Worthy

<p>WORTHY's relatable stories will make you snort sob cheer and rethink what's possible. Jane Boulware shares her failures and successes from dirt-poor Iowa kid to corner-office Microsoft executive. Too scrappy to fail too stubborn to give up and too scared to let others down Worthy is a vulnerable journey of grit wit and learning self-worth is not defined by what others say expect or have but by what you make claim and give of what you got. These stories are what I got to give.</p><p> </p><p>Born the fourth kid in a one-bedroom house my path was forged long before me: get married make babies and stay on the good side of the church and the law in that order. The law did me no favors but a gnarly nun did securing a $320 scholarship to a future I didn't know existed. I left for college before my folks knew I was gone selling dad's used carpeting and mom's prayers to pay my way.</p><p> </p><p>Penniless and married at 21 years old I had an MBA at 24 first saw the ocean at 25 commuted to South America each week at 31 had two sons by 35 was a millionaire at 37 and was one of a select few Microsoft executives at 40.</p><p> </p><p>Along the way to the corner office I've been hit on spit on shot at yelled at a zero and a hero. I've been called a bulldog a bitch brilliant and inspiring all on the same day. Dismissed and underestimated by many often myself I sought relief through addiction found support from the least expected and hope when it mattered most.</p><p> </p><p>I've learned on the journey I am worthy as I am. I didn't have to earn it or prove it. No one gave it to or took it from me. I didn't become it. Worth didn't come in a Tiffany's box a graduate degree a bank statement or a title. I didn't lose it with failure or get more with success. I am worthy as I am. And so are you. </p><p> </p><p>Worthy's stories of overcoming expectations failure and FUD (fear uncertainty and despair) will inspire you to own your worth and claim a seat at the table. </p>