Girl Boss Quotes

“She is a beautiful, powerful badass woman who sometimes falls apart inside after she drops her bags by the door and tosses her stilettos. Her vulnerability at night helps her to rise stronger in the morning.”
― J. Autherine, Wild Heart, Peaceful Soul: Poems and Inspiration to Live and Love Harmoniously

“If you want people to trust you, you will need to be a person who keeps her word.
No matter what your role.
No matter what your industry.
Do what you say you will.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“If we want to get paid what we are worth, we need to look out for ourselves.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“There are two types of people in this world: those who keep their word and those who don’t.
Who do you want to be?”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“Santa Muerte seems like a badass, a feminist role model. Very powerful.”
― A.D. Aliwat, In Limbo

“Think of your resume as your calling card. Your goal is to make people want to meet you after they’ve read it.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“I told my friends at the Elinor Club how the men who talked with Ella Flagg Young trembled in their boots; it was my idea of a good time to see men afraid of a woman.”
― Gertrude Beasley, My First Thirty Years

“Girl bosses need forehead kisses too.”
― Liz Tomforde, Caught Up

“Make your resume represent the badass you are. It will get you noticed.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“Talking about money makes most people feel uncomfortable. We women need to get over it.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“You will only speak of your salary expectations, not your salary history.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“No one gets promoted by just doing her job.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“Be known for taking the high road.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“You have that special spark.
The spark that shows your boss that you love what you are doing and are driven to take on more responsibility.
It’s an undeniable, beautiful spark.
I want you to boldly and fearlessly show that ambitious spark. To everyone.
To the universe.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“Some people think 'ambition' is a dirty word.
I’m here to tell you healthy ambition is a gorgeous sight to behold.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“I ask you to reclaim the word 'ambition.'
Face the world with a healthy, sparkling dose of it. Come from a why-not-me mentality.
You can make a difference to your team.
To your workplace.
To your neighborhood.
The world needs you to bring it.
We’re counting on it.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“Be bravely ambitious.”
― Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job

“Sometimes setbacks are set-Up' s. Its not always about moving horizontally, its about moving vertically.”
― Janna Cachola

“It amused me tremendously; big husky men sat on the edge of their chairs and appeared nervous when discussing school affairs with her. It was high time the tables were turned; we had had enough of men's superior leadership.”
― Gertrude Beasley, My First Thirty Years

“Completely captivated, I held my breath as he played the first chord. Damn, I wanted those long fingers on me, moving, plucking, eliciting a myriad of beautiful noises.”
― Cindi Madsen, Big Dick Energy

“Living here is a commitment to a very specific lifestyle. It's not for everyone. Astra needs to know."
Astra blinked at her, visibly surprised by his mom's comments, and Jack didn't blame her. His mom had been pestering him to find someone, and now she was being difficult because she didn't agree with his choice.
His dad cleared his throat.
"Astra, any questions for us?" his dad said. Jack gave him a grateful smile.
Astra finished chewing and took a sip of her water, sitting up straighter as she set her glass down.
"Jack's done a wonderful job of answering my questions and giving me the history. I can see why he loves it so much. And who you might be protective of it." Astra's eyes flicked to his mom. "I understand that people join the Julemarked, but I haven't asked about people moving to the Outside."
Mads's lips formed a silent "oh" and he heard Ani whisper, "Damn," under her breath. Astra kept her body turned toward his dad, but everyone at the table knew who the comment was directed at. Astra was letting his mom know she didn't intimidate her, that she wouldn't meekly disappear when challenged. Up to this point, Jack knew he could fall in love with Astra, that he stood on the peak, where one nudge would send him plunging headfirst to worship at her feet. This was the moment when he tipped over.
When raised by a strong woman, a man can't help but respect and admire other strong women. Astra had proven herself capable of holding her own and now his heart was hers forever.”
― Amy E. Reichert, Once Upon a December

“One of the women shoved the door open the rest of the way, and they all stared at her, looking utterly indignant that another female had beaten them to the punch.
"Why, that blue-eyed devil! He's with someone already!"
"Warrington, you Beast! Oh, let us in, old man. We know he's in there!"
"Mesdames!" Kate flung out sharply, unable to stand another moment of their intrusion. One hand on her hip, she lifted her chin and summoned up every ounce of elegant French hauteur that she had inherited from her mama. "His Grace is not at home," she clipped out. "Leave your cards, please, and I will make sure he receives your--- well-wishes," she finished cynically.”
― Gaelen Foley, My Dangerous Duke

“Stop waiting for permission to be great. Own your power, and unleash your full potential. You are the BOSS of your life, and it's time to start making executive decisions.”
― Felecia Etienne, Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women

“She had just as much a right to be out on the street as any man. She was dressed as a lady, and if these roguish-looking men did not treat her as one, they would soon find out that she was no damsel. Reaching into her valise, her fingers wrapped around her steel scissors and, gripping the handle like a knife, she held them at the ready as she strode home.”
― Grace Hitchcock, Hearts of Gold Collection

“I'm not scared of you." Jimena folded her arms across her chest with confidence. A holstered gun couldn't shoot anyone but the owner.
"You should be." Payasa bared her teeth in a wicked grin. "I got the power."
"I never needed a gun to make people afraid of me." Jimena smirked. "You don't even have half my reputation.”
― Lynne Ewing, The Choice

“When we're so caught up in a culture of consumerism [and that is precisely what network marketing is, consumption as a cult] images of people smiling in cars, happy homes and holidays, triggers deep feelings of insecurity.”
― Nick van der Leek, Two Face: The man underneath Christopher Watts

“You don't belong in Jack's world, and he doesn't belong in yours. My advice is to get out while you can."
I glared at him with a mixture of disbelief and annoyance. "You think you know everything about me, but I'm not a nice girl. I've done bad things. I've been arrested, handcuffed, and interrogated in the police station as an accessory to crime. I've broken laws. I've been threatened, kidnapped, tied up, and was an active participant in a high-speed car chase. I know who Jack is. I have a good idea about what he does. And I can make my own decision about whether we're good together or not, which, by the way, we are, subject to smoothing out a few wrinkles."
George chuckled. "So, you're saying that what you see isn't what you get. You're no lightweight."
"Damn right.”
― Sara Desai, 'Til Heist Do Us Part

“I called my hairstylist to book an emergency cut and color. Okay, maybe, it's vain, but if I have to drive all the way out to Macon's place by myself and somehow convince him not to press charges, I need to look as good as possible.
So here I am, hair beautifully styled and angled just so around my face with pretty caramel and golden highlights designed to make my nut-brown hair look sun kissed. I went full out at the salon and had my brows shaped and a mani-pedi as well.
Yes, I am guilty of primping, but it's not vanity; it's war paint. One does not go into battle without armor. To that end, I put on my favorite short-sleeve cream knit top that clings in all the good places but flows around my less desirable spots and an ink-blue skirt that hugs my hips and gently flares around my knees.
Maybe it's overkill, but at least I look put together yet no nonsense. Unflappable. Professional.”
― Kristen Callihan, Dear Enemy

“The sound of my heels clicking against the floorboards bolsters my spirits. Grandma Belle used to say that a woman wearing her best red heels and favorite red lipstick can accomplish anything. There is some truth to her words. When Grandma Belle donned her red pumps and a glossy coat of Dior Rouge, she fairly glowed with an inner confidence that reduced men to obedient puppies.
While I do not possess the classic beauty of Grandma Belle, nor do I think Macon Saint will ever act anything close to an obedient puppy, I do admit to feeling a bit more powerful in my red suede Jimmy Choos and Ruby Woo lipstick.”
― Kristen Callihan, Dear Enemy

“Setting my shoulders back, I cross the room, aware of my clicking heels and swaying hips, aware of Macon watching me. I'm being overtly sexual, but there is power in that. A woman can choose to embrace it when it suits. And it definitely suits me now. If my lipstick is stating, "Fuck off," my body is saying, "This is what you missed out on, and you haven't cowed me one bit."
Petty? Maybe.
Enjoyable? Definitely.”
― Kristen Callihan, Dear Enemy