“Permission to Pursue is powerful, brave, and deeply needed. Reading it felt soul- nourishing, an invitation to slow down, reflect honestly, and reconnect with who you truly are. This work gives language and permission to choose growth with intention, not burnout.” – MAURISA TURNER POTTS, Founder & CEO, Spotted MP – Marketing + Public Relations
“Permission to Pursue is a powerful, confidence-building guide for ambitious women ready to own their value and amp up visibility and impact. Stacy’s must-read book helps readers reclaim confidence, build an authentic personal brand, and chart their path to fulfilling, professional success.” – SUSIE DEVILLE, Founder/CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute, and award-winning author of Buoyant: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free
“Stacy takes on a question I spend a lot of time thinking about, and one the youngest generations especially need answered: how to build visibility, credibility, and agency in a rapidly changing world of work. Thoughtful, direct, and deeply relevant, this book offers both a practical roadmap and an invitation to want more from our careers and our lives.” – AMANDA SCHNEIDER, Founder & President @ThinkLab, Host of DNA Podcast TED Speaker, Author of Book: Work For What’s Next
“Stacy writes with clarity and honesty about the challenges women face in today’s workplace. Permission to Pursue is inspiring, practical, and full of specific steps to grow your career as your true self, while building a personal brand and network that advocates for you even when you’re not in the room.” – JENNIFER BRENER SEAY, CEO + Founder, Art + Artisans Consulting
“Permission to Pursue is a powerful guide to embracing authenticity and seizing opportunity. Stacy inspires readers to trust their path, elevate their presence and walk confidently through every open door. Her clear, actionable advice makes this a must-read for anyone ready to grow both personally and professionally.” – JESSICA COLLINS, NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED GA, WELL AP, Principal Director of Design, Interiors HOK
“Somewhere along the way, so many of us inherit the message that success requires self-editing. That to reach for more, we must shape ourselves as less: less authentic, less assertive, less ‘much’. Permission to Pursue refuses that script. It’s a guiding light for professional growth rooted in authenticity and a refreshingly practical approach for pursuing ambition with intention.” – KAYLA AIMEE, Marketing Leader, Author of Anchored and In Bloom
“What makes Stacy’s work so compelling is her ability to translate her immaculate sense of design into the science of career growth. With the same care she brings to elevating physical spaces, she teaches readers how to thoughtfully craft a personal brand that reflects who they are and where they’re headed. This book is a powerful Self-Development resource for anyone looking to grow with intention and confidence.” – ERIN JACKSON, Founder of Manager Material
“As we – as women – advance in our career we learn that our time is best spent with those who inspire and encourage us to be our very best. Stacy is a proven leader who does just that – she inspires us to show up for ourselves and also for others. Her book offers terrific guidance and clever business insights about navigating today’s rapid changing workplace landscape.” – CYNTHIA HUBBELL, Executive Leader in Innovation
“Stacy is a true power player in the commercial interiors industry, and this book is exactly what we needed. Written by a bada** woman, for women in any industry, it’s a powerful reminder that when you lean into your authentic self, you unlock your greatest superpower. Mic drop.” – EMMA BOHN, Regional Sales Manager Tarkett Sports
“I am closer to 60 than I am to 50 at this point in my career; however, this is the leadership book I wish I had 20 years ago. This book doesn’t just speak to the next generation of women leaders; it honors those who came before, validates the messy middle, and invites all of us to step fully into the arena—boldly, imperfectly, and on our own terms.” – KELLY WESTER ENNIS, Mother, Designer, Artist, and Tribe Builder committed to human-centered leadership
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