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You can be raw, real, and messy and still build a successful career and life.

In this entrepreneur's memoir, Alli Webb invites you into her world as a businesswoman, a mother, and a partner, untangling her complicated journey with the wit and humor of a talented storyteller and the authentic…

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1 author picked The Messy Truth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Nothing is better or more inspiring than the raw truth, and Alli tells it in this book: I love how she gets deep and personal, plus her business insights are also super relevant and resonant.

Alli was the person who inspired me as a founder when I started on my journey, so it was a full-circle moment for me to read (devour!) her honest words.

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