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    The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1
    Smashers Synched: Ceiling Smashers: Book 2
    The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1
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    Ceiling Smashers Series

    Written by Shaz Kahng

    Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller

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    About this series

    The Award-Winning Novel Series: Bronze Medal - IPPY Awards

    Best Second Novel Finalist - Next Generation Indie Book Awards

    There's a secret society of professional women called the Ceiling Smashers.

    And Smashers Synched is a brilliant tale that brings into sharp focus what it truly takes to become an extraordinary leader in today's business climate.

    Four women are the founders of the Ceiling Smashers society. Who are these amazing women and how will they overcome the hurdles placed in their paths?

    Meet Andi. She walks into work one day to learn that her private banking department has been acquired by a foreign bank and she's getting a new boss.

    Meet Sofia. She finally gets the green light for a new CNBC show she's been pitching but the deal comes with a prickly new co-anchor.

    Meet Grace. She's on sabbatical from her CMO job and wants to write the bible on rebranding while dreaming of running her own business

    Meanwhile, their friend and fellow Ceiling Smasher, Vivien Lee, has taken on a massive leadership role at a sports company in Oregon.

    These four women are at a career crossroads, which they will have to face with determination and defiance, while making daily decisions that will define them as individuals and shape their futures.

    As this page-turner unfolds and twists of fate are revealed, what keeps these unforgettable characters going is their friendship, loyalty, and support of each other.

    Smashers Synched is an exciting, uplifting, must-read novel that's perfect for your next vacation or stay-cation, and a slam-dunk as your next book club recommendation!

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOLOM Press
    Release dateMay 14, 2019
    The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1
    Smashers Synched: Ceiling Smashers: Book 2
    The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1

    Titles in the series (3)

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      The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1
      The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1

      The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1

      Shaz Kahng
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      "Unreservedly recommended" Midwest Book Review "An inspiring and fun take on women in business" Foreword Reviews Beverly Hills Book Award Finalist One of Bustle's "9 Fall Debut Books By Women Authors You'll Want To Read Immediately" There's a secret society of professional women called the Ceiling Smashers. The Closer follows main character Vivien Lee, a founder of the Ceiling Smashers society, on her quest for business success. Vivien is an Asian American woman who dreams of becoming a CEO. Vivien has spent her entire consulting career helping CEOs look good, so when she finally has the chance to go after her dream of running a business, she grabs it. A lifelong athlete, Vivien arrives at the Smart Sports campus in Portland, Oregon and is introduced as the first female president. It’s one of the highest-profile jobs in an industry inhospitable to women. Principled but slightly naïve, Vivien believes her male peers will give her a fair shot. Stumbling early, Vivien makes a series of rookie mistakes. With guidance from the Ceiling Smashers, Vivien learns to navigate the treacherous business terrain. A tight-knit group of male sports executives is determined to show that an industry outsider cannot prevail. The challenge is all too clear: will Vivien triumph in the sports industry against impossible odds? You’ll want to stay up all night reading this page-turner to find out what happens to Vivien. The Closer is a fresh, riveting tale about a strong woman endeavoring to succeed with smarts, scruples, and style. And it delivers the kind of heroine we're all searching for. The Closer is a slam-dunk as your next book club recommendation!

      "Unreservedly recommended" Midwest Book Review "An inspiring and fun take on women in business" Foreword Reviews Beverly Hills Book Award Finalist One of Bustle's "9 Fall Debut Books By Women Authors You'll Want To Read Immediately" There's a secret society of professional women called the Ceiling Smashers. The Closer follows main character Vivien Lee, a founder of the Ceiling Smashers society, on her quest for business success. Vivien is an Asian American woman who dreams of becoming a CEO. Vivien has spent her entire consulting career helping CEOs look good, so when she finally has the chance to go after her dream of running a business, she grabs it. A lifelong athlete, Vivien arrives at the Smart Sports campus in Portland, Oregon and is introduced as the first female president. It’s one of the highest-profile jobs in an industry inhospitable to women. Principled but slightly naïve, Vivien believes her male peers will give her a fair shot. Stumbling early, Vivien makes a series of rookie mistakes. With guidance from the Ceiling Smashers, Vivien learns to navigate the treacherous business terrain. A tight-knit group of male sports executives is determined to show that an industry outsider cannot prevail. The challenge is all too clear: will Vivien triumph in the sports industry against impossible odds? You’ll want to stay up all night reading this page-turner to find out what happens to Vivien. The Closer is a fresh, riveting tale about a strong woman endeavoring to succeed with smarts, scruples, and style. And it delivers the kind of heroine we're all searching for. The Closer is a slam-dunk as your next book club recommendation!

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      The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1
      The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1

      The Closer: Ceiling Smashers: Book 1

      Shaz Kahng
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      The decision was irreversible. . .Vivien would become either the most remarkable female executive in the industry, or the biggest failure. Vivien Lee has spent her entire consulting career helping CEOs look good, so when she finally has the chance to go after her dream of running a business, she grabs it. A lifelong athlete, Vivien arrives at the Smart Sports campus in Portland, Oregon and is introduced as the first female president. It’s one of the highest-profile jobs in an industry inhospitable to women. Principled but slightly naïve, Vivien believes her male peers will give her a fair shot. Stumbling early, Vivien makes a series of rookie mistakes. With guidance from the Ceiling Smashers, a secret society of successful professional women, Vivien learns to navigate the treacherous business terrain. A tight-knit group of male sports executives is determined to show that an industry outsider cannot prevail. The challenge is all too clear: will Vivien triumph in the sports industry against impossible odds? You’ll want to stay up all night to find out what happens to Vivien and share her inspiring story with your friends. This is a fresh, riveting tale about a strong woman endeavoring to succeed with smarts, scruples, and style.

      The decision was irreversible. . .Vivien would become either the most remarkable female executive in the industry, or the biggest failure. Vivien Lee has spent her entire consulting career helping CEOs look good, so when she finally has the chance to go after her dream of running a business, she grabs it. A lifelong athlete, Vivien arrives at the Smart Sports campus in Portland, Oregon and is introduced as the first female president. It’s one of the highest-profile jobs in an industry inhospitable to women. Principled but slightly naïve, Vivien believes her male peers will give her a fair shot. Stumbling early, Vivien makes a series of rookie mistakes. With guidance from the Ceiling Smashers, a secret society of successful professional women, Vivien learns to navigate the treacherous business terrain. A tight-knit group of male sports executives is determined to show that an industry outsider cannot prevail. The challenge is all too clear: will Vivien triumph in the sports industry against impossible odds? You’ll want to stay up all night to find out what happens to Vivien and share her inspiring story with your friends. This is a fresh, riveting tale about a strong woman endeavoring to succeed with smarts, scruples, and style.

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      Smashers Synched: Ceiling Smashers: Book 2
      Smashers Synched: Ceiling Smashers: Book 2

      Smashers Synched: Ceiling Smashers: Book 2

      Shaz Kahng
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      The Award-Winning Novel Series: Bronze Medal - IPPY Awards Best Second Novel Finalist - Next Generation Indie Book Awards There's a secret society of professional women called the Ceiling Smashers. And Smashers Synched is a brilliant tale that brings into sharp focus what it truly takes to become an extraordinary leader in today's business climate. Four women are the founders of the Ceiling Smashers society. Who are these amazing women and how will they overcome the hurdles placed in their paths? Meet Andi. She walks into work one day to learn that her private banking department has been acquired by a foreign bank and she's getting a new boss. Meet Sofia. She finally gets the green light for a new CNBC show she's been pitching but the deal comes with a prickly new co-anchor. Meet Grace. She's on sabbatical from her CMO job and wants to write the bible on rebranding while dreaming of running her own business Meanwhile, their friend and fellow Ceiling Smasher, Vivien Lee, has taken on a massive leadership role at a sports company in Oregon. These four women are at a career crossroads, which they will have to face with determination and defiance, while making daily decisions that will define them as individuals and shape their futures. As this page-turner unfolds and twists of fate are revealed, what keeps these unforgettable characters going is their friendship, loyalty, and support of each other. Smashers Synched is an exciting, uplifting, must-read novel that's perfect for your next vacation or stay-cation, and a slam-dunk as your next book club recommendation!  

      The Award-Winning Novel Series: Bronze Medal - IPPY Awards Best Second Novel Finalist - Next Generation Indie Book Awards There's a secret society of professional women called the Ceiling Smashers. And Smashers Synched is a brilliant tale that brings into sharp focus what it truly takes to become an extraordinary leader in today's business climate. Four women are the founders of the Ceiling Smashers society. Who are these amazing women and how will they overcome the hurdles placed in their paths? Meet Andi. She walks into work one day to learn that her private banking department has been acquired by a foreign bank and she's getting a new boss. Meet Sofia. She finally gets the green light for a new CNBC show she's been pitching but the deal comes with a prickly new co-anchor. Meet Grace. She's on sabbatical from her CMO job and wants to write the bible on rebranding while dreaming of running her own business Meanwhile, their friend and fellow Ceiling Smasher, Vivien Lee, has taken on a massive leadership role at a sports company in Oregon. These four women are at a career crossroads, which they will have to face with determination and defiance, while making daily decisions that will define them as individuals and shape their futures. As this page-turner unfolds and twists of fate are revealed, what keeps these unforgettable characters going is their friendship, loyalty, and support of each other. Smashers Synched is an exciting, uplifting, must-read novel that's perfect for your next vacation or stay-cation, and a slam-dunk as your next book club recommendation!  

    Author

    Shaz Kahng

    Shaz Kahng has led teams in a few male-dominated industries. She is a retail/apparel chief executive who has previously worked as a research scientist, a global consulting partner, a builder of e-businesses, and a brand strategist. Shaz was one of a handful of female senior executives at Nike. She also ran Lucy Activewear and made the company profitable for the first time in history. She graduated from Cornell University and has an MBA from the Wharton School. Shaz lives in the NYC area with her husband and twin daughters.

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