Simply Shine: Stories That Stirred The Fire

by Jill Blashack Strahan

Life isn't always perfect. That's how this story begins for Jill Blashack Strahan, the Founder and CEO of Tastefully Simple, Inc. -- the original national home taste-testing company. But it's a long way from where the story ends. Though she graduated from a class of only 18 students, this small-town girl grew up to create one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation. So explore the passion, principles and inspirational lessons that she discovered throughout her life and journey with Tastefully Simple. And see how you can use these simple and courageous insights to fuel your own dreams. Whether you're looking for a story to rekindle your spirit or some simple philosophies for success, see what it takes to simply shine.

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Ann]

Very inspirational - however, like the Sandra Lee memoir, I want DETAILS on how they find products to distribute. She doesn't 'produce/create/make' her products but has rather found her success in marketing and distributing them. Where does she find them? How has she determined the mark-up? Who does the labeling????? This is more of a inspirational, rah-rah, believe in yourself and dream big sort of book, which is good, but I am looking for more specifics!

[Angie]

inspiring short stories by a successful individual who has been through hell. great lessons on facing your fears, dreaming big and working to meet your goals. a good read for anyone looking for inspiration.

[Catherine]

I had the pleasure of hearing Jill as a key note speaker at a conference (where I bought the book). The book reads quickly yet it's deeply provocative and encouraging. I kept my journal and pen along side whenever reading as I would spark with inspiration and "next level up" goals.

[Jim George]

I'm happy for the authors obvious success, she worked hard at it, relentlessly for a long time. She earned everything she has, and willingly shares her entrepreneurial secrets. At times she comes across a bit stuck on herself, yet maybe there are some insightful business tidbits to stir another female wannabe millionaires fire.

[Teresa Crull]

I am a Tastefully Simple consultant, and received this book as a gift from my Sponsor. I loved this book, and had a hard time putting it down. The collection of stories that made up this memoir were inspirational while being real.

[Rene']

Very good true story. A must read for those in direct selling.

[Carolyn]

Awesome book by an awesome woman!

[Mollie]

She's so inspiring and a real person I could relate to. I love Jill!