30-Seconds of Calm for Women Entrepreneurs Brought to You By Laurel J. Delaney

While I was out walking today, I captured this 'bird' moment. You, too, can create your own moment of calm -- every day.  Just remember what Albert Einstein said, "The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind."

Women Entrepreneurs Make Room to Read

Hello ladies and so happy you continue to read our posts here at the Escape From Corporate America blog.  For those who just joined us, last week we shared 5 fantastic podcasts to listen to in your spare time and this week we share 5 great books to read that offer wisdom, motivation and life-changing experience.

Have a happy Saturday and be back with you in a week! Meanwhile, get listening and reading :-)!  That's the only way to stretch yourself and grow your business.

Pressed For Time to Expand Your Learning? Try These 5 Podcasts

Our friend, colleague and queen of small business, Melinda Emerson, shares a great list of 5 podcasts you should listen to if you only have 30-45 minutes.

1. Marketing School
2. Real Money Talks
3. The $100 MBA Show
4. Eventual Millionaire (little longer – 45 minutes)
5. Online Marketing Made Easy (slightly longer – 30-45 minutes)

Melinda's complete article can be found here.

The Fearless Fund for Black Women Entrepreneurs

A $5 million venture capital fund to support startups created by women of color has been launched by Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam.  She has teamed with entrepreneur Arian Simone to make this happen.

“The Fearless fund is designed to change the narrative as it relates to funding allocated to women of color,” says Simone.

Read more about the venture capital fund for black women entrepreneurs.

Stuck in a 9-5 Job?

Kathryn Roberts is here to help if you’re feeling stuck in your 9-5 job and dreaming about living life on your own terms.

As the founder of Quest for $47, Roberts teaches women how to generate passive income to establish financial freedom and live abundantly without relying on a 9-5 job that may only cover your bare minimum income needs.

Sound too good to be true?  It isn't.  Read more about how to live a life filled with passion and abundance.

Books to Inspire Women Entrepreneurs

If you’re experiencing some kind of entrepreneurial struggle, odds are high that you aren’t alone.  These books below offer plenty of hard-won entrepreneurial advice or simply provide inspiration if you need to take action.

The Best Books for Women Entrepreneurs

Oh, and if you are growing leaps and bounds locally but want to expand globally, check out this book, it's mine :-).  

What's the Best Advice Given to You as a Female Entrepreneur?

Whether you give good advice or receive it, it's really the spirit of helping one another that matters.  In the article below, South African women entrepreneurs answer two key questions:

1. What was the best advice given to you as a woman entrepreneur and how did you action it?
2. What would you advise women entrepreneurs starting their journey now and in light of the current business climate?

Find out what they said here.