Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/21/2011 -- The Hear Us Roar! project began in 2008 when a small group of entrepreneurial women in the United States used the power of the Internet to offer an invitation to women around the world: "Tell us in 1200 words or less about a time in your life that you realized you were powerful." Within four months the team received 84 stories from three continents, of which 28 were chosen for this introductory collection. Each contributing author identified a charity to benefit from proceeds raised by book sales.

These role models faced the obstacles placed on their path – from depression, date rape and divorce to bankruptcy, burnout and boot camp – and found hope, love, triumph and peace along the way.
Andrea Howe, the catalyst behind "Hear Us Roar!," was inspired to create the project after "coming out" at the age of 38 as a rape survivor and realizing the healing power of telling her story—for herself and others. Howe is also the creator of a program called Living Out Loud that offers improv comedy workshops to survivors of sexual violence who are ready to live and laugh again.

"It's one thing for female celebrities and Fortune 500 executives to use their star power and clout to change the world, but 'Hear Us Roar!' is not about them," says Howe. "This project provides an opportunity for 'ordinary' women to share themselves so that other 'ordinary' women will catch a glimpse of their own reflection. By buying this book, together we celebrate the strength and power of women across the globe while simultaneously raising money for charity."

The book contains four key themes:

• Perseverance: The power found in meeting life and its challenges one day, one step at a time;

• Authenticity: The unexpected results of daring to follow your heart;

• Faith: The clarity that comes from placing deep trust in yourself or something larger;

• Generosity: The infinite rewards available by making a difference for others.

"Hear Us Roar!" goes beyond the typical inspiration; it is truly a book packed with strength, courage and compassion. It shows us that when we, as women, think we cannot possibly go on … when we think we have nothing left to offer … we do go on. We rise, we heal, we create. Reading Hear Us Roar! is a gift you can give yourself – one that will keep giving throughout your lifetime." ~MaryEllen Tribby, CEO/Founder of http://www.WorkingMomsOnly.com and Publisher/CEO of Early To Rise

"Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives" may be purchased at http://www.Hear-Us-Roar.com or on Amazon.com.

About Hear Us Roar (http://www.Hear-Us-Roar.com)
The Hear Us Roar! project provides an opportunity for "ordinary" women, as individuals and as a collective, to share their triumphs and victories with the world. Through the project's first publication, "Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives," 28 women tell their stories and inspire others to ROAR while raising money for charity. All profits from the sale of the book are contributed to the authors' charities of choice.

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Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2010 -- The Hear Us Roar! project began in 2008 when a small group of entrepreneurial women in the United States used the power of the Internet to offer an invitation to women around the world: "Tell us in 1200 words or less about a time in your life that you realized you were powerful." Within four months the team received 84 stories from three continents, of which 28 were chosen for this introductory collection. Each contributing author identified a charity to benefit from proceeds raised by book sales.

These role models faced the obstacles placed on their path – from depression, date rape and divorce to bankruptcy, burnout and boot camp – and found hope, love, triumph and peace along the way.

Andrea Howe, the catalyst behind "Hear Us Roar!," was inspired to create the project after "coming out" at the age of 38 as a rape survivor and realizing the healing power of telling her story—for herself and others. Howe is also the creator of a program called Living Out Loud that offers improv comedy workshops to survivors of sexual violence who are ready to live and laugh again.

"It's one thing for female celebrities and Fortune 500 executives to use their star power and clout to change the world, but 'Hear Us Roar!' is not about them," says Howe. "This project provides an opportunity for 'ordinary' women to share themselves so that other 'ordinary' women will catch a glimpse of their own reflection. By buying this book, together we celebrate the strength and power of women across the globe while simultaneously raising money for charity."

The book contains four key themes:

• Perseverance: The power found in meeting life and its challenges one day, one step at a time;
• Authenticity: The unexpected results of daring to follow your heart;
• Faith: The clarity that comes from placing deep trust in yourself or something larger;
• Generosity: The infinite rewards available by making a difference for others.

"Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives" may be purchased at www.Hear-Us-Roar.com or on Amazon.

About Hear Us Roar (http://www.Hear-Us-Roar.com)
The Hear Us Roar! project provides an opportunity for "ordinary" women, as individuals and as a collective, to share their triumphs and victories with the world. Through the project's first publication, "Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives," 28 women tell their stories and inspire others to ROAR while raising money for charity. All profits from the sale of the book are contributed to the authors' charities of choice.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2010 -- In her newly published book, "Frumpy to Fabulous: Flaunting It. Your Ultimate Guide to Effortless Style", Natalie Jobity, a fashion expert and professional image consultant, arms women with know-how, tools and advice so that they too can become one of those effortlessly stylish women they admire. Written for the fashion conscious, fashion challenged and everyone in between, this book is a true style companion and the ultimate shopping accessory. Women can take the Kindle or Paperback versions along with them and shop with confidence knowing that they can refer to their style guide whenever they feel stuck or frustrated. Building a wardrobe and looking stylish can be fun and rewarding for women as long as they are empowered, inspired and informed. This is one of the goals of the book.

Natalie's passion for the transformation that inevitable occurs when a woman has the confidence to "show up" consistently as her highest vision of herself resonates powerfully in the book's pages. The author shares, "I wanted to write a book that inspired women to take action so that they too can become one of the fabulous women they admire. Achieving 'effortless style' is really important to many women. In the book my goal was to make the advice and tips easy, achievable, yet aspirational for all readers, regardless of their style starting point."

Her experiences working with women as an image consultant rings loud and clear. Natalie's conversational and often light-hearted writing style coaches women on everything from dressing their figure type, determining their best colors, outfitting their closet with the right "essentials", to pulling their look together with accessories and releasing themselves from their image "saboteurs" and more.

Natalie is the President of Elan Image Management, an image consulting firm just outside the DC metro area. In this capacity she works with women to help them define and project their unique signature style and an image that positions them for success in all areas of their life. Frumpy to Fabulous: Flaunting It is her first book. The book is available on Amazon for $18.95 (Kindle $9.99). Visit the book's dedicated website at www.frumpytofabulousflauntingit.com.

About Natalie Jobity
Natalie Jobity, President of Elan Image Management (www.ElanImageManagement.com), and founder of "Mission 1 Million Makeovers: Change your Image, Transform your Life" is a sought after image consultant who works with women to help them tap into their inner essence and express this by the way they dress. Her foundational belief is that image refinement can be a facilitator for inward change and growth and vice versa. From this approach, she sees herself as a transformation agent, using image, fashion and wardrobe as the vehicles of change.

Natalie has worked with a diverse clientele of women nationwide and overseas and also has a keen interest in growing her markets with teens and University students. Natalie has shared her story as a contributing author in the book, "Hear Us Roar!", 28 stories of everyday women leading extraordinary lives. All proceeds of the sale of "Hear Us Roar!" go to the authors' charity of choice. To read Natalie's story and purchase "Hear Us Roar!" visit http://www.hear-us-roar.com. As a speaker, Natalie routinely facilitates seminars and workshops on 'Dress for Success' and other image related topics to women's groups, organizations, companies and associations nationwide. She also sponsors her own workshops in the DC metro area. Natalie was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago and currently resides in the DC metro area.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2010 -- Hear Us Roar!, a project born out of commitment to making a difference for women and by women, announces the release of its first book, "Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives."

The Hear Us Roar! project began in 2008 when a small group of entrepreneurial women in the United States used the power of the Internet to offer an invitation to women around the world: "Tell us in 1200 words or less about a time in your life that you realized you were powerful." Within four months the team received 84 stories from three continents, of which 28 were chosen for this introductory collection. Each contributing author identified a charity to benefit from proceeds raised by book sales.

Andrea Howe, the catalyst behind "Hear Us Roar!," was inspired to create the project after "coming out" at the age of 38 as a rape survivor and realizing the healing power of telling her story—for herself and others. Howe is also the creator of a program called Living Out Loud that offers improv comedy workshops to survivors of sexual violence who are ready to live and laugh again.

"It's one thing for female celebrities and Fortune 500 executives to use their star power and clout to change the world, but 'Hear Us Roar!' is not about them," says Howe. "This project provides an opportunity for 'ordinary' women to share themselves so that other 'ordinary' women will catch a glimpse of their own reflection. By buying this book, together we celebrate the strength and power of women across the globe while simultaneously raising money for charity."

Readers will find hope and inspiration throughout the book's four key themes:

• Perseverance: The power found in meeting life and its challenges one day, one step at a time;
• Authenticity: The unexpected results of daring to follow your heart;
• Faith: The clarity that comes from placing deep trust in yourself or something larger;
• Generosity: The infinite rewards available by making a difference for others.

"Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives" can be purchased at http://www.Hear-Us-Roar.com for $24.95 US.

About Hear Us Roar (http://www.Hear-Us-Roar.com)
The Hear Us Roar! project provides an opportunity for "ordinary" women, as individuals and as a collective, to share their triumphs and victories with the world. Through the project's first publication, "Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives," 28 women tell their stories and inspire others to ROAR while raising money for charity. All profits from the sale of the book are contributed to the authors' charities of choice.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm