Official Review: Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants

[Maria Esposito]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants" by Dr. Shellie Hipsky.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The book Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants contains Dr. Shellie Hipsky’s ten secrets for entrepreneurial success. Dr. Hipsky is a tenured professor, the CEO of a motivational media company, and the president of a nonprofit organization. When the author left her tenured professor position, she knew that her purpose in life was larger than academia: she wanted to become an entrepreneur and inspire, empower, and uplift women all over the world. With a lot of planning, dedication, networking, and hard work, that is exactly what she accomplished.

Each chapter of Dr. Hipsky’s book illustrates one of her success secrets. The author walks the reader through the main entrepreneurial milestones: from establishing an action plan to understanding when it’s time to leave your stable job, and from creating a demand for your services to branding your business. Dr. Hipsky’s first secret is to understand the purpose of your business and the motivation behind your drive to become an entrepreneur. The following chapters cover defining your personal mission, finding your tribe, branding, dealing with entrepreneurial challenges, and identifying customers’ needs. The book also includes plenty of inspiring experiences and lessons from successful entrepreneurs. If you are interested in learning all about Dr. Hipsky’s tips and tricks for entrepreneurial success, do not hesitate to pick up this book.

What I like the most about Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants is that it is not about offering a one-size-fits-all formula for success. The author understands that entrepreneurship is a concept that means different things to different people, emphasizing that each aspiring entrepreneur needs to come up with their own definition of success. While providing helpful tips, the author leaves a lot of space for readers to actively interact with the book and the notions she shares. Dr. Hipsky provides blank spaces for the readers to make lists and answer questions and prompts. For example, you are invited to make a list of the top five core values of your business and the pros and cons of leaving your stable job to pursue entrepreneurship, as well as to answer questions about your business idea. I find the guidance provided in the book particularly helpful and thought-provoking for those who want to define and plan their business ideas more accurately.

As a “mompreneur,” the author is aware of the fact that, as she puts it, “real life happens when we are building a business.” Many entrepreneurs seem to come from a place of privilege, where their business choices do not affect their family members and finances. As a mother of two who was going through a divorce when she started her business, Dr. Hipsky encourages her readers to think about the impact that their entrepreneurial choices might have on their loved ones. For example, the author highlights that leaving your job to pursue entrepreneurship could mean that members of your family might not be able to count on a stable income and health insurance. I particularly appreciated the fact that Dr. Hipsky encourages her readers to go after their dreams while also inviting them to make informed and responsible decisions.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The writing is engaging, humorous, and pleasant, always inviting for self-reflection. I must note that the book has been professionally edited, as I only came across a couple of minor errors. Hence, I rate Ball Gowns to Yoga Pants by Dr. Shellie Hipsky 4 out of 4 stars.

I have a business idea that I have been wanting to develop for some time, and I found precious guidance and motivation in Dr. Hipsky’s book. Hence, if you are someone who is interested in starting a business, you will definitely benefit from reading the author’s success secrets and endeavors. I particularly recommend this book to female entrepreneurs, as its contents and the author’s expertise seem to be geared towards women.

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[Star_and_Buck]

This seems to be a good one. I will be hoping to read this one. A great review.

[LuciusM]

Wow! I would like to read books about success and one that encourage creativity. Nice review!

[Vic Chimezie]

Seems like my kind of book. Thank you for detailed review and recommendation. I hope to find guidance as you did in this book.

[Elvis Best]

I am definitely interested in the secrets to success discussed in this book. Good job with the review.

[Maria Esposito]

This seems to be a good one. I will be hoping to read this one. A great review.

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Wow! I would like to read books about success and one that encourage creativity. Nice review!

These books are undoubtedly helpful and encouragin. Thank you for leaving a comment!

Seems like my kind of book. Thank you for detailed review and recommendation. I hope to find guidance as you did in this book.

Thank you for stopping by! Please let me know what you think about the book if you read it.

I am definitely interested in the secrets to success discussed in this book. Good job with the review.

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[Sjtoy]

This sounds like a good book for those wanting to start their own business. I like that it is geared toward women. Nice review.

[kandscreeley]

I'm just not an entrepreneur. I don't have what it takes. If I did, though, I would absolutely get this for advice and help. Thanks.

[Mutai Marshal]

I've ventured into entrepreneurship but am yet to establish myself. In this field, you've to be on the look out for ideas. You never cease to learn in this dynamic field. Thank you for an insightful review

[Honest-reviewer]

I’m sure this book has a lot to offer. I like reading books about entrepreneurship. Thanks for your wonderful review!

[AnnOgochukwu]

Nice book, on a light note, I think the title of the book is misleading.

[jenny delacruz]

The title piqued my interest! I didn't think it will be about success in entrepreneurship. Nonetheless, I enjoyed reading your review. Thank you for the exciting and interesting insights about the book

[Kola+wole]

Interesting title for a book on entrepreneurship. Indeed, when it comes to entrepreneurship, one size does not fit all. Thank you for a wonderful review.

[NDeMeer]

Thank you for this wonderful review! It's so nice to see the author put such a focus on the impact of starting a business on the rest of the family. Sounds like an inspiring read.

[rahilshajahan]

This is the first time I'm seeing a professor turn into an entrepreneur. She might have some gems to share. Thanks for an insightful review!