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Best Books by Black Entrepreneurs

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A compilation of the most recommended reads written by Black entrepreneurs to inspire you to reach your next big goal!

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Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome

by John, Daymond

Book - 2020

Bestselling author and star of ABC's Shark Tank Daymond John reveals how to drive the change you want to see in your life by mastering the three prongs of influence: reputation, negotiation, and relationships. Bestselling author and star of ABC's Shark Tank Daymond John reveals how to drive the change you want to see in your life by mastering the three prongs of influence: reputation, negotiation, and relationships. Show less

Bestselling author and star of ABC's Shark Tank Daymond John reveals how to drive the change you want to see in your life by mastering the three prongs of influence: reputation, negotiation, and relationships. Bestselling author and star of ABC's Shark Tank Daymond John reveals how to drive the change you want to see in your life by mastering the three prongs of influence: reputation, negotiation, and relationships. Show less

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More Than Enough

More Than Enough

Claiming Space for Who You Are (no Matter What They Say)

by Welteroth, Elaine

Book - 2019

Elaine Welteroth is the editor in chief of Teen Vogue. In this book she writes about her journey through media and fashion as well as sharing lessons on race and identity. Elaine Welteroth is the editor in chief of Teen Vogue. In this book she writes about her journey through media and fashion as well as sharing lessons on race and identity. Show less

Elaine Welteroth is the editor in chief of Teen Vogue. In this book she writes about her journey through media and fashion as well as sharing lessons on race and identity. Elaine Welteroth is the editor in chief of Teen Vogue. In this book she writes about her journey through media and fashion as well as sharing lessons on race and identity. Show less

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The Path Made Clear

The Path Made Clear

Discovering your Life's Direction and Purpose

by Winfrey, Oprah

Book - 2019

Oprah shares what she sees as a guide for activating one's deepest vision of oneself, offering the framework for creating not just a life of success, but one of significance. Oprah shares what she sees as a guide for activating one's deepest vision of oneself, offering the framework for creating not just a life of success, but one of significance. Show less

Oprah shares what she sees as a guide for activating one's deepest vision of oneself, offering the framework for creating not just a life of success, but one of significance. Oprah shares what she sees as a guide for activating one's deepest vision of oneself, offering the framework for creating not just a life of success, but one of significance. Show less

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Rise and Grind

Rise and Grind

Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle your Way to A More Successful and Rewarding Life

by John, Daymond

Book - 2018

Daymond John takes readers through the advice that putting in the time and working hard will be the great foundation to your success. Daymond John is the ...Show more Daymond John takes readers through the advice that putting in the time and working hard will be the great foundation to your success. Daymond John is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Power of Broke" and “Shark” on the show Shark Tank. Show less

Daymond John takes readers through the advice that putting in the time and working hard will be the great foundation to your success. Daymond John is the ...Show more Daymond John takes readers through the advice that putting in the time and working hard will be the great foundation to your success. Daymond John is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Power of Broke" and “Shark” on the show Shark Tank. Show less

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The Last Black Unicorn

The Last Black Unicorn

by Haddish, Tiffany

Book - 2017

The Last Black Unicorn is a memoir of the struggles of one woman who came from nothing and nowhere. A woman who was able to achieve her dreams by revelin...Show more The Last Black Unicorn is a memoir of the struggles of one woman who came from nothing and nowhere. A woman who was able to achieve her dreams by reveling in her pain and awkwardness, showing the world who she really is, and inspiring others through the power of laughter. Show less

The Last Black Unicorn is a memoir of the struggles of one woman who came from nothing and nowhere. A woman who was able to achieve her dreams by revelin...Show more The Last Black Unicorn is a memoir of the struggles of one woman who came from nothing and nowhere. A woman who was able to achieve her dreams by reveling in her pain and awkwardness, showing the world who she really is, and inspiring others through the power of laughter. Show less

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Abundance Now

Abundance Now

Amplify your Life and Achieve Prosperity Today

by Nichols, Lisa

Book - 2016

New York Times bestselling author, Personal Transformation guru, and life coach for the Steve Harvey Show and Today, Lisa Nichols shares her journey from ...Show more New York Times bestselling author, Personal Transformation guru, and life coach for the Steve Harvey Show and Today, Lisa Nichols shares her journey from scarcity to abundance, outlining steps everyone can take to create abundance in career, relationships, self, and finances--while creating a legacy for others to follow. Show less

New York Times bestselling author, Personal Transformation guru, and life coach for the Steve Harvey Show and Today, Lisa Nichols shares her journey from ...Show more New York Times bestselling author, Personal Transformation guru, and life coach for the Steve Harvey Show and Today, Lisa Nichols shares her journey from scarcity to abundance, outlining steps everyone can take to create abundance in career, relationships, self, and finances--while creating a legacy for others to follow. Show less

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Year of Yes

Year of Yes

by Rhimes, Shonda

Book - 2015

Shonda Rhimes, the powerful woman behind many of your favourite shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder and Scandal shares advice and how saying Yes changed her life. Shonda Rhimes, the powerful woman behind many of your favourite shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder and Scandal shares advice and how saying Yes changed her life. Show less

Shonda Rhimes, the powerful woman behind many of your favourite shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder and Scandal shares advice and how saying Yes changed her life. Shonda Rhimes, the powerful woman behind many of your favourite shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder and Scandal shares advice and how saying Yes changed her life. Show less

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Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success

Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success

Discovering your Gift and the Way to Life's Riches

by Harvey, Steve

Book - 2014

Steve Harvey—New York Times bestselling author, nationally syndicated television and radio host, accomplished entrepreneur, and esteemed philanthropist—sh...Show more Steve Harvey—New York Times bestselling author, nationally syndicated television and radio host, accomplished entrepreneur, and esteemed philanthropist—shares his personal principles of success, in this enlightening work that will guide you to a life of riches. Show less

Steve Harvey—New York Times bestselling author, nationally syndicated television and radio host, accomplished entrepreneur, and esteemed philanthropist—sh...Show more Steve Harvey—New York Times bestselling author, nationally syndicated television and radio host, accomplished entrepreneur, and esteemed philanthropist—shares his personal principles of success, in this enlightening work that will guide you to a life of riches. Show less

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Strategize to Win

Strategize to Win

The New Way to Start Out, Step Up, or Start Over in your Career

by Harris, Carla A.

Book - 2014

Advice from Wall Street veteran Carla A. Harris on career strategies: promotions, new opportunities, and those that are brand new to the field. Carla offers tools you can use and steps you can take to be successful in your own career. Advice from Wall Street veteran Carla A. Harris on career strategies: promotions, new opportunities, and those that are brand new to the field. Carla offers tools you can use and steps you can take to be successful in your own career. Show less

Advice from Wall Street veteran Carla A. Harris on career strategies: promotions, new opportunities, and those that are brand new to the field. Carla offers tools you can use and steps you can take to be successful in your own career. Advice from Wall Street veteran Carla A. Harris on career strategies: promotions, new opportunities, and those that are brand new to the field. Carla offers tools you can use and steps you can take to be successful in your own career. Show less

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Black and White

Black and White

The Way I See It

by Williams, Richard

Book - 2014

The gripping story of Richard Williams, the father who raised and trained two of the greatest women in sports, Venus and Serena. He achieved greatness in ...Show more The gripping story of Richard Williams, the father who raised and trained two of the greatest women in sports, Venus and Serena. He achieved greatness in spite of hardship and disadvantages to become a successful businessman, family man and tennis coach. Show less

The gripping story of Richard Williams, the father who raised and trained two of the greatest women in sports, Venus and Serena. He achieved greatness in ...Show more The gripping story of Richard Williams, the father who raised and trained two of the greatest women in sports, Venus and Serena. He achieved greatness in spite of hardship and disadvantages to become a successful businessman, family man and tennis coach. Show less

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What I Know for Sure

What I Know for Sure

by Winfrey, Oprah

Book - 2014

This book is a collection of advice from Oprah Winfrey’s “What I Know for Sure” columns featuring wisdom and life lessons from Oprah herself. This book is a collection of advice from Oprah Winfrey’s “What I Know for Sure” columns featuring wisdom and life lessons from Oprah herself. Show less

This book is a collection of advice from Oprah Winfrey’s “What I Know for Sure” columns featuring wisdom and life lessons from Oprah herself. This book is a collection of advice from Oprah Winfrey’s “What I Know for Sure” columns featuring wisdom and life lessons from Oprah herself. Show less

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Life in Motion

Life in Motion

An Unlikely Ballerina

by Copeland, Misty

Book - 2014

As the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. But when she first placed her ...Show more As the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. But when she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a groundbreaking ballerina. Show less

As the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. But when she first placed her ...Show more As the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. But when she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a groundbreaking ballerina. Show less

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The Greatest You

The Greatest You

Face Reality, Release Negativity, and Live your Purpose

by Shelton, Trent

Book - 2019

Trent Shelton walks you through his own journey of getting through the hard times. He lays out the steps you can take to become the best you. Trent Shelton walks you through his own journey of getting through the hard times. He lays out the steps you can take to become the best you. Show less

Trent Shelton walks you through his own journey of getting through the hard times. He lays out the steps you can take to become the best you. Trent Shelton walks you through his own journey of getting through the hard times. He lays out the steps you can take to become the best you. Show less

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The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness

by Gardner, Chris

Book - 2006

The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street. The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street. Show less

The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street. The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street. Show less

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Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?

Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?

How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Empire

by Lewis, Reginald F.

eBook - 2012

The inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist--and the wealthiest black man in American history. The inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist--and the wealthiest black man in American history. Show less

The inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist--and the wealthiest black man in American history. The inspiring story of Reginald Lewis: lawyer, Wall Street wizard, philanthropist--and the wealthiest black man in American history. Show less

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Acting Up

Acting Up

Winning in Business and Life Using Down-Home Wisdom

by Janice Bryant Howroyd

eBook - 2019

Growing up in the segregated South in a family of eleven children and nurtured by a loving mother and father, Janice Bryant Howroyd faced racism and sexis...Show more Growing up in the segregated South in a family of eleven children and nurtured by a loving mother and father, Janice Bryant Howroyd faced racism and sexism in addition to the challenges faced by every new business owner. None of that stopped her from becoming the first black woman to own a billion-dollar business. Show less

Growing up in the segregated South in a family of eleven children and nurtured by a loving mother and father, Janice Bryant Howroyd faced racism and sexis...Show more Growing up in the segregated South in a family of eleven children and nurtured by a loving mother and father, Janice Bryant Howroyd faced racism and sexism in addition to the challenges faced by every new business owner. None of that stopped her from becoming the first black woman to own a billion-dollar business. Show less

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Life Coaching for Successful Women

Life Coaching for Successful Women

Powerful Questions, Practical Answers

by Burton, Valorie

eBook - 2020

Valorie offers a fresh way to help you think about what matters, build the courage to follow through, and discover a vision for your relationships, career, money, health, and spiritual life that energizes you. Valorie offers a fresh way to help you think about what matters, build the courage to follow through, and discover a vision for your relationships, career, money, health, and spiritual life that energizes you. Show less

Valorie offers a fresh way to help you think about what matters, build the courage to follow through, and discover a vision for your relationships, career, money, health, and spiritual life that energizes you. Valorie offers a fresh way to help you think about what matters, build the courage to follow through, and discover a vision for your relationships, career, money, health, and spiritual life that energizes you. Show less

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Black Fortunes

Black Fortunes

The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires

by Wills, Shomari

eBook - 2018

Between the years of 1830 and 1927, as the last generation of blacks born into slavery was reaching maturity, a small group of industrious, tenacious, and daring men and women broke new ground to attain the highest levels of financial success. Between the years of 1830 and 1927, as the last generation of blacks born into slavery was reaching maturity, a small group of industrious, tenacious, and daring men and women broke new ground to attain the highest levels of financial success. Show less

Between the years of 1830 and 1927, as the last generation of blacks born into slavery was reaching maturity, a small group of industrious, tenacious, and daring men and women broke new ground to attain the highest levels of financial success. Between the years of 1830 and 1927, as the last generation of blacks born into slavery was reaching maturity, a small group of industrious, tenacious, and daring men and women broke new ground to attain the highest levels of financial success. Show less

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Be the Spark

Be the Spark

Five Platinum Service Principles for Creating Customers for Life

by Bailey, Simon T.

eBook - 2018

You have the opportunity to Be the Spark for your company, customers, and employees, and this book will teach you how. Author Simon T. Bailey shares five ...Show more You have the opportunity to Be the Spark for your company, customers, and employees, and this book will teach you how. Author Simon T. Bailey shares five proven methods to equip you with a simple framework that will help you infuse your culture with a mindset that captures the hearts and minds of employees so they will, in turn, capture the hearts and minds of customers. Show less

You have the opportunity to Be the Spark for your company, customers, and employees, and this book will teach you how. Author Simon T. Bailey shares five ...Show more You have the opportunity to Be the Spark for your company, customers, and employees, and this book will teach you how. Author Simon T. Bailey shares five proven methods to equip you with a simple framework that will help you infuse your culture with a mindset that captures the hearts and minds of employees so they will, in turn, capture the hearts and minds of customers. Show less

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Building Atlanta

Building Atlanta

How I Broke Through Segregation to Launch a Business Empire

by Russell, Herman J.

eBook - 2014

Born into a blue-collar family in the Jim Crow South, Herman J. Russell built a shoeshine business when he was 12 years old and used the profits to buy a ...Show more Born into a blue-collar family in the Jim Crow South, Herman J. Russell built a shoeshine business when he was 12 years old and used the profits to buy a vacant lot where he built a duplex while he was still a teen. In the ensuing 50 years, Russell has continued to build and develop businesses, amassing one of the most influential and profitable minority-owned business conglomerates. Show less

Born into a blue-collar family in the Jim Crow South, Herman J. Russell built a shoeshine business when he was 12 years old and used the profits to buy a ...Show more Born into a blue-collar family in the Jim Crow South, Herman J. Russell built a shoeshine business when he was 12 years old and used the profits to buy a vacant lot where he built a duplex while he was still a teen. In the ensuing 50 years, Russell has continued to build and develop businesses, amassing one of the most influential and profitable minority-owned business conglomerates. Show less

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Beating the Odds

Beating the Odds

Eddie Brown's Investing and Life Strategies

by Brown, Eddie

Streaming Audiobook - 2020

This is an autobiography by Eddie C. Brown who is a financial expert. This is an autobiography by Eddie C. Brown who is a financial expert. Show less

This is an autobiography by Eddie C. Brown who is a financial expert. This is an autobiography by Eddie C. Brown who is a financial expert. Show less

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Everyday Millionaires

Everyday Millionaires

How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth-and How You Can Too

by Hogan, Chris

Streaming Audiobook - 2019

Chris Hogan talks millionaire myths and how the everyday hard-working person can achieve this success by using certain tools. Chris Hogan talks millionaire myths and how the everyday hard-working person can achieve this success by using certain tools. Show less

Chris Hogan talks millionaire myths and how the everyday hard-working person can achieve this success by using certain tools. Chris Hogan talks millionaire myths and how the everyday hard-working person can achieve this success by using certain tools. Show less

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The Wealth Choice

The Wealth Choice

Success Secrets of Black Millionaires

by Kimbro, Dennis

Streaming Audiobook - 2019

This audiobook takes a look at several successful people and how others can achieve the same success. The study covers 7 years of a 1000 of the most successful African Americans and what paths they took to get where they are. This audiobook takes a look at several successful people and how others can achieve the same success. The study covers 7 years of a 1000 of the most successful African Americans and what paths they took to get where they are. Show less

This audiobook takes a look at several successful people and how others can achieve the same success. The study covers 7 years of a 1000 of the most successful African Americans and what paths they took to get where they are. This audiobook takes a look at several successful people and how others can achieve the same success. The study covers 7 years of a 1000 of the most successful African Americans and what paths they took to get where they are. Show less

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The Work

The Work

My Search for a Life That Matters

by Moore, Wes

Downloadable Audiobook - 2015

The Work is the story of how one young man traced a path through the world to find his life’s purpose. Wes Moore graduated from a difficult childhood in t...Show more The Work is the story of how one young man traced a path through the world to find his life’s purpose. Wes Moore graduated from a difficult childhood in the Bronx and Baltimore to an adult life that would find him at some of the most critical moments in our recent history: as a combat officer in Afghanistan; a White House fellow in a time of wars abroad and disasters at home; and a Wall Street banker during the financial crisis. In this insightful book, Moore shares the lessons he learned from people he met along the way—from the brave Afghan translator who taught him to find his fight, to the resilient young students in Katrina-ravaged Mississippi who showed him the true meaning of grit, to his late grandfather, who taught him to find grace in service. Show less

The Work is the story of how one young man traced a path through the world to find his life’s purpose. Wes Moore graduated from a difficult childhood in t...Show more The Work is the story of how one young man traced a path through the world to find his life’s purpose. Wes Moore graduated from a difficult childhood in the Bronx and Baltimore to an adult life that would find him at some of the most critical moments in our recent history: as a combat officer in Afghanistan; a White House fellow in a time of wars abroad and disasters at home; and a Wall Street banker during the financial crisis. In this insightful book, Moore shares the lessons he learned from people he met along the way—from the brave Afghan translator who taught him to find his fight, to the resilient young students in Katrina-ravaged Mississippi who showed him the true meaning of grit, to his late grandfather, who taught him to find grace in service. Show less

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Black Titan

Black Titan

A.G. Gaston and the Making of a Black American Millionaire

by Jenkins, Carol

Streaming Audiobook - 2014

The grandson of slaves, born into poverty in 1892 in the Deep South, A. G. Gaston died more than a century later with a fortune worth well over $130 milli...Show more The grandson of slaves, born into poverty in 1892 in the Deep South, A. G. Gaston died more than a century later with a fortune worth well over $130 million and a business empire spanning communications, real estate, and insurance. Gaston was, by any measure, a heroic figure whose wealth and influence bore comparison to J. P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie. Here, for the first time, is the story of the life of this extraordinary pioneer, told by his niece and grandniece, the award-winning television journalist Carol Jenkins and her daughter Elizabeth Gardner Hines. Show less

The grandson of slaves, born into poverty in 1892 in the Deep South, A. G. Gaston died more than a century later with a fortune worth well over $130 milli...Show more The grandson of slaves, born into poverty in 1892 in the Deep South, A. G. Gaston died more than a century later with a fortune worth well over $130 million and a business empire spanning communications, real estate, and insurance. Gaston was, by any measure, a heroic figure whose wealth and influence bore comparison to J. P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie. Here, for the first time, is the story of the life of this extraordinary pioneer, told by his niece and grandniece, the award-winning television journalist Carol Jenkins and her daughter Elizabeth Gardner Hines. Show less

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