Sophia Amoruso

Sophia Amoruso

Entrepreneur & Author

Founder of Nasty Gal and bestselling author known for building a fashion empire from eBay and writing about ambition and entrepreneurship.

Authors & Thinkers

Sophia Amoruso is an entrepreneur and author who founded Nasty Gal, an online fashion retailer that grew into a multimillion-dollar business. She's best known for her memoir "#GIRLBOSS" and her advice on entrepreneurship, financial independence, and personal growth. Her work spans fashion, business education, and motivational speaking.

7 Books Recommended by Sophia Amoruso

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#1

Everything Is Figureoutable

by Marie Forleo

9 people recommendedrecommended 2x

An unapologetic guide to solving your biggest problems and accomplishing your wildest dreams.

An unapologetic guide to solving your biggest problems and accomplishing your wildest dreams.

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Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Brene Brown, Cheryl Strayed, Daymond John, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Steven Pressfield, Tony Robbins

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#2

The Richest Man in Babylon

by George S. Clason

5 people recommendedrecommended 2x

100 years later all the advice still holds up, which I find really great.

100 years later all the advice still holds up, which I find really great.

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Also recommended by: Anthony Pompliano, Daymond John, Dj Vlad, Tai Lopez

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4 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Teaches us we can be successful on our own terms, without sacrificing our values or personalities.

Teaches us we can be successful on our own terms, without sacrificing our values or personalities.

Also recommended by: Mark Cuban, Jason Calacanis, Kat Cole

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#4

More Than Enough

by Elaine Welteroth

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Anyone who has ever felt like she doesn’t belong will feel less alone after reading [this book].

Anyone who has ever felt like she doesn’t belong will feel less alone after reading [this book].

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Also recommended by: Karlie Kloss

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#5

No Man’s Land

by Doug Tatum

recommended 2x

Really good.

Really good.

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#6

Rilke on Love and Other Difficulties

by Rainer Maria Rilke

Just great.

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#7

Venture Deals

by Brad Feld

recommended 2x

When I went to raise venture capital [I read this book]. And I was like, you know, I've raised $70 million so I guess I figured that out.

When I went to raise venture capital [I read this book]. And I was like, you know, I've raised $70 million so I guess I figured that out.

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