moments from her start-up days from figuring it all out on her own, to creating an amazing group of peers who wanted to help each other grow and learn…. and still do to this day. Her willingness to share her experiences with anyone who asks sets her apart from many. In her new book, In The Company of Women, she peers into the lives of women all over the globe and has them share their what and why in life. Her desire to really get to know and understand these women really shows.
In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs is an unprecedented collection of empowering advice and inspiration. It is currently available for pre-order online and will be in stores everywhere on October 4, 2016!
Across the globe, women are embracing the entrepreneurial spirit and overcoming adversity to start their own creative businesses. In the Company of Women, Grace Bonney’s new book, features interviews and portraits of 100 of these exceptional leaders across a diverse range of races, ages, backgrounds, and industries
Meet up with Grace on her book tour starting October 5, 2016 in New York City, or simply grab your copy right now. Click here to reserve your seat or buy a book http://www.designsponge.com/book
Grace has generously offered a free copy of the book to whomever re-posts this podcast the most on social sites and sends me screenshots!
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