Praise for
DISRUPT-HER
In Disrupt-Her, Miki Agrawal invites all us humans to reexamine the beliefs and behaviors that keep us from living a fully expressed and authentic life. If you have ever wondered how to break free of group think and be who you are, read this book. In a world where more of us need to live in a way that adds to goodness, creativity, and innovation, this book is your guide.
MARK HYMAN, M. D., #1 New York Times best-selling author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? and director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine
Any time a woman says to a system that doesnt work for her, for her children, for any species or for the planet, No, no way, not gonna, Ive had itthat way of doing things doesnt work for me so dont even think about asking me, I say, You go girl! So to Miki Agrawal: You go girl, and please keep going!
MARIANNE WILLIAMSON, #1 New York Times best-selling author of A Return to Love
An important book written at an important time, Disrupt-Her forces us to question all that is not serving us in our own life and in the greater society. A must-read!
JOHN MACKEY, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market and author of Conscious Capitalism and The Whole Foods Diet
I needed to read this. I needed these exact words after a year of feeling like a victim and a blamer who cant change her life or circumstances. This miracle of writing... is a fucking game changer.
STACY LONDON, editor, activist, stylist, and former co-host of What Not to Wear
This book is actually a manifesto meant for anyone who is bumping up against the edges of the typical societal mold and wondering if theres more to life. Miki shows us that if we run toward our authentic selves, indeed, there is.
SOPHIA BUSH, actress and activist
If you want to flip the bird at the Patriarchy and outdated preconceptions, and then shift into your own power, read this book.
RICKI LAKE, filmmaker and co-creator of The Business of Being Born and Weed the People
This book shifts our perspective and acts as a forcing function to question what changes we need to make in each of our lives, and how to best act with a sense of urgency.
HARLEY FINKELSTEIN, COO of Shopify and Dragon from Dragons Den
Mikis book Disrupt-Her is a one-of-a-kind manifesto that takes you by the hand, energetically pulls you away from societal preconceptions, and pushes you toward a life and world of possibility and abundance where you will shout, YES!! I CAN DO ANYTHING! Miki lived through all the ups and downs of being a Disrupt-her and emerges with this book and perspective of life that is vulnerable, POWERFUL, and contagious. She was born to write this book. Get it and it will change your life.
RADHA AGRAWAL, founder and CEO of Daybreaker.com and author of Belong
Disrupt-Her is a book that will upgrade your mental conditioning and help you rethink your life from top to bottom.
JIM KWIK, celebrity brain coach and founder, Kwik Learning
Disrupt-Her helps you rethink your belief systems, challenge your societal conditioning, and provide tools to live exactly the way you want. It will allow you to create new, up-leveling possibilities for yourself in a fun, engaging, story-driven and research-driven way. Read this book and watch your life shift for the better.
JACK CANFIELD, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Success Principles
Miki goes straight to the truth and there is no wiggle room for any kind of excuses. Her powerful lessons are based on her personal journey as well as fact-based research, which will inspire you to want to put the book down and start acting immediately. Its a powerful, truthful fire lit directly under your ass.
SUZY BATIZ, founder and CEO, Poo-Pourri and Supernatural
If you want to shift away from societal conditioning and shift into your authentic power, read this book. As a female CEO and founder, I found this book truly inspiring and it moved me into high gear with my own creativity and projects.
LAYLA MARTIN, #1 conscious sexuality expert
As a societal-norm-buster too, I really relate to this book because it forces everyone to rethink all of their old belief patterns and gives them the room to create their own fresh perspective. Highly recommend!
ASA AKIRA, award-winning porn star, author of Insatiable, and popular podcaster
In an era where leadership inspired from the femme archetype is needed more than ever, Disrupt-Her comes at the perfect time, inspiring us to question problematic societal norms, deconstruct archaic social stigmas, and prioritize how to come as our most authentic selves.
MADAME GANDHI, musician/activist
Disrupt-Her is a perfectly timed and wildly bold call to arms. To all fellow builders and earth shakers: please run, grab your gumption, and consume this book!
LAUREN HANDEL ZANDER, author of Maybe Its You and co-founder and chairwoman, Handel Group
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Copyright 2019 by Miki Agrawal
Published in the United States by: Hay House, Inc.:
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Published in Australia by: Hay House Australia Pty. Ltd.:
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Published in India by: Hay House Publishers India:
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Cover design: Taylor Franklin
Interior design: Charles McStravick
Interior illustrations: Courtesy of the author
Photo spreads with artwork: Photography by Daniel Johnson; artwork by Taylor Franklin
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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to off er information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA
Names: Agrawal, Miki, author.
Title: Disrupt-her : a manifesto for the modern woman / Miki Agrawal.
Other titles: Disrupt her
Description: 1st edition. | Carlsbad, California : Hay House, [2018] | Includes bibliographical references.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018034069 | ISBN 9781401955564 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Subjects: LCSH: Self-realization in women. | Change (Psychology) | Attitude change. | Women--Psychology.
Classification: LCC HQ1206 .A27 2018 | DDC 646.70082--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018034069
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4019-5556-4
E-book ISBN: 978-1-4019-5557-1
Audiobook ISBN: 978-1-4019-5594-6
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