Appearances
Serial CEO and former Nike executive Shaz Kahng shares the Superpowers of Ceiling Smashers. She discusses her book The Closer, the first book in the "Ceiling Smasher" series, which focuses on positive powerful female leaders, fictionalizing her decades of top business experience and sharing a thrilling story about the first female CEO in the sports industry. Kahng’s experience working in male-dominated boardrooms enabled her to provide a behind the scenes look at what it really takes for a woman and a person of color to shatter the glass ceiling.
Host Casimir Stone reveals how a top Nike executive quit the rat race to become a full-time novelist in the first series of Reedsy’s self-publishing podcast.
Wharton Women in Business Conference:
Shaz spoke at the Wharton Women in Business Conference in Philadelphia last week where she was featured in a fireside chat moderated by Lizann Rode. Shaz talked about being a female senior executive and some of the challenges she’s encountered over her career, focusing on what she calls the Superpowers of Ceiling Smashers. It was wonderful to be in the company of so many smart, energetic, engaging women in business.
Cornell University’s Society of Women in Business:
Recently Shaz made the trek from San Francisco to Ithaca, NY to speak at her alma mater Cornell University. The event was sponsored by Cornell’s SWIB or Society of Women in Business. Shaz talked about her career progression from scientist to consultant to e-business builder to retail/apparel executive and shared some advice with the students. Thanks to Kelly Jahnsen and her team for organizing such a great event!
The closer book launch in manhattan:
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate and support the NYC book launch party for The Closer! It was awesome to have a full crowd of so many friends, classmates, family members, and ceiling smashing executives attend the party and the reading. Kudos to you for the insightful questions you asked. The awesome loft space, tasty appetizers, and great cocktails added to the festivities. Thanks again!
THE CLOSER BOOK LAUNCH IN san francisco:
Thanks to everyone who helped make the SF book launch party for The Closer a big success! We had a blast at Sens Restaurant overlooking San Francisco’s Embarcadero on a beautiful sunny day. There were cocktails, tasty appetizers, and lots of great conversations as well as a couple of readings by author Shaz Kahng.
BOOK READING AT THE BOOK CELLAR IN CHICAGO:
If you’re looking for a cool, funky bookstore that not only has great books but also wine and snacks check out The Book Cellar in Chicago on N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Nicole and her team did a wonderful job hosting author Shaz Kahng for a reading and signing. Go visit the store and get your copy of The Closer!