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How Deesha Philyaw Built Her Writing Career From the Ground Up—and Landed a 7-Figure Book Deal

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The Secret Lives of Church Ladies author signed a seven-figure book deal with Mariner Books in September for her debut novel, The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman, and another short story collection called Girl, Look. A seven-figure book deal is very impressive. The co-parenting book came out in 2013,” she says.

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4 Books to Help You Reflect, Replenish and Grow this Month

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Since becoming business partners in 2008 amid the Great Recession, the authors are also co-owners of Utah’s Powder Mountain, the largest ski resort in the U.S., This article originally appeared in the May/June 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. and were also early investors in startups including Uber and Warby Parker.

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SUCCESS Celebrates 125 Years of Progress, Positive Thinking and Personal Growth

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Hotelier and author Orison Swett Marden sat in a small bedroom on Bowdoin Street in Boston churning out the very first issue of SUCCESS Magazine. From early cover lines about why fine clothes are an asset in business to recent ones about how to turn social media followers into customers, the magazine has gone through a massive transformation.

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SUCCESS Gives Back: Promoting Literacy in At-Risk Communities

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A few years ago, a volunteer delivering magazines and comic books for the nonprofit MagLiteracy delivered some reading material to a homeless shelter in Boston. But on this particular day, the boy decided to pick up a magazine from the volunteer’s stack. This is one of John Mennell’s favorite stories, but far from his only one.

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For Jamie Kern Lima, Unlocking Success Starts with Embracing Self-Worth

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In a world inundated with self-help books and influencers posing as online therapists, Jamie Kern Lima is a beacon of authenticity and wisdom. This ignited Lima’s entrepreneurial spirit, leading her to co-found IT Cosmetics in 2008 from her living room with her husband, Paulo Lima. All proceeds from the book will go to Feeding America.

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Be the Flame: 6 Principles for Leading Through Difficult Times

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The husband created the home warranty sector for real estate years ago, and the wife created an online auction company during the 2008 economic crisis. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. As if rehearsed, they both answered, “resilience.”. Photo by @rebecca-minkoffekah/Twenty20.

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How Maya Penn Became One of the Most Socially Conscious Entrepreneurs of Gen Z

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In 2008, eco-fashion was nowhere near a mainstream topic, so I wanted to create a better alternative,” she remembers. Additionally, she has published her first book, You Got This! The book inspires kids to tap into their creativity by teaching them about social entrepreneurship, sustainability and giving back.

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