Marlene Wagman-Geller received her B.A. from York University and her teaching credentials from the University of Toronto and San Diego State University. Currently she teaches high school English in National City, California. Reviews from her first three books (Penguin/Perigree) have appeared in the New York Times and the Associated Press article was picked up in dozens of newspapers such as the Denver Post, the Huffington Post, and the San Diego Tribune.
This collection of inspirational stories and biographies of game-changing women is a testimony to women empowerment in the world. - Lion of Africa, African Women Entrepreneurs Collective Women Who Launch is filled with inspiring true stories of women activists, artists and entrepreneurs who launched some of the most famous companies, brands and organizations. - MoreforMoms.com 'Women Who Launch profiles the women who created the Girl Scouts, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, SPANX, the Women's March and much more. - KPBS NPR Radio Women Who Launch brings us stories of renowned companies, brands, organizations, and the women that brought them to life. With this book, Marlene hopes to motivate men and women alike to achieve their success through anecdotes and brief history lessons, and the inspiration she has is unmatched. - One Click Lindsey If you want to school yourself on the leaders who have paved the path to success, then this is the beach book for you. The novel is filled with effervescent stories about a diverse group of female artists, entrepreneurs, and activists who not only fought for women's rights and equality but are the names behind many of our favorite organizations, brands, and companies throughout history. Well researched and engaging, every page gives the motivation to kill it in your career just like these ladies. Standout Quote: In sharp juxtaposition there were intrepid women who launched rather than lunched-instead of waiting for a glass slipper, they shattered glass ceilings - Swaay