5 More Books for Female Entrepreneurs
I have strong feelings about books for female entrepreneurs because I believe it’s important to lift female voices. That means that even if there are books written by men that would be helpful for women to read, 99% of the books I share in these posts are (and forever will be) written by women.
As my kids’ teachers say at school: “Kapeesh?”
And all of the children said: “Kaposh.”
The best books for female entrepreneurs
By the time you’re done scrolling through this post, you’ll have fifteen books that will support your entrepreneurial journey. Before you get into this one, start with my first set of five and then read through my second set of five. I’ll wait.
Back? Okay.
It’s been over a year since I’ve written about books for female entrepreneurs, so I spent a fair amount of time thinking through my latest set of top five recommendations. They span genres and interests, but all will help you in business—whether you care to index on spiritual tomes from the early 1900s that are eerily relevant today or a Goop-influenced exploration of how our current culture has conditioned women to deny their own knowings.
Sit tight. We’re going to get into it.
5 More Books for Female Entrepreneurs
1. Escaping into The Open by Elizabeth Berg: As a successful novelist who built her career from the ground up, Elizabeth Berg gives female entrepreneurs insights into the creative process, persistence, and finding your authentic voice—skills that translate directly from storytelling to building a business with heart and vision. This practical and inspiring guide resonates with women who understand that entrepreneurship, like writing, requires courage to "escape into the open" and share their perspective with the world.
2. The Game of Life & How To Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn: Though it was written in the early 1900s, Florence Scovel Shinn's revolutionary approach to mindset and manifestation feels incredibly relevant for today's female entrepreneurs navigating an increasingly complex business landscape—Scovel Shinn’s timeless wisdom about training your imagination, trusting intuition, and understanding the subconscious mind offers practical tools that modern neuroscience now validates. This classic provides a powerful foundation for women building businesses who need to overcome self-doubt, develop unshakeable confidence, and harness the mental discipline required to turn visionary ideas into profitable realities.
3. The Heroine’s Journey by Maureen Murdock: I heard about this one at a writing conference I attended last fall and immediately placed a hold on it at the library. Maureen Murdock's groundbreaking work gives female entrepreneurs a powerful framework for understanding their path to success—one that honors intuition, collaboration, and holistic thinking rather than forcing women to succeed solely through traditional masculine business models. This book is essential reading for any woman building a business who wants to tap into her authentic feminine strengths and create a company that aligns with her values while still achieving remarkable results.
4. On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen: This book was all the rage last year, and I can see why! It kept popping up in conversations I was having, so I eventually bought it to pay it forward to another woman who needs it. Elise Loehnen's brilliant analysis reveals how deeply ingrained cultural programming around the Seven Deadly Sins sabotages female entrepreneurs—from undercharging for services (fear of greed) to working themselves to exhaustion (avoiding sloth) to downplaying achievements (avoiding pride)—making this essential reading for any woman ready to break free from "good girl" conditioning and build a business that honors her true worth. This eye-opening book will help you recognize and dismantle the internal barriers that keep you playing small, so you can finally step into your power as a leader and entrepreneur.
5. Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach: I broke my girls-only rule with this one, but only because Bach opens this book by answering the question, “Why is a man writing about women finishing rich?” His intentions were so pure, I couldn't say no. Plus, men tend to be bolder than women are when it comes to money, so learning from them is valuable. This updated classic offers female entrepreneurs the financial confidence and concrete strategies they need to build wealth while running their businesses—Bach's straightforward approach cuts through money anxiety and provides actionable steps for everything from retirement planning to investment strategies that busy business owners can actually implement.
Now that you’ve read through the list, which one is speaking to you the most? That’s your first read.
copywriting for female entrepreneurs
Just like it’s most helpful for women to learn about business dealings from other women, it’s typically easier for women to understand each other when it comes to embodying voice and tone. Need help telling your story? Popa & Associates is female-owned and supported by a small handful of women and one man. Just like our book taste, we’re heavily invested in feminine energy talent-wise, too. Reach out if you want to talk books and words. We’ll be here for you—and everything you need to be the best woman in business you can be.
