Nicole Lapin - Miss Independent: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Start Investing and Grow Your Own Wealth

PRAISE FOR MISS INDEPENDENT AND NICOLE LAPIN

The role of women in the workforce is changing, and today women are disrupting the workplacefor the better. Ladies, its time to disrupt your own industry. Nicole will show you how.

Sara Blakely, founder and CEO of Spanx

Nicole shows you that taking care of yourself and your finances is not just OK but the only way to succeed.

Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

If youre a woman and you like money, you need to read this book. Immediately. You cant afford to miss this one, ladies!

Alli Webb, cofounder of Drybar

Nicoles books should be mandatory reading for all women looking to be independent, make money, and succeed in their careers.

Tracy DiNunzio, founder and CEO of Tradesy

Nicole is the real deal. Her influence on women to get their finances and careers in order is unparalleled.

Rebecca Minkoff, founder of Rebecca Minkoff fashion brand

Read Nicoles books to help master life and achieve more success than you ever thought possible.

Rosie ONeill, cofounder and CEO of Sugarfina

Taking care of yourself isnt just important for your healthits crucial to your success in your career. Nicole understands this firsthand, and the steps she lays out will help you become your most heroic self.

Julia Hartz, cofounder and CEO of Eventbrite

Nicoles advice is on point! Her material and delivery is current, real, and entertaining.

Lavinia Errico, founder of Equinox

Nicole has done it again! Her honesty and realness will make you laugh and learn like youre hearing from your smart-ass best friend.

Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine

At last! A book thats cool enough for my kickass daughters and smart enough for my CEO self!

Julie Clark, founder of Baby Einstein

Want it all? Who doesnt?! Nicole provides the secret sauce. She is a must-read for women looking to thrive in the workforce.

Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and investor on Shark Tank

Nicole reminds us that we can only define success from within. We must first take care of ourselves, and we must set our own goals while setting aside unhelpful doubts.

Payal Kadakia, founder and CEO of ClassPass

Nicole delivers expert financial advice straight up, no chaser, in a tone thats as lively as it is likable.

Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, co-CEOs and cofounders of Warby Parker

Whether you want to branch out with your own startup or get ahead in your current job, Nicole knows just how to develop those skills to get you where you want to be. Shes a perfect role model for young women.

Brit Morin, founder of Brit + Co.

Essential reading for twenty-first-century women wanting to rise to the top of the economic ladder.

Rebecca Taylor, founder of Rebecca Taylor lifestyle brand

Nicole does a fabulous job educating people about money while always keeping it fun and entertaining.

Alexis Maybank, founder of Gilt Groupe

Nicole is truly inspiring and shares essential money tips for women who want to take control of their lives.

Josie Natori, CEO and founder of The Natori Company

Like a confidence-boosting best friend, Nicole guides you through her own financial journey while showing you how to channel your inner badass.

Paige Adams-Geller, cofounder of PAIGE

Nicole will help you not only build wealth but also the confidence to follow your own gut and create the strong powerful masterpiece that is your life. Every one of us needs a copy of her books.

Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods

Nicole enlightens and empowers in the smart signature voice of a truly super woman.

Liz Dee, CEO of Baleine & Bjorn Capital and copresident of Smarties Candy Company

Nicole is a wonderful role model for women today, one that so many of us can relate to. Take her guidance to heart, and it will change your life.

Mariam Naficy, founder and CEO of Minted

Nicole has done it again! Equal parts vulnerable and smartass Boss Bitchjust our cup of (organic) tea. Now stop browsing the damn accolades and read the book!

Zo Sakoutis and Erica Huss, founders of BluePrint

Nicole reminds us that if we try to be all things to all people, we are nothing to anyone. The only way to be of value to anyone else is to be of value to yourself first. Nicoles simple twelve steps get you a better version of your already fabulous self.

Jodi Guber Brufsky, founder of Beyond Yoga

Nicoles advice is a swift kick in the pants to the young, ambitious, upstart women out there who want control over their lives, debts, and careers.

Wendy Williams, host of The Wendy Williams Show

When someone calls you a Rich Bitch, say thank you.

Gloria Steinem, womens rights icon

Rich Bitch should be mandatory reading for every young professional woman who wants to take control of her financial destiny.

Mindy Grossman, CEO of WW

A financial diet is like a regular diet: if you allow yourself small indulgences, you wont binge later on. Nicole offers you a plan you can stick to.

Sanjay Gupta, CNN chief medical correspondent

Having the life you want isnt just about managing your career brilliantly. Its about getting control of your financesstarting right now. Nicoles sassy, smart, and super-easy-to-digest books will help you do exactly that.

Kate White, former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine

Rich Bitch gives a brash tutorial for women looking to take their share in todays bleak economic climate. Nicole leads the way brilliantly!

Karen Finerman, CEO of Metropolitan Capital and panelist on CNBCs Fast Money

Women are underrepresented among entrepreneurs. Nicole is a great guide to help us close that gap.

Daniel Lubetzky, CEO and founder of KIND Snacks

Nicole brings to life in a highly readable way the real pitfalls and solutions of growing your wealth and career in a complex world.

Nigel Travis, CEO and chairman of Dunkin Brands

Nicoles unfiltered, energetic advice speaks to anyone taking aim at their own financial destiny.

Mike Perlis, CEO of Forbes Media

Financial expert Nicole Lapin zeroes in on the easy ways smart women dig themselves out of debt. Trust her: shes been there.

Glamour magazine

In a world where money is power, women need to take control of their finances. Nicole Lapin tells us how to do exactly that with her twelve-step plan.

InStyle magazine

Nicole Lapin is singularly qualified to demystify money for the millennial set... with a no-nonsense, chic style. She is on a mission to help women get wise with money in Rich Bitch, the no-fuss personal finance guide.

Elle magazine

Lapin translates complex financial concepts for Generation Yers.

U.S. News & World Report

Lapin is renowned for making finances approachable and using easy-to-understand language for budget tips.

Mashable

Financial smarty-pants.

Redbook magazine

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