Carrie Kerpen’s The Whisper Way is part memoir, part business guide, and part fictional fable—all tied together with a mission to help women entrepreneurs scale their businesses with intention and, if they choose, sell for real money. The book is built around a cozy, engaging story of seven women who attend a retreat hosted by the ethereal and wise Ramona Kalman, a fictionalized version of Kerpen’s aspirational self. At the heart of it all is the Whisper Way, a clear and emotionally intelligent framework designed specifically for women to grow their businesses in a way that feels aligned, empowered, and strategic​.

One moment that completely got me was in the intro, when Carrie talks about sitting across from a room full of men during the sale of her company, defending every line of her financials. “It felt like I was fighting to sell my left arm,” she says​. The idea that something I pour my soul into could one day be picked apart by strangers was a terrifying idea. But it was also motivating. That fear is real, and this book doesn’t sugarcoat it. Carrie gets it. She gets the late-night Googling. She gets the burnout. She gets the part where you kind of want to give up but don’t.

What I really loved is that she didn’t just stay in the weeds of personal narrative or toss out vague advice. She gave structure. The chapter “Secure Your Secret Sauce” helped me realize that I don’t need to copy anyone else’s business model. What makes my idea special is me—and that’s the thing I should protect and lean into​. The fictional retreat setting honestly felt a little woo-woo at first, but then I got it. It created a space for storytelling that felt like group therapy for entrepreneurs. I saw pieces of myself in Hannah, Ivy, and even Wendy with her “I don’t know what I want” energy​.

If you’re a woman with a business, whether you’re just getting started or you’re three years deep and still figuring out if this whole thing is going to fly, this book is for you. It’s not preachy. It’s not some “10X your growth with this funnel” nonsense. It’s human. It’s warm. It’s got solid business advice wrapped in a big sister hug. Read it if you’ve ever felt like the only woman in the room, if you’ve ever doubted your worth, or if you just want someone to finally say out loud what you’ve been whispering to yourself for years.

Pages: 224 | ASIN : B0DL7W83JN