WorkParty

How to Create & Cultivate the Career of Your Dreams

By: Jaclyn Johnson

Narrated by: Jaclyn Johnson

First, we leaned in. Now we stand up.

In this “much-needed combo of real talk, confessions, and lessons learned along the way” (Chelsea Handler), Jaclyn Johnson—the founder and CEO behind Create & Cultivate, the fastest growing online platform for millennial businesswomen—offers a rallying cry for a new generation of women who are redefining the meaning of work on their own terms.

Jaclyn suffered a massive blow in her early twenties. She was on an upward career climb and confidently moved across the country for a job—and then, was abruptly let go. Attempting to turn that closed door into an open window, she launched a company with a trusted business partner. Soon after, she discovered said business partner had made detrimental decisions to the company without her knowledge. Before she knew it, she was in the throes of a brutal business partner break up. She was only twenty-four.

Determined to bounce back, Jaclyn overhauled the mess that was her life and by the time she was in her early thirties, she had sold a company and launched the much-buzzed about Create & Cultivate platform—and advised and invested in multiple million-dollar projects at the same time. So, how did she do it?

In WorkParty, Jaclyn shows how she turned distrust into determination, frustration into fuel, and heartache into hard work—and how you can, too.

With stories from leading female entrepreneurs including Christene Barberich (co-founder of Refinery29), Alli Webb, (creator of Drybar), Morgan Debaun (founder of Blavity), Jen Gotch of Ban.do, Rebecca Minkoff, and Kendra Scott, you will learn the tips and tricks from the best in the business while cultivating the passion and happiness you need to succeed. “This is the book you need to take your career to the next level—on your own terms” (Refinery29).

Inspiration that changes your professional mindset

I was stuck - until listening to the raw and sometimes embarrassing pivots, Jacqueline made to take her life and business ventures to the next level. Every content creator, brand strategist, start-up founder, etc. needs to listen and take note! Can't wait for book #2!!!

So this is what the Instagram girls talk about at brunch...

If you are in Business and Marketing, this is a book to add to your 2018 required reading list. Sure, some of it feels “girly” or #millennialAF but that’s the point. Johnson is speaking the parlance of our times but what she espouses is anything but basic. This is the first book of its kind, one that speaks to female entrepreneurs as peers and friends that is current and applicable right now. Most marketing and biz books aren’t moving fast enough to be relevant, this one is. It’s also a crucial read for women when it comes to money. It gives a solid overview of how much work we have to do in learning to talk about money. This book is also advice that’s to and from people who seem like “nice girls from nice families”. While Johnson can only speak to her experience (which she does well) and is clearly a VERY HARD WORKER, she still comes from a more privileged POV in this book. Talks about sexism, #metoo, failure, race, money and other really challenging topics stay on a fairly sunny side of the street. Maybe a bit of the pussy hat feminist. But if you’re like me, and find yourself distracted by those things, my advice is to keep reading and listening. Rewind and listen again. Her personal stories are here to help women in a professional landscape and her brand is cheerful, pink, and brunch with besties... for some people that life is their norm, for others that can feel aspirational or unrealistic. Wherever you are though, you can probably learn from Jaclyn Johnson. I’m so grateful that she’s sharing. If you’re not the person who comes from the shiny, girly world of the new boss babe order- you might not relate at times. Or even understand what she’s talking about. You might roll your eyes and not want to listen. But do it! When the nice, popular girl invites you to brunch- GO WITH HER! Get the avocado toast. I want to learn from people who seem happy and successful, inspired and kind. I had to leave judgment at the door for this Work Party and I’m so so glad I did. #blessed

so inspiring and real

I absolutely loved this book. I wake up at 5 each morning and I would immediately put it on. I'd listen through my morning walk, morning commute, while prepping my shop to pen and again at night. legit couldn't stop listening. I found it so motivating and real!

Perfect!

I just found out about the author as I started searching for help with my entrepreneur efforts. My search led me here. This book was very inspiring. It’s never too late to grab this book. The audible was super. She read her story with much enthusiasm. Thanks Jaclyn. Keep inspiring.

Amazing tips for starting a new biz as a woman!

Easy to listen and non redundant. Great tips and case studies of very successful women entrepreneurs.