Asian Women
Trailblazers Who BossUp
“Don’t wait until you feel you are ready,
because nobody is ever ready,”
We are so excited to celebrate Asian women from around the world once again. The word trailblazer indicates a person who blazes a trail for others
to follow.
Her advice for other entrepreneurs is not to second-guess their dreams. JUST TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
About the Book
Asian Women Trailblazers Who BossUp: Amazing Women Finding Success and Never Looking Back is the 8th book in the Women Who BossUp series. The ebook launched August 6, 2022 and hit #1 bestseller in three categories in Canada and debuted at #2 in the US on Amazon. This book is not just a book. It is a book with a purpose.
This installment of Women Who Boss Up profiles sixteen Asian women trailblazers who have broken the mold to achieve, overcome difficulties, and inspire change through their relentless endeavors. Hailing from across the globe, diverse walks of life, and varied disciplines, "Asian Women Trailblazers Who Boss Up" is a welcome companion to any boss or boss in the making.
About the Author
IRENE NAKAMURA
Unwilling to be complacent with the status quo, Irene defied the suppressive conventions of her traditional Japanese upbringing, its relegation of women to the background, to pursue her dreams. Since college was not an option, she enrolled in a court reporting course at a trade school. “I enrolled not truly understanding what a court reporter does, but I did know that it did not require math class,” she laughs. “So I was, like, ‘Hey, sign me up.’” She knew she wanted a career.
Her advice for other entrepreneurs is not to second-guess their dreams. Just take the first step. “Don’t wait until you feel you are ready, because nobody is ever ready,” she says. “And don’t worry about not knowing everything ahead of time. You will figure it out. Don’t worry if everything doesn’t go exactly to plan. That’s how life is; nothing ever goes to plan.” Most important, don’t discuss your big ideas and dreams with those who want to pull you down. “Sometimes you cannot completely divorce a toxic person in your life because maybe they are a family member. Well, don’t talk to them about your business. When they ask, ‘How is business?’ you say, ‘Great,’ and move on,” she says. “Talk to the people who will actually support you, who are genuinely happy with your success. Find your tribe of power people, those like-minded and positive people, and that is who you speak to.”
Whether you’ve been bossing up for a while or you’re looking for support on your boss-up journey, the Women Who Boss Up book series is your chance to take inspiration and advice from women just like you. These women come from all backgrounds, all walks of life, and all disciplines—STEM, healthcare, finance, coaching, nonprofits, and much more. You’ll read about women who left Corporate America to pursue their dreams of business ownership, women who faced seemingly insurmountable challenges but learned how to move forward, women who followed their intuition to create lives of fulfillment and financial success, and much more. Learn more at bossupbestseller.com.