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Girl Grit: Savage Not Average is a blazing manifesto that exposes the wounds society inflicts on women and rebuilds them into fierce, unshakable self-worth. What moment or experience first sparked the fire that became Girl Grit?
In August of 2022, I was on vacation in Florida, swimming in a pool by myself, when the idea very suddenly hit me all at once. I came home, put pen to paper, and finished my first book GIRL GRIT: SAVAGE NOT AVERAGE in 5 months.
You write with such raw honesty. Were there parts of your story that were hardest to include or share publicly?
Yes and no. I am a mask-off author. True to my nature, I believe in authenticity and the realness of life. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s time we are hit with the truth as a society instead of sweeping real problems under the rug while wearing the façade of our ancestors. We will grow and evolve as a society when we face our problems head-on. As an author, I was never going to transform someone’s life overnight by writing about candy canes and gumdrops; I was going to do it through raw honesty, authenticity, and vulnerability were necessary.
The book moves from pain to power. How did you decide where to draw the line between vulnerability and empowerment?
Vulnerability and empowerment go hand in hand. You cannot access one without the other. Willing to be vulnerable is where true empowerment lies. We diminish our empowerment when we hide behind facades, suppress emotions, and refuse to solve problems head-on. People also usually go the route of drinking, drugs, or other addictions. I wasn’t about to go down those dark paths; I was going to take pain and truly turn it into power in an authentic and meaningful way.
If readers take only one message from Girl Grit, what do you hope it is?
Don’t be afraid of what anyone else thinks of you. Live your life authentically and heal others by refusing to put on the show of being perfect and infallible.
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In Girl Grit, Dr. Elinsky passionately challenges and dismantles restrictive gender roles, asserting that they limit our potential as women and undermine our purpose as equal human beings. As an expert in gender relationship dynamics, Dr. Elinsky draws on extensive research to critically examine the very fabric of our social conditioning. She urges, “It is time to wise up, rise up, and ascend to your highest potential.” Celebrating the worthiness and grandeur of women’s capacities, Girl Grit will elevate you to unimaginable heights.
Finally, Dr. Elinsky advises, “Do not read this book unless you are ready to revolutionize your life as you know it.” Learn what it means to become a fire woman and unleash your regal authority into the world. Girl Grit will set your self-esteem on fire.
A Mirror of My Own Power
Embracing Your Inner Villain is a manifesto for unapologetic authenticity, reclaiming “villain” as a symbol of power, independence, and resilience in a world that punishes those who dare to shine. Why was this an important book for you to write?
I wrote it because I was tired of seeing people — myself included — punished for being too much, too bold, too outspoken. Society often labels strength as threatening, and the word “villain” becomes shorthand for anyone who won’t shrink to fit the mold. To me, writing this book was about tearing off that label and showing that what gets called “villainy” is often just self-possession, courage, and authenticity.
You reclaim the word “villain” as a badge of honor. What was the turning point in your life that made you see it as empowerment rather than condemnation?
There was a moment when I realized no matter how hard I tried to please, the criticism never stopped. That’s when it clicked: if I’m going to be called a villain anyway, I might as well own it on my terms. That shift turned “villain” from an insult into armor. It stopped being something I ran from and became something I leaned into — a way of saying, “Yes, I’m different, and I’m not apologizing for it.” I have gotten over it – that not everyone is going to like us, and we just have to wave and be that villain, because we deserve to be our true selves.
In your exploration of envy and projection, what insight surprised you the most while writing this book?
The most surprising realization was that envy is often admiration in disguise. People project negativity not because you’re wrong, but because you’re embodying something they secretly wish they could claim. That flipped the script for me — what felt like an attack was actually a mirror of my own power. It’s both unsettling and liberating to see envy that way, because suddenly it’s not about rejection, it’s about reflection.
What do you hope a reader who has been shrinking their light will feel when they finish your book?
I want them to feel unafraid. I want them to see that the parts of themselves they’ve been hiding — the sharp edges, the audacity, the brilliance — are not flaws but sources of strength. My hope is that when they turn the last page, they’ll feel permission to step into their full presence, even if the world calls them a villain for it. Especially if the world calls them a villain for it. It is okay to shine.
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Embracing Your Inner Villain: Becoming Unstoppable is the unapologetic self-help guide that shows you how to claim your personal power, break free from fear, and stop living by other people’s rules. Packed with actionable strategies for building fearless confidence, developing an unstoppable mindset, and cultivating mental toughness, this book challenges you to own your ambition without apology.
Inside, you’ll discover:
How to tap into your inner strength and use it to achieve your goals.
The psychology of self empowerment and bold decision-making.
Ways to overcome self-doubt and stop being a people pleaser.
The habits of people who refuse to quit — and why they win.
How to transform your mindset for fearless living and long-term success.
If you’re ready to rewrite your story, set your own rules, and become unstoppable, Embracing Your Inner Villain is your blueprint for taking control of your life and winning on your own terms.
Embracing Your Inner Villain: Becoming Unstoppable is not about turning into the bad guy—it’s about rewriting the rules that have kept you playing small.
For too long, you’ve been told to be agreeable, humble, and harmless. But the truth is, playing nice has cost you opportunities, drained your energy, and dimmed your fire. This is the heart of stoicism.
This is your permission slip to reclaim your power.
In these pages, Woody R. Clermont—author of Strategic Microeconomics and The Black Wall Streets of America—delivers a bold blueprint for breaking free from the limits others place on you. With unapologetic honesty and razor-sharp insight, he shows you how to:
Build unshakable confidence without crossing into arrogance
Set boundaries that protect your time, energy, and purpose
Turn envy, doubt, and criticism into unstoppable momentum
Move strategically in silence while making power moves
Live a daring life rooted in purpose, not permission
This is not self-help fluff. This is a call to arms for the driven, the underestimated, and the underestimated—the ones ready to step into the spotlight without apology and without asking for approval.
If you’re ready to stop shrinking, start leading, and build a life so bold it can’t be ignored, it’s time to embrace your inner villain.
Because the world doesn’t need another hero—it needs you, unfiltered and unstoppable.
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