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

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GIRL CODE
Unlocking the Secrets to
SUCCESS, SANITY, and HAPPINESS
for the
FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR
CARA ALWILL LEYBA

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GIRL CODE
Copyright © 2015 Cara Alwill Leyba/Passionista Publishing
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or
electronic form without permission.
Cover art © Cara Loper/Loose Lid Creative
www.looselidcreative.com
Interior design by Ryan Leyba
ISBN-13: 978-0692492604
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For every woman who dreams of living her passion.
Everything you can imagine is real.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
The Secret’s Out: There’s Enough for All of Us
CHAPTER TWO
Trust Your Own Brilliance
CHAPTER THREE
The Power of Connection
CHAPTER FOUR
The “F” Word
CHAPTER FIVE
Shake it Off: Dealing with Haters, Copy Cats, and The Peanut Gallery
CHAPTER SIX
There’s No Time for Bullshit When You’re Building an Empire
CHAPTER SEVEN
Look For The Diamond Lining

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CHAPTER EIGHT
Don’t Hate Her Because She’s Successful
CHAPTER NINE
Don’t Wait For An Invitation

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INTRODUCTION
“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and
transform.”
– Diane Mariechild
I am witnessing a phenomenon. It seems as though a growing group
women all around the world have discovered the secret to success and
happiness in both their lives and careers. It’s almost as though there is a
hidden, underground world of power playing females who have all cracked
a magical code: they think positively, they support one another, and they
truly believe they can have it all – and so can you.
Let’s get real for a second. Running a business is hard work. And even
after hiring the best business coaches, reading every marketing newsletter
under the sun, and watching countless webinars, nothing will change until
you change your mindset. Until you believe that you can and will become
successful, until you eliminate your negative thoughts, until you learn to say
“No” to the things that do not serve you, and until you surround yourself
with positive, empowering women who are truly walking their walk.
There is something dynamic that happens when women genuinely
show up for each other. When we lose the facades, when we cut the bullshit,
and when we truly have each other’s backs. When we stop pretending
everything is perfect, and we show the messy, beautiful parts of ourselves

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and our work that all look awfully similar. When we talk about our fears,
our missteps, and our breakdowns. And most importantly, when we share
our celebrations, our breakthroughs, and dish on what works.
Far too many women dwell in negative thought patterns and
disempowering behavior. They lack the support, love, and guidance needed
to run their lives and their businesses in a way that feels authentic,
confident, and inspiring. They crave a network of other women who are
chasing their dreams, building their lives, and facing the world with their
Dior blinders on and their Louboutins planted firmly in the ground.
Sadly, it’s not so easy to find that.
It’s no secret that women get a bad rap for being jealous and catty. Not
only have I seen it all around me, I’ve partaken in it in my past (I’m just
being transparent here). I’ve been the girl who gossiped about another, and
I’ve been the girl who has been gossiped about. And guess what? It’s
miserable both ways.
So why do women keep falling victim to the trap of jealousy,
comparison, negativity and cattiness? Why hasn’t everyone discovered just
how fabulous life can be when we empower each other rather than tear each
other down? I’m not sure, but I’ll tell you one thing: life on the other side is
wonderful.