The Messy Truth

How I Sold My Business for Millions but Almost Lost Myself

By: Alli Webb

Narrated by: Alli Webb

Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

Read by the author.

You can be raw, real, and messy and still build a successful career and life.

In this entrepreneur's memoir, Alli Webb invites you into her world as a businesswoman, a mother, and a partner, untangling her complicated journey with the wit and humor of a talented storyteller and the authentic wisdom of a woman who's been through it all—all the success and all the chaos.

When Drybar and its world-famous blowouts took off seemingly overnight, she found herself surrounded by celebrity clients like Zooey Deschanel, Jennifer Garner, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Julia Roberts. She was named to multiple prestigious business lists, published a New York Times bestselling book—all before she turned forty.

But it wasn't until her marriage fell apart, her teenage son entered rehab unexpectedly, and she no longer found meaning in the wildly successful business she had built that Alli realized she was spiraling into deep depression. She'd lost sight of what made her happy in favor of an aimless push to succeed above all. Something had to give.

Piece by piece, Alli began to reinvent her personal and professional life with the goal of accepting her messy truth. She learned how to embrace the honest in lieu of the perfect and realized that most of life happens somewhere in the middle, between the laughter and the tears.

Empowering, insightful, and bravely honest, The Messy Truth will encourage you to find your own unique path to success and to understand its darker side as you learn to embrace the mess of life.

©2023 Alli Webb (P)2023 Harper Horizon

Inspiring on every level

In true Alli fashion, she shows us what it takes to journey with grit and grace. A glimpse into the unfiltered / non-highlight reel of her life gives permission for us all to keep going even when - especially when - life gets messy. Brilliantly raw and beautifully vulnerable. Thanks for your bravery and bravo, Alli. You’re the real deal.

This is the way all memoirs should be !!!!

I love the raw honesty that Alli brings to the table in this memoir. In the world of social medias curated perfection she smacks you upside the head with the reality of being a wife , mother and entrepreneur. Great read and so many good takeaways!

Must read for all women and entrepreneurs

Fabulous story and Alli’s narration was great. Her story pulls you in and you cannot stop listening. She is raw vulnerable and real.

Beautiful Story

Loved it! Straight to the point. As a working Mom this was such a true beautiful story to hear. Highly Recommended

A Raw & Inspiring Story

I loved this book- it was an honest and inspiring reflection on Alli Webb’s professional and personal life as the founder of Drybar. As an entrepreneur myself I loved it.

So raw and touching and informative at the same time!

Every chapter and every moment in this memoir is a lesson in life and business and I binged it all in one sitting! Such a beautifully brilliant inside look into what it REALLY takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Alli’s words touched my soul and what a gift this book will be for so many! Brava!

Love the mess!

Thank-you for such an honest share about your life and business, and keeping it real. It’s this type of honesty and authenticity that’s going to help female entrepreneurs far more than just sharing the success of the business. This is real like. Thanks Alli!

Her honesty and vulnerability throughout. She is so genuine.

I loved it all and did not want it to end. I am a fan!

Great Book!

I loved the real and raw life events that can occur to anyone. Alli does a great job explaining how to overcome and keep moving forward no matter the things going on.

AMAZING!

This is such a great book, and I so appreciate how transparent and honest she was in sharing! It didn’t matter if it was a good experience or not so great; she had the courage to share. I took something away from every chapter. WOW, how refreshing to hear the absolute truth from an amazing business person! I’ve been a Barfly member for about four years and the experience is everything; I start my week feeling like a boss because my hair looks fantastic! Silly, but so true! So many great takeaways from this book as a business owner. Don’t skip it!