Book review
Author and entrepreneur, Michelle S Thomas, believes it’s time to give “voice” to women business owners, especially those women of color. In her book, The 8 Qualities of the EXCEPTIONAL Black Woman in Business and Entrepreneurship, she shines a spotlight on the successful black women business owners that have cracked the code of surpassing racial, gender, financial and generational roadblocks. However, Michelle says we have been “conditioned” to keep those solutions “privately” amongst ourselves and believes there are numerous reasons why. However, one of the biggest reasons tends to be FEAR! Fear of loss, threats, and exclusion.
The 8 Qualities of the EXCEPTIONAL Black Woman in Business and Entrepreneurship by Michelle S Thomas contains thought provoking, challenging, engaging content and materials designed to highlight the professionalism of black women in business. She provides clarity on what it takes to have a sustainable revenue driven operation, and provides a revolutionary guide for future women leaders, not just black women but ALL women. While providing much needed business statistics and solutions, she believes that it is imperative that readers hear from women that are walking this journey daily. These amazing women will provide a peek into their real-life experiences as business leaders, traditional owners, and entrepreneurs. They will share the tips, tools, and resources they use to operate as an EXCEPTIONAL Black Woman in Business and Entrepreneurship!
Author Quotes
We have the opportunity to fill the gap of access and opportunities for women of color, it is time for us to take our place as the ANCESTORS of the next generations of women business leaders.
We aim to feed their need to hear from women that look like them, speaks their language, understands them, and share similar experiences. Women that are willing to share their stories of trials and tribulations while understanding that her PURPOSE was bigger than her PAIN.
About the author
Michelle S. Thomas is a Relationship Surgeon, an 8X Internationally Best-Selling Author, Certified Life/ Relationship/Business Coach, Motivational speaker, and Multiple business owner. She serves individuals and businesses by precisely pinpointing what is “infecting” their ability to achieve PEACE, PROSPERITY and PROFITABILITY while placing them on a permanent path of success! Michelle often refers to her life as an UNFRAMEABLE DEGREE, as she has leveraged her years of collective first-hand experiences to become the reputable author, motivational speaker, and coach she is today. Whether she is public speaking, performing as a conference Keynote speaker, conducting online courses, or offering personal or professional coaching services, Michelle approaches every situation with empathy and offers vetted, executable solutions that were formed from real life experiences rather than in textbooks. This mindful deviation is what has led to Michelle’s impressive track record since the beginning of her career. She is the proud FOUNDER/ CEO of The Exceptional Woman Enterprise to further her passion for initiating REAL CHANGE for women across the GLOBE. The Exceptional Woman Enterprise umbrella consists of the World RENOWNED The EXCEPTIONAL Woman Tour, a global Bi-Annual conference designed to initiate LEGACY changes for all woman within 195 countries. A Global Business Platform, AECENDT, that connects students, businesses, and entrepreneurs with vetted tools and revenue drivers that is relevant to today’s latest business practices. From her publications, speaking engagements to her coaching services, she has a genuine ardency for her career and demonstrates that by delivering powerful support and pinpointed guidance that enables her clients to build a life of peace, profitability, and ultimate happiness. This, in conjunction with her reputation for providing realistic solutions to real problems and dedication towards optimizing the human experience, has all positioned Michelle to become a respected expert who is committed to helping her clients conquer roadblocks and unlock their fullest potential so they can thrive across every aspect of their lives.
Why LoA loves it…
In her powerful book, Michelle S Thomas encourages women entrepreneurs to overcome their inherent fear and their personal roadblocks in the life and business, and achieve the success they desire. She has created a practical guide, based on real-life insights, that can help other women to articulate their own experiences and learn from one another. Through her book, Michelle believes that providing a “blueprint” for success will not only help current and future black women business leaders, but will also provide the world with a new foundation of understanding the true qualities of black women in business. — Melanie Hawken, founder & ceo, Lionesses of Africa