Divanaire: Debra Shigley, The “Go-Getter”
Source: Debra Shigley
Who:
Debra Shigley is a journalist, speaker, and author of the book The Go-Getter Girl’s Guide: Get What You Want in Work and Life (and Look Great While You’re at It).
What makes her a Divanaire?
Debra has a degree from Harvard, and her JD, cum laude, from Georgia State University. She began her media career at CNN, and then worked full-time as an editor for Atlanta Magazine while she completed her law degree at night. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including Allure, Fast Company, Budget Travel, Daily Candy, Go! the Airtran magazine, Neiman Marcus the book, and Heart & Soul. Debra has been featured as a career/lifestyle expert on ABC’s The View, CNN, TBS Movie & A Makeover, and in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Redbook and many more.
What is your definition of a Diva?
A woman who knows what she wants and asks for what she wants, too. Never settle!
Name a Diva that you identify with or admire.
I really admire Beyonce. She’s got an amazing work ethic and has earned her success with determination and grace.
What’s your latest Diva Deluxe purchase?
A pink and black Diane von Furstenberg tunic dress. I’m a big fan of Diane von Furstenberg. Her dresses are the perfect blend of sophistication and subtle sexiness.
What is the one Divafying item you can’t live without?
Chanel Glossimer lip gloss. It’s the best lip gloss out there, perfectly sparkly and shiny but never sticky.
Source: Debra Shigley
The Go-Getter Girl’s Guide
Every office has one– a Go-Getter Girl–someone who just seems to know certain stuff about getting the plum job/lifestyle she wants, and damn, always looks great while she’s at it. Magic? No, it’s about strategizing– and The Go-Getter Girl’s Guide shows you how.
Born out of interviews with hundreds of successful, stylish young women–including award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien, Spanx founder Sara Blakely, and designer Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss–
The Go-Getter Girl’s Guide presents a no-excuses, big picture way of thinking about your life and career, as well as real-world strategies for how to:
- Take charge of your life and career
- Create your own opportunities at work
- Navigate office politics
- Manage your diet, fitness, and wardrobe
- And know when to quit the wrong job (or career)
The GGG Guide is the bellwether of advice for today’s woman.
Purchase The Go-Getter Girl’s Guide.
