21 Female Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories of Business Resilience During a Global Crisis
Twenty Won: Best Seller in three categories and Top 10 in Women & Business publications.
In an unprecedented year, 21 women pivoted and persevered for success in 2021.
These strong, determined women had the drive to start (and re-start) their businesses, they kept their established businesses afloat, and they raised awareness and funds for their nonprofit organizations... all during the year of COVID-19. Though 2020 presented so many unknowns in the entrepreneurial space, so much good was achieved too. Twenty Won is an anthology of 21 female business owners and nonprofit leaders sharing stories of business resilience during the 2020 global crisis. It is a celebration of those achievements to inspire and empower you to triumph over your trials, too!
Despite the challenges of 2020, Twenty Won!
In an unprecedented year, 21 women pivoted and persevered for success in 2021.
These strong, determined women had the drive to start (and re-start) their businesses, they kept their established businesses afloat, and they raised awareness and funds for their nonprofit organizations... all during the year of COVID-19. Though 2020 presented so many unknowns in the entrepreneurial space, so much good was achieved too. Twenty Won is an anthology of 21 female business owners and nonprofit leaders sharing stories of business resilience during the 2020 global crisis. It is a celebration of those achievements to inspire and empower you to triumph over your trials, too!
Despite the challenges of 2020, Twenty Won!
Praise for Twenty Won
Insightful, thought provoking, and entertaining...
"Upon opening this book, I knew I would be inspired. However, it exceeded my expectations. As an author, radio personality, and business owner, I know we have many ups and downs as we navigate the waters to success, freedom, and happiness. But what drives us to make those decisions to take a leap and persevere no matter how high a wave comes at us?
For me, every obstacle I have faced makes me not only push harder to achieve what I desire, but also makes every step of the process less scary. Most importantly, having the support of other determined women makes all the difference in the world.
Kelli and the other twenty amazing women featured in Twenty Won offer not only support, but honesty in their personal stories and lessons they have learned while striving for success on their terms. Insightful, thought provoking, and entertaining, this work is a must read for any woman who is ready to seek all that life beholds, no matter what twists and turns are presented along the way."
Jess Branas
Host of Drinks with Jess Podcast
CEO of Branas Enterprises
"Upon opening this book, I knew I would be inspired. However, it exceeded my expectations. As an author, radio personality, and business owner, I know we have many ups and downs as we navigate the waters to success, freedom, and happiness. But what drives us to make those decisions to take a leap and persevere no matter how high a wave comes at us?
For me, every obstacle I have faced makes me not only push harder to achieve what I desire, but also makes every step of the process less scary. Most importantly, having the support of other determined women makes all the difference in the world.
Kelli and the other twenty amazing women featured in Twenty Won offer not only support, but honesty in their personal stories and lessons they have learned while striving for success on their terms. Insightful, thought provoking, and entertaining, this work is a must read for any woman who is ready to seek all that life beholds, no matter what twists and turns are presented along the way."
Jess Branas
Host of Drinks with Jess Podcast
CEO of Branas Enterprises
Every single woman in this book shares her powerful story...
"I was immediately hooked by the profound power and impact of this book in the midst of what’s happening to lives and businesses in the early months of 2021. This book is filled with inspiring stories of not only personal triumph and perseverance but also massive business success. Each woman shares how her life lessons, personal trials, and experiences set the stage for her to rise above the challenges of 2020. However, this isn’t just a feel-good book! It’s filled with practical tips and advice on how to handle challenges in your business and life, as well as how to strengthen your mindset and resilience to better handle the unexpected.
As an entrepreneur, reading books has been instrumental to my success over the past seven years. That’s why in 2019 I decided to write and release my own bestselling book focusing on skills and strategies to elevate your beliefs and mindset for success. There are a ton of story compilation books that give only share inspiration and motivation. Every single woman in this book shares her powerful story along with specific tools, techniques, questions, and strategies.
Due to the diversity of the authors, Twenty Won is a practical guide to successfully navigate business challenges in any industry. Even with years of business experience, I gleaned new insights and enjoyed the new perspective on old concepts, enjoying the emotion and lessons of every contributor. Throughout the book, what resonates with me the most is how each woman followed her passion and purpose to manifest her desires and create success on her own terms.
Whether you’re just starting out in business or are a seasoned veteran, you’ll enjoy the empowering stories and practical strategies that are beautifully woven together. From self-care and emotion management to what you offer and how you lead, this book has you covered inside and out. Twenty Won will help you reconnect to your magic, passion, and purpose to help you pivot for success in any situation while staying true to YOU. Enjoy!"
Stacy Raske
Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, Leadership Mentor, and Success Coach
Every single woman in this book shares her powerful story...
"I was immediately hooked by the profound power and impact of this book in the midst of what’s happening to lives and businesses in the early months of 2021. This book is filled with inspiring stories of not only personal triumph and perseverance but also massive business success. Each woman shares how her life lessons, personal trials, and experiences set the stage for her to rise above the challenges of 2020. However, this isn’t just a feel-good book! It’s filled with practical tips and advice on how to handle challenges in your business and life, as well as how to strengthen your mindset and resilience to better handle the unexpected.
As an entrepreneur, reading books has been instrumental to my success over the past seven years. That’s why in 2019 I decided to write and release my own bestselling book focusing on skills and strategies to elevate your beliefs and mindset for success. There are a ton of story compilation books that give only share inspiration and motivation. Every single woman in this book shares her powerful story along with specific tools, techniques, questions, and strategies.
Due to the diversity of the authors, Twenty Won is a practical guide to successfully navigate business challenges in any industry. Even with years of business experience, I gleaned new insights and enjoyed the new perspective on old concepts, enjoying the emotion and lessons of every contributor. Throughout the book, what resonates with me the most is how each woman followed her passion and purpose to manifest her desires and create success on her own terms.
Whether you’re just starting out in business or are a seasoned veteran, you’ll enjoy the empowering stories and practical strategies that are beautifully woven together. From self-care and emotion management to what you offer and how you lead, this book has you covered inside and out. Twenty Won will help you reconnect to your magic, passion, and purpose to help you pivot for success in any situation while staying true to YOU. Enjoy!"
Stacy Raske
Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, Leadership Mentor, and Success Coach
These phenomenal women, who became even more resilient in the face of adversity...
"As I read through each page, I found myself hanging on to every word with baited breath, excitement, inspiration, and even elements of thought-provoking sadness. This book serves as a wonderful case study for those embarking on the development of one’s leadership journey. The qualities of a true leader resonated all through this book, including compassion, gratitude, integrity, influence, respect, and yes . . . self-awareness. The stories shared by these twenty-one courageous entrepreneurs will lead to inspiration and encouragement for the next generation of business leaders and change agents to follow in their footsteps. COVID-19 may have held the world captive, but these phenomenal women, who became even more resilient in the face of adversity, decided to remain positive and steadfast. AWESOME!"
Rhonda Carson Leach
Senior Program Director of The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh
These women are leaders and role models, and their stories reflect their courage...
"For more than 50 years, I’ve devoted my life to creating equal opportunities for women and girls. It has been incredibly rewarding work, but there’s one great unspoken truth – all the opportunity in the world is worthless if no one takes advantage of it.
This book contains the stories of women who stepped up and took advantage of the opportunities available to them. And they did it, as women often do, in less than ideal situations, giving their blood, sweat, and tears to make a better world—for themselves, their families and friends, and their communities.
To paraphrase Shakespeare, “Oh brave new world that has such women in it!”
These women are leaders and role models, and their stories reflect their courage and commitment. Reading their stories showed me a wonderful vision of the future that all women and girls should know about. "
Jeanne K. Clark
Director of Governmental Affairs, Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
Grassroots Organizer, Trainer, Author, and Media Consultant for Feminist, Civil Rights, LGBTQ, the Environment, and Other Social Justice Causes
From the Creator, Kelli A. Komondor
From the Twenty Won introduction...
"Many of the women in this book are first-time entrepreneurs within their families, like me. Others were born with the entrepreneurial spirit—they watched their parents, and even their grandparents, own businesses. Although we are all so different in how we started our businesses, and what our businesses are, we have a common thread: We pivoted and we persevered in 2020, and we want you to know how - in the hopes you will find the courage and support to make your dream of being an entrepreneur come true. What we did with the year 2020 is what made the difference and what made us winners in 2021 -- all “twenty won” of us!"
- Kelli A. Komondor, Twenty Won Creator & Project Manager
"Many of the women in this book are first-time entrepreneurs within their families, like me. Others were born with the entrepreneurial spirit—they watched their parents, and even their grandparents, own businesses. Although we are all so different in how we started our businesses, and what our businesses are, we have a common thread: We pivoted and we persevered in 2020, and we want you to know how - in the hopes you will find the courage and support to make your dream of being an entrepreneur come true. What we did with the year 2020 is what made the difference and what made us winners in 2021 -- all “twenty won” of us!"
- Kelli A. Komondor, Twenty Won Creator & Project Manager
