Showing results for title "Can" in Biographies & Memoirs

At just 13 years old, he faced a challenge that most teenagers never confront: how to help support his struggling family. Armed with only $100 and an unwavering resolve, he discovered e-commerce drop-shipping and embarked on a journey that would transform his, and his family's life forever. In this compelling memoir and practical guide, you’ll follow his extraordinary rise from middle school student to e-commerce mogul. With vivid personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, he shares how he turned initial setbacks into a thriving business, eventually generating multiple 8-figures by 25.

As we emerge from the past few years of collective upheaval, are we ready to face the complexities of our time with joy, authenticity, and connection? Now more than ever, we must learn to heal ourselves, connect with one another, and embody our values. In this revolutionary book, Prentis Hemphill shows us how.

In her first work of nonfiction, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood recounts her experiences on Gilmore Girls - the first and second times - and shares stories about life, love, and working in Hollywood. This collection of essays is written in the intimate, hilarious, and down-to-earth voice that made her novel, Someday, Someday, Maybe, a New York Times best seller.

Ebony Stone is a mess! But no one would ever know it. Beneath the polished facade of a successful Female Executive is a woman on the brink of collapse. She gracefully navigates the corporate world, adorned with accolades and achievements, but inside, she’s battling unseen demons threatening to dismantle her life—her marriage, friendships, relationships with her children, and even her physical health.

The long-awaited memoir from one of the most acclaimed radical writers in American literature. Gary Indiana is a true radical whose caustic voice has by turns haunted and influenced the literary and artistic establishments. With I Can Give You Anything but Love, Gary has composed literary and revealing montage of excursions into his life and work—from his early days growing up gay in rural New Hampshire to his escape to Haight-Ashbury in the post-summer-of-love era, the sweltering 1970s in Los Angeles, and ultimately his existence in New York in the 1980s as a bona fide downtown personality.

Buckle up and pour yourself a drink for this fun one! In this week’s episode, Mary Grace unpacks the details of her entire very first crazy, culture shock filled night in Hanoi, Vietnam from the Westerner’s perspective, plus shares a handful of valuable, tried-and-true tips that she wishes she would have known before diving head first into the Southeast Asia experience as a solo traveler. Listen for local transportation tips, language barrier struggles, Vietnamese money conversion tips, electronics packing tips, and one specific, unexpected culture shock point that never remotely crosses ...

Unlock the secrets to achieving your dreams and aspirations with Douglas Vandergraph! In this inspiring episode, Douglas shares a powerful personal story about the transformative power of surrounding yourself with supportive, valuing individuals. Discover how his journey can guide you to seize opportunities, foster personal growth, and make a positive impact on others' lives. Whether you're seeking motivation or practical advice to reach your goals, Douglas is here to help you every step of the way. Don't miss out on this chance to be inspired and empowered! #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #...

Hey Pluckies! I couldn't have asked for a more insightful and introspective guest, as we near the end of this season. Adrienne Maree Brown is a New York Times-bestselling author and activist. Adrienne talked to me about the mindsets we need to embrace to truly connect and navigate our relationships with our loved ones and society. This is one of my favorite topics and we really get into the nitty-gritty of it all. Check out Adrienne's latest book, Loving Corrections. And tune in to this episode!

Are brand photos great for an artist? You bet. Don't believe me? I've brought on my own brand photographer, Alicia Leigh Rios, to help me out! Alicia has an incredible talent for bringing out the best in others, and really knows how to make even the most camera-shy people feel confident (that’s me!). But I didn’t just bring her on the show to tell you how good she is. I brought her here to help you see why you, too, need brand photos as an artist! Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_. ...

In today's digital age, young people are constantly bombarded with images and messages on social media that can deeply impact their wellbeing, including their body image. Navigating this landscape can be challenging, both for young people and the parents, carers, and educators who support them. How can we guide young people through the ever-evolving digital world? In this episode, three experts share their invaluable insights: Hannah Jarman, Research Fellow in the School of Psychology at Deakin University, explores the complex and far-reaching influences of social media on body image and ...

Hi friends! In this episode I tell you why today has potential to be the best day ever- from your mindset, to getting exercise, to making yourself a silly treat, to how your mundane today will be nostalgic tomorrow, and so much more. I also read you some of my favorite quotes/advice that I have up in my room that I hope will propel you forward into an awesome day... because you deserve it! Happy listening!Follow Floating Rock on social media!INSTAGRAM & TIK TOK @floating.rock.podcast ♡ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tell me if this sounds familiar—you’re sitting at your desk, scrolling through your phone, and thinking, 'There’s got to be more than this.' You’ve probably even Googled ‘how to start an online business’ a few times, right? Well, you’re in the right place because if you’re dreaming of saying goodbye to the 9-to-5 grind and hello to something that gives you freedom and flexibility, I’ve got something really exciting for you today. We’re breaking down 8 online businesses that can help you quit your job and create the life you’ve been craving.In this episode…Well, here’s...

Awe is mysterious. How do we begin to quantify the goose bumps we feel when we see the Grand Canyon, or the utter amazement when we watch a child walk for the first time? How do you put into words the collective effervescence of standing in a crowd and singing in unison, or the wonder you feel while gazing at centuries-old works of art? In Awe, Dacher Keltner presents a radical investigation and deeply personal inquiry into this elusive emotion.

As an associate of the Gambino family, Ferrante relied on his instincts to pull off some of the biggest heists in US history. By the age of 21, he had netted millions of dollars for his employers. His natural talent for management led Mafia bosses to rely on him. After being arrested and serving an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence, Ferrante went straight. He realized that the Mob's most valuable business lessons would allow him to survive and thrive in the real world.

In The Rule, legendary trader and hedge fund pioneer Larry Hite recounts his working-class upbringing in Brooklyn as a dyslexic, partially blind kid who was anything but a model student - and how he went on to found and run Mint Investment Management Company, one of the most profitable and largest quantitative hedge funds in the world.

In Cooking as Fast as I Can, Cat Cora reveals, for the first time, coming-of-age experiences from early childhood sexual abuse to the realities of life as a lesbian in the Deep South. She shares how she found her passion in the kitchen and went on to attend the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and apprentice under Michelin-star chefs in France. After her big break as a cohost on the Food Network's Melting Pot, Cat broke barriers by becoming the first-ever female Iron Chef.

In Erin Brockovich’s long-awaited book — her first to reckon with conditions on our planet — she makes clear why we are in the trouble we’re in, and how, in large and practical ways, we each can take actions to bring about change. She shows us what's at stake, and writes of the fraudulent science that disguises these issues, along with cancer clusters not being reported. She writes of the saga of PG&E that continues to this day, and of the communities and people she has worked with who have helped to make an impact.

She thought she had married her soul mate. But when Carol Kennedy could no longer tolerate her husband's reckless womanizing and out-of-control spending, the artist, therapist, and mother of two had to let him go. Just weeks after their divorce, Carol was found in her Arizona ranch home - bludgeoned to death with a golf club. Her ex, Steven DeMocker, was the prime suspect. Yet it took the authorities months to arrest him - and years to convict....

Following the death of his little sister and the publication of his New York Times best-selling memoir The Little Way of Ruthie Leming, Rod Dreher found himself living in the small community of Starhill, Louisiana, where he grew up. But instead of the fellowship he hoped to find, he discovered that fault lines within his family had deepened. Dreher spiraled into depression and a stress-related autoimmune disease.

Author Bakari Sellers expands on the issues he addressed in his New York Times bestseller My Vanishing Country, examining national politics and policies that deeply impact not only Black people in his home state of South Carolina but the lives of millions of African Americans in communities across the nation. Four years later, Sellers has an answer to the question he raised on CNN, offering much-needed prescriptions to help all Black American lives.