AXIOM Business Book Awards 2023 – Entrepreneurship/Small Business – Bronze Medal
Nautilus Book Awards 2023 – Creativity & Innovation – Silver
Coalition of Visionary Resources 2023 – Visionary Nonfiction Book – Bronze
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Learn the art-focused practices & tools to become a whole-brained entrepreneur working from a state of curiosity and creativity.
Susie deVille, with her unwavering passion and contagious energy, is on a mission to unveil the transformative power of self-trust.
Are you an entrepreneur, artist, or business leader feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and besieged by self-doubt? Do you believe that success and freedom are obtainable only through relentless work, productivity, and discipline?
Are you tired of holding back, fearing visibility and vulnerability?
It’s time to break free from burnout and exhaustion.
Not only do you deserve an artful life of joy, but you have the ability to create it.
Buoyant serves as a blueprint to unleash your holistic entrepreneur, blending art-inspired strategies and innovative tools to cultivate curiosity and creativity as your guiding forces.
For entrepreneurs and creators, our point of view is the mirepoix base of our secret sauce. The vision, voice, perspective, and unique genius that make us who we are. Like no one else. This is what calls our audience, our clients, our community, right to us.
But it’s easy to get stuck under perfectionist expectations, waiting to create until we know we can create perfectly.
And sometimes as entrepreneurs in the pursuit of your greatest desires it can be easy to forget how to show up as your true self. When there is a disconnect between your energy and your art things start to fall apart.
Reconnecting to your art and your true self is actually what helps you and your business.
Here’s why Buoyant is your ticket to a brighter future:
Embrace Your Unique Genius: Discover art-focused practices and tools to become a whole-brained entrepreneur, operating from a place of curiosity and boundless creativity.
Lean into your Authentic Identity: Your perspective, your voice, your vision—they are the essence of your success. Learn how to leverage your unique strengths to attract your ideal audience and clients effortlessly.
Say Goodbye to Perfectionism: Release the suffocating grip of perfectionism and embrace the joy of experimentation. Discover the freedom and fulfillment that come from stepping into the unknown and embracing the journey of self-discovery.
Work Lighter, Profit Higher: Bid farewell to burnout and exhaustion as you learn to work smarter, not harder. Buoyant will show you how to achieve higher profits while working with ease and flow.
No more overachieving your way to nowhere. It’s time to embrace the surprising magic of inspired creativity and learn to work lighter while reaping higher profits.
Don’t regret a life half-lived. Use this book to become your best, truest self and positively impact the world—one idea, one person at a time.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Page Two
Publication date : September 6, 2022
Language : English
Print length : 296 pages
ISBN-10 : 1774581817
ISBN-13 : 978-1774581810
Item Weight : 14.3 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
8 reviews for Buoyant: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free
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MaryKay Morgan –
Not your typical “business coach” book – this book has real substance and it works
I dropped Buoyant into my Audible library as one of my options for the 13-hour drive from my beloved home in Boulder, CO, which was now no longer mine, to my new home in Minnesota.However, while I had many options queued up, once I started listening to Buoyant, I listened straight through to my destination.Since that first listen, I’ve ordered the hold-it-in-your-hand version and am working it â both reading (which includes adding lots of underlining and ah-ha’s jotted down in the margins) AND stopping to do the prompts.It’s been the backbone of my reestablishing my morning routine after a tumultuous couple of months, and the cover’s color scheme looks great on the table in my new 3-season porch that I painted the first weekend I moved in. (Priorities, lol!)This is a truly impactful work, and I say that as someone who’s been professionally immersed in and behind the scenes of the personal development industry for more than 20 years. Writing a book is something many are coached to do – and they do it. And more often than not, those books suck. Just a fact.This book is not one of those books. It is well-written, thoughtfully organized, and grounded. This book matters. It will boost your confidence, compassion, and creative impulse, which are essential for entrepreneurs not only for success but also, on many days, just to keep going.Buy it. Read it. Work it. You’ll be glad you did.
operarunner –
transformational for my career transition
This book and Susie’s compassionate vision for entrepreneurial self care (which translates into happy success) has been transformational and foundational for my recent career change from employee of 40 years to consultant. I am more centered and confident bc of her guidance – and BTW she’s darned nice in person too! Highly recommended if you are transitioning careers and have used What Color is my Parachute in the past.
Owen S –
No recycled entrepreneurial advice here!
Susie provides a fresh perspective to hustle culture, the grind mindset, building a business, and not hitting burn out.She wrote this book specifically for entrepreneurs, artists, and business leaders who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of touch with what their businesses and clients need.She delivers her signature Creative Rebelâs Voyage methodology and her many years of experience as a coach and successful entrepreneur shines through this book.Buoyant is packed with exercises, lessons, and stories which are carefully crafted to free you from the humdrum grind plaguing the entrepreneurial space.Youâll replace the endless hustle with inspired creativity and authentic passion which is guaranteed to drive success. deVilleâs method is designed to help you have fun while delivering exactly what your customers and clients crave.Youâll come out the other end inspired, more creative than ever, and ready to take on your business with an authentic approach that only you can offer.Itâs not as hard as it seems, and deVilleâs book, Buoyant is your play-by-play practical guide to happiness, creativity, and business success.So grab your copy and commit to doing the exercises. You and your business will thank you!
Vicki Brooks –
An Amazing book that will change your Life!!!!
I lost my son 2 years ago. Susie’s teachings in BUOYANT anchored and kept me on tract. She taught me through this difficult season, to embrace it and continueto create while moving forward in the unknown. I am becoming stronger than everâ¦.Her story and journey to success gave me the power and strength to become the person that I didnât know that I could be. She reshaped and put a new value on my life. Susie, I marvel at your will, strength and positive way of changing ones life to create a whole new exciting journey to the unknown while not be afraid. Embrace and befriend it. Thank you for teaching me to paint my canvas of life using my inner creative colors.
Amber Vilhauer –
SO relatable, creative and fresh!
Buoyant is hands-down one of the most relatable books you will ever read. Susie offers such a fresh perspective on the common issues entrepreneurs face on a daily basis such as self-doubt, fear of visibility and burnout. Her infectious optimism will have you poised to take control and implement practices that eliminate the blocks to your success. As a strategist, I have conversations with clients every day focused on these very issues and a book like this is exactly what they need to shift their way of thinking, implement creative strategies and stop standing in their own way. Buoyant is a beautiful gift to entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey and will leave you feeling invigorated and inspired to tackle your next business challenge.
James Curt Quinn –
This book is for EVERYONE!
I can truthly say that I looked at the title: Buoyant The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative and Free and thought I’m not sure that this is book is for me as professional woman working in a large SEC corporation. That is far from the truth. This book is EVERYONE! It is about how “self care” via Susie’s 5M’s Method opens your mind up to creative thought that feeds ideas, motivation and joy in aspects of your life. I haven’t put all of the practices in place but I have three that I’m working to do consistently in my daily life (still early in the process). With just these in place I have seen some surprising beneficial results in a very short period of time. I highly recommend Susie’s book!
Angela Meleca –
For anyone needing to reset their life.
I was facing a crossroads in my career when I came across Buoyant. I felt as if Susie was talking directly to me in this book. Her advice and guidance changed my outlook, giving me the confidence to listen to and trust my inner voice. This book will show you the steps to regain energy and increase creativity!
Sandy G. –
As a business owner, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Susie’s writing is so relatable and engaging. I loved working through the exercises and I’ve started to practice her unique daily creativity methodology. This book is ideal for business owners who need more passion, flow, and ideas to grow their business with joy. Thank you Susie, you’re an inspiration!