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February, 2026

On our reading list: The Myth of the Nice Girl

In The Myth of the Nice Girl, Fran Hauser deconstructs the negative perception of “niceness” that many women struggle within the business world. If women are nice, they are seen as weak and ineffective, but if they are tough, they are labeled a bitch.

Takeaways

Niceness is a strength, not a weakness
You can be both kind and strong
Speak up — with empathy

Featured authors & mentors

Mentor Insights

Meet Karen Hao

Karen Hao is an award-winning American journalist and bestselling author known for her deep reporting on artificial intelligence’s societal impact. She has written for major publications like The Atlantic and The Wall Street Journal, and previously served as senior AI editor at MIT Technology Review, blending technical insight with social critique.

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Meet Carla Severn

Carla Severn is a fractional CRM and marketing director who helps founders and lifestyle brands turn customer data into meaningful, revenue-driving relationships. With 25+ years’ experience across hospitality, travel, and lifestyle sectors, she takes a practical, behaviour-led approach to CRM. Through Storybox Marketing, she simplifies systems, builds smarter email strategies, and creates sustainable marketing structures without adding complexity or workload.

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Meet Erin Woodward

Erin Woodward is the founder of The Gloss Book Club and The Gloss Business Edit, global communities built around books, conversation, and connection. Through curated reading, discussion, and real-world experiences, she creates spaces where women come together to think deeply, grow confidently, and build what’s next—without the noise of hustle culture.