In the Company of Women Quotes

“My quality of life. And for me, quality of life is having the freedom to make choices that are not fear based.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“Winners are losers who got back up.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“I used to say I admired women who never doubted themselves, who have no fear and could just kind of roar it out and do it. But I’ve changed my mind, because I actually don’t think that exists. I admire women who are open and vulnerable about the self-doubt that happens in the creative process and yet go forward and do it anyway. (Aarti Sequeira)”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“What does success mean to you?'
Those are moments when I feel like I’m
contributing something but I’m also receiving
something. Reciprocity feels like success. (Melissa Harris-Perry)”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“I rely on six touch points to make myself feel whole: kids, love, business, health, travel, spirituality. If I touch them all each day, in varying intensities, I am successful.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“What is your personal or professional motto? Let go or be dragged.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“Which of your traits are you most proud of? I’m proudest of my resiliency. I have had a tough life and have been through a lot. And I am still standing. And in spite of all the odds, I have found success and happiness.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“Name the biggest overall lesson you’ve learned in running a business. That it is a business before all else. Regardless of the type of business it is, you must treat it as a business first and foremost. Even if you are a creative person, the daily nuts and bolts are really about honing your business sense. Without that, it is very difficult to be profitable and thus have creative freedom. It is something I have battled since I started my business.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“You have to stretch to grow. And surround yourself with not only talented people whom you can delegate to, but also with good souls. Without grace and kindness, your skills are unimportant to me.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“Success occurs when preparation meets opportunity.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“you’ve made in starting or running your business? M: I don’t feel that I’ve made any sacrifices; just the opposite is true. I’m doing what I love and enjoy. I think I’ve been preparing to be this independent businesswoman all my life. I am very lucky to have supportive parents, who are also my role models.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“Step 1: Figure out what is required. Step 2: Make it happen. (Matika Wilbur)”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“What was the best piece of business advice you were given when you were starting out? To take a business class.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

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― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“If you were given $100 million, would you run your business any differently? How so? I would hire many more really smart women to deliver in the areas of content, marketing, business development, and research. And I’d invite storytellers to come and share their work with us. Leaders have to nurture health and creativity!”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“but that’s what we do; we figure it out.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“My best asset cannot be measured or copied or calculated—it’s my mojo. I always lay that on the table first.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“Name the biggest overall lesson you’ve learned in running a business. Winners are losers who got back up. Full stop. If you want something, grab it. Get it. It’s yours, damn it.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“In moments of self-doubt or adversity, how do you build yourself back up? Self-care, which for me means taking walks alone, journaling, and doing yoga.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

“What was the best piece of business advice you were given when you were starting out? To make sure to hire professionals to do the things you are not good at or knowledgeable about. The key takeaway was that you don’t have to be able to do everything on your own. Look to the experts when you need to.”
― Grace Bonney, In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs