Tamera’s Book Recommendations for Creative + Faith Based Entrepreneurs
I read more often than I thought LOL! Reading is an amazing opportunity to learn new skills + new theories. These books are a few of my favorites. Some I’ve even read 3-4x! Some you may have heard before while others may be completely new. Be open. Please note this will be a running list. Please note these are affiliate links
You Are a Badass - Jen Sincero
You Are a Badass at Making Money - Jen Sincero Currenty Re-reading
The Million Dollar One Person Business by Elaine Pofeldt
Do Less: A minimalist guide to a simplified, organized & happy life by Rachel Jonat
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Just finished re-reading
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Currently Re-Reading
Salt by Nayyirah Waheed Beautiful and Painful Poems
Dangerous Prayers: Because following Jesus was never meant to be safe by Craig Groeschel For those that want to take their prayers up a notch. I’m totally not there yet but it was a great read
The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris Currently Reading already a favorite
It’s About Damn Time by Arlan Hamilton A new Favorite
Building a Brand Story by Donald Miller A Game Changer
The Dip by Seth Godin
We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter by Celeste Headlee
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Influencer by Brittany Hennessy Even if you’re not an influencer, you need to read this book
Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
How to be Here by Rob Bell
The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein
Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes I didn’t finish reading until a year later, when I first purchased it, it wasn’t relevant to what was happening in my life. Turned out to be one of my favorites once I finished it
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert A Game Changer when I first started Darden Creative; taught me the importance of not letting putting pressure on my creativity by getting *ahem* a JOB when I first started. I had on average 2-3 jobs in the first 2 years
My So Called Freelance Life by Michelle Goodman learned about copyright, the importance of setting boundaries, better pricing. a great crash course to getting started
A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren If you needed more reason to step out and show up for the world, this is the book to read. Every other page is highlighted