Success Never Smelled So Sweet: How I Followed My Nose and Found My Passion

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Success Never Smelled So Sweet: How I Followed My Nose and Found My Passion

by Lisa Price, Hilary Beard

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In this remarkable memoir, Lisa Price shares the extraordinary story of how she went from bankruptcy to successful entrepreneur--grossing more than two million a year while working from her very own Brooklyn home. Intoxicated by fragrance and scent even as a child, Lisa was famous among her friends for always smelling good. She never imagined that the oils she enjoyed mixi...moreIn this remarkable memoir, Lisa Price shares the extraordinary story of how she went from bankruptcy to successful entrepreneur--grossing more than two million a year while working from her very own Brooklyn home. Intoxicated by fragrance and scent even as a child, Lisa was famous among her friends for always smelling good. She never imagined that the oils she enjoyed mixing up for her own pleasure would give way to the hugely popular "Carol's Daughter," a luxurious, all-natural line of bath and beauty products.
How did a young black woman in financial straits, unable to get a business loan and deeply in debt, churn out a multi-million dollar enterprise? With $100 in cash, her own kitchen, and the simple notion that people should follow their hearts (which Lisa did by following her nose ) But first Lisa had to face down her demons--her fears about money, low self-esteem, and a history of failed relationships. But as she tackled each problem, her confidence soared and her business was unstoppable. She met her husband and business partner, began a family, and bought a large, beautiful space in her Brooklyn neighborhood to sell her products--favorites like Honey Pudding, Mango Body Butter, and Jamaican Punch that stars such as Halle Berry, Erykah Badu, Maya Angelou, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Rosie Perez buy religiously.
In" Success Never Smelled So Sweet," Lisa Price charts her amazing journey in lively, down-to-earth stories about her childhood growing up in Brooklyn and the often unexpected "accidents" in the kitchen that led to her bestselling scents. From the early cultivation of her sensory gift through cooking with her Trinidadian grandmother to her painful years in a rigid school system where she was berated by teachers and bullied by kids, Lisa speaks tenderly and wisely about the subtle ways in which life can guide us to our inner truth--even as it throws out difficult obstacles along the way.
For any woman who has ever longed to leave the nine-to-five grind and work successfully from home, Lisa Price's story is a must-read. Filled with inspiring anecdotes, life advice from her own mother, Carol, and the recipes for some of her best-loved products, "Success Never Smelled So Sweet" is a book to read by candlelight while soaking in a silky rose-milk bath.(less)

Hardcover, 240 pages

Published April 27th 2004 by One World/Ballantine

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I haven't read it yet, but... I was able to "meet & greet" w/ Lisa during an event @ Macy's (Bowie Town Center, MD). Very down-to-earth & helpful. Iwish her the best of luck & I LOVE-LOVE-LOVE the Kizzie "Stay Put" Hair Pomade & Tui Hair Oil. She also recommended the Hair Milk for my natural curls, so I've added that on my "To Get" list... She even gave me a personal note (although the books are already signed)

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After reading this book, it confirmed, that if a person gets their priorities in order. Then all other matters will fall into place. Especially when you're focused, and determined to accomplish a dream, goal, or vision.

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