Inspiration and advice from
20 trailblazing Cleveland women

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About

Boss Ladies of CLE features the stories and photos of twenty leading women—from a James Beard Award–nominated chef to hip-hop artists to the CEO of a global brand. Some are well known figures, and others are rising stars. Some have formal training, but many are self-taught.

Through their stories, we gain an authentic, attainable portrait of success and learn what it means to be a Boss Lady. As the only book that focuses exclusively on the careers of women in Cleveland, it’s an essential read for women and girls that debunks the mentality that you have to move away to make it.

In the Press

"Her selection of Cleveland women is diverse and well-chosen. Most will be familiar to those who are plugged into the local entrepreneurial scene and are excellent choices to be packaged and showcased in a volume like this."

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Cool Cleveland

Gain inspiration and advice from celebrated

Cleveland entrepreneurs, artists, activists,

STEM workers, elected officials, and more:

Valerie Mayen - Owner and founder of Yellowcake
Margaret Bernstein - Journalist, author, and literacy advocate
Mary Verdi-Fletcher - Founder and artistic director of Dancing Wheels
Justice Melody J. Stewart - Ohio Supreme Court
Jill Vedaa - Chef and co-owner of Salt+
Jessica Parkison - General manager and co-owner of Salt+
Malaz Elgemiabby - Interdisciplinary Designer and founding principal of ELMALAZ
Julia Kuo - Illustrator
Jodi Berg - President and CEO of Vitamix
Heidi Cressman - Engineer and director of diversity and inclusion at The University of Akron

Jackie Wachter - Cofounder and creative director of FOUNT
Ahlam Abbas - CEO and founder of Dirty Lamb
Sam Flowers - Musician, entrepreneur, educator, and cultural advocate
Brittany Benton - Musician, entrepreneur, educator, and cultural advocate
Kathy Blackman - Founder and owner of Grog Shop and B-Side Lounge
Stephanie Sheldon - Founder and creative CEO of Cleveland Flea, life and business coach
Jasmyn Carter - Entertainer
Anjua Maximo - Co-owner of GrooveRyde
Erin Huber Rosen - Founder and executive director of Drink Local, Drink Tap
Jasmin Santana - Cleveland City Councilwoman, Ward 14