Living Brave... Finishing Strong is the fourth book of the Living Brave series. Dr. Hilda Villaverde and Mary Beth Stern share the life journeys of 45 women, ages 7 – 95. They present these women’s lives as a progression through four quarters of life, asking those in each stage to share their evolution as they have grown, changed and progressed, not despite their challenges and successes, but because of.
Each story reflects that persistence and resilience are the secrets to finishing strong. You will experience that each contributor not only observes life, but is a willing participant. I assure you that with each story, each quarter, you will be eager to go on to the next as you will most likely be reflecting on your own experiences.
At the end of the book you will be glad you came.
Through a series of twelve questions, the women answer and address the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and business ownership and offer their candid stories of struggle, success, fear, and bravery. Each woman presents a call to action, inviting the reader to explore, embrace and eventually transform her life to her
See below for more info and several snippets from the recent Living Brave interview on Business RadioX ...
Dr. Hilda Villaverde’s career in the beauty industry as a highly respected stylist and accomplished business owner spans four decades. As the owner of Pluma Designs, a hair studio in Scottsdale, Arizona, she is a recognized public speaker and educator incorporating her business sense and use of humor to motivate and lead women to reach their highest potential in both their personal and professional lives. Hilda earned her Doctorate in Religious Studies with a minor in Pastoral Counseling from Emerson Institute and is the author of seven published books, including her newest book in the Living Brave series, Living Brave…Women In Business, Compelling Stories of How ONE Can Make a Difference.
Mary Beth Stern’s acumen in marketing, advertising, public relations, and special events consulting has touched countless customers over the past twenty-plus years. She has given a voice to numerous businesses and organizations to increase their visibility, awareness and profitability. She has worked with a variety of nonprofit organizations in creating unique fundraising events and has moderated and brought her distinctive touch to fashion shows, presentations and events. Mary Beth earned a B.A. from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana and recently co-authored her third Living Brave book in the series, Living Brave. . . Women in Business, Compelling Stories of How ONE Can Make a Difference with Dr. Hilda Villaverde.
Silver Rose is an Employee Engagement Thought Leader and was born and grew up in Boston. She went to San Diego City College, majoring in Journalism. When her family moved to Nevada she joined them and began her meteoric career. She was Administrative Assistant to the Governor of Nevada at 23. At age 25, she owned an insurance agency and was selected as one of the Outstanding Young Women of America. She was recruited by a British Media Tycoon to be his second in command including serving as Creative Director and Head of Sales.
