Has your entrepreneurial path ever felt like you were climbing a steep mountain with all of your kids on your back while holding onto your laptop? I know the feeling all too well. Early on, I realized that to be successful, I’d need more than talent. I’d also need wisdom. So I began listening to podcasts, listening to experts and of course reading books. Now sometimes, it was difficult to read the books so I relied on audio–but the point is…I began to find more motivation and business strategies to help me grow.
These 12 books listed below are game-changers as they will inspire you to achieve financial freedom and attempt a work-life balance.
- Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney
Kathryn Finney, founder of “The Budget Fashionista,” shares her journey of building a successful business and offers practical advice for Black mompreneurs. In her book Build the Damn Thing, Finney focuses on the importance of leveraging your network and resources to make your business grow. Build the Damn Thing is a guide to developing a growth mindset and also creating a sustainable business, even when you don’t have the traditional funding.
- Level Up, Stacey Abrams and Lara Hodgson
Stacey Abrams, a political leader, has her own successful business. In Level Up, Abrams and her business partner Lara Hodgson discuss their experiences building multiple businesses and overcoming the challenges of growing sustainably. Level Up is full of lessons on navigating the small business world, making this book a must-read for mompreneurs looking to scale their ventures.
- Drop the Ball, Tiffany Dufu
Tiffany Dufu’s Drop the Ball is a powerful manifesto for women who feel overwhelmed by societal expectations and the pressure to live up to “do it all.” Dufu takes us on her personal journey of learning to let go of unrealistic expectations and delegate tasks to focus on what is really important. Drop the Ball is relevant for mompreneurs juggling business and family responsibilities; it offers advice on how to thrive in both areas.
- Lead from the Outside, Stacey Abrams
Stacey Abrams just keeps churning out good books to support women entrepreneurs. In Lead from the Outside, Abrams delivers a roadmap for women, people of color, and other outsiders to embrace their unique strengths and achieve success. Abrams shares her experiences as a Black woman in fields such as politics and business and offers practical strategies on how to overcome obstacles and turn ambition into action. Lead from the Outside is great for entrepreneurs who are looking to lead with confidence and purpose.
- The Memo, Minda Harts
Minda Hart’s The Memo is a guide focused on women of color. Harts acknowledges the unique challenges Black women face in the workplace, such as microaggressions and the wage gap, while providing readers with advice on how to deal with these obstacles. The Memo is an excellent read for those looking to succeed in the corporate world while building their businesses.
- I’m Not Yelling, Elizabeth Leiba
I’m Not Yelling is a strategy guide for women facing toxic workplace environments. Elizabeth Leiba offers practical tips on how to face workplace discrimination, overcome imposter syndrome, and assert one’s rightful place in a corporate environment. It is an essential read for those balancing careers in traditional workplaces.
- The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom, Paris Woods
Paris Woods’ The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom is a guide on how to build wealth and achieve financial independence. Woods shares her journey of creating generational wealth without changing careers or taking traditional routes like real estate. The Black Girl’s Guide is perfect for working moms looking to take complete control of their finances and create a life of financial freedom.
- We Should All Be Millionaires, Rachel Rodgers
Self-made millionaire Rachel Rodgers shares her blueprint for achieving financial success. Rodgers challenges traditional financial advice and offers a step-by-step plan for women to earn more, build wealth, and gain economic power. We Should All Be Millionaires is a game-changer for business women ready to take their financial goals to the next level.
- Unapologetically Ambitious, Shellye Archambeau
Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley’s first Black female CEOs, shares her journey of overcoming challenges and achieving success in Unapologetically Ambitious. Archambeau’s practical strategies for defeating imposter syndrome while curating a strong professional network will help you remain focused while building your business.
- Black Girl Finance, Selina Flavius
Selina Flavius’ Black Girl Finance is a practical guide to managing money and building wealth. Flavius addresses the unique financial challenges Black women face and offers advice on how to start with budgeting, saving, and investing. Black Girl Finance is an excellent resource for working moms looking to take control of their finances and build a secure future for their children.
- Your Next Level Life, Karen Arrington
Karen Arrington’s Your Next Level Life is a guide to achieving success and living a life of Black excellence. Arrington shares seven simple rules for building a legacy of wealth and opportunity, such as claiming your power and owning your confidence. Your Next Level Life is perfect for those looking to set ambitious goals and create a life of abundance and fulfillment.
- Soul Healing: A Guided Journal for Black Women, Sharron Lynn
Entrepreneurship requires reflection and motivation. In Soul Healing, Sharron Lynn provides guided journal designed to help Black women reflect, grow, and embrace their power. Soul Healing focuses on self-care and personal growth. It’s an excellent tool for women looking to nurture their mental and emotional well-being while building their businesses.
Last Thoughts For Black Mompreneurs
These books are more than just sound business advice. Each provides nuggets that will provide you with community and an understanding of your identity as a black mompreneur. Take what you need from these pages–adapt them into your life so that you can build and maintain an amazing business.
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