Book description
Embracing the Calm in the Chaos is a refreshing manifesto for anyone who has ever felt that business success must come at the cost of family life or personal peace. Stacy Igel, the powerhouse behind BOY MEETS GIRL®, turns her own story into a masterclass on how to thrive without sacrificing authenticity.
From day one, Igel shows us that entrepreneurship is not a solo sprint but a dance with partners-employees, mentors, customers, and even competitors. Her candid recounting of hiring and firing, of navigating the highs of landing a Saks Fifth Avenue contract and the lows of balancing a toddler's tantrum with a board meeting, feels less like a lecture and more like a conversation over coffee. She reminds us that "the calm" is not an absence of chaos but a deliberate choice to stay centered amid it.
What makes this book stand out is its practical wisdom wrapped in real human stories. Each chapter is peppered with anecdotes from the women and men who walked beside her, illustrating how collaboration and mutual uplift can turn a solitary grind into a collective triumph. The advice-be authentic, celebrate milestones, choose allies aligned with your vision-is delivered with clarity that even seasoned entrepreneurs can apply.
Igel's tone is warm yet authoritative; she doesn't sugarcoat the hard work but frames it as an opportunity for growth. For new mompreneurs, the book offers a roadmap to integrate family and ambition without feeling guilty. Established business owners find fresh insights on sustaining relevance in a fast-moving market.
In sum, Embracing the Calm in the Chaos is more than a self-help guide; it's a celebration of resilience, community, and purpose. It invites readers to redefine success-not as a destination but as a balanced, collaborative journey that leaves room for both business victories and personal joys. If you're looking for inspiration that feels achievable and grounded in real experience, this book is the perfect companion.
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The Final Judgement
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience