2025 Global Book Awards Gold Medalist in Women & Business You’ll learn about building relationships, working through challenges, reinventing yourself, and celebrating the wins in this compelling narrative by Terri Eagle, founder and CEO of Terri Eagle Group . Terri’s journey begins when she finds a love for sales during her childhood in Seattle and goes on to work under her dad’s direction at one of his pizza restaurants. From him, she learns key business practices that she will put into effect to help her build and grow her career, including being kind to everyone and working hard. In her high school years, Terri takes a job in the cosmetics department of a drug store. She then applies for and is offered a position selling for Russ Berrie to gain experience. She does so well there that she is hired at L’Oréal for her outstanding performance. She quickly wins awards and moves up, and is then offered positions at other companies for her strong track record. Within the chapters, you’ll observe how Terri sets goals and works to achieve them―and how you can do the same! After spending time at L’Oréal and moving to Texas, Terri accepts an offer that will take her to her dream location: New York City. While there, she works for iconic brands like Montblanc and David Yurman, taking the companies to new levels of success and helping them secure leading positions in their markets. Throughout these years, Terri shows an ability to adapt to new roles and environments, and she’s ready to help others do the same. One of the key lessons from Terri’s journey is the art of branding and positioning. She jumps in and reinvents companies such as Schumacher, an interior design company that was in need of modernization. By building key partnerships while stirring in creativity and fun, Terri led the company to become a top player once again. Moreover, Terri’s personal reflections provide opportunities to identify how to balance professional achievements with personal well-being. She consistently takes time to spend with loved ones and showers her team with kind gestures and surprises. She’s known to celebrate birthdays with cupcakes, to have champagne delivered to a hotel room when team members go on vacation, and to encourage her staff to grow in their careers. She has provided coaching for others and is willing to mentor up-and-coming leaders. After reading the book, you’ll be inspired by Terri’s accomplishments and gain what you need to create your own journey. Whether you are a seasoned executive, a future leader, or someone looking for starting tips in their career, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge and advice in Terri’s story. By the end, you’ll be ready to raise a toast to both Terri’s success―and your own! “Terri Eagle’s book is one of the best memoirs I have read from a CEO” ― The Book Commentary “ The Champagne CEO … offers a well-written, behind-the-scenes account of brilliant leadership and how author Terri Eagle got there. Eagle delivers a clear and polished depiction of corporate reinvention, with writing that is uniquely conversational and wonderfully approachable… It’s informative, well-structured, and refreshingly direct in tone. Very highly recommended.” ― Readers’ Favorite “Having had the fabulous pleasure of working with Terri Eagle, I admire her phenomenal talents and energies as a manager. Her initials seem almost destined: T.E. could just as easily stand for terrific experiences! Tréssor Extraordinaire! Topissime Excellence! The Champagne CEO is both fabulous and inspiring, sharing solutions and strategies that every CEO, coach, and manager should practice.” ― Stanislas de Quercize Board Member, Barnes International, Messika, Louboutin, Fondation Remy Cointreau; Founder & CEO, Savih Family Office; Former CEO, Montblanc France, Montblanc USA; Former CEO Cartier France, Cartier USA, and Cartier International; Former CEO Van Cleef & Arpels International; Former Président, Richemont France “Having worked closely with Terri Eagle, I can attest firsthand to her incredible skills as a CEO … she has it all: great leadership with the uncanny ability to build a strong and fully committed team. Her ability to seek out the best (and often unexpected) talents that are required for a true leader has yielded tremendous success for all of the companies for which she has worked. The Champagne CEO is a must-read for anyone who aspires to be the best in class, in whatever field they may work.” ― Timothy Corrigan Designer “From Terri's early days at Pizza Pete to current Morilee CEO, her growth and success have been awe-inspiring to me. As her best friend of fifty years, I have seen her rise through life's challenges and triumphs. Cheers to The Champagne CEO !” ― Lael Paul , MD “An insightful and captivating narrative from a masterful businesswoman and CEO on how to achieve exponential growth in business. Terri's journey is both deeply inspiring and thought-provoking, leaving me eager to integrate her ide