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When was the
you got invited to be on an NYC Times Square

Not recently? Well... now you have!

billboard  ?

last time

After our Pursuit 365 initiative published 6 bestselling books featuring 1000s of entrepreneurs' stories, we’re now taking it to the next level. Fierce: The Power 50 Awards is our first project celebrating female and non-binary entrepreneurs from all 50 states with a landmark NYC in-person celebration event. For the first time ever, those featured in the book will be showcased on a Times Square billboard—turning your story into a larger-than-life legacy.

One Entrepreneur from Each State.
 In ONE Book.
Creating One Powerful Legacy.
Roar: The Power 50 Awards
Attending One Epic Book Launch Party in Real Life in NYC

One Entrepreneur from Each State.
 In ONE Book.
 Creating One Powerful Legacy.
Creating One Powerful Legacy. Fierce: The Power 50 Awards
Attending One Epic Book Launch Party in Real Life in NYC

A Pursuit 365 project, presented by Shelly Lynn Hughes

Here's the deets on this Legacy Opportunity for Female Entrepreneurs:

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Here's the Deets on the Epic NYC Book Launch Bash

Step Off Social Media and Into the Spotlight

Join us for an unforgettable celebration in the heart of New York City where selected entrepreneurs will gather to network, celebrate, and witness their stories illuminated on a Times Square billboard!

This isn't just another virtual connection—it's a chance to meet your fellow authors face-to-face, create meaningful relationships that last beyond likes and comments, and celebrate your accomplishment in one of the world's most iconic locations.

Imagine the power of 50 awards remarkable female and non-binary entrepreneurs from across America coming together in one room, sharing experiences, creating connections, and witnessing their collective impact. This is networking that matters, with people who understand your journey.

Why Join Fierce: The Power 50 Award?

Business Growth & Sales

"This went a long way to help raise our business brand and definitely translated into sales."

- Jen Govier

Empowerment

"Becoming a co-author gave me a voice in the hope it would bring light into this mostly unknown world and help others. Writing became part of my healing."

- Jill E. Ganton

lasting legacy

Create a permanent record of your journey in a prestigious coffee table book that will be treasured for years to come.

It's about time i was in a book

Ready to
Jump OFF
the Content

Ready to Jump OFF the Content

(Besides that business influencer who sold 492205 copies of her vague ebook in .42 seconds. Good for her, really).

Let's spill the tea. Being an entrepreneur?
No one ever said it was easy.

And if you're like us, you've been running and running on that content hamster wheel to market and grow your business for... how many years now?

We female entrepreneurs pour our hearts out into... Instagram posts. And their effect seems to vanish faster than our morning coffee(s—let's be real).

Also, let's be real- telling our children and families "I'm being published in a book!" is like slightly more exciting than "My 20402nd Instagram post is about to come out!"...cool story.

hamster wheel  ?

Let's spill the tea.
Being an entrepreneur?
No one ever said it was easy.

I'm pretty sure I want to sponsor - review options

What If You
Could Be
Somewhere Lasting...

Imagine being selected as THE ONE representative for your state in a collection featuring one incredible female or non-binary entrepreneur from each of the 50 states. Your story. Your journey. Your way. All in a book that will be savored and shared across the country.

For those of us managing neurodivergence, mental health challenges, or simply striving for a life-first, business-second approach, this is a rare opportunity to be part of something with staying power. (Not just another IG post. Not that pod you worked hours on that 8 people sort of listened to- and we LOVE a good pod!)

Not Just 349 Instagram Posts?

After days and months and (for many of us) years of pouring our finite energy into chasing the algorithms and creating endless content, what if you could showcase your authentic journey in a medium that endures?

What if we asked you to share your story in ONE place, ONE time, in ONE amazing book?

showcased

From Times Square Billboard to 

About Shelly Lynn Hughes,
Our Founder Who Created This Project

After creating 6 Amazon bestsellers featuring incredible women, I'm bringing this proven concept to the United States with Roar: The Power 50.

As a multi-business owner and solo parent, and founder of Fresh Magazine, every venture I undertake is guided by a deeper purpose - to set an example for my daughters and inspire others.

I recently had the incredible experience of being featured on a Times Square billboard in New York City while supporting the launch of pursuit 365 member Blair Kaplan Venables' new book, Resilient AF. That feeling of seeing your name and face larger than life in one of the world's most iconic locations? It's something I want to share with you.

My journey with pursuit 365 began in 2020 when our planned event series was disrupted. I saw opportunity where others saw obstacles: a platform celebrating authentic stories of extraordinary individuals.

I fundamentally believe every woman has a story worth telling. We deserve to take up space, not just on special occasions, but every day.

your legacy?

I've always championed collaboration over competition. 

put me on a billboard

the Likes Fade

You don't just want visibility—you want legacy.

You want to be recognized for your complete journey—both the triumphs AND the struggles. You want a platform where it's safe to be vulnerable about the challenges that almost made you quit.

You want to connect with other female entrepreneurs who truly understand what you're going through—including the mental health challenges, the daily balancing act, and the search for your deeper "why" that keeps you going when things get tough.

You want to make a positive impact on your community, both local and online, through sharing your authentic story.

You want opportunities to come to YOU instead of constantly chasing them, allowing you to maintain that life-first, business-second balance that's so crucial for your wellbeing.

Most importantly, you want to be seen, heard, and remembered in a way that social media can never provide—as a whole person, not just a polished brand.

build your legacy

long after

lasts

Build a Legacy That

What is Fierce: The Power 50 Award?

Continue building your legacy in a book:

This is a carefully curated collection of authentic stories from entrepreneurs who are:

Fierce is a visibility project to champion female and non-binary entrepreneurs' stories, put you in a book as the one female or non-binary entrepreneur from your state, feature you on all the spots online, and then also get off the damn internet and go to NYC to see your new biz pals IRL.

Striving for a life-first, business-second lifestyle

Navigating challenges that once nearly made them give up

Driven by a deeper purpose—their "why" that keeps them fighting

Making a positive impact on their communities

Ready to represent their state with their unique journey & perspective

This isn't just another directory.

How often do you even have the chance to be in a book with dozens of other people promoting it? If not this, we have to write our own, get it published, market it- we're giving a pretty rare opportunity to be in a book where you don't have to write it all, publish it in print, market it, and sell it to see any ROI from it at all. We co-write it, publish in print, market it through 75+ people's multiple channels, and sell it to other female entrepreneurs.

Been There, 

Got the Bestsellers to Prove It

Been There,                        
Got the Bestsellers to Prove It

With 6 Amazon bestsellers already published, 

pursuit 365 has a proven track record of creating impactful books that spotlight extraordinary individuals.

Our inaugural book became an Amazon bestseller, featuring 365 Canadian women including notable figures like Jann Arden and Bif Naked. We also have books of poetry, youth with amazing missions, and religious entrepreneurs all coming this year too.

We know how to create, publish, and promote a book that truly showcases women's stories in their full authenticity. We've built a proven system that creates lasting impact and opportunities for everyone featured.

done that,

Let's Get Down to the Juicy Details

(AKA What You Actually Get)

Featured Author - Your story and photo featured in the print and digital Roar book

Published Status - Official author status with your name on a published book

NYC Celebration - Invitation to our exclusive NYC celebration event

Billboard Feature - Feature on a Times Square billboard

Powerful Network - Meaningful connections with other featured entrepreneurs who understand your journey

Lasting Impact - A permanent legacy that showcases both your triumphs AND your struggles

If Selected to be in the fierce: The Power 50 book:

Directory Listing - Permanent listing in the Roar online directory with backlinks to your website

Socials, Email, and Web Features - Features across our website, social media, and email marketing platforms to 10,000+ followers

Big-Time Visibility - Exposure to 1000's more people through our other nominees, sponsors and affiliates

Book Co-Author Consideration - Consideration for selection as your state's representative in the Roar: Power 50 book

Further Your Legacy - A platform to share your authentic story, speak openly about your journey (including mental health, challenges, and resilience), and connect with a community that understands the entrepreneurial path

For ALL Nominees:

Says

What Our                             Says

Crystal Bonnet

"The whole experience has been delightful, the Pursuit team is super organized and wonderful to work with. The print books were way better quality than I could have imagined; they are beautiful! My family members were so excited to receive a copy from me and they absolutely love it. Co-authoring a book is a gift you wouldn't want to miss; you will have the book forever."

become the one feature from your state

Jen Govier

Founder of Hux, performance underwear

"The opportunity to collaborate with several coauthors because of the exposure the book brought went a long way to help raise our business brand and definitely translated into sales. The Pursuit 365 team's passion for elevating and empowering the co-authors, with opportunities long after the book has launched has been awesome!"

community

What Our 

$99? Seriously?

make your statement

For less than $100, you get the opportunity to:

Be considered for a feature in a professionally published book

Establish your legacy with a permanent record of your journey

Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs across the country

Generate ongoing visibility without constantly creating content

Ok but...should I really invest $99 in this?

Remember: This is more than a book. It's a statement that you and your story matter.

That's less than the cost of a month of social media scheduling tools or a single session with a brand photographer.

We want to give you this opportunity. And we'll be super duper transparent about WHY we're charging a small nomination fee. If this sounds like a sleazy "pay to play" opportunity that myself, and many of you, usually avoid...it's really not.

We can't feature 100's of entrepreneurs completely free friends. We need a little something to make this happen.

To feature 50 of you in an incredible book, market it, put your amazing self on a billboard—we want to monetarily support all of the women it takes to make this happen, so it can happen. It's that simple.

that's it?

Free*

for the first 50 applicants

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"It's a very satisfying and beautiful experience - to be part of a creative endeavour that lifts up and shines a light on people from every walk of life. Important stories- testaments to what it is to be here and to be human."

Jann Arden,

Canadian singer-songwriter

"When I heard about the opportunity to be a co-author in a new book featuring female Canadian entrepreneurs, I knew this book would be magical and wanted to be a part of it. 

Crystal Bonnet

Being featured alongside so many inspiring women and having the opportunity to inspire others with our stories is a way of giving back. The whole experience has been delightful, the Pursuit team is super organized and wonderful to work with. The print books were way better quality than I could have imagined; they are beautiful!"

"Pursuit 365 allowed me to look back on my own life through a lens of curiosity. Finding that one time that gave me grit, passion, skills and vision, and to put it into 365 words, was brilliant. 

Lynda Honing

This is such a revolutionary idea of bringing Canadian women's stories to life in one beautifully bound book. Creatively inspiring Pursuit 365 is just the beginning of healing, joy, insight, love and motivation for all who venture into her pages."

success stories

"But What If I'm Not Selected?"

"Is this just another vanity project?"
 "Will anyone actually see this book?"
 "Is the $99 worth it if I'm not selected?"

These are valid questions. Here's the truth:

(We Hear you!)

We understand you might be thinking:

Why This Is

Earned Opportunity - While all nominees are featured in our directory, your STORY is what determines who is chosen. Your nomination fee makes this opportunity possible, but it's your authentic journey and impact that will earn you a spot representing your state.

It's about authenticity, not status - We're not looking for perfect business stories. We want real journeys with all their ups and downs.

Everyone benefits regardless of selection - Your directory listing creates permanent visibility and connection opportunities that continue long after the book is published.

We've done this before - With 6 bestsellers already published, we have a proven track record of creating impactful books that generate real opportunities for participants.

Accessible to all entrepreneurs - We're making this opportunity accessible to everyone. While other recognition programs cost thousands, we've kept the nomination fee at just $99 to ensure deserving women from all backgrounds can participate.

Marilyn R. Wilson,

Freelance Writer, Published Author, Speaker

"I received so much - a whole page of my own in the coffee table size book, another with more content on the Fresh Magazine website, a media blast that sent my numbers soaring, and the chance to connect with 364 other amazing women. As an author who interviews and shares the stories of others, the year of isolation brought me to a stagnant place. Being a part of Pursuit 365 was the perfect way to launch out into the world with a bang."

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Hear From Past Participants

"Everyone has a story to tell. Yet I didn't think mine would be of interest. Yet there was something in me that reached out to Shelly Lynn Hughes, even though I questioned my story's worthiness. Shelly assured me I had an important story to tell! Becoming a co-author gave me a voice in the hope it would bring light into this mostly unknown world and help others. Writing became part of my healing."

Online Interior Designer, Published Author, Retired Teacher

Jill E. Ganton

"I look forward to growing and nurturing these life long relationships….we don't have to do this alone! The Pursuit 365 team's passion for elevating and empowering the co-authors, with opportunities long after the book has launched has been awesome!"

Founder of Hux,
performance underwear

Jen Govier

This Is Your

Join us and let your voice be heard.
It's time to ROAR.

We believe your story deserves to be told, and only you can tell it.

Female entrepreneurs deserve to take up space—not just on International Women's Day or entrepreneurial holidays, but every damn day.

The everyday grind is your biggest accomplishment. Balancing business with life's other responsibilities is technically impossible, but you make it work because we have to.

This is your moment to show how you keep going. To share your story in a way that truly captures your journey and inspires others.

We see your value as a female entrepreneur, mama entrepreneur, or business owner. We know what you've built matters. This opportunity allows you to showcase your legacy in a medium with staying power, connect through in-person networking, and build relationships that transcend digital-only connections.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to create a lasting legacy while connecting with other remarkable women who understand exactly what you're experiencing.

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Frequently Asked

What format will the book be published in?

The book will be published in both print and digital formats, allowing for maximum distribution and accessibility.

 Questions

Is there an additional cost to attend the NYC event?

The NYC event attendance is complimentary for those selected for the book. You would only need to cover your travel and accommodation expenses.

When and where is the NYC celebration? 

The NYC celebration event is scheduled for Q1 2026 in New York. All entrepreneurs selected for the book will receive a formal invitation with complete details.

When is the nomination deadline?

Nominations are now being accepted. We recommend submitting early as we'll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

What happens after I nominate myself or someone else?

After nomination and payment processing, you'll receive confirmation, and later, access to our online directory via another email. We'll also be sharing you on socials which will provide even more visibility, so look out for a tag from us, and feel free to share yourself too! Our team will then review all nominations and select one entrepreneur from each state based on their stories, impact, and representation of their state.

When will I find out if I'm selected?

All nominees will be notified via email after the selection process is complete.

How many women will be selected from each state?

We will select one female or non-binary entrepreneur to represent each of the 50 states in the Fierce: The Power 50 book.

Why sponsor
FIERCE: The Power 50

Amplify Your Brand While Supporting Female and Non-Binary Entrepreneurs

National Reach:
Connect with entrepreneurs from all 50 states, as well as sponsors and affiliates with 10,000’s of engaged audience members collectively



Multi-Channel Visibility:
Recognition across our print book, digital platforms, and NYC event



Media Exposure: Benefit from our extensive PR coverage and media relationships

Community Impact:
Demonstrate your commitment to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs



Lasting Presence:
Your brand featured in a coffee table book with enduring visibility



Engaged Audience:
 Access to a community that's already demonstrating investment through their nominations

National Reach: Connect with entrepreneurs from all 50 states, as well as sponsors and affiliates with 10,000’s of engaged audience members collectively


Multi-Channel Visibility: Recognition across our print book, digital platforms, and NYC event


Media Exposure: Benefit from our extensive PR coverage and media relationships


Community Impact: Demonstrate your commitment to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs


Lasting Presence: Your brand featured in a coffee table book with enduring visibility


Engaged Audience: Access to a community that's already demonstrating investment through their nominations

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Become a sponsor of Fierce: The Power 50 and align your brand with this landmark celebration of entrepreneurship across America. Our sponsorship packages offer exceptional visibility to a highly engaged audience of business leaders & changemakers.

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