Empowering Stories of Strong Women “These soaring stories will inspire you to live your dreams!” — Becca Anderson , author of  The Book of Awesome Women Finalist Pacific Book Awards 2018 Dorothy Parker observed, “It’s a man’s world;” the lady entrepreneurs and game-changers profiled in  Women Who Launch  would beg to differ. Unlike the matrons of the 1950s, these kick-ass females left their DNA in the annals of time. A history of women in business and beyond.  Juliette Gordon Low showed what’s good for the goose is good for the gander when she created the Girl Scouts of America. Sara Joseph Hale, authoress of  Mary had a Little Lamb , convinced Lincoln to launch a national day-of-thanks while Anna Jarvis persuaded President Wilson to initiate a day in tribute of mothers. Estee Lauder revolutionized the cosmetics industry. The tradition of these Mothers of Invention continued when, compliments of knitter Krista Suh, the heads of millions were adorned with pink, pussy-cat ears in the largest women's march in history. These women who launched prove, in the words of Rosie the Riveter, “We can do it!” Biographies of women creators, innovators, and leaders.   Women Who Launch  is filled with inspiring true stories of women activists, artists, and entrepreneurs who launched some of the most famous companies, brands, and organizations today and changed the world. It is at once a collection of biographies and a testament of female empowerment. Inside find: The stories behind renowned companies, brands, and organizations and the diverse women who launched them - Empowering quotes from strong women and those who refused to be kept down - Motivation to all women who want to succeed in their careers, launch companies, and change the world If you are a fan of books about strong women such as Fabulous Female Firsts , In the Company of Women , or Behind Every Great Man , then you will want to read Women Who Launch . “These soaring stories will inspire you to live your dreams!” —Becca Anderson, author of  The Book of Awesome Women “Find motivation in your career and life with the amazing history of women entrepreneurship, activism, and leadership.” —Stylish Southern Mama “Want to find courage? Look to those women who changed the game.  Women Who Launch: The Women Who Shattered Glass Ceilings  shares the stories of the inspiring women behind brands and organizations. You may know their names, but you might not know their stories. This book changes that, and lets you know of the extraordinary women who came before. Learn about women who changed the era, from Estee Lauder to the creator of The Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low.” —Bliss.com Mothers of Invention Dorothy Parker observed, “It’s a man’s world;” but the fiery femmes in Women Who Launch would beg to differ. Move over, “ladies who lunch;” these kick-ass fabulous females change the world. Juliette Gordon Low showed what’s good for the goose is good for the gander when she created the Girl Scouts of America. Sara Joseph Hale, authoress of Mary had a Little Lamb, convinced Abe Lincoln to launch a national day of thanks and advocate extraordinaire Anna Jarvis persuaded President Wilson to initiate a day in tribute of all those hard-working mamas, now celebrated as Mother’s Day. Crafty gal turned craftivist, Krista Suh created pink pussy-cat eared hats and knit a nation together in what became the largest women’s march in history. The grand tradition of these Mothers of Invention carries on as the creativity, business savvy and unstoppable smarts of women launch new enterprises, social change and movements on a daily basis. Let these Women Who Launch inspire you to discover your dreams and make them a reality. In the words of Rosie the Riveter, “We can do it!” “I am a big fan of Marlene Wagman Geller’s herstory books because she tells the stories of unsung sheroes and great unknowns. Women were left out of record books for far too long. Brava for writing women back into history with Women Who Launch!” ― Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome Women Marlene Wagman-Geller received her B.A. from York University and her teaching credentials from the University of Toronto and San Diego State University. Currently she teaches high school English in National City, California. Reviews from her first three books (Penguin/Perigree) have appeared in the New York Times and the Associated Press article was picked up in dozens of newspapers such as the Denver Post, the Huffington Post, and the San Diego Tribune. Women Who Launch Women Who Shattered Glass Ceilings By Marlene Wagman-Geller Mango Media, Inc. Copyright © 2018 Marlene Wagman-Geller All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-63353-695-1 Contents Prologue Ladies Who Lunched, Chapter # 1 Seen the Glory (1861), Chapter # 2 Success Was Sure to Go (1863), Chapter # 3 Five Stone Lions (1883), Chapter # 4 You Can't Beat (1903), Chapter # 5 Chutzpah (1903), Chapter # 6 Do Not Pass Go (1904), Chapter # 7