Are you headed to the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place April 28-30 on Amelia Island? Here are eight powerful books authored by featured speakers at this year’s event. These books offer an inside look at how today’s top women leaders built their careers, bounced back from adversity, and created impact — in business and beyond. From bold career pivots to health and empowerment, these authors bring wisdom, realness and practical advice. What’s more, many of these books will be available to read in our “Book Shop” at the Summit, a designated area at the event where attendees can hang out and read some of their favorite books (and even take a few home!).

Joy Bauer
“Joy Bauer’s Superfood!: 150 Recipes for Eternal Youth”
Nutritionist and “Today Show” expert Joy Bauer’s newest book, “Superfood!,” offers 150 delicious, nutrient-packed recipes designed to boost health and longevity.

Dr. Lisa Hinkelman
“Girls Without Limits: Helping Girls Succeed in Relationships, Academics, Careers, and Life”
Founder of ROX (Ruling Our Experiences) and leading voice on girls’ development, Dr. Lisa Hinkelman draws from research and real-world experience in “Girls Without Limits.” The book offers a road map for helping girls — and women — build confidence, resilience and healthy relationships. Hinkelman will lead a powerful roundtable on the future of female leadership.

Fern Mallis
“Fashion Lives: Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis”
This coffee table classic is also a masterclass in career longevity and reinvention. In “Fashion Lives,” Fern Mallis sits down with icons across the industry to share their behind-the-scenes stories and lessons in leadership.

Rebecca Minkoff
“Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success”
Fashion founder and brand builder Rebecca Minkoff gets candid about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. In “Fearless,” she empowers women to embrace risk, stay true to their vision, and show up boldly — even when the road is uncertain.

Karyn Schoenbart
“Mom.B.A.: Essential Business Advice From One Generation to the Next”
A thoughtful and practical business book disguised as a mother-daughter letter, “Mom.B.A.” offers career lessons from Karyn Schoenbart’s own climb to the C-suite. Topics include imposter syndrome, feedback, and career advancement — all delivered in an easy, relatable tone. Schoenbart will lead a Summit workshop on mentoring and managing up.

Cindy Solomon
“The Rules of Woo: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Capturing the Hearts & Minds of Today’s Customers”
A returning Summit favorite, Cindy Solomon draws on years of experience helping top brands elevate their customer and leadership strategies. “The Rules of Woo” delivers sharp insights on building connection, trust and customer loyalty.

Laysha Ward
“Lead Like You Mean It: Lessons on Integrity and Purpose From the C-Suite”
Executive leader and changemaker Laysha Ward shares her deeply personal and professional journey in “Lead Like You Mean It.” Grounded in authenticity and equity, the book helps readers find the courage to lead with purpose in today’s complex world.

Debra Whitman
“The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond”
In “The Second Fifty,” Whitman explores the realities and opportunities of life after 50 — from work to wellness to purpose. It’s a refreshingly optimistic guide to thriving in the second half of life.

These books are packed with advice you’ll want to revisit long after the Summit ends. From the front lines of fashion and finance to leadership, wellness, and advocacy, this year’s authors (and speakers) bring it all!