Books
From research to resilience
We don't just
publish books.
We build
frameworks.
The Ostara literary division bridges rigorous economic research and the raw, lived experience of leadership — merging technical data with narrative storytelling so readers leave with a roadmap, not just ideas.
Available now · For female founders
Letting Go Without
Losing Yourself
Our premier title addresses the invisible pressure women face when navigating leadership transitions. This isn't just about exiting a company—it's a personal and professional reckoning that reframes failure as fuel, and identity as something far more durable than a title.
Step back without losing your
power
Emotional and strategic tools for every transition.
Failure, reframed as fuel
Setbacks become the most valuable credentials a leader can possess.
A legacy built on strength
Not on sacrifice.
Coming early 2027 · Co-Authored with Molly McCabe
Breaking Ceilings |
Breaking Ground
The definitive print companion to our podcast series — translating high-stakes conversations from the front lines of development into a tactical field guide for the next generation of leaders.
By synthesizing the collective wisdom of the industry's most daring practitioners, the book offers a blueprint for breaking through systemic barriers and establishing a new standard for inclusive growth in the built environment.
The human bottom line
Readers walk away with
more than ideas —
they
leave with a roadmap.
Sustainable growth, and a deeper understanding of the human bottom line.
Ostara
Compaines
Books, film, podcasts and keynotes that move female voices from the background to the absolute center of the narrative.
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