Girl Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Success, Sanity, and Happiness for the Female Entrepreneur

by Cara Alwill

You know a woman is strong, beautiful, and secure by the way she empowers and inspires others.

Be Your Own Inspiration

“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” —Nora Ephron

“Follow your instincts and do not let other people’s opinion of you become your opinion of yourself.”

When you have passion, you cannot fail.

They Don’t Serve Champagne at Pity Parties

“The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.”

Remember, they don’t serve champagne at pity parties. So take your moment, then smack on some lip gloss and get moving.

Here’s the secret, babe: you’ve got to interrupt your fear with gratitude. Research shows that we can literally shift our energy, increase our happiness, and become physically healthier when we change our attitude to gratitude.

Live unapologetically.

Don’t miss out on those moments of happiness because you’re worried about what other people think.

When it comes to haters, grace wins.

Rather than focus on the people who don’t support what you are doing, focus on the ones who do. Celebrate the people who celebrate you.

Insecurity Competes, Confidence Empowers

Insecurity competes, confidence empowers.

Remember, nobody can do it quite like you. Channel your own authenticity, be the best damn version of yourself possible, and forget about the rest.

Confidence is a muscle that needs a daily workout. Do things scared because the more you do, the more confident you will feel.

“Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.”

The environment you surround yourself with in life and in business is crucial for your happiness, health, and success. It’s impossible to reach your goals when toxic people and energy vampires surround you.

You will evolve. Not everyone will get it. Evolve anyway.

“When a woman becomes her own best friend, life is easier.”

healthy truly is the new skinny and what counts most is the way we treat our bodies—not the way we look in a swimsuit.

Fear is just a road block you have to push through. It is a distraction that pulls your focus away from the task at hand and into negativity, and that is why you have to shut it down and keep going.

“What looks like garbage from one angle might be art from another. Maybe it did take a crisis to get to know yourself; maybe you needed to get whacked hard by life before you understood what you wanted out of it.”

In every situation, especially the challenging ones, you must ask yourself, How can I be better?

Things do not always go as planned. We have to make room for imperfection in our lives. Those imperfect moments are the moments we grow the most.

Embrace the imperfect moments. Look for lessons. In every situation, especially the challenging ones, you must ask yourself, How can I be better? How can I grow? Commit to finding your diamond lining.

Don’t get so caught up in being busy that you forget to pay attention to “you.”

Don’t discount your abilities. Act confident even if you are shaking in your shoes.

Be kind to yourself. Believe in yourself. Learn to defuse a “no.” And never, ever let anyone dull your sparkle.

Girls Compete, Women Empower

We are stronger, smarter, and just too damn fabulous to sabotage ourselves and each other.

Empowered women empower women.

Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe

Rise above and never speak poorly of others, even if they are doing it to you.

When you are aligned with your purpose and truly doing what you love, it feels like a privilege to get to do it every single day.