The Outsider Advantage, Ciera Rogers
The Outsider Advantage, Ciera Rogers
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The Outsider Advantage
Because You Don't Need to Fit in to Win

Author: Ciera Rogers

Narrator: Ciera Rogers

Unabridged: 5 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 06/18/2024

Synopsis

From the fashion mogul and entrepreneur behind Babes, an empowering memoir about turning what makes you different into the foundation of your success

Ciera Rogers is known for being an “Outsider”—and she likes it that way. As the founder and CEO of a multi-million-dollar brand that caters to curvy women of all shades, worn by the likes of Kim Kardashian and championed by Beyoncé, Ciera has built a business around the radical idea that what makes you different is actually your superpower.

In this bold and inspiring memoir, Ciera opens her heart and shares the moments in her life that left her feeling different —being kidnapped at a young age by her estranged father, running hustles in strip clubs, living in her mom’s red Jeep—and unearths the powerful lessons she took from these moments to fuel her unorthodox rise. From daring to post her first outfit for sale on Instagram, hitting seven-figures, and buying a home, her journey is a testament to resilience and courage, including lessons like:
Harness What You Already Have: Learn how to leverage your existing skills and get savvy about finding free resources—you already have the tools you need to succeed.
Embrace Your Unique Identity: Discover how to turn your differences into strengths and build a path to success based on what makes you unique—embrace who you are, unapologetically.
Turn Setbacks into Stepping Stones: Transform your personal and professional challenges into opportunities for growth—setbacks are just setups for comebacks.
Write Your Own Script for Success: Recognize that the “American Dream” is a trap in a rigged and unequal game—free yourself from societal expectations and feel empowered to define your own success.
Use People Ethically: Learn how to network creatively, and be up front about what you need and want from people to reach your goals quicker—it’s all about honesty and mutual benefit.
Arguing that what the world calls limitations—lack of connections, resources, fancy degrees, or even the “right” look—are actually our biggest competitive advantages, Ciera teaches anyone who has ever been overlooked, ignored, or underestimated how to embrace their Outsider status to find unstoppable success. The Outsider Advantage isn’t just a raw and moving memoir. It's a heartfelt guide to turning your differences into your greatest strengths, inspiring you to forge your own path and succeed on your terms.

About The Author

Ciera Rogers is a Los Angeles based fashion designer behind the women’s wear line Babes. As a social media influencer, she uses her reach of 2+ million to spread her message of body positivity, self-acceptance, and empowerment to women worldwide. She and her work have been featured in Fox, Vogue, Mashable, The New York Post, and The New York Journal, among many other publications. This is her first book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Texas Standard

This book explores how individuals who perceive themselves as outsiders can leverage their unique perspectives and experiences to achieve success. Rogers argues that being an outsider fosters creativity, resilience, and an innovative mindset that can lead to breakthroughs in various fields. She prov......more

Goodreads review by Debra

Thanks to Portfolio Penguin for my copy. My opinions are my own. Not fitting in doesn't have to be a disadvantage--just ask Ciera Rogers. In her book, The Outsider Advantage, Rogers argues that what makes you different is actually what gives you a competitive advantage. Embrace it. Lean into it. Use......more

Goodreads review by Tara

This book is part memoir and part guide for those who may consider themselves outsiders in the circles and spaces that they play in. Appreciated the blend between anecdotes and open, ended questions or prompts that support someone building a vision for their career that is meaningful, empowered, and......more

Goodreads review by Marina

Amazing read! I've been following Ciera for years and was so excited that she had a book coming out. If you are not an entrepreneur, this book is still for you! There were so many moments that I could relate to and I didn't want to stop reading. She continued to keep you engaged and encouraged you t......more

Quotes

“The Outsider Advantage is for anyone who has ever been told they are too girly, too poor, too loud, too whatever to succeed. Ciera Rogers is here to tell you that your too-much-ness is your superpower, and she’ll show you how to harness it to achieve your dreams.”
- Vivian Tu, New York Times bestselling author of Rich AF

"Sharp, unflinching, raw. Rogers redefines what it takes to be successful and puts unstoppable power in our hands.”
- Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter

"Packed with deeply personal stories and practical advice, The Outsider Advantage shows you how to mine what makes you different and turn that difference into gold. This book is a celebration of outsiderhood, and Ciera Rogers empowers us to find our own way in a world that often tries to box us in.”
- Kiersten Saunders, cocreator of rich & REGULAR and coauthor of Cashing Out

"The Outsider Advantage proves that everything you need to succeed is already within, no matter what limitations or labels society might try to put on you. Ciera’s voice rings true on every page to create a book that is authentic, fresh, and wise; a must read.”
- Liz Tran, founder of Reset and author of The Karma of Success

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