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Rawlings, Linda E.

 
9781966426004: Improbable Possibilities: An Entrepreneur’s Quest

Synopsis

Ever wonder what it takes to succeed?

Improbable Possibilities by Linda Rawlings is a captivating memoir that weaves together the untold stories of an extraordinary woman’s entrepreneurial journey.

Rawlings, best known as the co-creator of Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc., takes readers on a roller-coaster ride through the unexpected twists and turns of her career.

From the trading floors of Wall Street to founding multiple businesses, including a manufacturing company for Otis Spunkmeyer ovens, a unique airline promoting the brand’s cookies, and even a dance company, Rawlings’ journey is as unpredictable as it is inspiring.

This is a book about more than just business. It’s about resilience, creativity, and the courage to pursue multiple passions, even when they don’t always align. Rawlings recounts her experiences with grace and humor, sharing not only the highs but also the challenges of navigating three marriages, business failures, and triumphs.

For readers who enjoy memoirs based on true stories, Improbable Possibilities is an unflinching look at what it takes to succeed in business while staying true to your personal and professional goals.

It’s a book about making bold decisions, embracing change, and finding the possibilities that lie beyond the expected. A must-read for anyone interested in entrepreneurial spirit, life’s unpredictability, and the art of transformation.

Discover the untold stories behind entrepreneurial success.

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À propos de l'auteur

Linda Rawlings was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut, but has lived in California, Singapore, Hong Kong, Toronto, Sydney, and Las Vegas. Newport, Rhode Island is her home- for now. She has undergraduate degrees in Fine Arts and Mathematics (Bates College) and master's degrees in Business and in Journalism (UC Berkeley). Her writing has appeared in Heterodoxy, The Oakland Tribune, and Newport Life Magazine. This is her first book, inspired by theoretical physics. Rawlings' diverse San Francisco entrepreneurial adventures include Robert C. Brown and Company, investment advisors; Otis Spunkmeyer, the cookie company; Triple 888 Manufacturing, the sheet metal company that manufactured ovens for baking Otis Spunkmeyer cookies; and Sentimental Journeys, the DC-3 airline that promoted Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies. Her other entrepreneurial activities include founding and producing New Shoes, Old Souls Dance Company, producing Yoga Garden Dancers, and working with Heterodoxy magazine and George magazine. While in Hong Kong, Rawlings helped develop MANA!, a food brand, and founded Flying East LLC, a business incubator.

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