Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable
ARE YOU READY TO BELIEVE IN YOU?
“Game-changing. Authentic. A must-read for every woman! Jamie is the real deal—and that’s rare.” —Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed
“Raw. Real. Powerful. Filled with vulnerability and grit. This book will inspire you to believe in your own power. It’s a book every woman needs!” —Sara Blakely, Founder Spanx
Imagine overcoming the things holding you back, breaking through the barrier of self-doubt and fully becoming the person YOU were BORN TO BE!
In Believe IT, Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, shares the wild but true story of how a once struggling waitress turned her against-the-grain idea into an international bestselling sensation, eventually selling the company for over a billion dollars and becoming the first female CEO of a brand in L’Oréal’s 100+ year history. Faced with self-doubt, body-doubt, God-doubt, down to her last few dollars and told “No one is going to buy makeup from someone who has your body,” Jamie reveals for the first time what really went down, how she almost didn’t make it, how she learned to trust herself, and the powerful lessons you, too, can use to go from underestimated to unstoppable.
With radical vulnerability and honesty, Jamie takes you on a journey through deeply personal stories of heartbreak and resilience—including accidentally finding out she was adopted when she was in her twenties and the reverberations this has had on all aspects of her life. Jamie also pulls back the curtain on her fight to change the beauty industry’s use of unrealistic images, on behalf of all the little girls who are about to start doubting themselves, and all of the grown women who still do. Spellbinding, riveting, with raw vulnerability and down-to-earth warmth, Believe IT shakes your soul and shows you that you, too, have what it takes to believe in yourself, trust yourself, and go from doubting you’re enough to knowing you’re enough! Do you have big goals, hopes, and dreams but let rejection get in the way? Do you struggle with feeling like you’re not enough and like success is something that happens to other people, but have a hard time believing it’s possible for you? Do you let past mistakes and failures hold you back? Do you know deep down inside that you were created for more, but somehow still doubt yourself?
In Believe IT you’ll discover how to...
-Overcome self-doubt
-Gain the courage to take risks, an empower yourself and others
-Tune into and trust your own intuition
-Let go of your mistakes and insecurities
-Turn down the volume on your inner critic
-Handle the rejection, the haters, and the mean girls
-Boost your confidence
-Start your dream (and keep going!)
-And much more…
If you’ve ever doubted yourself or felt truly underestimated, this book will inspire a new kind of belief and confidence in you and your dreams!
Reviews (218)
More than a motivational manifesto
Jamie's story touched and inspired me in ways I never could have imagined. Her honesty and vulnerability are on every page, and she had me in tears of joy, celebrating the deep healing of her transformative story. What a brave, courageous woman! You don't have to have any of life's circumstances in common with her to be inspired by this book. Her generous sharing is even more impressive when measured against her accomplishments, which include creating one of the biggest cosmetic brands in the world and selling it for over a billion dollars! She is donating all proceeds from the book (and the fantastic online book launch event, pictured) to Feeding America and Together Rising – two charities dedicated to supporting and nurturing people in need. If there were more billionaires and people in powerful positions like her, the world would be a better place.
More memoir than inspirational
Net Galley keeps asking me to write a review. Please note that I PURCHASED this book as part of a pre-launch "boost book sales" promotion the author ran. I was NOT given a free copy to review. Therefore, you can bet my review is honest since I paid $12.99 plus tax for the Kindle version. The book is engaging, but will it inspire you to become an entrepreneur? Not likely. The author and her husband basically gave up their 20s and 30s to work nonstop, as she tells you over and over. Their marriage suffered, their health suffered, and they missed a lot of important moments and experiences with their families. They worked relentlessly in hopes of making their business of IT Cosmetics successful. If you are a wannabe entrepreneur, here's what she did: - graduated from Columbia business graduate school with an MBA - married a smart MBA graduate student who worked with her to create IT Cosmetics -created a great story to sell IT Cosmetics -learned the business, learned from her mistakes, persisted, recruited family and friends to work for her - gave up her life and health to create and support IT Cosmetics It's also part memoir: - she was adopted by a loving family but instead of focusing on that, she has obsessed with being given up for adoption by a teen mom back in the 1970s and definitely has had some unresolved issues related to that - has an entire chapter on her faith, even though she tells you she's never read the Bible (God lite, no Christianity, and praises Victoria Osteen) - talks about how she wants to raise women up and provides some tidbits on that, but it's not the bulk of the book, as it's promoted to be Ms. Lima seems to be hardworking and obsessive. She and her husband worked hard to make IT Cosmetics financially successful. She now seems to be moving into the philanthropy and motivational speaker circuit. The women who seem to like this book most are those who are fans of Ms. Lima as a personality rather than her cosmetics, which is interesting. How did she pull that off? For those who are Kindle readers, it's an easy read on Kindle. There are a few photos in it, but not many.
Book of encoragement
I have admired Jamie Kern Lima since I first saw her on QVC many years ago. She was so brave to remove her makeup and show her rosacea to show how well her makeup (that she created) covered it. Believe It is not just the story of how she changed the beauty industry, but her struggles and triumphs along the way. Jamie also shares stories of her circle of friends. Jamie shares all in this book and I love the way she tells the stories. This book is for every female. There are so many life lessons inside. You will walk away with so many favorite quotes and lessons from this book. One lesson that spoke to me most is, “Believe where you come from DOESN’T determine where you’re going.” This book is powerful! I first ordered the Kindle version of the book. I was lucky enough to receive and advanced digital copy of the book. I have now ordered two hard copies. One for me so I can more easily find my highlighter marks and one to gift.
This book will encourage, inspire and motivate you to MORE!!!
This book is fantastic! I was given an advance digital copy and have been chomping at the bit for the release day so I could leave a review. :-) I pre-ordered the printed copy, which arrives today. I'm looking forward to reading BelieveIT again with a highlighter. Yep, I enjoyed this book that much. I love books that share someone's story and Jamie Kern Lima does this with such authenticity and care. I cried, I laughed, I cheered and most of all, I feel inspired and more motivated to seriously go after a new idea I've been "planning" for a couple of years now. Even if you're not in the planning stage of something new, just reading Jamie's story and seeing what real perseverance looks like in action will be a gift, no matter your age, no matter your stage in life. So good!!!
Life changing read
First, I must say that I was given a copy of this book via NetGalley and the Believe It Book Launch Team, in exchange for my honest review. I read and absorbed the advanced copy of this book and have been so moved to change my life. I loved it so much that I not only purchased the ebook as well as the audiobook. Jamie will be with me where ever I go reminding me that I can become unstoppable. After reading the advanced copy, purchasing my own copies, and then participating in the her all day seminar Becoming Unstoppable, I felt strong enough to stand up for myself in a situation that has been eating at me for months. It felt good and I got the outcome I wanted. Thank you Jamie for this wonderful book.
Buy this book NOW and get a copy for all the women in your life!
When I picked up this book, I thought it would be a nice story about the founder of IT Cosmetics, a brand that I have worn for years. What I didn't know is that I would stay up reading, crying, and cheering along the author, Jamie Kern Lima. Her story is one you won't soon forget -- I won't give any spoilers but there were times when I gasped out loud and my husband asked if I was ok... This book was so a pleasure to read -- like hanging out in your comfy sweats and swapping sad and funny stories with your best friend over a nice frothy beverage. I didn't want it to end! Part memoir and part empowering manifesto, it's an invaluable read for anyone who has ever doubted themselves. I also think it should be required reading for any young woman ages 15 and up. Love love loved this book!
Believe It.....Believe in all of you
Believe It is an inspiring, motivational, and heart felt book. Jamie walks you through her story and her challenges, with so many lessons that are woven in. Whether you know who Jamie is before ordering or not, you will appreciate the story and . It starts with QVC in the beginning....but it unfolds into deep and meaningful observations about life that can help you reframe your perspective on challenges and what it means to believe. In yourself, in your intuition, in God. I posted the microphone quote as it is powerful. And there are so many other gems. The best part of the book and it’s intention....proceeds are going to charity. Jamie spent two years writing and editing Believe It, in hopes it inspires and helps those in need at the same time. I preorder on September 6, received an advanced digital copy for review after volunteering to join her book launch, and today got my hardcover. So excited to reread it!
Life changing!
I loved how real and vulnerable Jamie was in her writing and the deep stories she was willing to share with the world. I cannot wait to share this book with the many girls and women in my life. Y'all this woman is an impact maker and a connector. She did something in her 1 day live event that I have never witnessed before. She created unity during such a trying time in our world where divisiveness is running rampant. She created this platform and event that served over 200,000 people. The value she provided would've cost thousands of dollars to attend normally. It was an immediate action on her part that supports all that she says she is through her book- REAL, authentic, vulnerable, and passionate about changing the lives of women all around the world.
"You might be tempted to underestimate me, but let me save you some time . . . don’t." - JKL
Believe It is an incredible story of a woman on a mission. This book has a little something for everyone. For the entrepreneurs, she tells the story of how she started her company in her living room and turned it into a billion (with a B) dollar brand. For the dreamers, she talks about her role in changing the way the world sees beauty. For the person who has lived through extraordinary family circumstances, she vulnerably shares her experience. For anyone who needs it, she offers inspiration and encouragement. But more than that, Jamie gives all of the love in her heart to everyone that reads this book. It is evident in every word she writes and how I felt when I read it. A couple of quotes that spoke to me: "Your intuition is more powerful than anyone else’s advice." This resonated with me on so many levels and is perhaps my favorite quote in the entire book. Believing in yourself and trusting your gut are the most important things you can do when building the life of your dreams. "So many women are still so critical of ourselves and other women. And this just holds us all back. We need women to take chances, launch businesses, challenge industries, speak out against injustices, and shine their own lights brightly, without being afraid to fail or worrying about getting shamed for it. We need to have grace for each other. We need to lift each other up. And celebrate each other." It is very obvious that supporting and lifting up other women is a calling for the author. In this book, she does just that and recommends readers do the same. I always appreciate when a book "sounds" like its author. Jamie's voice can be heard and her passion can be felt on every page. As a woman and as an entrepreneur, I cannot recommend this book enough. Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for providing an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Memoir, very little about entrepreneurship
I bought the book with the expectation (high) of reading about the path of Jamie as an entrepreneur. It is actually a memoir. While it is very admirable the fact that she overcame insecurities, how visionary she was, how determined were she and her husband to launch a product line in which they were very faithful (a true example of what being disruptive means), the book is superficial about the product creation process. The few things I remember as valuable are: beware of packaging sizes, make sure you have an agreement signed with the company that will develop and manufacture your product, sorround yourself with subject matter experts in order to create something valuable. Other than that, not a lot of inspiration for entrepreneurs-to-be. To some extent I felt dissapointed because I expected to read something about the products that I like from the brand and how they were created. If you really want to get inspiration about product development and entrepreneurship, I fully recommend Undaunted by Kara Goldin or The company I keep by Leonard Lauder. Both are fantastic and inspirational books.
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