I remember seeing Girlboss in the library and wanting
to read it. However, despite what many think, librarians do not spend all their
time reading. In fact, most of the time, I would defer reading popular books because
they had too many holds. The number of holds a book signifies its popularity. Holds
means someone is waiting on a list to read it.
That’s why I was surprised to find a video on Giant Ideas, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5zW9h8vS8U.
The video from Giant Ideas features an interview with NastyGal founder, Sophia
Amoruso.
GirlBoss is also a comedy series loosely based on her life.
Amoruso began a vintage clothing shop on eBay that grew exponentially
until she was kicked off the site in 2008. By 2014, she had her own brick-and-mortar
shop. That was only the beginning of her
career rise.
She became a wildly successful CEO of NastyGal. Amoruso’s
company was worth 250 million at its peak.
In 2016, the company filed for bankruptcy, yet Amoruso’s business
career continues to flourish with the success of her foundation, the GirlBoss Foundation
and Business Class.
The GirlBoss Foundation helps women start companies by
offering grants to qualified individuals. Business Class teaches the art of
entrepreneurship.