Before we met Dia Bondi, we thought we knew how to negotiate. Ask for what you want with the simple goal of getting a yes. But as Dia explained to us, when we ask, we aim low — asking for what we think we can reasonably get afraid of risking too much and get nothing at all. The result? We leave money and opportunity on the table. Based on Bondi’s wildly successful keynotes and workshops, "Ask Like an Auctioneer" is an actionable guide that shows you the secret to getting out of your comfort zone and into your “zone of freaking out” (ZOFO).

We've met very few people who have embraced their authenticity better than successful business owner, TEDx speaker and nationally recognized LGBTQ leader Gabrielle Claiborne. In this powerful memoir, she shares her journey of overcoming four decades of fear and shame. Gabrielle risked everything and leaped into the unknown to embrace a key aspect of her truth, that she is a transgender woman. As she recounts her joys and struggles, with humor and vulnerability, she weaves insights about living authentically with invitations for readers to embrace new facets of their own unique truths.

Soraya Chemaly's "Rage Becomes Her" powerfully asserts that feminine anger is not only valid but also a crucial force for positive change. In a society often urging us to suppress or penalize our anger, the book argues that many significant achievements owe their existence to the initial kernel of anger that propelled them forward. According to Soraya, "Approached with conscious intention, anger is a vital instrument, a radar for injustice, and a catalyst for change." Consider gifting this insightful perspective to someone on your list who could harness their fury for positive transformation.

When we met Melody Godfred she was an attorney turned novelist turned Self-Love Pinky Ring entrepreneur. And she also found time to be an amazing wife and mother of three. Now she has added poet to her list of accomplishments with a series of books that has caught the eye of powerhouse women like Hoda, Jenna and Oprah (no last names needed). "The Shift: Poetry for a New Perspective" is a collection of poems designed to reframe how we see and move through this brave new world. Its unique poem pairings uplift the soul by offering a hopeful salve for our collective burnout.

Our trusted mentor, coach, advisor and friend Julie DeLucca-Collins is one of the most confident people we know but that wasn't always the case. Over the course of her business career, despite her accomplishments, she found that she would second guess herself and feel insecure. Julie learned that the secret to success was adopting the habits that built the skills to feel more confident. These habits allowed her to be more engaged and motivated to stay on track to go after her dreams. In this book, she shares her secrets to become less overwhelmed, find purpose and live her passions.

When we met Jessica Honegger, we started to look at our company from a completely different perspective. We realized that by putting ourselves in a position of earning more, we can hire other women and help them succeed as well. "Imperfect Courage" is Jessica's story of starting the rapid-growing fair trade jewelry brand Noonday Collection that impacts over 4,500 artisans in vulnerable communities across the globe — and invites readers on a journey of transformation, challenging them to trade their comfort zones for a life of impact and adventure.

We've met a lot of career coaches in our lives but never one who operates from Lindsay Gordon's perspective — that you might not need to change careers. You might be exactly where you want to be and you just have to shift your perspective to know it. In this book, you’ll learn how to restructure your mindset to feel excitement and energy about your future. Most importantly, you’ll experience the freedom of being DECIDED. You can re-engage and stay in your role/ company for the right reasons or choose to leave knowing why it’s the right next step for you.

Dali Rivera and Amy Joy B.Ed. have created this concise, easy-to-read workbook to guide parents on their path towards bully-proofing their kid. Who better to help Passionistas parents navigate this tricky subject than Dali, a bullying awareness and prevention educator, and Amy, a special education classroom teacher with a specialty in mental wellness and pro-social skill development. These tools in this book will not only protect your child against the harmful effects of bullying but will embolden your child to speak up when they notice others experiencing bullying.

Okay, this would be a totally shameless self-promotional plug if our new guided journal didn't spotlight 52 amazing women that we've interviewed for The Passionistas Project Podcast. Each one shares a powerful quote about what success means to her and we give a prompt, encouraging the reader to explore their own definition. Is there a woman (or two) you know of that is longing to define success on her own terms? These inspiring quotes and thought-provoking prompts will help her create a more meaningful and satisfying life.

When we interviewed Dr. Jane Goodall our one burning question was, "Dr. Goodall, what is your message of hope?" It’s a concept she's spoken and written about for decades. And her survival guide touches on vital questions, including: How do we stay hopeful when everything seems hopeless? How do we cultivate hope in our children? What is the relationship between hope and action? Filled with moving and inspirational stories and photographs from Jane’s remarkable career, “The Book of Hope” is a deeply personal conversation with one of the most beloved figures in the world today.