From courtrooms to concert halls, new titles by trailblazing women leaders spotlight resilience, identity, and success — available nationwide starting September 28

BurmanBooks, a Canadian publishing house specializing exclusively in self-help and business books, is proud to announce the release of four bold new titles by prominent women authors, each exploring themes of confidence, resilience, belonging, and personal transformation. Together, these books anchor the inaugural Women Empowerment Week, taking place October 6-10, a new national initiative created by BurmanBooks to spotlight women-led storytelling and amplify underrepresented voices in publishing.

“Each of these titles tells a story of resilience, ambition, and strength. Our goal at BurmanBooks is to amplify women’s voices that have the power to guide, teach, and inspire others,” said Sanjay Burman, CEO of BurmanBooks. “These books offer lessons that resonate with readers at every stage, and Women Empowerment Week provides the perfect moment to celebrate these stories and the incredible women behind them.”

The four new books include:

• Street Smart, written by Dina LaPolt: Dina LaPolt is one of Variety and Billboard’s Most Powerful Lawyers in Music. Street Smart: Succeeding in a Man’s World, teaches negotiations, ethics, and respect, drawing from her decades of experience at the intersection of law, business, and culture.
  
  
  
  
• Speak Up, written by Judge Rosemary Aquilina: Best known globally for presiding over the U.S. gymnastics abuse trial, Judge Aquilina inspires young women to trust their instincts and advocate for themselves. With a foreword by Dr. Phil, Speak Up is a guide to courage, accountability, and voice.
  
  
  
  
• Own It!, written by Sylvie Rodrigue: An award-winning Canadian lawyer with over three decades of courtroom experience, Rodrigue equips women to conquer self-doubts and reclaim confidence to become the master of their own destiny. Own It! blends powerful lessons with practical exercises to help readers push past fear and thrive.
  
  
  
  
• Success Mentality, written by Vlada Galan: From negotiating with warlords to working alongside presidents, Galan has shaped outcomes on the world stage and helped bring new leaders into office. In Success Mentality, she shares lessons of grit and strategy while offering a practical guide for young women who feel success is out of reach, outlining the habits and mindset needed to find confidence, chart a path, and excel in any field.

The four books will be available for purchase in-store at Indigo beginning September 28. Digital purchases can be made online at Amazon, Indigo, Google Books and Barnes & Noble beginning October 6.

For more information, visit burmanbooksmediacorp.com.

About BurmanBooks

Founded in 2008, BurmanBooks is a Canadian publishing house started by Sanjay Burman. From the very beginning, the company only published self-help and business books. From The Secret to the Indigo bestseller Hope by Terry Fox, BurmanBooks has put special emphasis on publishing books that accelerate the mind and give personal or professional skill development.

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