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Book Synopsis: This is the journey over five decades of Peg Wyant who navigated from Mad Men through Me Too and motherhood. Younger women trying excel at being a working mom can learn from the methods she developed. At the Procter and Gamble Company, Peg would achieve a series of first, the first woman to go into the field on sales training, to become a female brand manager, to work all the way through pregnancy and, finally, to report directly to the CEO. Then she continued breaking barriers by starting a venture capital firm focused on women, a real estate development company band clubs of her own.
Wyant tells her story frankly. She spares no words in describing the challenges she faced as a woman, in the corporate and other worlds where female managers were rare to nonexistent. Along the way she and her husband, Jack, raised four children. While their daughter described their upbringing as 'captain crunch and chaos,' all four became squash champions, Ivy League graduates, and leaders.
There are underlying lessons for any women trying to combine motherhood and career — start before you’re ready and figure it out, seldom have a bad day, and ladies, it’s up to us.
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Are you a working mom trying to excel in your career while balancing motherhood? Look no further than "One Red Shoe: The Story of Corporate America's First Woman." This incredible book takes you on the journey of Peg Wyant, who defied the norms of Mad Men and paved her way through Me Too and motherhood. Through her experiences at Procter and Gamble, she became the first woman to break barriers in sales training, become a female brand manager, work through pregnancy, and report directly to the CEO.
With "One Red Shoe", Peg Wyant shares her story honestly, holding nothing back. She vividly describes the challenges she faced in a corporate world where female managers were a rarity. You'll be inspired by her tenacity and determination to succeed. She didn't wait for the perfect moment – she started before she was ready and figured it out along the way.
But "One Red Shoe" isn't just for working moms. It's a story of empowerment and overcoming obstacles that every woman can learn from. Peg's heartfelt account will resonate with women from all walks of life, reminding us that we are capable of achieving greatness. Whether you're striving to balance motherhood and a career or simply looking for inspiration, this book is a must-read.
Don't miss out on the invaluable lessons shared in "One Red Shoe." Remember, it's up to us as women to pursue our dreams and break down barriers. Get your copy today and join the movement towards equality and empowerment.
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