Devoted to women of color in business

Just found out about a cool book, "What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self" which is here:

letterstomyyoungerself.com

The book is a compilation of messages, edited by Ellyn Spragins, of 41 successful women today and what their message is to their younger selves.

As women of color in business, we are *always* looking for inspiration, and here are some great stories of women who were working, raising children, and following their dreams as performers, artists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.

Here are some samples. Read more about the others and write a message to your younger self too!

Marcy Gray, Singer and Songwriter:
Please yourself first... everything else follows.

Jane Kaczmarek, Actress
True success means being a whole person, someone with balance and compassion

Gerry Laybourne, CEO Oxygen Media
Turn off the radio station in your head that points out your failures.

Joyce Roche, CEO Girls Inc.
Relax and enjoy your success.

Marilyn Carlson Nelson, CEO Carlson Companies
If you find yourself too far out of balance, make a change.

Ann Curry, News Correspondent - Today
It's time to be bold about who you really are.

Trish McEvoy, Makeup Artist and Founder Trish McEvoy Ltd.
The key elements in life are time and people.

Shannon Miller, Olympic Gymnast
Mistakes can help you learn.

Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State
You've got the guts to find your own purpose.