Sophia Amoruso Tells Atlanta How to be a Girl Boss! Monday 18 January, 2016
Who run the world? Well Beyonce says girls and I agree as I got a chance to do my first media coverage for Glam University’s Girl Power Sleepover featuring Sophia Amoruso. Sophia Amoruso, New York Times Best-Selling Author of #GirlBoss and Founder of popular fashion retailer Nasty Gal, was the keynote speaker and special guest at the third installment of Glam University’s ‘Girl Power Sleepover’. This event is an overnight business boot camp, focused on educating and empowering women in a more relatable way. Held at Atlanta’s popular W Hotel downtown, female entrepreneurs from across the country joined together to learn valuable business advice, strategies and tips from some of today’s powerhouse women in business.
#GirlBoss Decor for a powerful session with keynote speak Sophia Amoruso
The view and decor of super successful event waiting for Sophia Amoruso for the key note speaking engagement
Sophia Amoruso (Nasty Gal founder +#GirlBoss author) keynote speaker at the 2016 Glam University Sleepover
The highlight of the evening was an intimate Q&A with New York Times best selling author of #GirlBoss and Nasty Gal Founder – Sophia Amoruso. This hour-long segment moderated by Sabrina Peterson, went into depths of Sophia’s journey from an aspiring entrepreneur to a multi-million dollar cultural icon. Sophia shared her personal marketing tips, various books and videos to read for financial and business insight, the do’s & don’ts of venture capitalism and more with the audience.
Miss Girl Boss herself gave us all type of nuggets of wisdom for all the women in the room ready to absorb her knowledge. In her late twenties she has already accomplished a lot as a brand that once started off as an online eBay vintage store to now a multi-million dollar brand with Nasty Gal. A true American rags to riches tale from a millennial who showcases at a young age what its like to become an female entrepreneur. Not only is she an entrepreneur, but a NY best selling author of the book #GirlBoss, in which now has turned into a social cult following for young women across the nation to become girl bosses of themselves!
She prides most of her success currently to social media, in which she says it is the new word of mouth. She states social media communicates to her customers and able to bring them into her world. Blur the lines a little bit by mixing personal lifestyle and still generating sales.
Sophia Amoruso + Sabrina Peterson (creator of Glam University) at the #GirlBoss session
“I am so grateful to all of my experts, sponsors, and most importantly the lovely ladies who attend my sleepovers. With this being our 3rd, it never ceases to amaze me to see the Girl Power Sleepover’s growth and development. Saturday was a bucket list moment I thought I would only dream of, and to have an icon such as SophiaAmoruso come to Atlanta for the first time just to support Glam University, our mission and to share her personal journey with aspiring female leaders, is the TRUE definition of ‘Girl Power.’ With last night being such a major success my brain wheels are already turning, so stay tuned for the Girl Power Sleepover 4!” – Sabrina Peterson (creator of Glam University Girl Power Sleepover)
#GirlBoss aka #CurlBoss Mahisha Dellinger CEO of Curls natural hair care line
Myself + CEO of Curls natural haircare brand Mahisha Dellinger. We are #CurlBosses
After Sophia’s speaking engagement there was an After Party Meet + Greet with her. The Meet + Greet was sponsored by Curls (natural hair care line) and provided by #GirlBoss herself Mahisha Dellinger of the brand. She is actually a #CurlBoss as the natural hair industry is booming with so many of CEO and she is one of the successful ones with her products in stores across the nation! She set up a cute Curls Candy Bar theme for the Meet + Greet which was uber cute and colorful!
Cute decor sponsored by Curls for the Sophia Amoruso Meet + Greet
Me + Sophia Amoruso at her Meet + Greet
It was a pleasure meeting Miss #GirlBoss Sophia! I love her chill spirit, even though she is a multi-millionare! Look I am rubbing shoulders literally with a young woman who is my peer. So I was definitely very inspired by her story and how she built her brand from the ground up. It just goes to show you that when you brand yourself accordingly, you can be beyond successful and thrive not matter your age or gender. She is still very young and down-to-earth I think that’s what I love the most about her and her speaking engagement. She is still normal, she just building brands and teaching women how to become their own #GirlBoss. We are in a new era, it’s not longer about getting the corner office and the big window that overseas the city; you own the building that has that corner office that overshadows the city! We are allowed to be our own boss and own our brand. Thats why I love being a blogger, I am my brand – and yes a #GirlBoss myself…I’m owning that!
If you haven’t checked out Sophia Amoruso popular book #GirlBoss you should here. Also be on the look out later this year for her second book Nasty Galaxy. Can’t wait!
Learn more about Glam University and their annual Girl Power Sleepover here if you are in Atlanta.
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I love that cake! Seriously, what a wonderful event. It is always a fantastic idea to show women that we can run the world!How empowering. Glad you got to “rub shoulders” literally..:-)
This is so awesome! I have had #GirlBoss on my wish list for quite some time. I am going to have to just suck it up and get it on my ipad so I can start reading it once and for all.
I have not heard of the Nasty Gal line, but I am sure it is super cute. This sounds like a really fun and informative event. I am super glad you were able to attend!
I’ve actually never heard of the glam university before. Ill have to check it out! It looks like you had a blast and got to meet one amazing girl boss for sure!
This is very cool for the ladies to share their experiences and give tips to other ladies. Definitely an Estrogen and Hallmark Channel type of vibe lol.
We certainly do run the world! We definitely do a lot and we don’t take credit for it….to us it’s just everyday activity! Looks like it was a fun and empowering event!
Wow! I almost did not recognize Sophia Amoruso with her blonde locks! The last time I met her was in person and she was a raven-haired brunette. Love her book! I read it!
I love the idea of this. I’m sure that it was a wonderful event. It seems to be a combination of a girls night out and business bootcamp. Thanks for sharing!
The decorations are fabulous! Love the letter balloons and candy set up. I heard on the news recently a short segment on how to make your brand name. I’m definitely a #girlboss as I blog, connect with other bloggers, and am stocking up to reopen my Etsy shop. Starting as a vintage e-bay shop (or Etsy) is the best way to get started and comfortable with handling self employment! I’d love to meet up with local bloggers or an event like this girl power one teaching social media advice.
How do you go to the most fabulous things I have never even heard of before?! Girl Boss Bootcamp without the physical workout sounds amazing. I am all for a new mental challenge this year and would like to focus on developing these skills!
The event look so much fun, I am glad you were able to be part of it and attend this event 🙂 I never heard of the Nasty Gal line, it looks so cute and lovely!! I cant wait to check them out! Thank you for sharing!
Who run the world? Well Beyonce says girls and I agree as I got a chance to do my first media coverage for Glam University’s Girl Power Sleepover featuring Sophia Amoruso. Sophia Amoruso, New York Times Best-Selling Author of #GirlBoss and Founder of popular fashion retailer Nasty Gal, was the keynote speaker and special guest at the third installment of Glam University’s ‘Girl Power Sleepover’. This event is an overnight business boot camp, focused on educating and empowering women in a more relatable way. Held at Atlanta’s popular W Hotel downtown, female entrepreneurs from across the country joined together to learn valuable business advice, strategies and tips from some of today’s powerhouse women in business.
Miss Girl Boss herself gave us all type of nuggets of wisdom for all the women in the room ready to absorb her knowledge. In her late twenties she has already accomplished a lot as a brand that once started off as an online eBay vintage store to now a multi-million dollar brand with Nasty Gal. A true American rags to riches tale from a millennial who showcases at a young age what its like to become an female entrepreneur. Not only is she an entrepreneur, but a NY best selling author of the book #GirlBoss, in which now has turned into a social cult following for young women across the nation to become girl bosses of themselves!
I love that cake! Seriously, what a wonderful event. It is always a fantastic idea to show women that we can run the world!How empowering. Glad you got to “rub shoulders” literally..:-)
Looks like such a fun sleepover and I can imagine you learned lots of great business tips. I’m going to check out Sophia Amoruso’s book, #GirlBoss.
You go to the funnest events, lady! I need to start hanging out with you 🙂
This looks like such a fabulous event. It’s great you were able to meet and connect with such wonderful lady bosses there!
You always attend the most fabulous events. I working on my inner girl boss. I have to get myself together.
Wow love the pics! Looks like such a great event with awesome Lady Bosses!!
I love that cake OMG I have started the book but didn’t read the entire book. I need to get to it asap
I want to be a #girlboss – I sure hope something like this comes to Orlando. Fun fun stuff and I love the cake!
This is so awesome! I have had #GirlBoss on my wish list for quite some time. I am going to have to just suck it up and get it on my ipad so I can start reading it once and for all.
So cool! I have bought a couple of things from Nasty Gal and it’s a great company. I’m going to have to read that book I think.
I have not heard of the Nasty Gal line, but I am sure it is super cute. This sounds like a really fun and informative event. I am super glad you were able to attend!
Yay for girl bosses! I haven’t read her book but I’m definitely interested, this looks like a fun event celebrating women bosses!
How empowering! It sounds like a very exciting event and lots of inspiration!
Wow this looks like it was an amazing event! Love anything that empowers women like this.
This is a book i need to check out. This would have been an amazing event to go to. It looks like you had a great time.
This looks like a fun event. I will have to look for it next time.
It must be inspirational hearing from the girl boss herself. This is an excellent avenue to boost female morale.
I’ve actually never heard of the glam university before. Ill have to check it out! It looks like you had a blast and got to meet one amazing girl boss for sure!
Looks like a very exciting event. I just recently read #girlboss and it was an awesome book.
This is very cool for the ladies to share their experiences and give tips to other ladies. Definitely an Estrogen and Hallmark Channel type of vibe lol.
We certainly do run the world! We definitely do a lot and we don’t take credit for it….to us it’s just everyday activity! Looks like it was a fun and empowering event!
What a fun event! I totally need a #GirlBoss chair.
I have not heard of the Nasty Gal line before, but it does sound quite interesting.
Very informative and I’m glad you got to hang out and learn much from these entrepreneurs.
I hadn’t heard of #GirlBoss or Nasty Girl, looks like I am missing out. The event sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! I almost did not recognize Sophia Amoruso with her blonde locks! The last time I met her was in person and she was a raven-haired brunette. Love her book! I read it!
Wow what a great looking event. I am loving the set up! The whole event looks really fun! I didn’t recognize Sophia!
Do you know I have this book and still have yet to read it? Gasp, I know. I need to finish it before the next one comes out.
Looks like an amazing event! Love the decor and your curls were fierce!
definitely a girl boss! This looks like a cool event, and I love Mahisha. She’s such a cool chic but she gets her boss on.
How empowering! It looks great that you are connecting and sharing this with people. Boss lady!
I love the idea of this. I’m sure that it was a wonderful event. It seems to be a combination of a girls night out and business bootcamp. Thanks for sharing!
This looks like such a great event. I’m loving the decor, it looks like the energy is electric.
I’ve been meaning to read her book for months. It’s so exciting you got to meet her!
The decorations are fabulous! Love the letter balloons and candy set up. I heard on the news recently a short segment on how to make your brand name. I’m definitely a #girlboss as I blog, connect with other bloggers, and am stocking up to reopen my Etsy shop. Starting as a vintage e-bay shop (or Etsy) is the best way to get started and comfortable with handling self employment! I’d love to meet up with local bloggers or an event like this girl power one teaching social media advice.
– Harlynn
mindyourmadness.blogspot.com
How do you go to the most fabulous things I have never even heard of before?! Girl Boss Bootcamp without the physical workout sounds amazing. I am all for a new mental challenge this year and would like to focus on developing these skills!
I love it when women support other women. I’ve got to learn more about her book.
I’m loving the message that she’s sending to girls of today! What a great event, so “powerful!”
The event look so much fun, I am glad you were able to be part of it and attend this event 🙂 I never heard of the Nasty Gal line, it looks so cute and lovely!! I cant wait to check them out! Thank you for sharing!
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What a great event to attend! I really love your girl boss curls – they are giving me life 😀 Also super cool that you got to meet Sophia Amoruso 😀
Looks like it was a great event. I need to get the book.
What an amazing event and I am sure the atmosphere was electrifying. Loving the cake and the boss decor