Boat Burning for Beginners: Swapping Our 9 to 5's for Successful Self-Employment

By Melinda Garvey, Jessica Campos, Geri DiVita

Boat Burning for Beginners is a bold and inspiring collection of real stories from women who stopped waiting for "someday" and built businesses-and lives-on their own terms.

These women didn't start with all the answers.

They left behind steady paychecks, comfortable titles, and clear career paths, driven by something harder to define: a spark. A restless pull toward something more.

In these pages, you'll find:

The pivotal moments that forced brave decisionsThe private doubts behind public successesThe practical realities of starting from scratch without guarantees

Each woman faced her fears and made the courageous decision to bet on herself-without a safety net. Along the way, they navigated illness, immigration, single motherhood, burnout, and the uncertainty that comes with choosing a different path.

This isn't a step-by-step guide.

It's a permission slip.

It's a wake-up call.

It's a reminder that you're not alone-and that the fire inside you was never meant to stay small.

Whether you're dreaming about starting something new, feeling stuck in a life that no longer fits, or already building your own venture, Boat Burning for Beginners will reignite your belief in what's possible.

Featuring powerful true stories from:

Abigail Seymour - Jamie Matusek - Jennifer Johnson - Janna Paulson - Geri DiVita - Shelley Larsen - Jessica Campos - Theresa Pore - Melinda Garvey

What Readers Are Saying:

"This is exactly what I needed years ago when I decided to leave my corporate job and start my own consulting business It is chock-full of practical advice."

- Nancy Newman, Consultant, State of the Art Marketing

"If you've been hesitant to strike out on your own, suppressing the desires of your gut for something more, then you're in luck - the relatable, raw stories from paycheck to successful self-employment contained in this book are the antidote."

- J. Kelly Hoey, Author, Build Your Dream Network

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F84883X2
• ISBN13: 9798990575387
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Michelle Savage, LLC, DBA Sulit Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"