Sophia Amoruso

New York Times Bestselling Author, Serial Entrepreneur, Online Educator

Sophia Amoruso (she/her) is an online educator, serial entrepreneur and New York Times Bestselling Author. Sophia produces content on entrepreneurship and authored ebook the Side Hustle Bible, and recently launched her inaugural online course, Business Class, a comprehensive program on entrepreneurship. Prior to Business Class, Sophia founded women’s network Girlboss as well as fashion startup Nasty Gal, which she built to over $100 million in revenue. 

In 2014, Sophia wrote a NYT Bestselling book, #GIRLBOSS, which Charlize Theron later turned into a Netflix series. She also hosted Girlboss Radio, a podcast with over 20 million downloads. 

Sophia has been featured on the cover of Forbes magazine and featured in the Fortune 40 under 40, Forbes 30 under 30, Inc. 30 under 30, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business lists, and featured on the June 2016 cover of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women issue.

Sophia is now focused on providing inspiration and advice to her community on lifestyle, entrepreneurship, wellness, and beauty. She resides in Los Angeles, CA with her long term partner and 3 toy poodles.

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